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Entrepreneurship Program Assessment By Student Outcome

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hak Tam, University of California, Santa Barbara; Gary Hansen, University of California, Santa Barbara; Sally Blomstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Peter Robinson, Utah Valley University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

0.032 0.337Innovation 0.010 0.087 0.744Personal Control 0.009 0.088 0.749Self-esteem 0.400 0.010 0.133 Attached to the post-test survey is a set of open ended questions which began with thequestion: Does taking the TMP course(s) change your attitude toward entrepreneurship? 88students responded while 11 did not answer any questions. 73 out of the 88 responses were yes(82.95%), punctuated with emotive remarks such as “absolutely”, “it makes me even moreinterested”, “very much so”, “a lot more excited about starting business” and “motivates me”.Four responses were

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Incorporating An Entrepreneurial Mindset In Freshman Engineering Students

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University; Mark McQuilling, Saint Louis University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Ed., Apr. 2006.4. Ohland, M.W., Fillman, S.A., Zhang, G., and Miller, T.K., “NC State’s Engineering Entrepreneurs Program in theContext of US Entrepreneurship Programs,” Education that Works: The NCIIA 8th Annual Meeting, March 18-20,2004.5. High, K., and Damron, R. "Are Freshman Engineering Students Able to Think and Write Critically?" ASEE PaperAC 2007-1744.6. Ohland, M.W. "The Effect of an Entrepreneurship Program on GPA and Retention," Journal of EngineeringEducation, Oct 2004.7. Georgi, G., Doucette, D., and Folan, L. "Entrepreneurship in Freshman Engineering," Proc. 2002ASEE/SEFI/TUB Colloquium, 2002.8. Wang, E., and Kleppe, J. "Teaching Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Engineering," J. Engr. Ed.,Oct. 2001.9. Bilen, S

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Inovaed: A Model And Resource To Help Students Leverage Late Stage Intellectual Property

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Douglas Arion, Carthage College; Matt Wagner, Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation; Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

the authors is both a key faculty memberand one of the CATI associates, actively bridging between the two components of the program.In the first course, students are introduced to the concepts of creativity and ideation, and one or Page 14.739.4more of the CATI patents are used as the basis for in-class and team-based exercises. Studentsideate the patent(s) and identify potential products and services. It is particularly useful to usepatents that are “platform” in nature; that is, that are broadly applicable, as opposed to aparticular method of use or narrow area of applicability. When market research and marketingplans are covered, students

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A Structured Approach To Innovation: A Classroom Experience In Inventive Problem Solving For An Entrepreneurial Program

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dana Clarke, Applied Innovation Alliance; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

eventually evolves. For example, we are notusing Roman numerals, we are not stuck with the first written language of cuneiform based onsymbolic forms, of quality of 70 years ago based on the sorting of parts or the first invention ofan internal combustion engine in the 1600’s based on the use of gunpowder. All systems ofvalue evolve and TRIZ is no different and it is important for both academics and professionals tocommit to improving on the foundation work of Genrich Altshuller.In 1946, a Russian Navy Patent Office agent, Genrich Altshuller, realized that there was Page 14.114.6information hidden inside patents (and the history of technology) and

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Telling Design Stories For Engineering Design Entrepreneurship

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gregory Kress, Stanford University; Joel Sadler, Stanford University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

analyzing that which is observable but intangible, obvious but oftenineffable. Surely collaborative groups of humans are among the most complex systems ever to bestudied, and to extract knowable and repeatable results from the infinite subtleties of their interactionsis no small task. Ultimately, we should hope to establish Intergy as that “thing” that is neitherinspiration, creativity nor communication, but is the foundation for all of them.REFERENCES Page 14.1172.13[14] Baum, J., Locke, E. & Kirkpatrick, S. 1998. A longitudinal study of the relation of vision and vision communication to venture growth in entrepreneurial firms

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Graduate Certificate In Technology Entrepreneurship: New Business Opportunities For Engineers, Scientists, And Business Students

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jorge delosRios-Hurtado, Texas Tech; David Wyrick, Texas Tech
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

already started the process to implement Page 14.653.11the Graduate Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship at Texas Tech University. We hope tohave this certificate fully implemented by the fall semester of 2010.References1. Texas Tech University, Office of Official Publications. (2007). Undergraduate and Graduate TTU Catalog 2007- 08.2. Drucker, P.R. (1985). “Innovation and entrepreneurship” New York: Harper & Row.3. Solomon, G.T., S. Duffy and A. Tarabishy (2002). “The state of entrepreneurship education in the United States: A nationwide survey and analysis”. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, (1

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Integrating Entrepreneurship Throughout An Electrical And Computer Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Education Network. Page 14.757.8Bibliography1. J. Ochs, G. Lennon, T. Watkins, and G. Mitchell, “A Comprehensive Model for Integrating Entrepreneurship Education and Capstone Projects While Exceeding ABET Requirements,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference (2006).2. D. Tougaw, J. Will, P. Johnson, M. Hagenberger, and M. Budnik, “Integrating Entrepreneurship into Senior Design Projects,” Proceedings of the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance Annual Conference (2007).3. P. Rufe, G. Rodak, S. Pollock, and M. Finkel, “Bringing ‘Real World Business’ into the

