Become a Global Engineering Fellows

The goal of Global Engineering Fellows is to provide an opportunity for technically grounded, globally engaged students to build on their international experiences. The Fellows program prepares participants to enter the workforce with intercultural awareness and communication skills, poising them to become global leaders. Additionally, Fellows serve the College of Engineering by generating interest in global opportunities and helping to create meaningful connections between the College’s international and domestic students.

Eligibility for the program requires participation in a university-approved global experience and enrollment in STS 313: Global Engineering Fellows.” This one-credit course is offered each fall semester, meeting on Thursday mornings from 8:00 to 8:50 a.m. Upon completing the course, students are expected to:

• Articulate the values of international experiences to their peers, faculty, and potential employers, in both group and individual settings.
• Make a compelling (clearly argued, articulated, inspiring, and well prepared) presentation about how their international experiences are relevant and beneficial to becoming a successful engineer.
• Anticipate the cultural demands that may accompany international business travel and formulate a plan to compensate for such needs, including identifying appropriate resources to investigate how one can professionally engage with the target culture
• Reflect and build upon intercultural learning experiences and consider ways to apply their knowledge, skills, and perspectives through campus and community engagement and in preparation for professional pursuits and life after college.
• Discover opportunities for international internships, study abroad, careers, and fellowships.
• Assess their own cultural lens and interpret how it influences their worldview and develop a plan to expand their cultural competence.

After one semester of service in the program Fellows are recognized for their service with a digital Global Engineering Fellows mico-credential.

Distinguishing features of the Global Engineering Fellows program include:

• Enrollment in a course designed to build on international experiences, enhance cultural intelligence and further global professional development
• Development and application of presentation skills
• Provides students with leadership opportunities, including a leadership retreat
• Unique insight into global careers
• Engagement with international students
• Establish a meaningful connection with a diverse, global cohort
• Opportunity to earn a scholarship
• Earn a digital Global Engineering Fellows microcredential