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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Walls, University of Arkansas; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Ishita Tandon, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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-efficacy, lack of engineering identity, and low perceived levels of careerpreparedness have all been shown to play a major role in the loss of potential engineers [1]-[3].One factor that may be contributing to this dilemma is that many engineering programs focus onteaching only technical knowledge rather than a combination of technical and professional skillsand empathetic design. Students in such programs are often left feeling unprepared to work in aprofessional business environment where they are tasked with creating effective solutions forreal customers [4]-[5]. To promote more confidence in engineering students and improvestudents’ success in engineering careers, many degree programs have explored the incorporationof entrepreneurial

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

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Paper ID #41963Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Short Course in EcuadorDr. Pritpal Singh, Villanova University Dr. Pritpal Singh is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Villanova University. He received a BSc in Physics from the University of Birmingham, UK in 1978, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Sciences/Electrical Engineering from the University of Delaware. He joined Villanova University in 1984 and has been faculty member there ever since. He has served as the Chair of the Middle Atlantic Section of ASEE, Zone 1 Chair, and has organized and hosted three regional ASEE conferences

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Texas Tech University; Tim Dallas P.E., Texas Tech University

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onengineeringThroughout the co-development process, we made space and time to gather the opinions andinsights of stakeholders. We were intentional about everyone bringing their own interdisciplinaryknowledge, as well as disciplinary knowledge, to the discussion. The co-development processincluded six steps. These steps are delineated and articulated below.first stepFirst, we worked with industry stakeholders and industry funders to define the skills, knowledgeand dispositions needed to become a successful entrepreneur whose business model emerges atthe intersection of social entrepreneurship and engineering. We did the following: 1. Started with a research-based list of competencies and gathered feedback from industry stakeholders on that list 2

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monsuru O. Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Jonathon Chinana; Ty Shurley, Navajo Technical University; Kathryn Hollar, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

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highlights three major themes of ABETlearning outcomes as follows: (1) the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complexengineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (2) theability to function effectively on a team (3) the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge asneeded, using appropriate learning strategies. The paper includes details related to theintervention and lessons learned so other engineering instructors, especially in Native Americanserving schools, can easily re-create in the classroom.1. IntroductionNative Americans are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) fields. Native Americans comprise nearly 2.9% of the population (United States Census,2020), and

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Colorado State University; Lisa Bosman, Marquette University

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mechanicalengineering course on Dynamics of Machines to (1) give students access to real-world learningexperiences and (2) explore and identify the ways in which an interdisciplinary design projectthat combines key components of EM, STEAM and bio-inspiration impacts students’ learning.The results include initial findings from a thematic analysis of the data collected usingphotovoice reflections. Adopted from the relevant studies in the literature in the context of EMcurricular activities, photovoice reflections combine pictorial and textual data and constitute aportion of the project’s conclusion section submitted by students. The paper then discusses futuresteps on the use of interdisciplinary design projects which provide real-world experientiallearning

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea T Kwaczala, Western New England University; Andrea Davis, Western New England University; Heidi Ellis, Western New England University

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value creation, telling a personal story,and using strong communication tools such as voice projection, eye contact, and clear, concisestatements to emphasize their purpose as a student at Western New England University. Theinstructors focused on the importance of practicing and working towards speaking naturally andfluently about themselves in a professional manner.Students were given a 1-page pitch worksheet to outline their pitch (Appendix A) and timeoutside of class to draft their first pitch script. In the following class, they presented to anindividual classmate and received feedback on pitch story/theme, communication style andnoticeable things to improve the quality of the pitch. After receiving peer feedback, studentsmade a <3

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University; Shelly Engelman, Johns Hopkins University ; Thema Monroe-White, George Mason University; Binh Chi Bui, The Johns Hopkins University

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entrepreneurs receive from individuals within their networks (e.g., emotional support,career advice, networking). Third, it investigates how these relationships and support types arelinked to outcomes, including psychosocial factors (e.g., entrepreneurial self-efficacy) andbusiness performance (e.g., future viability). By employing a quantitative approach and socialnetwork analysis, this research aims to offer a more nuanced understanding of how networkcomposition and support structures are differentially related to entrepreneurial outcomes for bothURM and non-URM entrepreneurs in tech fields.Our research is guided by the following questions: 1. Types of relationships: What types of individuals (e.g., industry experts, family) do URM

