T.I.M.E.

Abstract

Collaborations between industry and university partners have become particularly important for driving innovation and fostering talent development. This workshop will explore best practices and challenges associated with developing study and internship programs with international industry and university partners.

Expected Outcomes

In this workshop
- Identify best practices for establishing and maintaining successful international collaborations between industry and university partners.
- Examine the challenges and potential barriers that may arise in such collaborations and explore strategies for overcoming them.
- Discuss the impact of industry-university partnerships on research, innovation, talent development, and societal impact.
- Share case studies and success stories that illustrate the benefits of effective collaboration between industry and university partners.

Abstract

The certification Cequint, European Consortium for Accreditation in higher education aims at increasing the level of international modules and pedagogical activities inside a course. Operating as a quality assurance mechanism, it assists higher education institutions in establishing, tracking, and achieving enriched international benchmarks and objectives.

Expected Outcomes

In this workshop
- Our presentation will outline the Cequint certification process and its objectives. We will explain the development of our application and the criteria for obtaining the certification. Additionally, we will showcase the specific indicators we have implemented.
- Our discussion will also cover the methods we use to monitor compliance within our institution and the strategies employed to engage and motivate our staff.

Abstract

International mobility is an added value to educating global engineers and supported by rich and diverse university partnerships. While study exchange programs are well developed, particularly in European countries, they often come with challenges. These include : keeping outgoing and ingoing numbers in balance, increasing total number of student participants and ensuring that the program is accessible to a diverse group of students. To achieve these goals, it can be helpful to consider options beyond traditional study abroad semesters or years.

International research internships offer another form of mobility experience that has the advantage of being both attractive to students while at the same time helping address the challenges of exchange programs. While these opportunities achieve the traditional international mobility goal of exposing students to global issues and developing their cultural literacy, the research internship format has the added benefit of exposing Engineering students to research and demonstrating how it could be a possible next step in their academic career (via Master’s or PhD studies, even in double degree format).

This session will present several engineering-focused research internship opportunities to underscore the benefits for students and universities. These will include : TU Darmstadt’s International Research Experience Program (IREP), the DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service RISE programs and Polytechnique Montreal’s Incoming Research Internship program. The session will incorporate testimonials from past interns and there will be time set aside for Q & A.

Expected Outcomes

In this workshop
We aim to delve into the significant role that research internships play in enhancing educational partnerships and providing valuable experiences. We will explore various aspects of these programs, including their structure, success factors, and the benefits they offer to students. Our discussion will include:
- Put the spotlight on a way to enrich partnerships in the form of research internships mobility experiences;
- Present well rounded existing programs and understand the factors of success for universities;
- Understand the benefits for the students who lived the research internships experiences;
- Open up to a discussion that allows the audience to learn about other participant's experiences.

Abstract

In this interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to the innovative Learning Station (LS) design model, conceptualized under the EELISA European University Alliance, coordinated by UPMadrid. This model embraces a challenge-based learning approach, prioritizing the co-creation of knowledge and shifting educational paradigms from traditional instruction to mentorship. The LS model empowers learners to take ownership of their educational experiences, fostering a personalized learning environment.

Throughout the workshop, participants will actively engage with the LS model through hands-on activities, exploring its integration into higher education practices. This session is especially designed for T.I.M.E. members and educators eager to implement learner-centered approaches in their curriculum design. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to transform educational environments, making them more dynamic, and inclusive.

Topics covered
- Learning experience design in higher education: Explore strategies for co-creating learning experiences that are both engaging and effective;
- Innovative pedagogies integration: Practice the blending of traditional and innovative pedagogies within the LS model, promoting active learning and student engagement;
- Stakeholder collaboration in learning: Examine co-creation strategies for incorporating various stakeholders into the learning process, enhancing the educational outcomes through collective contributions.

Expected Outcomes

In this workshop, we will:
- Grasp the fundamentals of Learning Station design model that structures the educational landscape into flexible modules. This modular approach facilitates the integration of both well-established and innovative pedagogies, enhancing learner’s agency and ownership;
- Discover methods to co-create learning with a variety of stakeholders, thereby elevating the quality of both teaching and learning;
- Investigate alternative strategies to harness the creative energies of young learners for the co-creation of high-quality educational materials, fostering a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment.

