Halliburton Engineering Global Programs Maria Alves Ocotber 2017

Importance of Global Experience for Engineers Global Competency Development Opportunities for Global Experience at TAMU Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 2

• Today’s economy is global and interconnected • Our students need to be ready to perform in this global economy interconnected

Importance of Global Competency Today • 80% of the companies believe their overall business would increase if their staff had more international expertise • An appreciation for cross-cultural differences is the most important international skill sought by companies – http: //globalsupport. tamu. edu/Footer-Links/Resources-Center/Global-Publication/2014 -US-Business. Needs-for-Employees-with-Internat. aspx • The National Academy of Engineering states that a core need for engineers is to be able to work with a diverse, multinational, multidisciplinary workforce • Engineers need to have a global mindset and be prepared for the global job market – (Chan & Fishbein, 2009) Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 4

ABET Learning Outcomes for engineering students 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 7. An ability to communicate effectively 8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context 9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 10. A knowledge of contemporary issues 11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 5

Knowing Other Cultures • Knowing about different cultures can not only save you from difficult situations… – funny • But it can also help you perform your job and work more effectively…. • In the work environment – Power distance: high or low – Communication styles: direct x interact – Individualistic x collectivist Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 6

Culture Matter for Engineers • Global Leaders: – https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Dgb. U 7 p. P 5 QRc • Yes/No – https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Pr. SDRA 3 z. Mdo Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 7

Importance of Global Experience for Engineers Global Competency Development Opportunities for Global Experience at TAMU Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 8

Intercultural sensitivity is not some innate characteristic, but a learned ability (Bennett, 1986, p 3) COGNITIVE INTRAPERSONAL Knowing one’s own Identity Understanding Cultural Differences INTERPERSONAL Effective and respectful Social Interaction Intercultural Maturity Halliburton Engineering Global Programs Patricia M. King, Baxter Magolda, Marcia 9 B (2005)

Patricia M. King, Baxter Magolda, Marcia B (2005)

How To Develop a Global Mindset? • Culture: is the total sum of the learned behavior of a group of people that are generally considered to be the tradition of that people and are transmitted from generation to generation • Identifying Cultural Differences – Different cultural groups think, feel, and act differently – There are no scientific standards for considering one group as intrinsically superior or inferior to another – Facts x Interpretation: We interpret facts based on our cultural values and background Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 11

Story Time… A little exercise Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 12

Let’s Compare: • http: //geert-hofstede. com/countries. html Individualism US UK F G Individualist Halliburton Engineering Global Programs R, I, S J ME, M, A C, SEA Collectivist 13

Besides self-awareness This exercise demonstrates that Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 14

In this Global World we need… to be respectful and culturally sensible It is important to be aware of the larger societal norms HOWEVER it is even more important not to generalize all of the individuals of that culture Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 15

How can you prepare to work with someone from a foreign country? • Identify and respect cultural differences • Know yourself • Look at how your own cultural values drive behavior and compare that to other cultures • Adjust your actions to be more effective in working together It is important for you to know that no one expects you to give up or change your values Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 16

Intercultural Sensitivity (Bennett, 1993) About each phase: http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 v. KRFH 2 Wm 6 Y Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 17

Importance of Global Experience for Engineers Global Competency Development Opportunities for Global Experience at TAMU Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 18

Preparing our Engineers for the Global Job Market Faculty Led Winter-break Tuition/Fees Spring Field Trip 1 -2 weeks trip that is part of a Spring course Semester Long Reciprocal Exchange with partners Internship Company Internship Summer ENGR 410 – Global Engineering Design Raising your Cultural IQ workshop May-mester; Summer I, Summer II August-Mester Tuition/Fees Fall Global Programs on Campus Global Capstone Projects Halliburton Engineering Global Programs Direct Enrollment Research Internship Engineering Living Learning Community for freshman 19

2017/2018 Study Abroad Program Locations http: //engineering. tamu. edu/global/studyabroad Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 20

Beyond Study Abroad and Traveling • Based on my experience, most of the students who return from a study abroad experience say it was a life changing experience – HOWEVER when they talk to potential employers about this experience, they refer to the superficial “touristy” activities they did while abroad • In contrast, after the Global Engineering Design class, students talked about this experience in a less “life changing” manner – however, they were able to talk about what they learned and what they will bring to the work environment from this experience – Linking the global experience to their personal and professional activities Halliburton Engineering Global Programs 21

Maria Alves Director, Halliburton Engineering Global Programs malves@tamu. edu 22 22

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