SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
International Travel
International travel is an important aspect of today global economy. Modern engineers
need to have the knowledge and savvy to navigate through customs, ticket counters,
and security checks.
Germany 2004
Ireland 2003
China 2002
In October of 2002, 38 students traveled to mainland China to the cities of Shanghai,
Beijing, and Hong Kong. The purpose of the trip was to interact with the students
from Shanghai JIAO TONG University, tour the Tyco AYP Shunde Facility, and to
experience Chinese cultural heritage.
Germany 2001
After the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 a handful of students and faculty
traveled to the largest plastics show in the world, this show is held every three
years in Duesseldorf, Germany. The newest technologies in the plastic arena are
exhibited in this Forum.
Egypt 2000
In the year 2000, 28 students traveled to Egypt to attend PLASTEX 2000 in Cairo.
It was the largest trade show in the region.
Other countries the students and faculty visited are listed below:
- In 1999 Australia
- In 1998 Duesseldorf, Germany
- In 1997 China
- In 1996 England
- In 1995 Duesseldorf, Germany
- In 1994 France
- In 1993 England
- In 1992 Duesseldorf, Germany
- In 1990 England
- In 1989 Duesseldorf, Germany