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Provides first-year students with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to help explore what is means to be an engineer and develop skills required in the engineering workplace, be it team dynamics, leadership skills, intercultural competency, or communication techniques. Students will explore topic areas offered as separate sections under the course heading. Each section uses a hands-on, interactive, discussion/team-based approach. The courses use active learning exercises in addition to reflections, readings, and project work. Course Information: May be repeated in the same or separate terms for a maximum of 4 hours.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore health systems and determinants of health specific to the Amazon and South East regions of Brazil while working with non-governmental organizations in Brazil. Develop your cultural intelligence skills and gain a global understanding while building invaluable cross-cultural communication and teamwork skills.