{"id":51389,"date":"2020-01-23T10:15:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T15:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=51389"},"modified":"2024-10-04T13:40:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:40:13","slug":"aciee2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/academics\/iep\/aciee2024\/","title":{"rendered":"27th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero super   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>27th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1555\/Fascitelli-1024x620.jpeg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"feature-caption\">The 27th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education will be hosted by the University of Rhode Island from Nov. 7-8th at the URI Kingston Campus.<\/div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \"><section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>About<\/h1><\/p>\n<h3>27th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education<\/h3>\n<p>The 27th ACIEE will be hosted by the University of Rhode Island on its Kingston Campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Dates:<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday, November 7 to Friday, November 8, 2024<br \/>\n8:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm EST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration and Sponsorship:<br \/>\nRegistration opened on Monday, April 1, 2024. <\/strong>Navigate to our &#8220;Registration&#8221; tab above for pricing and link to register for this conference. Sponsorship information can also be found in this tab.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call for Poster Abstracts<\/strong><br \/>\nStill open on a rolling basis. Please contact Sigrid Berka with any questions at <a href=\"mailto:sigrid_berka@uri.edu\"><strong>sigrid_berka@uri.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In one document, submissions should include a 300-word abstract with a 1 paragraph executive summary as well as a short biography (50-75 words, photo optional).<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe1yFw-6UGi1mSO9Lsq72vOusqUSmY68YqkD4xnkpvJgB_AtQ\/viewform\" title=\"\">Submit an Abstract<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>If you do not have a Google account, please send your application document(s) directly to sigrid_berka@uri.edu and schenckm@uri.edu.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 Themes for Abstract Proposals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Global Learning Experiences\/ Global Co-Ops\/ Dual Educational Systems<\/li>\n<li>Designing and Building Supports for Study Abroad Programs<\/li>\n<li>Research on International Engineering Education<\/li>\n<li>Developing the Global Workforce\/Sourcing International Internships\/Global Student Competitions<\/li>\n<li>International Faculty Research Initiatives: Scaffolding Educational Undergraduate and Graduate Partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Languages and Engineering Across the Curriculum; Interdisciplinary Courses, Strategies to Recruit\/Retain Engineering Students for the Humanities and Art\/Humanities Majors for Engineering Courses<\/li>\n<li>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Global Engineering Education<\/li>\n<li>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Language Education<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging Online Learning Environments<\/li>\n<li>Teaching and Assessing Intercultural Competence Development<\/li>\n<li>Workshop: Building and Sustaining IEPs<\/li>\n<li>Workshop: (Grant)Funding for International Engineering Education &amp; Research<\/li>\n<li>Poster Showcase and Exhibition Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Themes (Not Accepting Abstracts)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Panel: Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<li>Industry Big Ideas Panel: Inclusivity and Bridging the Generational Divide in the Workplace<\/li>\n<li>Workshop: Intercultural Competence and Diversity Across the Curriculum<br \/>\n<em>Encounters at the Intersections: Critically Intercultural Teaching for Justice, Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The 27th Annual Colloquium on International Education will offer opportunities to engage with content and colleagues through:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thoughtful presentations from featured speakers to strengthen your knowledge base<\/li>\n<li>Interactive sessions promoting audience participation<\/li>\n<li>Two-day curated content facilitated by subject-matter experts spanning several different conference themes<\/li>\n<li>Networking opportunities to connect with other attendees<\/li>\n<li>Additional sponsored activities &#8211; for example, subject-specific tours of the innovative Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering, dinner at the Matunuck Oyster Bar and an optional sightseeing excursion in Newport (Sat., Nov. 9)!<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.daad.de\/media\/daad_de\/der-daad\/kommunikation-publikationen\/daad_logo_suppl_de+en_h_basic_rgb.png\"><\/p>\n<p><\/section> <section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Speakers<\/h1><\/p>\n<h3>Keynote and Featured Speakers at ACIEE 2024<\/h3>\n<h4>Keynote Speakers:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Dr. Samuel Mathey<\/strong>, President and Founder of FAFEDE, an NGO that advocates for the cause of entrepreneurship in Africa and the concept of zero capital entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<p><em> Developing Entrepreneurs in Funding Constrained Africa: the Zero Capital Approach<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Michael Nugent<\/strong>, Founding Director, Defense Language National Security Education Office &amp; Director, National Security Education Program (retired),<br \/>\nU.S. Department of Defense&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Building Effective Communities of Change: Reflections on Shaping Policy to Transform Language &amp; Cultural Education Across Regions &amp; Disciplines<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meghan Soens<\/strong>, Vice President of Sales, Boston Scientific Endoscopy<\/p>\n<p><em>Medical Device Innovation: The Role of Medical Device Sales and Marketing in Driving Change in Healthcare<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Featured Panel on Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship:<\/h4>\n<p><em>Big Ideas from Academia &amp; Industry<\/em>&nbsp;(moderated by&nbsp;<strong>Mark Rectanus<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jon Grannis<\/strong>, Managing Member, Learning Advisor &amp; Product Owner, Sollah Interactive, LLC<br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Koenig,&nbsp;<\/strong>Associate Director, Manufacturing Cost Modeling, Pratt &amp; Whitney<strong>&nbsp; Amitava \u2018<span class=\"il\">Babi<\/span>\u2019 Mitra<\/strong>, Founding Executive Director, New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET), MIT<br \/>\n<strong>Jim Oliver<\/strong>, Director Student Innovation Center, Iowa State University<br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Thomas Walther<\/strong>, Vice President for Innovation and International Affairs,<br \/>\nTU Darmstadt<br \/>\n<strong>Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Wernert-Chartier<\/strong>, entrepreneur and Zero Capital coach, Cameroon<\/p>\n<h4>Featured Workshop:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Dr. Anna Santucci<\/strong>,&nbsp;<span aria-hidden=\"true\">Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Enhancement,&nbsp;<\/span>University College Cork, Ireland<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intercultural Competence and Diversity Across the Curriculum<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Encounters at the Intersections: Critically Intercultural Teaching for Justice, Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Session Description<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h4>Featured Workshops:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p><strong>1. Intercultural Competence and Diversity Across the Curriculum<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Encounters at the Intersections: Critically Intercultural Teaching for Justice, Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion<br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Anna Santucci<\/strong>,&nbsp;<span aria-hidden=\"true\">Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Enhancement,&nbsp;<\/span>University College Cork, Ireland<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Session Description &amp; Desired Outcomes:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat role does intercultural competence play in our teaching practice as inclusive educators across the disciplines? How does cultural awareness intersect with our ability to design and facilitate equitable, transparently aligned learning-centered experiences that foster our students\u2019 growth mindset, purpose, agency, and sense of belonging and mattering?&nbsp;<\/h6>\n<h6>This workshop is an opportunity to connect with like-minded colleagues in interdisciplinary dialogue, reflect on the meaning of equity, diversity, and justice issues in our teaching contexts, explore how intercultural skills relate to our ability to design and facilitate inclusive learning environments, and share practical strategies and approaches for implementation.<\/h6>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n2. (Grant)Funding for International Engineering Education &amp; Research&nbsp;<em>Kirsten Davis,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>Purdue<\/em><strong><em>, Ute Kopka,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>TU Braunschweig<\/em><strong><em>&nbsp;&amp; Manbir Sodhi,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>URI<\/em><strong><em>,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>and a representative from NSF<\/em><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Session Description &amp; Desired Outcomes:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Overview of funding opportunities such as NSF and ERASMUS grants and strategies to apply effectively.&nbsp;<\/h6>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n3.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Building and Sustaining International Engineering Programs<br \/>\n<em>Sigrid Berka<\/em><\/strong><em>, URI,&nbsp;<strong>Chris Cooper,<\/strong>&nbsp;UC,&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Joe Tort,<\/strong>&nbsp;Purdue;&nbsp;<strong>Patrick Tunno, Angela Rothrock &amp; Sara Kuhlman,<\/strong>&nbsp;UPenn.<\/em><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Session Description &amp; Desired Outcomes:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Strategies to launch an IEP or international Co-Op on your campus. Best practices to recruit\/retain students, develop marketing material, source internship host companies.&nbsp;<\/h6>\n<p><\/section> <section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Schedule<\/h1><\/p>\n<h3>Tentative ACIEE 2024 Event Schedule<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Thursday, November 7 to Friday, November 8, 2024 8:00 am &#8211; 5:00 pm EST<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/whova.com\/embedded\/event\/lU6wVt08IvHsngoqE24C0pCRWOUwsbwK-jf8exa2t3c%3D\/?utc_source=ems\" title=\"\">View Preliminary Agenda<\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>On Thursday, November 7, dinner will be hosted by Matunuck Oyster Bar, located on the water just 15 minutes away from URI&#8217;s Kingston Campus.<\/li>\n<li>On Fri., Nov. 8, dinner will take place on campus at the Toray Commons in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering.<\/li>\n<li>Menu information for both of these will be provided to registrants at a later date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional sightseeing excursion to Newport, RI on Saturday, November 9, 2024.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Minimum of 20 participants required to run this tour.&nbsp;<\/em><em>Please indicate your interest while registering for the conference.