Message from the Local Chair

As the Co-Chair, I want to express how we are glad that you have accepted our invitation to join EDUNINE2017 - 1st IEEE World Engineering Education Conference. It is certainly the first of several to come, once it is the most recent endeavor of the IEEE Education Society for its Latin America community. It has been designed and organized in order to fulfill an aspiration of many members of the IEEE Education Society in Region 9.

The accomplishment of this conference is thanks to the commitment of Board of Governors members who have dedicated time and efforts and we have to acknowledge in special these people's hard work starting with the Past President Jr., Prof. Jim Sluss, the President Elect Prof. Russ Meier and also the Former Past President Prof. Rob Reilly as well as the General Chair of EDUNINE2017 Prof. Claudio Brito, President and the Co-Chair of EDUNINE2017 Prof. Manuel Castro, Past President Sr, and the Technical Program Chair of EDUNINE2017 Prof. Henrique Santos, Vice President on Conferences and Workshops.

We could never forget to point out the host Institution Santa Cecilia University principally the local committee members who made a great job and we do thank in special the directors of UNISANTA as it is known Prof. Antonio Penteado and Prof. Áureo Pasqualeto, for their efforts and great work and for receiving the conference with open arms.

Together we all have organized an exciting conference with a wide representation of fields, specializations and interests. The program included a variety of panels and roundtables designed to present cutting-edge research and theory. This successful conference program was possible thanks to the hard work of all staff members, reviewers and the local committee. We are sure that the conference will contribute to enlighten and provide a unique experience to all who took part in the event.

EDUNINE2017 as a conference in the field of engineering and technology education will add to the scientific community for its quality and for providing an opportunity to advance communication between academics, researchers and industry. With participants from around the world scientists from the university, the industry, and young researchers will have the chance to network and exchange useful knowledge. It is another major contribution for the development and dissemination of scientific achievements for the welfare of human kind.

We are very glad to have this first edition the EDUNINE held in Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil that is a city of history with a rich cultural heritage. It is a vibrant island; known for its beautiful 8 Km of sand in full beaches and well maintained gardens, which are home for about one hundred different birds.

For last but not least we would like to thank all authors and participants for their collaborations, for attending the conference, bringing their expertise to our gathering making it a success.

Thank you all and enjoy this historical scientific event!

 

Prof. Dr. Melany M. Ciampi
EDUNINE2017 Co Chair
IEEE Education Society Secretary