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Faculty Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Robert E. Kleine III, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

: The rubric that will be applied (see Table 1 for an example). Details about the activity or assignment that generated the student work. The illustrative activity (see Figure 1) is a reflection paper intended to afford evidence of students’ Page 25.317.3 effectiveness in a team setting. This activity was completed by students in a freshmen engineering course.  Student work examples (artifacts) that illustrate high and low proficiency (each on a separate page; see Figure 2 and Figure 3 for examples),  A score sheet for each artifact to be evaluated (see Table 2 for an example). Table 1: Rubric for the Effectively

Conference Session

From Entrepreneurship Education to Market

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James V. Green, University of Maryland, College Park

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and theapplication of thinking and reflection provide the necessary conditions for knowledge and skillsattainment (Gherardi, 1999; Brown and Duguid, 2001; Chiva & Alegre, 2005).Launched in 2009, the Entrepreneurial Consulting Practicum is a proven approach to providingundergraduate students the opportunity to engage in short-term consulting engagements with alarge corporate partner in the region to develop their management and entrepreneurial skills.Based on 16 projects completed to date, this practicum places entrepreneurial students with acorporate partner not traditionally defined as entrepreneurial. With five semesters of projectscompleted to date, student feedback is strong, with a number of students reapplying to joinsubsequent

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

flow ofinnovation which is reflected in their definition: innovation is the multi-stage process wherebyorganizations transform ideas into new/improved products, services, or processes, in order toadvance, compete and differentiate themselves successfully in their marketplace (p. 1334).Given the recent emphasis on the word innovation, some warn that it risks losing its meaning bybecoming a buzz word. The author of The Myths of Innovation, Scott Berkun, suggested that theword has been overused and warned people to stop.9 His rationale was that Einstein, Ford, da Page 25.1259.3Vinci, Picasso, and Edison rarely said it and people use it as a cop

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara A. Karanian, Stanford University; Mona Eskandari, Stanford University; Akshit Aggarwal, Stanford University; Felipe Pincheira, Stanford University; Rebecca Rose Krauthamer; Gregory Kress, Stanford University

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understanding of cultural factors and the regional advantagesof Silicon Valley for breakthrough impact [9,10]. Furthermore, while extensive observations offormal small group learning of design teams in large classes and innovations in lectures havealso been explored, it is unique to consider a knowingly utilized “open process” approach for theteam; a process which by definition is open and available to alternate, change inputs, and addnew perspective— all dependant on the team’s decisions and dynamics (strikingly similar to thatof a startup company). Our original intent for this paper was to consider the commonalities anddifferences of the academic team to the start-up company studied. We planned to explore therelevant factors through the reflective

Conference Session

Faculty Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela M. Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Ricardo Leon Gomez, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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planning, and responses to questions about workshop use reflected thisemphasis. Namely, many faculty said they expected to use workshops ideas in their futureteaching (12 responses), reflecting their intentions to offer new courses and programs to students.Faculty also said they added new course content (12 responses) and shared information with theircolleagues (11 responses). Conference Curriculum Instructional Workshop Uses Workshops Workshops Workshops (N=35) (N=20) (N=6) Added new class activities 54% (N=19) 60% (N=12) 67% (N=4) Expect to use

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Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Michelle Robinson; Nur Özge Özaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Angela M. Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, two tools3 have been created to measure students’ familiarity with key entrepreneurialterms and concepts, and to examine students’ “entrepreneurial mindset” as reflected in a writtenresponse to a hypothetical technology-based company scenario. The first tool, which is the focusof this paper, is the Entrepreneurship Knowledge Inventory (EKI). This inventory was initiallydesigned to measure self-assessed entrepreneurial knowledge of students enrolled inentrepreneurship-based engineering courses and programs at six engineering schools located inthe Midwest. The items were initially based on a taxonomy being developed under funding bythe NCIIA entitled, Institutionalizing Entrepreneurship at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions(PUIs)4. The survey

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Samuel N. Peffers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

StudyCompetition, Workshop Series, and Speaker Series.Rose-Hulman Leadership AcademyThe Rose-Hulman Leadership Academy provides students the opportunity to develop theirpersonal leadership style and equip themselves with tools to make a difference in society. TheAcademy is open to all students, with or without previous leadership experience. The two-dayAcademy is an intensive workshop designed by Rose-Hulman faculty and staff to build eachparticipant’s confidence in his or her ability to lead, consciousness of various leadershipapproaches, and connection to leadership resources and mentors. The curriculum cultivatesskills through lectures, guest speakers, team interactions, team building activities, andassessment through self-reflection. Topics include

