Internationalizing Engineering Education: Looking Forward, Looking Back

Abstract

What does the future hold for internationalizing engineering education? This editorial reflects on the longer history of efforts to help engineering students and professionals learn how to work more effectively across national and cultural boundaries, including through global study, research, and work experiences. Also discussed are recent trends and challenges in the field, as well as some promising new directions and opportunities. The editorial concludes by summarizing the contents of this inaugural issue of the journal.