Paper ID #30880Fostering Entrepreneurship in Project-Based Software Engineering CoursesDr. Kevin Buffardi, California State University, Chico Dr. Buffardi is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at California State University, Chico. After gaining industry experience as a usability and human factors engineering specialist, he earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech. His research concentrates on software engineering education, software testing, and eLearning tools.David Rahn, California State University, Chico Mr. Rahn is a Lecturer for Strategy and Entrepreneurship and is the Director of the e-Incubator
Paper ID #28955Student responses to active learning strategies: A comparison betweenproject-based and traditional engineering programsDr. Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato Elizabeth leads the Engineering Management and Statistics competencies at Iron Range Engineering, an ABET-accredited project-based engineering education program located in northern Minnesota. She enjoys helping student engineers develop entrepreneurial mindsets through active and collaborative learning in the classroom, on project design teams, and while out on co-op placement. Her prior education and industry experience are in
Paper ID #31106”Teams Teaching Engineering”: A flexible hands-on project promotingmakerspace usage in large introductory lecture classesDr. Kimberly B. Demoret P.E., Florida Tech Kimberly Demoret is responsible for the Aerospace Engineering capstone design program at the Florida Institute of Technology, where she has been an Assistant Professor since 2015. Prior to joining Florida Tech, she worked for eight years at Kennedy Space Center on development of launch systems in support of NASA’s space exploration goals. She also spent 20 years in the Air Force as a developmental engineer and manager, earning her PhD in Mechanical
the curriculum, computer engineering-related electives, and senior design, his focus in the classroom is to ignite passion in his students for engineering and design through his own enthusiasm, open-ended student-selected projects, and connecting engineering to the world around them. He spends a great deal of time looking for ways to break out of the traditional engineering mold and to make engineering more broadly accessible to students. His research interest is the application of mobile computing to interesting, human-focused problems. He holds three degrees in computer engineering including graduate degrees from Virginia Tech and an undergraduate degree from NC State University. c
Paper ID #30098Using the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Master Kinematics and Human BodyMotion in a Biomechanics CourseDr. Andrea T Kwaczala, Western New England University Andrea Kwaczala is an assistant professor at Western New England University in the biomedical engi- neering department. She teaches Biomechanics, Product Development and Innovation, Senior Capstone Design and Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices. She focuses on hands-on labs centered on student engage- ment and project-based learning. She works in affiliation with Shriners Hospitals for Children where her research focuses in the design of assistive technologies to
Paper ID #30578Implementing Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) in a Timber DesignCourseDr. Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University Dr. Ardakani is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He has previ- ously served as Project Engineer at Englekirk Structural Engineers and Lecturer at South Dakota State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno. His research in- terests include seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete structures, computational modeling of structures, and engineering education
systems companies in the Midwest. In addition to one U.S. patent, Schilling has numerous publications in refereed international conferences and other journals. He received the Ohio Space Grant Consortium Doctoral Fellowship and has received awards from the IEEE Southeastern Michigan and IEEE Toledo Sections. He is a member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society and ASEE. At MSOE, he coordinates courses in software verification, real time systems, operating systems, and cybersecurity topics. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 WIP: Integrating the Entrepreneurial Mindset into a Software Requirements Course through Project Based
the last decade. These practices have often beeninitiated, supported, and disseminated via the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network(KEEN), which has focused on students developing curiosity about the world around them,connecting information from a variety of sources to guide in analysis, and creating products thatprovide value to stakeholders. In the College of Engineering at Rowan University we havesought to strategically develop the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students by building inEML principles – namely the KEEN 3C’s of Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value – intoexisting and new first and second-year design projects.This full paper describes one such first-year project that leverages EML and Universal
others.Dr. William A Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bill Kline is Professor of Engineering Management and Associate Dean of Innovation at Rose-Hulman. His teaching and professional interests include systems engineering, quality, manufacturing systems, in- novation, and entrepreneurship. As Associate Dean, he directs the Branam and Kremer Innovation Centers which house campus competition teams, capstone projects, and a maker space. He is currently an associate with IOI Partners, a consulting venture focused on innovation tools and systems. Prior to joining Rose-Hulman, he was a company co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Montronix, a company in the global machine monitoring industry. Bill is a Phi
Paper ID #30561Incorporating an Entrepreneurial Mindset Competition into a StructuralAnalysis CourseDr. Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University Dr. Ardakani is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He has previ- ously served as Project Engineer at Englekirk Structural Engineers and Lecturer at South Dakota State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno. His research in- terests include seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete structures, computational modeling of structures, and engineering education