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A Call For Cross Campus Collaboration In Executive Education: Reflections On The Certificate In Innovation Management Program At The University Of Maryland

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James Green, University of Maryland; Judy Frels, University of Maryland
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, Audi, Bosch, Department of Defense, German Telekom, Junghans, Metso, Siemens, Thomson ISI, and UPM Kymmene. Prior to joining the Smith School he was Assistant Professor for E- Business at National University in San Diego and CEO for German-based consulting firm Scenario Management International (ScMI AG). He has consulted for such organizations as AstraZenica, Audi, Bosch, and the U. S. Department of Defense. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Paderborn in Germany. ≠ Dr. Judy K. Frels, Marketing in Technology-Driven Industries. Dr. Frels is Executive Director of Marketing Communications, Senior Director of Custom Programs, and an Executive Education Senior Fellow at the Robert H

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Education For Product Innovation: A "Good Practices" Report

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Town Hall Meeting: Supporting University Priorities
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, Honolulu, USA, June 2007.12. Clark, B. Creating entrepreneurial Universities: Organizational Pathways of Transformation, 1998 (Oxford: Pergamon-Elsevier Science).13. Bharadwaj, S. and Menon, A. Makin innovation happen in organizations: individual creativity mechanisms, organizational creativity mechanisms or both? Journal of Product Innovation Management, 2000, 17(6), 424- 434.14. High, A., Mann, C. and Lawrence, B. Problem solving and creativity experiences for freshman engineers. In: Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005.15. Weaver, J. and Muci-Küchler, K. In-class creativity exercises for engineering students. In: Proceedings of the

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Leadership Models And Practices Course: Student Perceptions And Development Of Leadership Skills And Incorporation Of A New Leadership Course

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Melissa Grunow, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

writes a short paper about what s/he learned during the interview,followed by an informal presentation.Class Participation and Attendance (15%)Class participation requires each student to not only attend, but be engaged, committed, andattentive. Each class will require student participation in leadership projects and activities thatare designed to give him/her the opportunity to develop his/her leadership skills and makeconnections between his/her actions and reading assignments.Midterm Paper (20%)The purpose of the midterm essay is for the student to think about his/her “placement” as a Page 14.836.7leader by examining his/her leadership

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Teaching Innovative Thinking: Future Directions

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Moshe Barak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; Timothy VanEpps, Florida Atlantic University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, International Journal for EngineeringEducation, 21 (2), 200-204. Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (eds) (1994). Handbook of Qualitative Research, Thousand Oaks,California: SAGE. Eberle, B.F. (1977). SCAMPER, Buffalo, NY: D.O.K. Publishers. Edwards, B. (1999). Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Tarcher Putnam, New York. Goldenberg, J. and Mazurski, D. (2002). Creativity in Product Innovation, Cambridge, UK:Cambridge University Press. Goldenberg, J., Mazurski, D. and Solomon, S. (1999). Creative sparks, Science 285(5433), 1495-1496. Gundling, E. (2000). The 3M Way to Innovation, Kodansha International, Tokyo. Horowitz R. & Maimon, O. (1997). Creative design methodology and the SIT method, Proceedings ofDETC’97, ASME Design

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Creating A Sustainable Energy Business In Rural Honduras

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Jordan, Baylor University; Ryan McGhee, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University; Elizabeth Lemus, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Gross Revenue $ 9,913 $ 68,689 $ 205,336 $ 528,640 $ 1,013,480 Carbon Credits $ - $ - $ 22,650 $ 46,650 $ 79,650 Gross Profit $ 9,913 $ 68,689 $ 227,986 $ 575,290 $ 1,093,130 Operating Expenses Engineer(s) Salary $ 140,000 $ 140,000 $ 140,000 $ 140,000 $ 140,000 National(s) Salary $ 15,000 $ 30,000 $ 45,000 $ 90,000 $ 135,000 Equipment

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Market Simulation Programming As A Culminating Experience For Students Interested In Entrepreneurship And Pursuing An M.S. In Engineering Technology

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

to service more students in our region and is more cost effective thana central remote location. The lectures for the first four weeks of the semester providesthe students the basis to understand how market forces help shape how their product willbe adopted in the marketplace, the technology S-curve adoption pattern, the importanceof protecting your intellectual property and understanding the dynamics of standardsbattle and the concept of dominant design. During this first month of the semester, thestudents have a chance to get to know each other and understand the strengths andweaknesses of the other students in the class. If is at this point that we form studentteams that will eventually compete against each other in the market simulation

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Faces On Design: A Partnership Among Clients, Students, And Community Volunteers

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit, Mercy; Darrell Kleinke, University of Detroit, Mercy
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

finding, modifying or creating anassistive technology that would help fulfill that need. At the other end, that same student team ispartnered with one or more volunteers from the skilled trade community who will implementtheir design and create a functional working prototype. In this partnership, faculty members actas gate keepers, ensuring safety and facilitating the interactions between the students and theother two stakeholders. At the center is a legal document that indemnifies all parties by ensuringthat the client understands that the device/technology that s/he receives is modified equipmentand must be used as instructed and under their responsibility. Although assistive technologydevelopment in the context of the senior design course is a