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In addition to conference sessions and activities, there may be additional activities that you can choose to participate in outside of the conference times and dates. More on those soon!<\/p>\n<p><em>Schedule subject to change. <\/em><strong>Check back later for updated content as more information becomes available!<br \/>\n<\/strong> <\/section> <section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Registration<\/h1><\/p>\n<h3>The 2024 Colloquium will take place in person in Rhode Island.<br \/>\nRegistration opened on April 1, 2024.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2024 Registration Prices and Sponsorship Tiers*<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Registration<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Early Bird Registration<\/span><\/strong> &#8211;<strong> $450<\/strong> &#8211; Ends Sunday, September 15, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Student Early Bird Registration**<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>$200<\/strong> (with promo code) &#8211; Ends Sunday, September 15, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">General Registration<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; <strong>$525<\/strong> &#8211; Starts on Sunday, September 15, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">General Student Registration**<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>$275<\/strong> (with promo code) &#8211; Starts on Sunday, September 15, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Optional Saturday, November 9, 2024 Excursion Add-On: Tour of Newport, RI<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>$60<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Minimum of 20 participants required to run this tour.<\/em>&nbsp;Please indicate your interest while registering for the conference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*<em>Eventbrite fees not included in the prices listed above and are non-refundable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>**Students:<\/strong> <em>If you are a student external to URI, please contact Jill Granville at <a href=\"mailto:conferences-group@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conferences-group@uri.edu<\/a> for your $250 off promo code. If you are a URI student, your admission is free! Contact Dr. Sigrid Berka at sigrid_berka@uri.edu for your special promo code.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/27th-annual-colloquium-on-international-engineering-education-november-7-8-tickets-867697345117?aff=oddtdtcreator\" title=\"\">Register for ACIEE 2024 Now<\/a><\/div>\n<h4>Sponsorship Tiers<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Exhibitor Table<\/span>*<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>$150<\/strong> &#8211; For exhibitors to set up a display during the poster and exhibitor showcase at the grand finale of the ACIEE. You will be provided with a 6&#8242; table to use. <em>Complementary registration is not included with this purchase.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*<em>Eventbrite fees not included in the price listed above and are non-refundable.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/27th-annual-colloquium-on-international-engineering-education-november-7-8-tickets-867697345117?aff=oddtdtcreator\" title=\"\">Book an Exhibitor Table<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>For all other sponsorship tiers described below, please contact Sigrid Berka at <a href=\"mailto:sigrid_berka@uri.edu\">sigrid_berka@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Bronze Package<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; <strong>$1000<\/strong> &#8211; Your logo on all event marketing materials, a 6&#8242; table to display your product\/information during the poster and exhibitor showcase at the grand finale of the ACIEE, and one (1) complimentary admission to ACIEE 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Silver Package<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; <strong>$2,000<\/strong> &#8211;<span style=\"color: #1a1a1a\"> Everything in the Bronze Package above plus a guaranteed digital sponsor page for your company\/institution<\/span><span style=\"color: #1a1a1a\"> a guaranteed digital sponsor page, and two (2) complimentary admissions to ACIEE 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Gold Package<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>$5,000<\/strong> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000\">Everything in the Silver Package above plus a poster display slot and 6&#8242; table during the poster and exhibitor showcase at the grand finale of the ACIEE, a coffee hour named after your organization\/institution, and three (3) complimentary admissions to the entire ACIEE 2024, including the optional Saturday excursion to Newport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Call for Poster Abstracts<\/strong><br \/>\nStill open on a rolling basis. Please contact Sigrid Berka with any questions at <a href=\"mailto:sigrid_berka@uri.edu\"><strong>sigrid_berka@uri.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In one document, submissions should include a 300 word abstract with a 1 paragraph executive summary as well as a short biography (50-75 words, photo optional).<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe1yFw-6UGi1mSO9Lsq72vOusqUSmY68YqkD4xnkpvJgB_AtQ\/viewform\" title=\"\">Submit an Abstract<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>If you do not have a Google account, please send your application document(s) directly to sigrid_berka@uri.edu and schenckm@uri.edu.