Call for Papers
BIUST in collaboration with Botswana Qualification Authority(BQA) and Engineering Registration Board Botswana (ERB) announces the call for papers for an International Conference (Hybrid Mode) on Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM’24).
All the accepted, registered and presented conference papers will be published in ISBN numbered conference proceedings
Deadline for submission of full paper: September 05, 2024
Conference Language
English is the official conference language in which all papers should be prepared.
THEME:
Enhancing sustainable quality engineering education for a knowledge-based society
International Conference on Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM’24) : September 23-25th 2024
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTION
Botswana International University of Science and Technology is organising an International Conference on Engineering Education and Management (IC2EM ’24) to be held on 23 - 25th 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. The Papers should follow the Manuscript Template provided
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 topic
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.
- 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
- Accreditation, quality assurance, evaluation, and standards
- Assessment and Testing in Engineering Education
- 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
- 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
- Research and Development in Engineering Education
- Smart Grid Education and Research
- Financing Models and Infrastructure development for Engineering Education
- 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
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Botsalano Mosimakoko
Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Qualifications Authority, Botswana
Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan
Director Research and Head of School (Science and Engineering))
Curtin University , United Arab Emirates
Prof. Gbolagade Adekanmbi
Dean School of Education
Botswana Open University, Botswana
Prof. Awelani V Mudau
University of South Africa, South Africa
Prof. Oludayo Olugbara
MICTSETA Chair 4IR Centre of Excellence
Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Prof. Ramodungoane Tabane
University of South Africa , South Africa
- 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 Qualifications 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.
All the accepted, registered and presented conference papers will be published in Scopus indexed conference proceedings.
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.
- Local participants : BWP 2000 :
- Local online participants : BWP 1000
- International online participants : USD 100
- International participants : USD 200
Tours to game reserves and other notable sites will be facilitated during the conference or after conference. Some important sites in Botswana can be viewed in the links below.
IMPORTANT DATES
COMMITTEES
Please utilize the form below for enquiries concerning the conference
- Professor M Tunde Oladiran (Chairman)
- Dr Vivekanandhan Chinnasamy (Secretary)
- Professor Asfawossen Asrat Kassaye (Vice Chairman)
- Professor Abid Yahya
- Professor Ravi Samikannu
- Dr Leungo Kelebopile
- Dr Badziili Nthubu
- Dr Ezekiel Kholoma
- Dr Babatunde Obadele
- Mr Gift Chasi
- Dr Bokamoso Basutli
- Mr Kabo Ramotsheo
- Dr James Juana
- Mr Godfrey Kgopana
- Ms Patience Khuwa
- Mr Maikano K. Oganne
- Ms Clare H. Mosarwa
- Ms Laone P. Jacob
- Mr Thapelo Kenosi
- Mr Kelvin Nyoni
Sub Committees
Finance & Fund-Raising Committee
- Dr James Juana
- Dr Badziili Nthubu
- Mr Kabo Ramotsheo
Technical Committee
- Prof S. Ravi
- Prof A. Asrat Kassaye
- Dr B Obadele
- Dr Ezekiel Kholoma
Publicity & Logistics Committee
- Mr Godfrey Kgopana
- Ms Patience Khuwa
- Dr Leungo Kelebogile
IT Committee
- Mr Gift Chasi
- Dr Bokamoso Basutli
- Mr Maikano K. Oganne
- Professor James Katende Namibia University of Science & Technology, Namibia
- Professor Jacek Uziak – College of Management and Enterprise, Walbrzych, Poland
- Professor Christopher Odetunde – Vice Chancellor, Augustine University Nigeria
- Kirimi H. Kiriamiti - Moi University, Kenya
- Professor J Meyer – University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Professor Adrian Pugsley – University of Ulster, Ireland
- Professor Zenon J. Pudlowski, WIETE Director, Melbourne, Australia; & College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, USA
- Professor Manuela Bräuning - Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Germany
- Professor Tobias Bader – TH Deggendorf, Germany
- Professor Carlo Vezzoli - Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Professor Cheddi Kiravu – New Era College, Botswana
- Professor Venkata P. Kommula – University of Botswana, Botswana
- Professor Maria Cecília Loschiavo dos Santos - Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
- Professor Richie Moalosi – University of Botswana, Botswana
- Professor Mirian Gizejowski - Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
- Professor Giuditta Pezzotta - University of Bergamo, Italy
- Professor LJ Grobler University of The Northwest, South Africa
- Professor A. Ibhadode. University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
- ProfessorL. van Niekerk, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Professor Joseph Mutale, Senior Partner & Energy Lead, Switzerland
- Professor Nelson Ijumba, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
- Professor Prosun Bhattacharya, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Professor Leon Cruickshank, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
