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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University

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understanding innovation in engineering professionals and students, and she is collaborating with a team at Purdue to create a tool to measure innovativeness among engineers.Dr. Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of ASME. Dr. Jablokow is the architect of a unique 4

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip M. Reeves, The Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University; Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Paper ID #9494Assessment of a New University-Wide Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mi-norMr. Philip M Reeves, The Pennsylvania State University Philip Reeves is a graduate student in the Educational Psychology Department at Penn State. He is work- ing with faculty to evaluate a new university-wide entrepreneurship and innovation minor as a graduate assistant for the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of

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The Nature of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Session 4

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emil H. Salib, James Madison University; Eric Vincent Walisko, James Madison University

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Undergraduate Course as one possibleeffective approach and present the results of a survey to quantitatively measure the effect of thecourse on preparing the students and graduates for this new work environment. We also describethe course design, the hypothesis of effect, the survey design, the data collection, and analysis.Based on the participants’ responses and the quantitative analysis presented in this paper, weconfirmed quantitatively that the course has achieved its goal of preparing our undergraduates forthe ever changing and challenging environment for developing technology applications andservices. Overall, they believe that the impact on their career is worth the “value of contribution”they have exercised and estimated.1. IntroductionDue to

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The Nature of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Session 4

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William D. Schindel, ICTT System Sciences

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Paper ID #9947The Innovation Competencies - Implications for Educating the Engineer ofthe FutureProf. William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bill Kline is Dean of Innovation and Engagement and Professor of Engineering Management at Rose- Hulman. He joined Rose-Hulman in 2001 and his teaching and professional interests include systems engineering, design, quality, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Rose-Hulman, his industry experience includes roles as cofounder and Chief Operating Officer at Montronix and development manager at Kennametal. Bill is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Illinois

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Opening General Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli P.E., Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Xiaoxiao Hu, Old Dominion University; May Hou, Norfolk State University

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developeda basic 6-step AHP-based creativity process, shown in Table 2, to teach design creativity toundergraduate engineering students. Table 2. The Proposed AHP-based Creativity ProcessStep 1. Knowledge CollectionThe mission requirements for the targeted design question will be introduced to the class. The reference materialsof the domain knowledge and technology should be made available to students.Step 2. Concept GenerationStudents are encouraged to discuss as a team and propose possible design concepts to fulfill the missionrequirements. Students are encouraged to record their discussions and make the sketches of the proposed designs.Step 3. Criteria GenerationPossible criteria used to weight and select the best design

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul D. Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #9605Deconstructing the Innovator’s DNAMr. Paul David Mathis, Engineering Education Paul Mathis is a PhD student in the school of Engineering Education and a council member for ASEE student chapter at Purdue University. He has a bachelors degree in Physical Science and a Masters in Education Curriculum. His areas of interest are design, innovation, creativity and improving skills of future engineers. pmathis@purdue.edu.Mr. Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nicholas D. Fila is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette. His research interests

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Programs and Courses Session 5

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael (Mick) J. Bates, Waynesburg University; Donald Ken Takehara, Taylor University; Hank D. Voss, Taylor University

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firsthand that colleges and universities have the ability and desire to helpimprove the job prospects of college graduates in Indiana, and we wanted to give them theresources to be even more strategic and ambitious,”12 This applies to even the small liberal artsschools.Over the last eight years at Taylor University, a primarily undergraduate liberal arts university,the Center for Research and Innovation (CR&I) acted as a change agent and showed that smallliberal arts schools can not only do research that impacts the world, but also leveraged thatresearch into value-add solutions. The mission of the CR&I was to amplify the God-given talentsand passions of students and faculty through innovative research, entrepreneurship andpartnerships

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Education Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Joseph, Pace University

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the other five components are inputs. Because entrepreneurship is a process,anyone can learn it12,17. Similarly, innovative thinking and teamwork skills are learnable2,18,19,20.Research and empirical findings have established the value of teamwork in industry andacademia in promoting improved quality performance, self-efficacy, and engagement4,5,21,22,23.These facts imply that one way to ensure that entrepreneurship, innovation, and teamworkeducation and practices are learnt is to teach them and subsequently assess for their learning.Some examples of engineering and computing courses that blend entrepreneurship, innovation,and professional skills education and training are the following: The University of Nevada at Reno developed two senior