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

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oncuriosity, connections, and creating value. These 3Cs are the tenets of the entrepreneurialmindset (EM), a mindset, or mental habits, necessary for engineers to excel at problemidentification, innovation, and value creation [1]. While motivation and autonomy might not bedirect facets of EML, they are linked with the 3Cs, and provide students the opportunity to takeownership of their learning. Furthermore, an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) instills in studentssuch attributes as uncertainty tolerance, opportunity recognition, and healthy competition [2].Research has shown that a student’s motivation in a given educational assessment directlyinfluences their creativity, as well as critical thinking skills [3]. Related to motivation, inclusiveclassroom

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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, respectively, and an MBA from Cornell University. He also held international Postdoctoral Fellowships at Cambridge University and Technische Universit¨at Wien. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Innovation Through Making Course:Creating a Distinctive Prototyping Experience as part of a New Entrepreneurial PathwayIntroduction:Engineering education is at a crossroads, with a need to produce graduates who can meet thedemands of a rapidly changing and complex global environment. Technology is advancing sorapidly that an estimated 85% of jobs in 2030 have not been invented yet [1]. The pace of changewill be so rapid that people will learn “in-the-moment” using new

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Programmatic Effects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tate Cao, University of Saskatchewan; Shaobo Huang, University of Saskatchewan

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, the Canadian economy is the 9th largest economy in the world in terms of GDP[1] [2].However, real GDP growth in Canada has been staggering. Canada is currently investing inentrepreneurial activities to boost its economy in the coming decade. The Government of Canadahas established entrepreneurship as its main priority. Canada has been on a mission to promoteresearch and development (R&D) within the higher education sector with the aim of increasingthe production of new knowledge and attracting and retaining world-class researchers [2]. Canadahas reported a strong and stable state of entrepreneurship compared to other countries in the world[3]; however, there is a call for an increase in entrepreneurship education in Canada as it

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6: Undergraduate and Faculty Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Brooke K. Mayer, Marquette University; Shane W. Rogers, Clarkson University; Ben Tribelhorn, University of Portland

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students. This work is important because undergraduate research is wellestablished as an effective tool to support students in moving to graduate programs, in particular forunderrepresented students [1]–[3]. Underrepresented students have reported that mindset and mentoringare important factors in succeeding in STEM fields [4], [5].In 2019 our team developed a faculty development workshop focused on undergraduate researchexperiences in engineering and computer science. Our goal was to help faculty members to think aboutmentoring undergraduate students as an opportunity to help shape student mindsets. We believe thatfocusing on the research experience as a growth-oriented student experience leads to much richeroutcomes than focusing purely on

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6: Undergraduate and Faculty Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Alanna D. Epstein, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University

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Researchers and Academic EntrepreneursGalati et al. (2020) proposed several different theoretical approaches for exploring thesensemaking processes of academic researchers engaged in commercialization activity includingself-determination theory and social identity theory. These are based on the identity perspective(Gruber & MacMillan, 2017), which assesses entrepreneurial behavior in a way that is differentfrom “views embedded in economic rationality” (Gilati, p. 1480). The identity perspectiveclaims two things: 1) that individuals behave in ways that they consider appropriate forthemselves in a specific context, and 2) that human beings have a fundamental need for self-definition and for finding their own place in society (Gilati). While these

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5: Exploring and Re-Examining Ideas in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alanna Epstein, University of Michigan; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Programmatic Effects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Texas Tech University; Tim Dallas, Texas Tech University

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Menaka Abraham, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Richard W Saxton, University of Colorado Boulder; Anvie Gowrishankar, University of Colorado Boulder; Maya Leizerovich, University of Colorado Boulder; Shane Gavney, University of Colorado Boulder

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Fahmidah Ummul Ashraf, Bradley University

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ben Jelen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Adam Sears, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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, 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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nada Elfiki, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; George Toye; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Felix Kempf, King's College London; Lauren Marie Aquino Shluzas, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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, 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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Walters, University of Washington; Kayt Frisch, George Fox University; Zaher Kmail, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Chris Sharp, George Fox University

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, 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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blanca Esthela Moscoso; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito

