COIL Multidisciplinary Global Engineering Capstone Class Impact: Faculty and Student Insights Across Four Countries

Abstract

Engineers today face multifaceted global challenges, climate change, health challenges andindustrial expansion, requiring more than technical expertise. The demand for globalcompetencies, such as cross-cultural sensitivity, social responsibility, and the ability tocollaborate in diverse, multicultural environments, has become increasingly critical. Researchhighlights the role of international mobility in cultivating these skills, showing that students whoparticipate in cross-border academic experiences often demonstrate heightened globalcompetence, particularly in communication and adaptability.