exposure to entrepreneurship practices [1]. While traditional entrepreneurshipeducation has focused on self-employment and venture creation, recent advancements haveshifted the emphasis toward developing entrepreneurially-minded graduates. In particular, EEPsin engineering have evolved to focus on cultivating entrepreneurial skills and mindsets,expanding beyond sole enterprise formation [2]. These EEPs are posited as a means to fosterinnovativeness in students' chosen fields of employment upon graduation [3]. Moreover,engineering EEPs have advanced from business-oriented programs to more immersive, real-world-oriented approaches that aim to help students acquire entrepreneurship-related traits,skills, and mindsets [2]. Alongside existing EEPs
a unique skillset that drives his interests in learning and technical engineering work.Dr. Santosh Kumar Pitla, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Santosh Pitla is an Associate Professor of advanced machinery systems in the Department of Biosystems Engineering where he teaches courses in both agricultural engineering and mechanized system manage- ment. Pitla also leads the advanced machinery systems l ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress on a Case Study of Preparedness in Engineering for Agricultural Start-ups (PEAS) Katie Mowat1, Logan Perry1, and Santosh Pitla1 1
EntrepreneurshipAbstractThis work-in-progress paper explores three different academic opportunities that introduceundergraduate students to innovation and engineering entrepreneurship. Courses focused on theexplicit teaching of knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with innovation andentrepreneurship are inherently able to include learning objectives that align with many of theABET student outcomes, including how to: understand the context in which an engineeringdesign will be implemented, effectively communicate ideas, work in multidisciplinary teams, andparticipate in ethical decision making. The three academic opportunities offered at the Universityof Illinois Urbana-Champaign which are discussed in this paper include: 1) a semester-longintroductory course
, professional development of science teachers, and issues of college student retention. He teaches coursework in science and research methods. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students Using IoT- Focused Project-Based Learning1. Introduction1.1 Problem IdentificationIn a recent report by the Society of Human Resource Management, over 50% of industryexecutives reported that recent college graduates lack problem-solving, critical thinking,innovation, and creativity. The report also identified communication and teamwork skills asother missing attributes in recent engineering graduates [1]. In its 2019 Job Outlook survey, theNational
schools thataddress the topics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and looks for evidence of SystemsThinking Teaching within the courses and curriculum.KeywordsSystems thinking, Engineering Education, Canadian Education, Landscape Review,Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education.BackgroundThere is little doubt on the benefits of entrepreneurship in an economy’s development.Entrepreneurial activities leading to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have beenconsistently shown to create more jobs, wealth, and innovation in a region. In developedeconomies, SMEs make up a large portion of the businesses, responsible for 60-70% ofemployment and up to 50% of gross domestic product (GDP) [1], illustrating the value ofentrepreneurship in job
participation tocomplement the primarily qualitative existing body of research (Dy & Agwunobi, 2018). Research QuestionsResearch question 1: Which social identity groups other than gender identity and racial/ethnicidentity will previous student and postdoctoral participants in I-Corps Hub programs describe ina fully open-ended format? In addition to female gender identity and minoritized racial/ethnic identity, we hypothesized that participants will perceive themselves to be part of "any demographic or social identity group that has been historically under-represented in your current professional field" if they identify as LGBTQ+, identify as a person with a disability, have a
part.IntroductionThe engineering education community continues to increase efforts to help students build anentrepreneurial mindset. For this work, we define entrepreneurial mindset to be consistent withthe Engineering Unleashed (EU) community, “An entrepreneurial mindset (EM) influences theway you think about the world and act upon what you see. It is a collection of mental habits thatempower you to question, adapt, and make positive change, leading you to: Recognize andidentify opportunities; Focus on their impact; Create value in any context.” [1]The increase in efforts to implement EM in engineering classrooms has been driven in part bythe formation of the growing Engineering Unleashed community. The community is availableonline at no cost with resources
communication skills (throughthe use of project-based learning activities). There were not as many mentions in university-levelcurricula of 21st Century skills. However, there was often a connection to STEM subject areasand digital literacy skills. The connection in university programs to design-based thinking was particularly strong.As Linton and Klinton (2019) point out “The world of entrepreneurs is a quite different, usuallyhighly uncertain environment, and therefore requires a different type of skill set.” (P. 1). Ifcurriculum is going to support people as they aim to take part in this kind of environment, thenthe curriculum needs to focus on design-based thinking as well as quick iteration. They arguethat there also needs to be a focus on
