US-France Exchange Programs for Undergraduate and Graduate Engineers: 10 Years of Lessons Learned

Abstract

In the context of a capstone engineering design experience, American and French students collaborate on ergonomics and multidisciplinary design projects for industrial sponsors. Grown out of this U.S.-French relationship, a dual-degree graduate program was developed and was the first of its kind at Virginia Tech. Discussion focuses on the methods employed in both programs, results achieved and lessons learned during this 10 year international experiment.