Photos from WEEF

The WEEF was a success, thanks to leaders from the global engineering education community.  Thank you to all those who participated and contributed to make the event a successful one.

You may find photos from the event here: http://picasaweb.google.com/o.w.twcdc/WEEF2010Singapore?authkey=Gv1sRgCOL80syimZsO

Accommodation for WEEF Participants

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel for all WEEF participants [whether you're an ASEE Global Colloquium, GSF, IACEE, IFEES, or GEDC participant!].

Please note that the Marina Bay Sands Reservation Office’s FAX NUMBER HAS CHANGED.  You may download the updated reservation form here: HOTEL RESERVATION FORM -ASEE corr. ver, and please note the updated fax number in the form.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment!

Marina Bay Sands Skypark Among World’s Best Rooftop Bars

US ABC News compiled a list of the world’s “Best Rooftop Bars” – Marina Bay Sands Skypark made the list!  Check it out here!

WEEF Flowchart

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Since we have been getting a lot of questions regarding registration, we thought this simple flowchart can help you clarify your registration path.  The chart explains how and where you should register if you are a GEDC, IFEES, ASEE, WCCEE, or a student participant.

Registration for ASEE, GEDC, IFEES…

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about Registration:

Registration for the World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education (WCCEE) and the Global Student Forum (GSF) are already open!

WCCEE: http://www.wccee2010.org/registration/

GSF:  http://www.worldspeed.org/index.php?option=com_jforms&view=form&id=3&Itemid=199

Registration for the ASEE Global Colloquium, GEDC Conference, and IFEES Summit will open on 21 July.  Please bookmark: http://www.asee.org/conferences/international/2010/Registration.cfm, and check back on 21 July to register for those events.

Submitting Papers

Two Conferences will be accepting papers:

http://www.asee.org/conferences/international/2010/Papers.cfm

http://www.wccee2010.org/important-deadlines/

The abstract submission deadline for the WCCEE has already passed.  The ASEE Global Colloquium is still accepting abstracts until 16 July.

All papers will be presented at Poster Presentations.  Please see here for times/details: http://www.wccee2010.org/program/

Visiting Singapore

A few logistical items:

To check if you will need a visa to enter Singapore, please refer to this website: http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=252&secid=165

Most passport holders who do not stay for over 30 days will not need to apply for a visa beforehand.  But please do check this website to make sure!

For recommended immunizations, please see: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/singapore.aspx

For more information on Singapore, visit the Singapore Tourism Board’s website: http://www.stb.gov.sg/

Singapore Airlines

Attention WEEF participants who will be flying from the US!  Start your Singaporean experience even before you land in Singapore!

Booking a Flight from the US to Singapore

ASEE has partnered with Singapore Airlines to provide discounts on Economy, Business, and First-Class seats for WEEF participants who will be traveling from the US to Singapore.  The valid travel dates for this discount are available between September 1, 2010 – November 30, 2010. You can easily access Singapore Airline’s fares and apply this discount by going to http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/local/US/code_marketing/asee.jsp to book your flight. Place the below Promotion Code  in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically. These discounts are valid only for flights departing from EWR (business class only), JFK, IAH, SFO, or LAX. Any connecting flights to those hub airports must be booked separately.

Promotion Code:    997817930

WEEF – Registration & Clarification

You may still have some questions about WEEF, and how you can register.  The week of the “WEEF” is not a conference itself, but the bringing together of five different conferences – so, you should first ask yourself, which conference(s) is right for you?

1. GEDC Conference is generally for engineering deans, rectors, and principals [heads of engineering schools/faculties] (Exceptions listed on Registration page)
2. IFEES Summit is for those representing engineering education societies (The Institute of Engineers, Singapore, for example), but we invite those interested in joining IFEES in attending our sessions.
3. GSF is for students [engineering and others]
4. Most will attend the WCCEE (Continuing Education) and ASEE Global Colloquium.  Some will attend both of these.
5. All conferences will have common sessions throughout the week, and also have separate business meetings for their constituents/members.

I hope this helps to clear up some things!  If you still have questions, leave a comment!

ASEE Global Colloquium Call for Papers

ASEE is now accepting abstracts for its 9th annual Global Colloquium on Engineering Education.  Abstracts will be accepted from April 5 – July 30, 2010.  Please check the ASEE website for more details (http://www.asee.org/conferences/international/2010/Papers.cfm).