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Chapter 5 - Global and International Engineering

Learn about factors driving global economy, explore international opportunities for engineers, and how to prepare for a global career. Engage in active learning activities and assignments to hone your international skills.

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Chapter 5 - Global and International Engineering

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  1. Chapter 5 - Global and International Engineering ME101 Dr. Nhut Tan Ho

  2. Lecture Objectives and Activities • Discuss factors that drive the global economy • Explore international opportunities available to engineers and preparation needed • Active learning activities • Individual/Pair-assignment: Preparing for an international job opportunity

  3. 5.1 Introduction • After WWII, engineering became a more “global” business. • Taking a few foreign language classes in college cannot hurt, but only help your chances at getting a job after college.

  4. 5.2 The Evolving Global Market: Changing World Maps & Alliances • Breakup of former USSR • New laws, regulations, policies have affected the spread of international engineering

  5. 5.2 NAFTA • 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (US, Mexico, Canada) • Designed to reduce tariffs, and increase international competition • Manufacturing trade has increased by 128% between Canada, US, and Mexico since 1994

  6. 5.3 International OpportunitiesFor Engineers • Engineers are employed internationally in: • Automobile Industry • Manufacturing • Construction • Pharmaceuticals • Food Industry • Petroleum and Chemical Industry • Computer and Electronics Industry • Telecommunications

  7. 5.4 Preparing for a Global Career • Students who look to work internationally should: • Be language and culturally proficient • Should participate in study abroad programs • Look into work international work experienceand Co-Op opportunities

  8. Individual/Group Assignment: Honing International Skills • Make a list of your present international skills and abilities, and suggest ways for improving them • Form a group of 4, share your list with each person in your group and ask for suggestions for how you can improve your skills and abilities

  9. Lecture Recap: Global and International Engineering • Many factors drive the global economy • Global career is exciting and challenging • Next lecture: Future Challenges • Exam 1

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