, students completed a photovoice reflection for one of the assignments(manufacturing lesson on corrosion and erosion) to reflect on the manufacturing survey. In thispaper, we present the survey assignment and photovoice reflection on corrosion and erosion,specifically, as it is traditionally considered a negative surface phenomenon. Thematic analysisof the photovoice reflections show that students are motivated to explore mechanisms forincreasing system value and identifying opportunities. Ultimately, findings suggest that the useof hands-on surveying assignments to compliment the traditional teaching methods used inmanufacturing classrooms can promote an entrepreneurial mindset when studying manufacturingcontent.1. Introduction Industry 4.0
(UGR) programs. Inaddition, UGR experiences could be greatly improved by the incorporation of an entrepreneurialmindset (EM) and entrepreneurially-minded learning (EML).This project has three objectives to impact undergraduates concerning research early in theirprogram of study: (1) Knowledge, having awareness of basic facts about research; (2) Mindset,understanding the entrepreneurial mindset and its role in research; and (3) Motivation, loweringbarriers to entry for undergraduates contemplating opportunities to engage in research.This work emphasizes connecting first- and second-year undergraduate students with researchopportunities. Through a series of inspiring and intellectually stimulating videos, this projectestablishes the potential
and a variety of workplace and work-assignment features, as well asdemographics. Our data for developing these new Self-Efficacy and Behavior Constructs, andcreating a descriptive model comes from a sample of over 700 engineering alumni working in avariety of roles and job functions. Results from linear regression models show that over 55percent of the variability in ENI-B is explained by a combination of self-efficacy and contextualor workplace factors. These results begin to establish a solid foundation for subsequent work thatexplores educational experiences that contribute to engineering students developing self-efficacyin Embracing New Ideas, and workplace settings that truly enable behaviors related toEmbracing New Ideas.1
career frame of mind thatundergraduate students may lack. Mitchell et al. describes entrepreneurial mindset (EM) in terms of itscognitive aspect as, “the knowledge structures that people use to make assessments, judgments, ordecisions involving opportunity evaluation, venture creation, and growth” [1].The purpose of this research is to improve computer science student's understanding of the entrepreneurialmindset and how it affects STEM undergraduate students. Through an activity presented in multiplecomputer science courses, students were exposed to the method of concept mapping as a way to developmetacognition. The activity goal was to improve their understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset andwhat that means to computer scientists and
mindset. To achieve thisobjective during the first offering, this course utilized active learning techniques, personalreflection, and the development of an individualized career-impact roadmap by each student. Inorder to work in conjunction with programming available from existing career centers andacademic advising, this interdisciplinary course placed an emphasis on personal reflection andthe roles of innovation and technology commercialization in creating societal impact. This paperdescribes the logistics of developing and implementing this 1-credit hour course and providesdetails of the assignments used to assess student learning. This course can serve as an example toother institutions who seek to more fully empower their students to
different between femaleand male students, except for black/white shading in the cartoon drawings. There were nosignificant differences between the AE scores for female versus male students. Our results do notsupport the existence of a correlation between multilingualism and travel with artistic creativityand innovation self-efficacy attributes. Overall, we did not find that the students’ artisticcreativity or life experiences revealed through the self-portrait activity provided insights intoinnovation attitudes.IntroductionCreativity and innovation are crucial skills for engineers, as they enable the development ofnovel solutions to complex problems and drive technological advancements [1-4]. The NationalAcademy of Engineering (NAE) in the United
International Experiences on the Development of Students’ Entrepreneurial MindsetAbstractInternational experiences, including collaborative online international learning (COIL)experiences that naturally increase accessibility, are of interest to many undergraduate students.These experiences provide educators a unique opportunity to develop a student's entrepreneurialmindset (EM). Additionally, hands-on experiences aligned with the National Academy ofEngineering’s (NAE) grand challenge themes (Sustainability, Security, Health, and Joy ofLiving) support connections between the experience, disciplinary knowledge, multiculturalawareness, and EM. Through this Work-in-Progress (WiP) study, we seek to answer: 1) How dointernational
