IC2EM’24: International Conference on Engineering Education and Management under the theme: Enhancing sustainable quality engineering education for a knowledge-based society Botswana International University of Science and Technology Palapye, Botswana, September 23-25, 2024

Conference website	http://www.biust.ac.bw/ic2em24
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ic2em24
Abstract registration deadline	August 15, 2024
Submission deadline	September 5, 2024

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)

in collaboration with

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)

and

Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Botswana

Announces the call for papers for an

International Conference (Hybrid Mode)

on

Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM’24)

under the theme: 

Enhancing sustainable quality engineering education for a knowledge based society

to be held in

Palapye, Botswana

23^rd - 25^th September 2024

Conference Website: https://www.biust.ac.bw/ic2em24/

International Conference on Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM ’24)

 

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Botswana International University of Science and Technology is organising an International Conference on Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM ’24) to be held on 23^rd - 25^th September 2024 in Palapye, Botswana.

The organizing committee of IC2EM’24 hereby invites papers, keynote addresses, or poster sessions on the suggested topics provided below or on any other topic relevant to the conference theme.  Prospective authors should submit an abstract of 300 words, presenting the aims, content and conclusion of their papers or contributions. The abstract should include title of paper, author(s) name(s), affiliation, and mailing and email addresses. At the end of the abstract, authors are requested to include a maximum of 6 key words that appropriately describe their work. The authors can submit the full papers also. The full paper with the title of the paper, author details and affiliation with relevant chapters, references in Arial font size of 12 with single column format can be submitted using conference login system.

THE CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE

The objective of the conference is to bring together professionals, academics, regulators, researchers, educators, managers, industrial collaborators, and policy makers engaged in the provision and management of quality engineering education to share their experiences and research outcomes on all aspects of Engineering Education.  The theme of the conference will facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas on the status, accreditation matters, programme delivery, resource management, learner dynamics and provision of engineering education in a knowledge-based society. Comprehensive scholarly presentations and other events will be delivered during the conference. With its expected high quality, the conference will provide an interdisciplinary platform for professional bodies, education regulators, researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered, and solutions proffered in the fields of Engineering Education.

THE THEME

Quality is a primary consideration in the provision of engineering education and should be given prominence during resource allocation, curriculum design and delivery of programmes to develop and promote a knowledge-based society. The interplay of accreditation, curriculum assessment, programme relevance and sustainability are usually challenging, and the situation now provides practitioners, academics, and policy makers with unique opportunities for collaboration to enhance internationalization of engineering programmes. The conference theme, Enhancing sustainable quality engineering education for a knowledge-based society was conceived to facilitate lively discussions and sharing of practical experiences on the suggested topics.

 

SUGGESTED TOPICS

The topics to be covered during the conference are presented below. Articles, contributions or workshops on any topic or related issues will be considered by the organisers.

1. Engineering Curriculum development, Implementation, and Evaluation

• Curriculum Design and Instructional Practices for Experiential Learning
• Developing, Monitoring, and Assessing Engineering Graduate Skills / Profiles
• Development, Design, and Innovative delivery of Engineering Curriculum
• Distance Learning, Continuing Education Methods, Technologies, and Assessment
• Endorsement Criteria of Curriculum and Registration of Engineers by Professional bodies

1. Quality assurance and management in Engineering Education

• Accreditation, quality assurance, evaluation, and standards
• Assessment and Testing in Engineering Education

1. Engineering Education Advances and Globalization

• Advances, Innovations, and New Technologies in Engineering Education
• Collaboration, Partnerships, and Internationalization of Engineering Education
• Engineering Education in Times of Uncertainty- Experiences and what have been learned.
• Engineering Education to promote Knowledge-based Economy.
• Final Year Project Assessment and Evaluation
• Technology-enhanced Learning and Advanced Classroom Technologies
• Women in Engineering Education
• Laboratory and Engineering Design Experiences- on-site, online; at home and mobile labs
• Learner and Instructor Orientation and Dynamics
• Learning Resources to enhance Engineering Education
• Outcome Based Education- Assessment of programme and course outcomes.
• Problem and Project-based Learning
• Personalized learning
• Student Instructor exchange

4. Advances in Engineering Disciplines and Interdisciplinary Education

• Chemical Engineering Education
• Civil Engineering Education
• Computer Engineering and Computer use in Engineering Education
• Electrical Engineering Education
• Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Education
• Mining and Geological Engineering Education
• Energy Engineering, Power, and Green Technology Education
• Language and Communication in Engineering Education
• Nexus between Industry, Public sector, and Engineering Institutions to promote Learning and Entrepreneurship
• Future Trends, Changes, and Challenges in Engineering Education
• Simulation, Mathematical Applications, Modelling and Optimization for Teaching and Learning
• Design and Project Management in Engineering Education
• Risks and Uncertainties for Engineering Education and Engineering Enterprises

1. Advances in Research and Development and Industry-focused Education

• Research and Development in Engineering Education
• Smart Grid Education and Research
• Financing Models and Infrastructure development for Engineering Education

1. Education drive towards the 4^th Industrial Revolution

• Digital Transformation and Changing Pedagogy
• IoT, AI in Engineering Education
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as essential technologies for the transition of engineering education to Industry 4.0/ or 5.0
• Innovative Learning and Application of social media Technologies in Engineering Education
• Building resilience for drinking water safety in arsenic prone rural communities in the global south

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prominent international experts and practitioners will be invited to address the conference on key issues on the theme.