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. 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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia Paz Gwynn, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jasmine N. Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alaina Lee Rutledge; Jayme M. Cellitioci, National Inventors Hall of Fame ; Roxanne A. Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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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

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ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Jiawen Ren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David K Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Audrey Rorrer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Praveen Ramaprabhu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Mesbah Uddin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; H. P. Cherukuri, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Terry Xu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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and workforce demands. Some universities have begun developinginnovative doctoral programs that explore alternative defense pathways beyond the traditionaldissertation model. One such initiative is the Pathway to Entrepreneurship Patent Program,which offers a creative, student-centered framework within graduate education [1]. The purposeof this study is to investigate doctoral students’ and faculty’s experiences and perceptions with apilot patent defense program in engineering disciplines. Despite growing interest, there is limitedresearch on an alternative patent proposal defense for engineering doctoral students. Mostdoctoral programs remain focused on conventional academic research and are often less alignedwith applied science and

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ENT-4: Experiential Approaches to Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sydney Casperson; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Jeffrey Walters, University of Washington; Chris Sharp, George Fox University; Kayt Frisch, George Fox University

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study.IntroductionIn 2020 the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) started a new mechanical engineering program tosupport high regional demand for additional engineering students. The program was designed withprogressive thinking about high impact practices to support student experiences. In particular, theprogram faculty pushed hard to create meaningful undergraduate research experiences for students in theprogram.Many prior studies have demonstrated the power of course-based undergraduate research experiences(CUREs) as a way to support students in retention [1–3]. CUREs are considered a high impact practice, asthey create a direct mentoring relationship between a student and a faculty member. One challenge ofundergraduate research is the time required to

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ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gabriel Astudillo, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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progress: How a Cornerstone Course Impacts Self-efficacy and EntrepreneurshipIntroductionEngineers have emerged as pivotal players in technological innovation in the past decadeby founding or actively participating in entrepreneurial ventures [1]. Consequently, policyinitiatives have increasingly supported integrating entrepreneurship programs withinengineering education [2]. Economic shifts and an evolving job market for graduates haveheightened the demand for engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset, which is defined asthe cognitive adaptability that preceeds entrepreneurial behaviors for acting onopportunities, learning from failures, and creating economic and social value throughproblem-solving [6]. Such a mindset

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Jacobs, University of Oregon; Mark Blaine, University of Oregon

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students to use design thinking to advance their research,translation, and career goals, and (iv) demonstrate that an innovation mindset can fuel basicresearch as well as translation and innovation activities. This Work in Progress paper describesour novel implementation approaches and early indicators of trainee engagement and success.Our approach to delivering the Impact Training revolves around central tenets of early andcontinuous engagement applied using a “just-in-time” model. In this just in time approach,trainees learn concepts immediately before they must be deployed to accomplish authentic,meaningful tasks [1], [2]. Examples include workshops on scientific talks and poster design justbefore a key regional or national conference, or

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ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne K DeChant, Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine; Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine; Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Mark Daniel Pacey, Pennsylvania State University

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solutions that are customer-focused and aligned with existing infrastructure andworkflows.This paper details the structure of the IF mentoring program, showcasing two quantitative andqualitative discovery instruments that are designed to inform continuous programmaticimprovement. Preliminary pre- and post-program data is presented, capturing two cohorts offellows’ perceptions of their competencies in areas such as intellectual property and legal issues,networking, and knowledge of regulatory pathways, where a near two-fold improvement wasobserved.Introduction / BackgroundBased on the I-Corps model implemented at NSF [1] - [3], the Innovation Fellows (IF) Programemploys a multi-level, multi-perspectives approach to entrepreneurial mentoring [4] - [6

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ENT-3: Transforming Engineering Curriculum through Entrepreneurial Approaches

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy; Kurt M Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Engineering Education, 2025Mastery-Based Learning Inspires Persistence and Growth Through Failure1. IntroductionFailure tolerance is a necessary skill for professionals in fields demanding innovation. The ability topersist through and learn from failure has been identified as a key outcome of an entrepreneurialmindset (EM) [1]. In response, there has been significant interest in designing course structures thatfacilitate productive failure, particularly within entrepreneurship education, the KEEN network, andbroader engineering education. One promising approach could be mastery-based learning (MBL), whichmay promote EM by normalizing failure and encouraging students to learn from their past mistakes [2,3, 4]. To effectively cultivate an