On March 16–17, 2015, the University of Danang - University of Science and Technology (UD-DUT) in partnership with the Higher Engineering Education Alliance Program (HEEAP), will be hosting the third annual Vietnam Engineering Education Conference (VEEC). VEEC 2015 is a major event bringing together global industry, government and academic professionals to discuss transformative ideas and solutions to engineering and technical education programs in Vietnam.
The theme for VEEC 2015 is “Engineering education as a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in Vietnam.” The annual conference includes interactive plenary sessions, panel discussions, technical sessions and seminars with emphasis on partnerships between education, industry and government to build capacity in engineering and technology innovation in teaching, research and discovery.
The conference will feature numerous keynote presentations on topics such as innovative methods in education and building public-private partnerships in both education and scientific research. Technical sessions at the VEEC will address a variety of topics ranging from the development of bi-national research and education collaborations to classroom activities that promote and reinforce student engagement. The conference will also include several industry/academic panel discussions and technology exhibits from HEEAP’s technology partners.VEEC 2015 is an opportunity for participants to develop connections and share best practices in addition to enjoying the sights and hospitality of Danang. For HEEAP alumni this is an excellent opportunity to share the impact of your training and to build collaborations for future education research. It is through continued partnership that our efforts will result in a lasting transformation of education in both Vietnam and the partner countries.
Visit veec.heeap.org to submit an abstract or register to attend.
For photos from the 2014 VEEC, visit the HEEAP Flikr page.