Abstract

The session will explore how to make a creative and efficient use of the European funding tools for T.I.M.E. (EU and non- EU Members) to develop and implement double degree programmes with external support.

Two presentations will introduce the session including concrete examples, past experiences, and details on the existing frameworks.In the second part, the participants will be invited to brainstorm on possible project ideas of relevance for the T.I.M.E. association and to share their own best practices and bad experiences with the support of the facilitators.

The last part of the workshop will be dedicated to sharing the ideas and practices with the whole audience. As a concrete result, a list of potential project ideas will be prepared and made available to the partners for their expression of interest and as a first pool of project proposals to be submitted under the upcoming call for proposal.

Expected Outcomes

In this workshop, we will:
- Raise awareness on the flexible use of the EU finding tools;
- Generate project ideas. Increase the number of T.I.M.E. labeled project proposals;
- Boost the visibility of the network.

Abstract

The presentation will explore methods for converting grades between the GPA and European ECTS scale.

It will cover five scenarios: when the statistical distribution of grades is available, when only ECTS grades (A, B, C, D, E) are known, when numeric scales lack statistical data, when using categorical scales (A+, A, B-...), and the specific case of converting grades between Keio University and ULB (Japan-Belgium).

Expected Outcomes

This workshop will aim at promote the dissemination of the statistical distribution. By addressing multiple scenarios, the aim is to ensure that student performance is accurately and fairly represented, regardless of the grading system used. This can facilitate smoother academic transitions, improve mutual recognition of qualifications, and enhance international academic cooperation.

Abstract

Workshop will be based on results of 2 (two) projects: Building an Ecosystem for 21st Century Skills Education in STEM (BE-21-SKILLED) and Ethical Engineer: Integrating Teaching Ethics in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics into Engineering Education (Ethical Engineer).

Combination of understanding and identification of 21st century skills in region-specific and labor-market relevant contexts through multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts, and integration of a comprehensive ethical, social, and legal curriculum into the higher education of engineering and robotics students, with a particular focus on the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Expected Outcomes
Presentation of the project results, tools and roadmaps, as well as discussion of practical application possibilities in universities. Case studies and knowledge transfer.

17 October 2024, 13.45

By Public Transport

Polytechnique Montréal is located in the Côte-des-Neiges borough of Montréal and is easily reachable by subway, at the Université de Montréal station on the Metro blue line, or by bus, at the Édouard-Montpetit/Louis-Colin stop, on line 51, 119 or 368 (single trip 3,75 CAD).

Polytechnique Montréal
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Walk to the mobile ramp inside Université de Montréal Metro Station and follow the indications for Polytechnique Montréal – Lassonde Pavillion. 

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From the Airport

By Public Transport

1. To get to the bus stop, go to Door 28 on the Arrivals level and follow the signs STM.
2. Take bus 747 YUL Aéroport, direction Centre-Ville Est (East Downtown)
3. Get off at Lionel-Groulx Metro station.
4. From there, take the Metro orange line, direction Côte Vertu, and get off at Snowdon Metro station.
5. Then, hop on the Metro blue line towards Université de Montréal station.

The 24-hr, All modes A ticket will allow for unlimited transits between buses and metros for 24h and will cost 11 CAD. The total duration of the trip is about 45 min.
*Where to buy transit fares

*Tickets can also be paid in cash with exact change (3,75 CAD) at bus boarding for a single trip. Only coins are accepted (no bank bills). Ask the driver for a transit ticket.

By Taxi and Uber

Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Polytechnique is 16km. The 25 min ride (outside rush hour) costs around 45 CAD.

• • Taxis are available at the airport’s central exit.
  • Uber are available at Door 21 on the Arrivals level.