Proposals to deliver keynote speeches are welcome. Each proposal should include the names and affiliations of authors and abstracts of their papers.

Proposals are also invited to organize panel discussion sessions. Each proposal should include the names and brief resumes of the panelists.

 

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Workshops and seminars on engineering education and management and case studies will also be organised.  Prospective presenters are invited to indicate their interest to participate as a workshop / seminar presenter or exhibitor.

CONFERENCE PUBLICATION

All the accepted, registered and presented conference papers will be published in conference proceedings with ISBN number. 

 

OTHER EVENTS

Tours to game reserves and other notable sites will be organized during the conference.  Post conference tours to important sites in Botswana can also be facilitated.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for papers                                                                      : February 15^th 2024

Submission of Abstracts or Full Paper Starts                       : March 1st 2024

Notification of acceptance of Abstracts or Full paper Starts: April 05th April 2024

Submission of Full Paper Ends                                             : August 15^th  2024

Notification of acceptance of Full paper Ends                      :  August 31^st  2024

Deadline for submission of Revised Full paper                    : September 05^th 2024

Deadline for registration                                                       : September 05^th 2024

IC2EM’24 Conference                                                          : September 23^rd - 25^th 2024

 

CONFERENE SUBMISSION LINK: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ic2em24

Workshops and seminars on engineering education and management and case studies will also be organised.  Prospective presenters are invited to indicate their interest to participate as a workshop / seminar presenter or exhibitor.

Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA)

BQA will be conducting a workshop during the conference. The objective of the workshop is to share regulatory perspectives with regard to quality education and management for enhancing sustainable quality engineering education for a knowledge-based society. The workshop will cover areas of Recognition of Qualifications, Qualifications Registration on the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF), Quality Assurance including learning programme accreditation, Quality Management Systems, and its maintenance.

PAPER FORMAT: 

https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp/pages/preppapers

THE VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

The conference will be held at the Palapye International Convention Centre (PICC).  The conference secretariat will assist potential participants with their accommodation arrangements and visa requirements. There will be hotel accommodation at the PICC, various hotels and other suitable locations in Palapye.

REGISTRATION FEES

Local participants                             : BWP 3500

Local Online participants                  : BWP 2000

International online participants        : USD  200

international participants                   : USD 350

 

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE 

1. Professor M Tunde Oladiran (Chairman)
2. Dr Vivekanandhan Chinnasamy (Secretary)
3. Professor Asfawossen Asrat Kassaye (Vice Chairman)
4. Professor Ravi Samikannu
5. Dr Leungo Kelebopile
6. Dr Badziili Nthubu
7. Dr Ezekiel Kholoma
8. Dr Babatunde Obadele
9. Mr Gift Chasi
10. Dr Bokamoso Basutli
11. Mr. Kabo Ramotsheo
12. Dr James Juana
13. Mr Godfrey Kgopana
14. Ms Patience Khuwa
15. Mr. Maikano K.Oganne

 

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

1. Professor James Katende Namibia University of Science & Technology, Namibia
2. Professor Jacek Uziak – College of Management and Enterprise, Walbrzych, Poland
3. Professor Christopher Odetunde – Vice Chancellor, Augustine University Nigeria
4. Prof. Kirimi H. Kiriamiti - Moi University, Kenya
5. Professor J Meyer – University of Pretoria, South Africa
6. Professor Adrian Pugsley – University of Ulster, Ireland
7. Professor Zenon J. Pudlowski, WIETE Director, Melbourne, Australia; & College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, USA
8. Professor Manuela Bräuning - Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Germany
9. Professor Tobias Bader – TH Deggendorf, Germany
10. Professor Carlo Vezzoli - Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
11. Professor Cheddi Kiravu – New Era College, Botswana
12. Professor Venkata P. Kommula – University of Botswana, Botswana
13. Professor Maria Cecília Loschiavo dos Santos - Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
14. Professor Richie Moalosi – University of Botswana, Botswana
15. Professor Mirian Gizejowski - Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
16. Professor Giuditta Pezzotta - University of Bergamo, Italy
17. Professor LJ Grobler University of The Northwest, South Africa
18. Professor A. Ibhadode. University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
19. Professor J.L. van Niekerk, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa 
20. Professor Joseph Mutale, Senior Partner & Energy Lead, Switzerland  
21. Professor Nelson Ijumba, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
22. Professor Prosun Bhattacharya, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
23. Professor Leon Cruickshank, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 

Prof. Botsalano Mosimakoko - Botswana Qualification Authority, Botswana

Prof.Chithirai Pon Selvan - Curtin University, United Arab Emirates 

Prof. Ramodungoane Tabane - University of South Africa, South Africa

Prof Awelani V Mudau - University of South Africa, South Africa

Prof. Oludayo Olugbara  -Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Prof. Gbolagade Adekanmbi - Botswana Open University, Botswana

 

SPONSORS

Botswana International University of Science and Technology, ERB, BQA  

etc.

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE

English is the official conference language in which all papers should be prepared.

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

All correspondence relating to the conference should be addressed to:

The Secretariat

International Conference on Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM’24)

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Botswana International University of Science & Technology,

P/Bag 16

Palapye, Botswana.