I.C.E. Model (Internship-Curriculum-Entrepreneurship) for Job-Place Connection and International Transferability of MingDao
University in Taiwan
Da-Yung Wang, Ph.D
Chairman, MingDao University
Chancellor, Athena Education System
Agenda
• Introduction
• Industry – University Collaboration via I.C.E. Model
• International Outreach via Globalization & Distance Learning
• Case Study: Post-Modern Agriculture, Materials Science
• Conclusion
Athena Education System
MingDaoUniversity
Athena International High School
Athena Montessori
School
Athena University
Yushan Institute of Holistic Wellness
MDU-Thailand
Partner Universities
United States
Canada
UK
Japan
Taiwan
Liaison Offices
Vancouver
Shanghai
Xiamen
Kuala Lumpur
Bangkok
London
Branch Campus
United States
China
Thailand
Solar-heated Swimming Pool
Vertical Axis Wind-Power System The Double Power Lifeboat
Solar-Powered Entrance Gate
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
The Integrated Solar and Wind Energy System
• Structure
– Internship/Job Place
– Continuing
Education for
Industry Employees
– Two-way
relationship/Positive
Feedback loop
Internship Students
Local Industry
Employee Career Training
MingDaoUniversity
Industry – University Collaboration
• Stakeholders
– Internal
– External
– Understanding
the needs of
each party Successful
Collaboration
Industry Professional
Input
Gov’t Funding
Private Funding
Students Feedback
Faculty Support
Administrative
Industry – University Collaboration
• Outcomes and Evaluation
– Quality Assurance & Quality Control
– Feedback from Students, Faculty and
Administrative Staff and industry
Industry – University Collaboration
• Target: Foreign Students
• Incentive: Student Mobility + Job-Place
• Advantage: Global Market
• Cases:
Outreach via Globalization
Agriculture Eco-farm in China, Taiwan and Thailand
Materials
Science
Vacuum Plasma Coating in Taiwan, China,
Vietnam and Canada
Biotechnology Plant Factory in Peru and China
• Target: Traditionally inaccessible students
• Incentive: Education on-demand, on-job training
• Advantage: Massive Hidden Customers
• Strategies:
– Internet-based Platform
– Global Network
– Student-oriented Delivery
Outreach via Distance Learning
Distance Learning
• Return of Investment
– For Student
– For Faculty
– For University
Faculty
Continued improvement in course delivery
Better understanding
of each Student’s needs
University
Reputation Building
Global Partnerships
Student
Quality and Practical Education
Improve Community
• Identify the market’s needs
Existing Demand
Technological Improvement
Research
Qualified Researchers
Practical Curriculum
Creating a new
Demand
Industry Input
Qualified Researchers
Product Comparison
Commercialization of University Research
• Programs
– Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning
– Post-Modern Agriculture
University Research in I.C.E.
Strawberry seedling by TC cloning
Multiplication stage
LED radiation :
7R2B 30 umolar
Hardening stage
LED radiation
6R2B1Ir 60 umolar
LED Plant Factory Study
New TC culture type
• Phalaenopsis distributed
between 23° latitude of
both hemispheres.
• Taiwan is the most
northern area where
phalaenopsis are
distributed.
• Case 2 : Vacuum Plasma Coating
University Research in I.C.E.
2001
2001~2003 2004~5
2006
2008~20110
200920072003
TiN CrN DLC CrAlSiN ZrN
GeneralNon-
stickingHigh
LubricityTi alloy
machiningAl alloy
machining
GeneralPunches /
moldsmedical
Aerospace / medical
Aerospace
Conclusion• Lessons learnt
– Developing effective Industry – University collaboration to fuel effective Curriculum Design
– Practical Curriculum and Entrepreneurship allows non – traditional students to improve themselves using Distance Learning Technologies
– Implementation of Practicum into society, fueling commercialization of R & D
– Expansion of ideologies through effective network building