2006 International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference March 31 – April 4, 2006 Beijing,...

2006 International Mechanical 2006 International Mechanical

Engineering EducationEngineering Education ConferenceConference

March 31 – April 4, 2006March 31 – April 4, 2006

Beijing, ChinaBeijing, China

September 13, 2005September 13, 2005

2Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society

中国机械工程学会

2006 International Mechanical Enginee2006 International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference ring Education Conference

Organizers:

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society

Venue: Friendship Hotel, Beijing, China($75 -$105USD/night breakfast included)



Supporters:The Ministry of Education, P. R. ChinaNational Development & Reform CommissionMinistry of Science & TechnologyMinistry of PersonnelChinese Academy of SciencesChinese Academy of EngineeringNational Natural Science Foundation of ChinaChina Machinery Industry FederationChina Association for Sciences & TechnologiesChina Federation of Industrial Economics ASME Foundation (USA)Cummins, Inc. (USA)



Conference ThemeConference Theme

Mechanical Engineering Education & Global Industry



Plenaries:Plenaries:

Plenary 1: Engineer 2020 – – Global Perspective

Plenary 2: Innovation & International Collaboration in Graduate Education & Research

Plenary 3: Undergraduate Education and International Collaboration



Plenaries:Plenaries:

Plenary 4: Accreditation Practices Around the Globe

Plenary 5: Diversity & Cross-Cultural Issues in ME Departments/Curricula

Plenary 6: Global Industry / University Partnership



Special Presentation from ChinaSpecial Presentation from China:

Prof. Zhou Ji

Minister of Education, ChinaMember of CMES Executive Governing CouncilAcademician of Chinese Academy of EngineeringFormer President of Huazhong University of Science & Technology



Plenary Speakers:Plenary Speakers:

CMES & ASME nominate

ICOMES Member Societies Recommend

Industries Recommend



Goals:Goals:

Examine the educational & research opportunitiesand implications of increasingly global industry

Promote the understanding, exchange andcooperation among departments and faculties ofmechanical engineering throughout the world

Provide networking opportunities and informationthat will assist in school to school internationalcollaboration



Estimated Participants:

200 from China100 from USA150 from Rest of the World

Advance Registration: $485 USD**

** Includes scheduled conference meals & Sunday Tour to Great Wall & Ming Tombs



Welcome BanquetWelcome Banquet:: (Great Hall of the People)(Great Hall of the People)NPC Deputies, government officials, industrial leaders, academicians and consultants will be invited to join together with conference participants for friendship, information and potential cooperation.



Diaoyutai State GuesthouseDiaoyutai State Guesthouse



Recreational Events:Recreational Events:

Peking Peking OperaOpera

oror

Acrobatic Acrobatic PerformancePerformance

One alternative of the above two programs will be sponsored by CMES’ College for Continuing Engineering Education for Mechanical Engineers (CCEEME).



Sunday Sightseeing Tours in Beijing:Sunday Sightseeing Tours in Beijing:

One-day sightseeing tour to the famous Great WallGreat Wall and the Ming TombsMing Tombs will be arranged.



Campus Tours Campus Tours (Alternative)::

Meeting faculties and students, exchange views of cooperation, establish working relationship.

※ Tsinghua University※ Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics※ University of Science and Technology, Beijing※ Beijing University of Technology※ Beijing Institute of Technology



Industrial Tours Industrial Tours (Alternative)::

Upon request, CMES will be pleased to arrange one or two industrial plant tours in the local area of Beijing, so as to provide opportunities for international participants to have general idea about China’s industrial development.



Post-Conference Tours:Post-Conference Tours:

China Peace International Tourism Co., Ltd. is designated as the conference official travel agent.

Currently 4 routes (4-9 days) are recommended to cover

the most fascinating historic and scenic spots of China.



Program No. 1 (4 Days):

Hangzhou: West Lake, Ling Yin Temple (Temple of the Soul’s Retreat, National Tea Museum, National Silk Museum; Zhejiang University

Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu G

arden, Old Town, Bund, Acrobatic Show; Shanghai Jiao Tong University




Guilin: Diecai Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River Scenery

Guangzhou: Mount Baiyun, Defense Buildings, Pearl Rive

r, Shopping; South China University of Technology



Program No. 3 (6 Days):Program No. 3 (6 Days):

Xi’an: Terra Cotta Warriors, Great Mosque, History Museum, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda; Xi’an Jiao Tong University, Northwestern Polytechnical University

Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple,Yu Garden, Old Town, Bund, Acrobatic Show; Shanghai Jiao Tong Univerisity

SuzhouHumble Administrator Garden, Pan Gate, Grand Canal, Sil

k Factory




Xian: Terra Cotta Warriors, Great Mosque, History Museum, City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda; Xi’an Jiao Tong University, Northwestern Polytechnical University

Chongqing: Boat Victoria / Three Gorges / Chongqing University

Wuhan: Yellow Crane Pagoda, East Lake, Gui Yuan (Original Purity) Temple; Huzhong University of Science & Technology,

Shanghai: Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Old Town, Bund; Shanghai Jiao Tong University



Invitation to Participate:

We invite all ICOMES members to…

Recommend Plenary SpeakersNow through October 15

Help Promote the ConferenceBy helping to regularly promote the conferencebetween now and March 2006, your members willreceive $100 registration discount.

For details & discussion contact Tom Perry, ASME



Conference details and Online Registration: www.asmeconferences.org/meed2006/index.cfm

Conference Contacts:

Thomas Perry, ASME ([email protected])

John Zhang, CMES ([email protected])



See you all in Beijing!See you all in Beijing!

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