lauren.n.singelmann@ndsu.edu enrique.vazquez@ndsu.eduAbstractWe present a distributed, scalable, student-driven method for both defining a set of projects andsubsequently assigning students to project teams. This process has been implemented within amixed online/in-person multi-university course comprised of both undergraduate and graduatelevel students who are predominantly, but not exclusively, pursuing engineering degrees. OurInnovation Based Learning (IBL) course seeks to provide students with maximum freedom andresponsibility for their own learning; we seek to radically rethink and reduce the organizationaltasks normally performed by the instructor. Re-assigning these tasks to the students creates newopportunities to learn soft skills such as
and learning of STEM courses at both K-12 and college. Specifically, examination of factors influencing student performance in STEM related courses and instructional pedagogies at the college level associated with success in STEM courses.Kathryn Ann Bartosik, Clarkson University Kathryn is senior chemical engineering major at Clarkson University with minors in business and com- munications. Kathryn worked on the NSF-funded Innovation Corps project in the summer of 2018, and she interned at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in the summer of 2019.Pankaj Sarin, Oklahoma State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Exposure of undergraduate research students to entrepreneurial
). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Insights about an academic elevator pitch competition in undergraduateengineering curriculaIntroductionThe elevator pitch is an effective and efficient communication tool that entrepreneurs use toquickly sum up and forcefully present the uniquely salient aspects of their products or services,with the sole purpose of engaging with potential investors and raising capital. As such, this“soft” technique is highly desirable for engineers to master in order to rapidly, concisely andclearly convey the engineering value of their projects to prospective investors. A number ofuniversities are already working to embed elevator pitch learning opportunities into theircurricula.At Stevens Institute of
Paper ID #31377Creating a Makerspace for Cross-disciplinary Teaching and Collaborationwith Limited FundingDr. David G Alexander, California State University, Chico Dr. Alexander’s research interests and areas of expertise are in teaching pedagogy, capstone design, renewable energy systems, thermal sciences, vehicle system modeling and simulation, heat transfer, new product development, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. He is PI and adviser of the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition 2016. He is also working on an undergraduate research project modeling solar cells using a thermodynamics approach and
regarding “team performance” or “team dynamics,” typically assessedthrough measures of team communication, leadership, and project management. The pervasiveassumption underlying much of this research is that effective team functioning results ineffective innovation outcomes. Yet, the relationship between team dynamics and innovationoutcomes has not been well studied. Most of the existing research does not assess theeffectiveness of the final product of teamwork, nor does most existing research examineinnovation outcomes in relation to team functioning. In this paper, we examine the relationshipbetween team dynamics and innovation outcomes. Using an entrepreneurial simulation in anupper division thermodynamics course, this mixed-methods study
sophomore level two-coursesequence (required for engineering students in all disciplines) in which the primary learningoutcomes are engineering design and technical communication. These courses are team-taughtby faculty from Engineering and from Communications; specifically, Writing Arts in the fall andPublic Speaking in the spring. Historically, the fall course has featured three major coursedeliverables: (1) a “research sequence” consisting of a rhetorical analysis, an annotatedbibliography, and a literature review, (2) a humanities assignment in which students explore theimpact of technology on societal needs, and (3) laboratory and design reports stemming fromhands-on engineering projects completed in lab.During the summer of 2019, the faculty
Paper ID #30565Work-In-Progress: A Mixed Method Longitudinal Study to Assess MindsetDevelopment in an Entrepreneurial Engineering CurriculumProf. Heidi Morano, Lawrence Technological University Graduated from U of Michigan 1995 with a Masters in Engineering - Applied Mechanics. Taught as an adjunct instructor in the ME department at Lawrence Technological University for 11 years. Hired in 2015 as full-time as a Project Engineer (with teaching responsibilities) for the Studio for Entrepreneurial Engineering Design. Promoted in 2018 to Director of Entrepreneurial Engineering Design Curriculum.Prof. Susan Henson, Lawrence
Paper ID #31189A Summer Program Focused on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset intheContext of the NAE Grand Challenges for EngineeringDr. Jared Schoepf, Arizona State University Jared Schoepf is the Director of Operations for Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) at Arizona State University. Jared received his PhD in Chemical Engineering at ASU, developing a tiered approach to rapidly detect nanomaterials in the environment and consumer products. Jared has been a lecturer of EPICS for 6 years, mentoring over 300 teams. Currently he teaches introduction to engineering, EPICS, and chemical engineering courses
questions for this project: 1. How consistent are the three EM frameworks, measured through the similarity of results when used to analyze EM engineering courses? 2. How clear are the three EM frameworks, measured by challenges identified when attempting to utilize ambiguous or overly-specific EM learning objectives when measuring the EM content of courses?To answer these questions, three curricula were identified: first-year engineering laboratorycoursework, a third-year technical project designed with EM in mind, and a multidisciplinarysenior capstone course. These courses were chosen to span the entire career of an engineeringstudent, from first-year to senior capstone, to give a more complete dataset. Each curriculumthen
technological solutions that focus heavily onstudents’ technical skills. However, for innovations that create an impact, it is essential tolink this technical knowledge to societal considerations. This paper describes a problem-centered approach towards introducing mechanical engineering students to sustainable,ethical and collaborative innovation, through an analysis of student work and feedbackgathered from a ten-week long pilot conducted as part of a compulsory, Master’s level,academic year-long Mechanical Engineering course.During the pilot, student groups worked on broadly phrased challenges derived from anongoing EU project on developing societal applications for technology, choosing one ofseven challenges ranging from changing rain patterns in
