An electronic practice lesson at Ha Noi Vocational Training School.— File Photo

HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — The US-based company, National Instruments, will work with Arizona State University to transform the standards of engineering education in Viet Nam by using the latest hands-on and experimental tools for research and teaching.

ASU's Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering will collaborate with NI's office in Viet Nam through the Higher Engineering Education Alliance Programme (HEEAP).

HEEAP is administered by ASU in partnership with the government of Viet Nam, the US Agency for International Development, Intel, Siemens, Cadence, Danaher Corporation and other industry partners.

HEEAP focuses on transforming theory-based engineering and technical vocational programmes by modernising higher education programmes and using hands-on instructional approaches.

Jeffrey Goss, the director of HEEAP and ASU's associate vice provost for the Viet Nam/Southeast Asia Programme, said that NI's "corporate DNA" would help bring value to engineering programmes in Viet Nam.

As part of the programme, software, hardware and training will be provided for eight engineering universities and technical vocational institutions.

Since opening its office in HCM City in 2011, NI has significantly increased its support for Viet Nam's academic and research community towards advancing capabilities in engineering, according to a press release from the company.

Viet Nam has set a target for its electronics exports to reach US$40 billion by 2017, and this goal will require international support in human capital development and co-operation in the global value chain, said Victor Mieres, vice president of NI's emerging markets.

As a leader in automation, test and measurement industry, NI wants to invest and strengthen the local engineering ecosystem in Viet Nam to help build a strong and sustainable nation of innovators, he said. —VNS