Description
Instructor(s)/Supervisor(s)/Coordinator(s): Betty LINTransportation is essential to modern society, linking people and goods globally, while facing challenges and opportunities from technological advancements, environmental concerns, and evolving consumer expectations. Innovations like autonomous vehicles, electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, smart infrastructure, and advanced logistics are poised to transform mobility, but realizing their full potential necessitates addressing issues of safety, sustainability, accessibility, and efficiency. In this program, students from Technology and Management Programs in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Germany, and the USA collaborate to create a business case for a tech-driven solution to a significant transportation challenge. They engage with experts to inspire their projects, enhancing their education and preparing them for the global innovation marketplace. This experience promotes cross-cultural collaboration and strategic project management under time constraints, resulting in a portfolio-ready deliverable, a deeper understanding of diverse teamwork, and an expanded global network. Instructor consent is required for this course.