ENGR 290: Engineering in a Global and Societal Context

Argentina: Foundation for future growth of a middle emerging economy

May 20^th through June 9^th 2013

Instructors:

Jeffrey Evans, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Laura Beninati, Mechanical Engineering

Teaching assistant:

Mike Volpe, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student

Location:

Located in South American, Argentina is the 8^th largest country in the world by land area with Latin America's third-largest economy. The country has a foundation for future growth based on its market size, direct investment with foreign nations and export of high-tech manufactured goods.

Details:

The course will be counted as 1 Bucknell credit over a three week period (approximately May 20^th - June 9^th, 2013). Cost will be approximately $6,500; includes tuition, airfare, all admissions, all lodging and some dinners. Limited financial aid, not exceeding 50% of a students' school-year aid rate, may be available.

This course fulfills the Global/Societal requirement for Engineering students and the Global Connections requirement for Arts & Science / Dual Degree students.

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