College of Engineering Focus

Five pillars to a Wayne State engineering and computer science education:

Experiential learning through co-ops and internshipsHands-on experienceGlobal engineering experience ScholarshipsUndergraduate research

Why Global Experience?

Unique Benefits:

Enhance education experiencesImprove your job opportunitiesSee the world; experience other culturesGet into graduate schoolImprove your communication skills

Global Experience Program

Institutions included: Hubei University of Automotive TechnologySoochow UniversitySouth China University of Technology Xidian UniversityShenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of SciencesZhejiang University of Technology

Global Experience Program

Sophomore, junior, senior students with GPA 3.0+. College provides at least $1,000 scholarship for each

recipient. The first cohort of scholarship recipients will depart in

May for six to eight weeks at one of these universities. Each institution will provide students with a unique mix

of classes, research and industry experience. Participating students will live on or near each campus

and will be paired with a Chinese student guide.

Suggested Weekly Schedule

Day Morning Afternoon

Monday Research and studies Chinese cultural classes Tuesday

Chinese language classes American-Chinese pairing up

activities Wednesday Research and studies Chinese cultural classes Thursday

Chinese language classes Visits to Key Labs at nearby

universities or local companies Friday Research and studies Self-studies, recreational activities

Saturday Tours and cultural activities Sunday Free time

Internet & Contact Information

https://engineering.wayne.edu/pillars/global-experience.phphttp://studyabroad.wayne.edu/

Dr. Farshad Fotouhi, Dean of Engineering, fotouhi@wayne.edu, 313-577-3776

Kristin Copenhaver, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, kcopenhaver@wayne.edu, 313-577-3853

Kelli Dixon, Director of Study Abroad & Global Program, ab6179@wayne.edu, 313-577-3207

Prof. Chin An Tan, tan@wayne.edu, 313-577-3888