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Entrepreneurship and Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Tech University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-952: BUILDING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN SENIORPROJECTSKenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University Ken Cook is the chair of the Department of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering. Mr. Cook is a registered professional engineer, a certified clinical engineer, and holds some 28 patents of his own. He holds degrees from or attended DeVry Technical Institute, Lawrence Technological University, Wayne State University, and Oakland University. Cook has many years of experience in engineering management and sales. His was most recently executive vice president and chief engineer for Vultron/Trans Industries. His earlier positions included General Manager of R&D in machine

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Leadership and Strategic Planning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Gregory Leman, Baylor University; William Jordan, Baylor University; Brian Garner, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

; Computer Science, Baylor UniversityBrian Thomas, Baylor University Senior Lecturer of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering & Computer Science, Baylor University Page 15.241.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Bringing Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Mindset (Back) Into Engineering: the KEEN Innovators ProgramAbstractThe U.S. economy has gone from being a predominantly innovation-based economy to being apredominantly service-based economy. Historically, this is not a trend that can sustain a nation,and this is especially apparent in the face of the economic

Conference Session

New Methods and Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Margaret Pierce, Lawrence Tech University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

developed an innovative entrepreneurialexperiential learning co-op program. This unique program brings together entrepreneurs andentrepreneurial minded students who want an opportunity to learn more about entrepreneurialthinking. This paper will provide an example of how to create and implement an entrepreneurialinternship program. In addition, we will document the experiential learning experiences that havetaken place since the launch of the new program. The challenges of bringing the right mix ofemployer and student together takes time and a strong commitment to making it work for allinvolved. In order to achieve the EIP mission of understanding the entrepreneurial mindset, theemployer must be receptive to the student’s need to explore and

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Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-55: DEVELOPING AN EXTENSION FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION:TESTING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS OF KEY PARTICIPANTSKenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno Page 15.381.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing an Extension for Engineering Education: Testing the Entrepreneurial Skills of Key ParticipantsAbstract The development of an engineering education extension in high desert of California is testingthe entrepreneurial skills of the key participants due to several factors exacerbated by the State’sbudget crisis. A unique approach to provide ABET accredited undergraduate engineeringeducation for the residents and the industry

Conference Session

Leadership and Strategic Planning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Hochstedt, Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

interview protocol includedquestions relating to faculty beliefs of entrepreneurship education focusing on the following: 1. How do faculty members define the entrepreneurial mindset, or the characteristics necessary to be entrepreneurs? 2. Do faculty members believe that the entrepreneurial mindset is something that can be developed? Or do they feel that certain characteristics necessary to be an entrepreneur are innate to the person? 3. How do faculty members teach entrepreneurship? Is there a relationship between the faculty beliefs and the way that they teach entrepreneurship?We hypothesize that faculty members’ beliefs will vary and that these beliefs are directly tied tohow courses are taught, influencing both course

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Sung Hee Park, Kettering University; Michael Harris, Kettering University; William Riffe, Kettering University; Massoud Tavakoli, Kettering University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

somewhat amorphous concept such as entrepreneurial thinking and mindset. In this paper, the authors describe Kettering University’s efforts to measure faculty and student attitudes as we seek to infuse entrepreneurship across the curriculum. The paper discusses three specific measurement efforts. Our early efforts were formative and focused on student entrepreneurial mindset among engineering students studying entrepreneurship in a single course. Here we used measures of self-efficacy and locus of control as predictors of intention to start a business 2 3 4. Our second (and current) efforts focus on a pilot project designed to motivate faculty to alter their courses to include one or more of eleven

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Green, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Engineering institute for technology entrepreneurshipand innovation, we believe that a firm grasp of the entrepreneurial process and mindset benefitsevery person engaged in developing new ideas. Our core goal of the Entrepreneurship andInnovation Program is to infuse freshmen and sophomore students with that knowledge and itsaccompanying skills. Armed with an entrepreneurial mindset, Entrepreneurship and InnovationProgram students and alumni can drive economic growth by launching successful venturesand/or joining innovative companies to bring life-changing products and services to market. Page 15.365.2BackgroundThe University of Maryland is a

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Barbe, University of Maryland; James Green, University of Maryland; Dean Chang, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, Venture FairsFigure 1. Mtech’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Continuum3.0 Education Programs and ActivitiesThe University of Maryland is a recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation educationthrough the dynamic entrepreneurship courses and offerings of Mtech1,2. At Mtech, we believethat a firm grasp of the entrepreneurial process and mindset benefits every person engaged indeveloping technology. Our goal is to infuse technology-creating students, faculty members andprofessionals with that knowledge and its accompanying skills. Armed with an entrepreneurialmindset, technology creators drive economic growth by launching successful ventures andbringing life-changing products and services to market.Through live companies, courses

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New Methods and Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Melissa Grunow, Lawrence Technological University; Katie Hayes, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

empowering students through creative teaching methods.Katie Hayes, Lawrence Technological University Katie Hayes is the Entrepreneurial/Leadership Assistant Coordinator. She oversees the junior and senior year requirements, and is an instructor for the Department of Humanities. Additionally, she assists in carrying out the initiatives outlined in the Kern Grant, which aims to inspire an entrepreneurial mindset in undergraduate engineering students throughout the educational experience. Page 15.403.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Leadership and

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance; Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Katharine Golding, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

addition, weidentified interdisciplinary and university-wide approaches that, while not exclusivelyfocused on technology or engineering entrepreneurship, provide opportunities forstudents to acquire entrepreneurial skills to complement their undergraduate engineeringmajor. This paper describes our approach to the analysis of the technical entrepreneurshipprograms and shares findings from this effort thus far. Specifically, we examined thetopic areas of core and elective courses, identified where programs are administered atthe university, and developed an initial framework for analyzing curricular andextracurricular opportunities (e.g., field experiences, venture development activities,internships, competitions, networks, entrepreneurship centers

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Schaufeld, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; McRae Banks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

fundingfrom the Kern Family Foundation’s KEEN program. The goal of the course is twofold: First, weseek to introduce students to the broader context of engineering that installs a mindset acceptingcommercialization as a natural part of the introduction of new technologies. Secondly, we seek toprovide the students with a “toolbox” of skills to understand the business world and to assess thecommercial context and viability of new technologies.1.0 IntroductionIt is agreed by those pondering the future of engineering education1-4 that innovation andentrepreneurship (I & E) must be part of the experience that graduates entering the moderncompetitive and global workplace must possess. At our institution, and many other educationalinstitutions