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation Policy<\/strong><br \/>\n<b>Refunds will be processed up until 30 days before the event. <\/b>For more information, reach out to Jill Granville at <strong><a href=\"mailto:conferences-group@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conferences-group@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 20px\"> <\/section> <section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Accommodations<\/h1><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>ACIEE 2024 Hotel Block<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hampton Inn South Kingstown &#8211; Newport Area<\/strong><br \/>\nA block of hotel rooms is available at the Hampton Inn South Kingstown &#8211; Newport Area. The following rates apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$119 (Wed. Nov. 6 &amp; Thurs. Nov. 7)<\/li>\n<li>$149 (Fri. Nov. 8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of the Hampton Inn&#8217;s amenities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free breakfast offered daily<\/li>\n<li>Free high-speed and wireless internet access in the lobby and all guestrooms<\/li>\n<li>Indoor heated pool &amp; fitness center<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor firepit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can either call the hotel directly at 401.788.3500 and mention the group code &#8220;IEP&#8221; with the dates of your stay or using the booking link below to reserve your room online. To be eligible for this ACIEE 2024 group rate, you must reserve your room by <strong>Friday, October 11, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/group.hamptoninn.com\/4zv05m\" title=\"\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Location, Transportation and Parking<\/h3>\n<p>You have to admit, we\u2019re in a great spot. We\u2019re minutes from the beach, 30 miles south of Providence, 75 miles from Boston, 160 miles from NYC, with Newport just across the bay!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting to the Hampton Inn\/URI Kingston Campus<\/strong><br \/>\nOur general recommendation for guests planning to either take a train or fly in is to rent a car during their stay in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<p>For those traveling by air,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvdairport.com\/\">T.F. Green Airport<\/a> (PVD) is the closest airport. From the airport, you can also take a taxi or an Uber\/Lyft or alternatively the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules\/CR-Providence\/line\">MBTA<\/a> to Wickford Junction, then Uber\/Lyft from there. If you arrive on Thursday\/Friday and plan to directly to the URI Kingston campus, you can take the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ripta.com\/\">RIPTA<\/a> bus line 66.<\/p>\n<p>If you will be taking a train in, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/stations\/kin\">Kingston Amtrak Station<\/a> is right down the road from campus. Use Uber\/Lyft from there to reach the Hampton Inn\/URI Kingston Campus. If you will take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules\/CR-Providence\/line\">MBTA<\/a> directly to Rhode Island, plan to stop at Wickford Junction, then take an Uber from there to the hotel\/our campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Both URI&#8217;s Kingston Campus and T.F. Green Airport are on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ripta.com\/\">RIPTA<\/a> bus line 66. However, the Hampton Inn is NOT a direct stop on that line &#8211; along with the bus ride, an Uber\/Lyft to\/from campus would be required to reach the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking\/Carpooling<br \/>\n<\/strong>When registering, please let us know if you plan to bring a car to campus. More information on how to sign up for parking on campus, where best to park, and possible carpooling arrangements will be made available at a later date.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 20px\"> <\/section> <section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>FAQs<\/h1><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>ACIEE 2024 FAQs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When does the early bird rate expire?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur early bird registration rates of $450 and $200 (students) will close on <strong>Sunday, September 15, 2024<\/strong>. General admission will begin on this date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a hotel block with group pricing available for this conference?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes! URI has reserved a hotel block at the Hampton Inn South Kingstown &#8211; Newport Area. The following rates apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$119 (Wed. Nov. 6 &amp; Thurs. Nov. 7)<\/li>\n<li>$149 (Fri. Nov. 8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can either call the hotel directly at 401.788.3500 and mention the group code &#8220;IEP&#8221; with the dates of your stay or using the booking link below to reserve your room online. To be eligible for this ACIEE 2024 group rate, you must reserve your room by <strong>Friday, October 11, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/group.hamptoninn.com\/4zv05m\" title=\"\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>I can only attend one day of this conference. Is there a one-day ticket option?<\/strong><br \/>\nUnfortunately, we are not offering a one-day ticket option at this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I am a student who plans to attend ACIEE 2024. Will there be a reduced rate for students?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, for students external to URI, there will be a $250 discount. Please contact Jill Granville at<strong> <a href=\"mailto:conferences-group@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conferences-group@uri.edu<\/a><\/strong>. URI students, this conference is free! Reach out to Dr. Sigrid Berka at <a href=\"mailto:sigrid_berka@uri.edu\"><strong>sigrid_berka@uri.edu<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are these Eventbrite fees that I am seeing when registering for this conference?&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/strong>These are fees that Eventbrite assesses for ticketing sales completed through its website for services provided and payment processing.&nbsp;<em>These fees are non-refundable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the Newport sightseeing excursion on Sat., Nov. 9, 2024 part of the conference registration fee?