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2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

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Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston; Erik M Hines, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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following models prove to be most worthwhile: (a) coursework within engineering and acrossother fields, (b) experiential learning opportunities, (c) stand-alone programs for engineeringstudents and/or multi-disciplinary stand-alone entrepreneurship programs25, 29. Althoughdifferences in views exist, Hagvall Svensson et al., have provided two general routes for enhancingentrepreneurial learning30. Irrespective of the instructional model, these researchers recommendmaking learning more personal and more professional as key strategies for strengtheningentrepreneurial skill development among engineering students30.The nuances of an entrepreneurial engineering identity reflect yet another emergent topic inengineering education. A key component of this

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2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

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Alisha M. Bailey, Southern Methodist University; Alain Mota, Southern Methodist University; Kristine Reiley, SMU, Caruth Institute for Engineering Education

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serve as camp counselors in his work at the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education. He directly manages the deployment of STEM integrated activities that surface Engineering to Middle and High School students in the Dallas area in an informal learning environment through the Hammon Engineering camps. He is also engaged in outreach programs that are seeking to serve un- derrepresented populations in Engineering. In his program manager role at the Institute, he contributes in fostering relationships and developing STEM activities for Voices of Hope and Jubilee Park. He is also part of the Maker Education project as his previous experiences developing teachers at the STEM academy leveraged the SMU MakerTruck as part