With Car Rental

See the following link for rental options from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

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Current Offset: UTC/GMT -4 hours

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Welcome to Montréal! From Gothic Revival to futuristic and forward-looking architecture, our city is a fascinating blend of cultures and eras. All year long, Montréal hosts thousands of visitors in search of culinary experiences, cultural events, sporting activities or beautiful sightseeing. With its four well defined seasons, the city offers vast and diverse landscapes, giving way to many outdoor activities: biking, picnicking, X-country skiing, skating, hiking, kayaking and even surfing! Montréalers also enjoy strolling around, shopping for local products, visiting museums and walking along the Saint-Lawrence River. In the fall, the leaves offer a spectacular kaleidoscope of changing colours.

Here is our top 5 of things to do and discover in our beloved city!

Aware of the environmental issues involved in organizing the T.I.M.E. General Assembly 2024 in Canada, the Polytechnique Montréal organizing team has made it a priority to make the event as eco-responsible as possible. Here are some tips you may want to consider to reduce transport-related greenhouse gas emissions:

1. Make the most of your trip to Canada and take advantage of your stay to visit other Canadian partners before or after the T.I.M.E. General Assembly 2024.

2. Opt for direct flight, if available. A disproportionate share of aircraft GHG emissions is generated during the take-off and landing phases. If there are no direct flights to your destination, consider ground transportation to the closest airport that does. Choose the “economy” class. Higher classes offer more space and services per passenger, which translates into a greater share of weight and fuel consumption per passenger.

3. Offset the emissions associated with your flight. Various organizations offer emission offsetting services. These include tree-planting, renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Estimating the GHG emissions associated with a flight is no simple matter, since it doesn't simply resume to reporting the CO2 emissions associated with fuel combustion per passenger-kilometre (which would be relatively straightforward, knowing the aircraft model and its occupancy rate). It is also necessary to take into account phenomena specific to high-altitude emissions (notably the effects of sulfur compounds, aerosols, ice, contrails, etc.).

The scientific community is not unanimous on the extent of these effects, which means that emission estimates vary by up to a factor of 4 for the same route, depending on the sources consulted.

There are many online calculators such as ICAO, Google Flights, Planetair). However, in the light of an exhaustive analysis, the Réseau universitaire québécois en développement durable (RUQDD) recommends the Calculateur GES des déplacements tool (available in French only), which uses emission factors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), increased by a factor of 1.7 to account for radiative effects at altitude. It should be noted that this tool is not limited to air travel estimates, but can also be used to calculate emissions associated with car, train and bus travel.

4. Once in Canada, choose ground transportation: As a general rule, air travel is the most polluting mode of transport. If your destination is a reasonable distance away, prefer overland ground transportation:

• Train
• Bus or car elsewhere (carpooling is preferable, but even the auto-solo is sometimes preferable to the plane)
• Take public transit to Polytechnique Montréal or to your accommodation from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport or Montréal Central Station Train station;
• Use responsible transportation if you don't stay near Polytechnique.

You will need to obtain either:

• A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada - this multi-entry visa is usually valid the entire length of your stay.
  OR
• An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This authorization is intended for nationals of countries exempt from a obtaining a TRV (ex: France, Germany, Italy, etc.). It remains valid for 5 years, or expires at the same time your passport expires, whichever comes first. It is mandatory to have an eTA to board a Canada-bound plane.
  Exception: American citizens and permanent residents do not need a TRV nor an eTA.

ArriveCAN
You can make your customs and immigration declaration using Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app before you fly into one of Canada’s participating airports to save time at the border.

Montréal has many options when it comes to finding accommodations. Although not many hotels are located within walking distance of Polytechnique Montréal, we are easily accessible by Metro. The following list contains hotels that are approximately 10 min from a subway station and respect ecological commitments.^[1] There are many other hotels to cater to budgets and preferences. Some hotels listed are offering special rates for this event. We kindly ask that you arrange your booking directly with your chosen hotel.

[1].   Except for those within walking distance to Polytechnique Montréal, the suggested hotels are either certified eco-friendly (i.e., “Green Key” or “IHG Green Engage Hotel”) or have been awarded for their environmental design and commitments (i.e., Prix Distinction Tourisme Montréal “sustainable development category”).

Downtown (40 min from PolyMTL by subway)

Plateau Mont-Royal/Place-des-Arts (30-40min from PolyMTL by subway)

Côte-des-Neiges (at walking distance from PolyMTL)