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Preparing Engineers for Global Challenges
Dr. Amir W. Al-KhafajiAndDr. Souhail ElhouarBradley University, Peoria, IL
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Why Internationalization
Global ChallengesGlobal Market – Global SolutionGlobal Benefits
“Globalization is linking national economies in new ways. Nations are transitioning from distinct economic entities to essential segments of one global economy.”
Terrance Malkinson,IEEE-USA Todays’s Engineer
OnlineJune 2003
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Global Challenges
OverpopulationClimate Change and Global WarmingUrbanizationEnergy DemandWorld Resources
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The Global Market
Source: HIS Global Insights – Global Construction Outlook: Executive Overview - 2010
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The Global Market
Source: HIS Global Insights – Global Construction Outlook: Executive Overview - 2010
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The Global Engineer
Cultural awareness and appreciationAbility to communicateEthical standardsLegal aspectTechnical variations
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Globalization Approaches
Class presentations and lecturesTraining videos and case studiesGuest speakersStudy abroad programsInternational internshipsInternational conferences and other events
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The International Construction Innovations Conference (ICIC)
Brought together academicians, business and industry representatives, and government officials from 33 countries to discuss and propose solutions to real global problems – Including 97 CEO’s and company presidents, 12 ministers, and 49 scholars Was held in 2004 and in 2006 in Peoria, Illinois
Created relationships and contacts that the department benefits from to this day
http://icic.bradley.edu
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ICIC Objectives
to provide a forum to examine and seek answers to profound questions and challenges confronting executives in government, education, and business worldwide,to exchange information and research ideas relevant to the infrastructural industry and pursue business partnerships with executives from around the globe,
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ICIC Objectives – Continued
to gain access to a cross-cultural institutional network of influential business executives, decision-makers and scholars with wide-ranging cultural traditions and expertise,
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ICIC Objectives – Continued
to create mechanisms for alternative funding sources and means to influence policymakers on emerging legislations, fast changing markets, and technologies. This includes public policy recommendations to implement and sustain local and global business activities, and
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ICIC Objectives – Continued
to explore innovations in infrastructure and gain strategic insights into current global business challenges, best business practices, emerging business trends, and development of new awareness to make informed decisions
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ICIC organization
Local committees in six countries: USA, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, India, and PakistanRepresentatives from local committees held a pre-conference planning meeting in Chicago, Illinois
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ICIC Focus Groups
Rebuilding IraqRebuilding LebanonOn-line construction managementHousing projects in Egypt and TurkeyThe potentials for creating wealth in developing countriesInnovations book in construction
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Caterpillar Ideation Sessions
Heavy construction business(road construction, civil works, site development, and underground utilities)General construction business (commercial and residential building construction, specialty trades, and landscaping)
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Impact on Students
International networking opportunitiesExposure to a wealthy variety of international topics in civil engineering and constructionOpportunities for the department to enhance its study abroad programIndustry support
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Benefits to Industry
Global contactsOrganized international business tripsExpanding global presenceQualified and global-ready graduates joining the workforce
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Conclusions
Today, the world is much smaller than we thinkWe cannot afford to live in a balloonMust strive to create new opportunities and venues for students to interact with professionals at the international levelThe visionary ICIC model created long lasting benefits
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Thank you
Questions
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