&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, this is an optional $60 excursion available to our conference participants. At least <strong>20 participants<\/strong> need to register for the tour in order for it to run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many participants can partake in the Intercultural Competence and Diversity Across the Curriculum Workshop?<\/strong><br \/>\nA maximum of <strong>15 participants<\/strong> can sign up for this special session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What meals are included in registration?<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Thurs., Nov. 7, dinner will be hosted by Matunuck Oyster Bar, located on the water just 15 minutes away from URI&#8217;s Kingston Campus. On Fri., Nov. 8, dinner will take place on campus at the Toray Commons in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering. Menu information for both of these will be provided to registrants at a later date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the best way to get to the Hampton Inn\/URI Kingston Campus?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur general recommendation for guests planning to either take a train or fly in is to rent a car during their stay in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n<p>For those traveling by air,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvdairport.com\/\">T.F. Green Airport<\/a> (PVD) is the closest airport. From the airport, you can also take a taxi or an Uber\/Lyft or alternatively the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules\/CR-Providence\/line\">MBTA<\/a> to Wickford Junction, then Uber\/Lyft from there. If you arrive on Thursday\/Friday and plan to directly to the URI Kingston campus, you can take the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ripta.com\/\">RIPTA<\/a> bus line 66.<\/p>\n<p>If you will be taking a train in, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/stations\/kin\">Kingston Amtrak Station<\/a> is right down the road from campus. Use Uber\/Lyft from there to reach the Hampton Inn\/URI Kingston Campus. If you will take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules\/CR-Providence\/line\">MBTA<\/a> directly to Rhode Island, plan to stop at Wickford Junction, then take an Uber from there to the hotel\/our campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Both URI&#8217;s Kingston Campus and T.F. Green Airport are on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ripta.com\/\">RIPTA<\/a> bus line 66. However, the Hampton Inn is NOT a direct stop on that line &#8211; along with the bus ride, an Uber\/Lyft to\/from campus would be required to reach the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I plan to drive to campus. What should I know about parking on campus?<br \/>\n<\/strong>When registering, please let us know if you plan to bring a car to campus. More information on how to sign up for parking on campus and where best to park will be made available at a later date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My organization would like to help sponsor ACIEE 2024. How can I do this?<br \/>\n<\/strong>You may book a table for our final session, the poster and exhibition showcase, for $150 using the link below. <em>Eventbrite fees not included in this price and are non-refundable.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-list\" style=\"width: 300px;float: center;margin-left: 40px\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/27th-annual-colloquium-on-international-engineering-education-november-7-8-tickets-867697345117?aff=oddtdtcreator\" title=\"\">Book an Exhibitor Table<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif\">We have three other sponsorship tiers: our Bronze Package ($1000), our Silver Package ($2000) and our Gold Package ($5000).&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif\">For<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif\">&nbsp;all other sponsorship tiers, please contact Sigrid Berka directly at&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 20px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif\" href=\"mailto:sigrid_berka@uri.edu\"><strong style=\"font-size: 20px\">sigrid_berka@uri.edu<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 20px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Bronze Package<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211; Your logo on all event marketing materials, a 6&#8242; table to display your product\/information during the poster and exhibitor showcase at the grand finale of the ACIEE, and one (1) complimentary admission to ACIEE 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Silver Package<\/span> <\/strong>&#8211;<span style=\"color: #1a1a1a\">&nbsp;Everything in the Bronze Package above plus a guaranteed digital sponsor page for your company\/institution<\/span><span style=\"color: #1a1a1a\"> a guaranteed digital sponsor page, and two (2) complimentary admissions to ACIEE 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Gold Package<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <span style=\"color: #000000\">Everything in the Silver Package above plus a poster display slot and 6&#8242; table during the poster and exhibitor showcase at the grand finale of the ACIEE, a coffee hour named after your organization\/institution, and three (3) complimentary admissions to the entire ACIEE 2024, including the optional Saturday excursion to Newport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Check back later for updated content as more information becomes available!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/section> <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Background<\/h3>\n<p>Founded by the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the University of Rhode Island, the purpose of the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education is to provide a forum to discuss and share issues and ideas related to the field. 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