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

challenged with a specific problem;team settings that promote group divergent thinking, discussions and competitions; and,collectively, where all students generate ideas for a given challenge. Some activities are designed to be self-paced; others have strict time constraints,leading to ideation under pressure. The instructions for the activities are very clear andconcise allowing participants to be relieved from unnecessary constraints or assumptions.Following each activity, a short discussion session is facilitated to reflect on the activity’sgoals, challenges and results. Even though some of the activities may not be new, they are stillintroduced with different twists and/or with a new set of instructions. This paper describes a

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; R. David Kent, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

to real worldexperiences gained in the workplace, in the community or in co- and extra-curricular activities.Each qualifying experience involves a minimum of 15 hours of outside activity and thecompletion of a 1000 word reflection paper on the values of the activity. Two experiences arerequired for graduation, preferably one sophomore year and the other senior year.ConclusionAn intertwining partnership of engineering and liberal arts and business education is required toadequately prepare engineering graduates with the necessary attributes to be competitive in thecurrent and foreseeable career environment. Engineering education by itself is not capable ofmeeting the educational needs of its students. Further, adding courses is not a

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

were not based on the initial question structure. The coding process wasrecursive and it involved all members of the research team in multiple rounds of coding, codingreviews, strength testing, and the review of previous coding decisions. Within-interview analysisof interview data was done and then cross-interview analysis of data was done, resulting in acombining of data codes. Prototype assertions were tested based on strength of evidence andrevised to reflect the strongest evidence.5 The conventions used in quoting participants are asfollows: Statements by interviewees are presented in italics with quotations followed by theirpseudonym. Words in brackets were added by the researchers to clarify context.ParticipantsInterviewees were

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC; John K. Layer, University of Evansville; Sandra L. Dietrich, Eastern Michigan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

benchmark of undergraduate engineeringstudents. The goal is to better understand EMEs in relation to students, and to use these insightsand wisdom to empirically redefine the skills and educational methods necessary to reshapeengineering education.Entrepreneurially minded engineers (EMEs) are the drivers of U.S. innovation andcompetitiveness and are unique and distinctive [11]. EMEs have not necessarily started newbusinesses although they may have; they do, most often, work in established small- and medium-sized enterprises, and many work in Fortune 1000 firms [12]. The EME reflects a mindset, notspecifically an entrepreneur; they are the type of engineers who can think entrepreneurially. It isimportant to note that there is not a single type of

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University; Donald M. Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Page 25.1113.18 • Students should be encouraged to take entrepreneurial courses prior to senior capstone activity. • Although each student will be charged with a specific task, they should be aware of and understand the “big picture” of the project and its entrepreneurial content.The above recommendations reflect the findings of the data and the analysis of the informationgathered from students in the surveyed schools.References1. Wells, D. (2010) “A model for integrating entrepreneurial innovation into an engineering capstone.” Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY.2. Ochs, J., Lennon, G., Watkins, T., and

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Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Buford Randall Jean, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

/intrapreneurial mindset is increasingly important as the U.S. competes to maintainits economic position in a global marketplace based on innovation. The Department ofMechanical Engineering at Baylor University has even changed its mission and objectivestatements to reflect this changing engineering environment and is shown below: The Mechanical Engineering Program at Baylor University exists to educate and equip Page 25.1246.3 servant-leaders who are: 1. motivated by Christian ideals and a vocational calling to improve people's quality of life worldwide 2. enabled by fundamental technical, communication, and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Figure 1. A learning activity to emphasize the core competencies of creativity. For further information see Reference 7.The second day was dedicated to exploring innovative progress and visiting innovative sites asthe students toured the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, and the Ford Rouge Factorywhere F-150 trucks are assembled. While each of the three sites requires a full day or more toexplore, the students used self-guided itineraries focused on innovation and developed by TheHenry Ford to allow efficient exploration in the single day format. The itineraries guide studentsto key attractions and include questions and reflections. The Henry Ford Museum includes areasfocused on “Made in America – Manufacturing and

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Mara London, Gonzaga University; Spencer Joseph Fry; Andrew Douglas Matsumoto, Gonzaga University; Melanie Ruth Walter

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, because of this mission, they face some distinctive challenges and any definition ought to reflect this”. “For social entrepreneurs, the social mission is explicit and central. This obviously affects how social entrepreneurs perceive and assess opportunities. Mission-related impact becomes the central criterion, not wealth creation. Wealth is just a means to an end for social entrepreneurs.” … “It is inherently difficult to measure social value creation. How much social value is created by reducing pollution in a given stream, by saving the spotted owl, or by providing companionship to the elderly? The calculations are not only hard but also contentious. Even when improvements can be measured