Paper ID #42495Active Learning Experience Incorporating Entrepreneurial Mindset in EngineeringMechanics CourseDr. Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Active Learning Experience Incorporating Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Mechanics CourseIntroduction An increasing number of engineering professors have been using active learningexperiences to engage students. Moreover, active learning techniques have been shown toincrease student performance in several settings [1], [2], [3], [4] and may help close achievementgaps for underrepresented
1 awarded by the Associated Schools of Construction. She is geared toward modernizing the architecture, engineering, and construction management curricula by integrating VDC/BIM, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies into architecture and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Assessment of Students’ Perceptions in Curriculum Development Integrating Entrepreneurship and STEAM with Designing Green (Bio-inspired) RoofsSTRUCTURED ABSTRACTCONTEXT: Over the past several decades, sustainability has reshaped engineering educationand motivated scholars to implement it into academic curricula and research. Educatingengineering students
' heightened interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, improved businessopportunity development skills, and an enhanced understanding of value proposition andmarket relevance. Quantitative data supported these insights, with a significant percentage ofstudents reporting high satisfaction with the course's impact on their problem-solving andinnovative capabilities. This curriculum enhancement contributes to job creation and economicgrowth across various sectors. By progressively integrating entrepreneurial thinking into theircourses, ET faculty are pivotal in shaping engineers who are well-prepared to meet the complexchallenges of the modern engineering landscape. 1. IntroductionEngineering Technology (ET) graduates are pivotal in driving applied
college studentsdescribe experiencing moderate to high stress levels [1], [2]. As students are busy and feelingoverwhelmed, they have limited structured opportunities for reflecting on and developing theirpurpose and professional identities. In STEM environments, students may find that they do notfit into a predominant narrative of just “being good at math” and thus lack an adequatejustification for entering an engineering field. Similarly, they may find that they areunderrepresented demographically, underresourced compared to some peers, or unsure how theybelong in general, even if they are interested in their field of study. These students may find itdifficult to feel comfortable taking advantage of opportunities available to them on campus
. This research introduces the innovative concept of using these tokens asan analytical tool for quality control. To investigate the impact of learning tokens on theassessment of ABET student outcomes, students were tasked with classifying their tokens intogeneral and program criteria student outcomes. At the commencement of the semester, studentswere prompted to self-assess their progress in achieving student outcomes for years 1-3 of theirundergraduate education, initially providing a percentage of their attainment. Subsequently, theycategorized their tokens and adjusted their free learning experiences to address identified gaps.At the semester's conclusion, students reassessed the completeness of their attainment, withinstructor validation of
, 2024Embracing a Fail-Forward Mindset: Enhancing Engineering Innovation through Reflective Failure Journaling 1. IntroductionIn the evolving landscape of engineering education, the imperative to nurture innovation andresilience among budding engineers has never been more critical [1]. As global challengesbecome more complex and multifaceted, engineering educators are called upon to devisepedagogical strategies that not only impart technical knowledge but also foster the soft skillsnecessary for students to thrive in unpredictable environments. This study introduces aninnovative educational approach employed in the "Innovation Through Making" course atWorcester Polytechnic Institute, designed to cultivate a 'fail-forward learn-fast
Potential of 'Innovation Through Making' in Engineering Education 1. Introduction:In the rapidly evolving landscape of engineering education, there is a pressing need to producegraduates equipped to navigate the complexities of a dynamic global environment. Withtechnology advancing at an unprecedented pace, it is predicted that 85% of jobs that will exist in2030 have not yet been invented [1]. This evolution demands a learning paradigm whereindividuals acquire skills "in-the-moment," leverage new technologies to adapt quickly, embracefailure, and develop timeless competencies for lifelong learning.Despite these evolving educational demands, a considerable gap remains in adequately preparingstudents with the requisite skills for the
-curricular training fellowship offers the skill-building, cohort-based peer-support, 8+ semesters of time, and life experiences to help address this challenge.The rise in entrepreneurship education at the university level is rooted in student and faculty desireto teach abstract and applied STEM knowledge in a deeper way that delivers value for real-worldstakeholders. Students learn dynamism and adaptability while simultaneously obtaining thefundamentals [1]. While entrepreneurship education typically rose out of business school roots,engineering programs increasingly look to integrate those activities in their curricula due to naturalsynergies around the design process [2], customer/product fit, student demand for purpose-drivenwork, self-efficacy
