Villach (AU), February 2014 - This interdisciplinary conference, which will be held as a part of the 2014 World Engineering Education Forum, 03-06 December 2014 in Dubai, focuses on the exchange of relevant trends and research results. It also features the presentation of practical experiences in interactive collaborative learning, and submissions of pilot projects, applications, and products are also welcome.

The Conference is organized by IGIP, IAOE, CTI Villach, Austria, and the American University of Dubai.

Topics of Interest include the following:

• Excellence in Engineering Pedagogy: research in engineering pedagogy; engineering pedagogy education; learning culture and diversity; ethics and engineering education; technical-teacher training
• Relevance of Engineering Education:  academic-industry partnerships: professional and continuing education; regional and international accreditation; impact of globalization
• Access to Engineering Education: global campuses; online programs; MOOCs; digital education; online labs
• Equity in Engineering Education: open learning • K-12 and pre-college programs; role of public policy in engineering education; women in engineering careers
• Diversity in Engineering Education: role of diversity; impact of diversity; diversity programs and initiatives; discipline-specific methods
• Innovation in Engineering Education: digital and online engineering education; hybrid and blended learning; flipped classrooms; project-based learning; new trends in graduate education

The Call for Abstracts will be open until 31 March 2014.