Global Engineering Competency (GEC) development through participation in the Engineers Without Borders Engineering for People Design Challenge

Rebecca Broadbent*, Christopher J.M. Smith, Ana Kyoseva, Alan Nesbitt, Goudarz Poursharif, Tamer Panagiotis Doss

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Abstract

This research paper explores the outcomes of delivery of an engineering challenge from the student perspective in two institutions which utilise different delivery structures. Setting out to conduct a comparative study, qualitative and quantitative data have been collected both pre- and post- participation via online surveys. Using the Global Engineering Competencies (GECs) as a framework for analysis, students’ self-reported confidence in key skills are examined, first at the institutional level, then compared across institutions. Whilst this project is a work-in-progress, the initial analysis of data has shown that participation impacts student development of Global Engineering Competences, with no significant differences being observed between the different delivery methods at present.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium 2024
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventUK and Ireland Engineering Education Research (EER) Network Annual Symposium - Belfast Campus, Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: 17 Jun 202418 Jun 2024
https://epc.ac.uk/event/uk-and-ireland-engineering-education-research-network-annual-symposium-17th-18th-june-2024/

Symposium

SymposiumUK and Ireland Engineering Education Research (EER) Network Annual Symposium
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period17/06/2418/06/24
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