Student Information

Student Information

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Program in Brief

• ENGINEERING FOR THE AMERICAS (EFTA) consists of 2 one-week sessions. Participating students must commit to attending both sessions in a given year. The first session will be held at the University of Miami in the state of Florida, USA, from January 6 - 12, 2008. The second session will held in Panama June 8-14, 2008.

• Students who attend both sessions of this program in a year will receive a certificate of participation.

• EFTA is tuition-free. Students are responsible for personal expenses such as travel, hotel room, meals, health insurance, and visas, and other miscellaneous expenses.

• A very limited number of students from any given university will be accepted into this program.

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Selection Process

Contact your university EFTA representative for selection process details. See representative list below.

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Participating Institutions and Representatives

ARGENTINA

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Ms. Alex Markman
Phone: (54) 11-6393-4834
amarkman@itba.edu.ar

Universidad Austral
Lic. Agustín José Diez
Programa de Intercambio Internacional
Facultad de Ingeniería
Phone: (54) 11-5921-8000 int.
8505 Av. Juan de Garay 125 5°- (1063)
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Agustin.Diez@fi.austral.edu.ar

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
Ing. Jorge Alejandro Mohamad
Decano
Facultad de Ciencias Fisicomatemáticas e Ingeniería
Universidad Católica Argentina
Av. Alicia M. de Justo 1500
C1107AFD Buenos Aires
Republica Argetina

BRAZIL

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
Dr. Dario Azevedo
dario@ieee.org

CANADA

COLOMBIA

Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá
Dora Bernal de Burgos
Directora
ORI - Facultad de Ingeniería
Tel.(57)(1)3165000 Ext.18421
Carrera 50 No. 27-70 Bloque B6 Of.83
Unidad Camilo Torres
ddbernaln@unal.edu.co

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dr. Indhira De Jesus
Decana
Area de Ingenieria
Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
idejesus@intec.edu.do

ECUADOR

Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Dr. Walter Mera

MEXICO

Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
Lic. Adriana Rojas Martínez
Vice-president for International Affairs ITESM
Director of International Liaison Office, Boston
LASPAU
25 Mount Auburn Street #300
02138-6095 Cambridge, Ma. USA
Phone: (61) 7495-0492
Email: adriana.rojas@itesm.mx, arojas@camail.harvard.edu

PANAMA

PERU

USA

University of Miami
Dr. Shihab Asfour
Professor and Chair, Industrial Engineering
Phone: 305-284-2367
sasfour@miami.edu

University of Rochester
Dr. Kevin Parker
Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Phone: 585-275-4151
parker@seas.rochester.edu

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U.S. Visa Information

U.S. visa requirements are determined by the U.S. State Department. Visa requirements will vary by country. Contact the U.S. embassy/consulate nearest to you to learn the procedure and to obtain a short-term, non-immigrant visa for the purpose of attending this program. Issuance of the U.S. visa is at the sole discretion of the U.S. visa office and the officer/representative. Please take note of the required documents for issuance of a U.S. visa on the website that corresponds to your home country.

Argentina Buenos Aires
Brazil Sao Paulo
Canada Montreal Toronto
Chile Santiago
Colombia Bogota
Ecuador Quayaquil
Mexico Mexico
Panama Panama City
Peru Lima
Venezuela Caracas


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Transportation Information

Miami is served by most airlines. The airport is just eleven miles from the host hotel. Complimentary airport shuttle to hotel is available.

Please check with your airline to learn the most up-to-date rules and restrictions regarding baggage and carry-on luggage.

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Hotel Information

A special rate of $159, plus taxes has been arranged for our participants at the Dadeland Marriott Courtyard. Details will be provided in the student registration package.

Meals

Participants will be provided continental breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days of the program.

Health Insurance

All international students are required to have health insurance coverage during their stay at the host institution.

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Documentation required for Participation

• Liability form

• Proof of health insurance

• Proof of visa

• Passport photo

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Checklist

Did you submit your application for selection into the EFTA program to your university representative?

Once accepted for the program:

Did you obtain your US visa?

Did you purchase your airline ticket?

Did you obtain traveler's checks for personal expenses (hotel, meals, transportation, tips, etc.)?

Did you give your itinerary and U.S. contact information to your family?

Did you fax the required documentation (liability form, hotel confirmation #) and two family emergency contact numbers?

Have you packed appropriate attire for the program?

Dress Code: Business Casual (Jacket Optional)
For Men: Collared Dress Shirt and Pants
For Women: Dress Pants or Knee Length Skirt and Sleeved Top

Pack your bags and get ready to have a great time!