cancapitalize on students’ affinity for curiosity. First, recognizing that students are motivated andinterested when they are curious provides impetus to design projects and lessons to start withquestions or require students to ask questions about the topic through the Question FormulationTechnique [14]. In addition, our results showed that students often link Curiosity with the type oflearner they are, with doing hands on work, and trying new things. These relationships alsoprovide opportunities for project design. In the program at Rowan University we make aconcerted effort to engage these pieces of students’ curiosity through the projects in our first-yearengineering course. For example, we have a project during which students design and producetoys
Practices Engineering and entrepreneurship educators are paying more attention to the generationof intellectual property (IP) by students as involvement in the invention and innovation increases.Universities are investing in educational and experiential programs designed to equip studentswith entrepreneurial skills projects to prepare them for the contemporary job market. Also,entrepreneurial opportunities are more accessible given the lower startups costs associated withsoftware and apps, which allow more undergraduate to participate in entrepreneurship early intheir college experiences (Pilz, 2012). These result from entrepreneurship courses orcompetitions where students create projects on their own or in partnership with industry
education possesses the characteristic of"technology-led, project-based team learning, close ties with the industry”. To name a few,Stanford University launches Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), providingcustomized entrepreneurship courses for engineering students according to their educationlevel, which are given by both school and industry mentor [2]. Technical University ofMunich, a paragon of European entrepreneurial universities, sets up UnternehmerTUM andStart TUM to provide students with comprehensive guidance on the whole process of theirstarting a business, such as providing hands-on entrepreneurship training, basic equipment forproducing product prototypes in their start-up period [3]. Numerous School ofEntrepreneurship and
and calculate out its profit Number of individuals w/ diabetes worldwide It opened my eyes and made me realize producing and selling a medical device or any products is not as easy as it looks I learned how to research a country’s economics and use that to see if a product is worth market share Learned how to research and assess a market Good group dynamic, interesting to look into different markets This was a very interesting project that had us look objectively at a product and the market of it beyond the United States Learned how to view a possible market for expansion based on economic status and need for the device Learned how to compare markets based on
”Intellectual Property Law for Engineers and Scientists,” IEEE and John Wiley & Sons, Publishers (2004) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Online Course on Intellectual Property for Undergraduates and Graduate Engineers and ScientistsIntroduction It can be said with a very high degree of confidence that all of the engineers and scientistsin our technology University classrooms at some point in their professional careers, will comeinto direct contact with the Intellectual Property Laws of this or other countries, and these lawswill have an impact on their extant projects. Whether using these Intellectual Property Laws toobtain exclusive rights covering their
marketing. He received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, studying with the inventor of the blue and white LED, and an MBA from the University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business.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 Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with
: Barbara helps teams generate creative environments. Companies that she has worked with renew their commitment to expanding paths from creativity to innovation. She also helps individuals answer challenging questions when she teaches some of her methods to engineering, design, business, medicine, and law students. Barbara sometimes uses her storytelling methods as a form, and storytelling as rapid prototyping to help student and industry leaders traverse across the iterative stages of a project- from the early, inspirational stages to delivery. Barbara also uses story as a projective prompt in her experiments. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Challenge Me, Disagree with Me: Why
learning, and support them in developing an intellectual identity”[12]. Students are also introduced to the biomedical engineering field and encouraged early on tobecome part of the BME community at Georgia Tech. Students complete nine focused reflectionassignments as part of our work toward teaching reflection as an engineering skill andscaffolding the students ability to reach the levels of reflection/critical reflection described byKember et al. [13]. Additionally, reflection is incorporated into the design projects anddiscussions throughout the course. BMED1000 was designed and piloted during the 2018-19academic year and is now running at full scale as a required course for entering biomedicalengineering majors. At the end of BMED1000
: 2 • Thinking Creatively: Students are asked to implement one of the techniques for brainstorming related to their final course project in which they design a puzzle, and submit a reflection paper in which they discuss whether they think their creativity was enhanced by what they learned from the module, and how they were creative in designing the puzzle based on what they learning in the module about creativity. • Learning from Failure: Students work in teams to complete a design project in which they control the movements of a robot which delivers parts from one platform to another in a workcell layout that the teams create collectively. They are asked to write reflections at the end of the
have even proposed shifts in pedagogy such as ageometrical approach with measured increases in class performance [1]. Another attempt attransforming electromagnetics came from augmenting the course with a team-based project-based learning approach where it was found that student attitudes about relevance improved, butknowledge gain remained like traditional lecture topics. [6]. All these methods from theliterature point to an increase in student motivation, but do not show a discernable change inknowledge gain as proven by a rigorously developed exam.Ideally, one can apply a nationally standardized exam to measure such knowledge gain. There issome evidence of the existence of such exams within engineering disciplines [7], but the authoris not