technical competence and a broader array of technical skills that come with increased participation of underrepresented populations in engineering disciplines[1]. By being conscious of those attributesthrough the development of the 10-week summer research program, the intentionality is to create a cohort of burgeoning engineers who are prepared both academically and experientially for a lifetime of innovation and commitment to their field. Combining this varied topics approach with experiential learning opportunities results in scholars producing electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) that are comprehensive and include all five completed competencies of Talent (Research), Interdisciplinary, Entrepreneurship
, Pedagogies for Engagement, Mixed-Methods Research, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Educational Impact, Project-BasedLearning, Innovation Management1 IntroductionIn an era where engineering increasingly intersects with modern society’s economic andsocial foundations, the role of the engineer is rapidly evolving. No longer limited to technicalanalytical prowess, practical ingenuity, and advanced technical skills – today’s engineers arecalled to be highly creative, capable of invention, innovation and thinking outside of the box.They should be equipped with business and management acumen and be capable ofdynamism, agility, resilience, and flexibility [1]. These are all qualities that resonate withbeing innovative and entrepreneurial; as such
engineering faculty’s lack offamiliarity with non-ABET professional skills, like entrepreneurial mindset and cultural agility,the difficulty of making changes in technical classes, and the limitations in assessing professionalskills. The researcher aims for the recommendations derived from this pilot study to raiseawareness of professional skill development within engineering curricula, fostering collaborationwith industry, and stimulating further research into enhancing the engineering curriculum with afocus on these essential skills.IntroductionTo succeed in the 21st-century workplace, engineering graduates need more than technical skillsor risk losing their jobs to automation [1, 2]. Professional skills complement a technicaleducation and are part
, manufacturing, and engineering design. I ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Evaluating Entrepreneurial-minded Learning in Course- based Undergraduate Research ExperiencesIntroductionEngineering challenges are increasing in scope, scale, and complexity. Now, more than ever,future engineers must be equipped with the skills necessary to ensure solutions to thesechallenges are impactful and scalable across the various facets of society [1]. Scale and impactare the main epistemological tenets of entrepreneurially-minded learning (EML) [2], [3]. EMLrepresents a specific kind of applied learning where one understands and connects a societal needwith an engineering solution that
. Currently, MiguelAndres is working on a framework to support and conduct undergraduate research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Testing a Pedagogical method to Develop Collaborative Entrepreneurship Competences for Technical Majors Blanca Esthela Moscoso1, Miguel Andrés Guerra2*1 Associate Professor, Universidad Central del Ecuador UCE, Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas. Quito, Ecuador.2 Associate Professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Programa de Ingeniería Civil, Casilla Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador.* Correspondence: Blanca Esthela Moscoso, bemoscoso
entrepreneurial efforts successfully. This concept is critical in the business world. Itplays a crucial role in initiating and developing new ventures, which is essential for economicgrowth, innovation, job creation, and individual empowerment. Fostering and supportingentrepreneurial intention is critical for developing a prosperous and dynamic society [1].Entrepreneurial IntentionEntrepreneurial intention (EI) is a key concept in entrepreneurship research, focusing on the factorsinfluencing the decision to start a business. This decision is often based on deliberate reasoningthat mediates between personal reasons and actions, shaped by various internal and external factors[3]. EI represents an individual's inclination to initiate and develop a new
communicating ideas to an audience. Inventioneducation provides a platform for students to identify real-world challenges and devise novel andinnovative solutions, fostering a sense of self-efficacy. Encouraging invention, innovation, andan entrepreneurial mindset helps students become more self-determined and contributes tostudents’ acquiring the skills needed to shape their own future [1].Students’ sense of belonging, psychological safety, and decision-making processes about theirfuture often align with their interests and curiosity, but anxiety can negatively influence theseperceptions. The aim of this study is to examine the constructs of interest and anxiety, withrespect to science and math and specifically to inventing. Prior research efforts in