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The Nature of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Session 4

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Christina Seimetz Wade, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ariel Cuadrado-Medina, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan Carlos Folgar-Lopez; Stephanie Nicole Lewis, Virginia Tech

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Page 24.892.2groups, and direct methods of observation of skills demonstrated during design competition.Results related to this research will share the best practices identified and resources that can helpeducators in teaching innovation, while at the same time encouraging success among engineeringundergraduates. This paper reports on the assessment efforts linked to two weekend designcompetitions that were offered to program participants. Using different topics, the competitionshave provided students with problem-based learning opportunities and the chance to designsolutions through hands-on applications and resources provided to students.Innovation ChallengesTo promote innovation, the living-learning program provides Innovation Challenges in

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Programs and Courses Session 5

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azim Houshyar, Western Michigan University; Bob White, Western Michigan University; Steven E. Butt, Western Michigan University; Tycho K. Fredericks, Western Michigan University

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continuous ABET accreditation to date.Historically, the IE program was a traditional program, requiring the typical combination of math,science, engineering science, engineering design, and IE topics focusing on work design,production, economics, operations control, facilities design, and operations research. Thistraditional IE focus served students well in the economy of the 70’s and 80’s which wasproduction-oriented. Students received good, well-paying jobs, and enrollment in the programremained at a healthy level between 110 and 130 students. Beginning in the late 1990’s and intothe early 2000’s, economic developments at the national level, and especially in the State ofMichigan, resulted in changes in the skills employers were looking for in our

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division New Ideas Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University

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related to the topics of student motivation, student riskaversion, strategic learning, fostering creativity and design thinking, and the role that instructorsplay in nurturing or quashing desirable traits in students. Efforts to continuously inform mypedagogical technique are based on documented best practices and new information about howstudents and academia are changing.Costa, A. & Kallick, B. (2008). Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind: 16 EssentialCharacteristics for Success. Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development. Print.“Risk averse students characterized by high abilities tend to prefer Engineering.” quoted from:De Paola, M. & Gioia, F. Risk Aversion and Field of Study Choice: the Role of IndividualAbility

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Education Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Jon Down, University of Portland

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skills to compete in the globalbusiness environment when they meet with international business leaders on their travels abroad.They interact with America’s best entrepreneurs to learn business strategies. They design,implement, and lead a business project that aims to be the best of its kind in the world. They aretreated to guest lectures in the classroom and a year-long series of business workshops held bysome of the Northwest’s most successful business leaders. See Appendix 2 for descriptions ofthe three courses in the E-Scholars program.E-Scholars travel both domestically and abroad to meet business leaders across the globe. Allstudents travel to New York, where they meet with companies, consultants, non-profits andgovernment agencies, to

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zbigniew J. Pasek, University of Windsor; Francine K. Schlosser, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor

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. Finally, the teams focus on the development of an overall vision of the company,describing the company growth goal, and the strategies for achieving this goal (strategies inproduct design, manufacturing, marketing, etc.). They also address product distribution anddelivery methods, use of information technology, and financial issues (best and worst casescenarios in sales vs. expenses projections). The primary challenge faced by the students preparing the outline of business strategies fortheir potential company is the fact that it is a start-up venture. Therefore, even though they maybe fairly familiar on how to design a typical manufacturing facility, development of a strategythat deals with limited resources available for a start-up

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Eric G. Meyer, Lawrence Technological University

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Experience committee, chair for the LTU KEEN Course Modification Team, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, supervisor of the LTU Thermo-Fluids Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, and faculty advisor of the LTU SAE Aero Design Team.Dr. Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Donald D. Carpenter, PhD, PE, LEED AP is Professor of Civil Engineering where he teaches courses on ethics/professionalism and water resources. Dr. Carpenter is an accredited green design professional (LEED AP) and practicing professional engineer (PE) whose expertise includes Low Impact Development (LID), innovative stormwater best management practices (BMPs), hydrologic and