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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Ashley Lytle

]. Specificattitudes and cognitive skills are often attributed to adaptive experts. In 2001, Fisher andPeterson [2] developed a model around attitudes toward continuous learning and epistemology,as well as metacognitive skills. Pierrakos et al. [8] proposed a modified version of the Fisher andPeterson model by adding the constructs of innovation and conceptual understanding, whileFerguson et al. [10] added self-efficacy and resilience. Bransford et al. [11] proposed an AEmodel where innovation and efficiency were two orthogonal dimensions, with novices at thelower end of both scales and adaptive experts at the higher end of both scales.The framework adopted for this study is the original model by Fisher and Peterson [2], whichdecomposes adaptive expertise

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Rowena Kay Mascarenhas, TiE Boston; Adam B. Carter, TiE Boston

learning, engineering entrepreneurship education can deliverrelevant outcomes that prepare students for entrepreneurial endeavors. Exposure toentrepreneurship concepts early in their academic journey significantly impacts students'entrepreneurial intentions and self-efficacy, potentially leading to a career in entrepreneurship(Elliott et al., 2020)[16].In conclusion, entrepreneurship education in engineering programs empowers engineers withthe tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, contribute toinnovation, and navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape. By integratingentrepreneurship into engineering curricula, institutions can better prepare students fordiverse career opportunities and equip them

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Fay Berig, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Diversity

positively impacted by hosting such events due to increased opportunities formentoring and networking, entrepreneurial achievement, and acting as community role models[3]. Organizers provide opportunities for students to gain real-world advice and increaseentrepreneurial self-efficacy by inviting entrepreneurs to their programs [3].In general, there is also a significant difference between running competitions and organizinginnovation contests within the public and private innovation sectors. The public sector addressessocietal challenges within government functions, while private sector innovation creates productsand ideas within private organizations [9]. In the public sector, various contests are integrated,ranging from hackathons and pitch