, 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
integrating entrepreneurially minded experiential STEAMlearning into a second-year engineering course - Design & Manufacturing Processes I. A total ofsix students enrolled in the course. The project required students to develop engineeringactivities to highlight water pollution via the design, fabrication, and programming of softrobotic fish. During one semester, students formed teams to work on project tasks, includingsketching out a fish, designing a mold (fish) in Solidworks, 3D-Printing the mold, fabricating thefish (pouring silicone into the mold), testing the fabricated fish, programming the fish forblinking light and vibrations. A metacognitive photovoice reflection was used to assess theproject's impacts. The preliminary thematic analysis
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
maps and reflections will be used to assess student’sgrowth in EM connectedness. A description of each institution’s partnership development andimplementation is presented in this paper. We anticipate key results will include: 1) students’positive perception through engaged learning, 2) student growth in EM connectedness, 3)students’ increased appreciation of multiculturalism, 4) all modalities support growth in student’sEM and multiculturalism competencies, and 5) in-person international travel componentsdemonstrate a larger increase in multiculturalism competencies due to cultural immersion. Theteam is finalizing plans for these experiences in fall 2023 and will implement the experiencesand collect data in spring 2024
Alignment Model,In this paper, the authors attempted to investigate current engineering entrepreneurship educationthrough the lens of Constructive Alignment. We want to understand if this framework can capturethe nuts and bolts of the abovementioned diverse entrepreneurship education program designs. Theauthors proposed a modified model for the existing constructive alignment model to reflect thefeedback we received from the field.2. Methodology2.1 Data SourceTo obtain a comprehensive view of Canadian entrepreneurship education, we accessed the list ofdesignated educational institutions from the Canadian Federal government’s web tool provided byEmployment and Social Development Canada. We limited the scope of the project to educationalinstitutions
student who may not otherwiseview themselves as an engineer—a curious person, an entrepreneur, a person with great ideasthat society needs, or a part of the university’s ecosystem—may be able to demonstrate theirpotential to themselves and to their community through their lived experiences viastory. Providing time for students to develop and tell their stories is a powerful way to validatethe vast experiences students bring with them to college. Likewise, faculty want to know theirstudents, and students want to know themselves. Our own work with story in this context wasinspired by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) on Stories project starting in2020 and reflects our interest in instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in our
students feel valued and respected. This includes active learning style classroom activities to foster open and respectful discussions [16 - 18], encouraging active participation from all students, and being mindful of cultural sensitivity and bias in engineering classrooms. • Curriculum Development: Ensuring that the course curriculum is inclusive and reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences of all students [19] through incorporating diverse case studies, examples, and readings into course materials including lectures and design challenges. • Student Recruitment: Active recruitment of a diverse student body to participate in the course, including students from underrepresented groups in
to create something unique or interesting, and whileexecution was not always perfect, the attempts were rewarded for showing effort beyond theassignment requirements. Evaluating the concept and inspiration behind the design aimed toassess how contemplative students were during the assignment. The engineering team alsosought to recognize participants who invested more time into the assignment than others, as thisoften reflected in the quality of the drawing. The rubric categories were chosen based on theengineering team’s past experiences having their artistic work graded by art professionals andlooking at how their previous teachers assessed overall creativity and perceived effort in theirwork. Each category was rated as a 0, 1, or 2. After
determine the benefits of concept mapping. Weber et al. [7] 2022 Engineering Engineering undergraduates The students were given a concept indicated that the mapping module and post activity is beneficial activity survey within their to their ability to Statics course meant to reflect on their enhance career value mindset and technical creation
Engineering and co-founder of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab in Career Education at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her PhD in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Stanford. Her scholarship is focused on engineering and entrepreneurship education, portfolio pedagogy, reflective practices, non-degree credentials, and reimagining how learners represent themselves through their professional online presence.Prof. George Toye Ph.D., P.E., is adjunct professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. While engaged in teaching project based engineering design thinking and innovations at the graduate level, he also contributes to research in engineering education
The students will be able to compile and 6. The students will know different methods edit a video to summarize the project of effective communication takeaways 7. The students will value the importance of The students will be able to use team teamwork creation and evaluation software 8. The students will value the applications of The students will be able to reflect on the Biomedical Engineering to solving real-life roles and responsibilities of an engineer problems in the workplaceEvidence of Student LearningThis study was
skills, such as innovation, creativity, and project management.Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Collaborative Competencies, Pedagogical Model, TechnicalCareers, Ecuador.INTRODUCTIONThe dynamic global entrepreneurship landscape has undergone a significant transformation,playing a crucial role in economic development through collaboration with entrepreneurialprocesses [1]. The literature emphasizes that entrepreneurship goes beyond the simple creation ofcompanies, being an intrinsic attitude of human beings reflected in their ability to take risks,identify opportunities, and adapt to fluctuations in the labor market [2–6]. In this context, thedemand for entrepreneurial education has been increasing, highlighting its importance in creatingan
studies. Then, wewill delve into the discussion section, where we will interpret the results within the context ofexisting literature and theory. This section will also explore the practical implications of ourfindings for educational institutions. Finally, we will conclude by offering a reflective summaryof the significance of the study and its contributions to entrepreneurial education research.MethodologySurveyA Cronbach's Alpha of 0.890 was attained during the survey validation process for theEntrepreneurial Competencies dimension and 0.876 for the Entrepreneurial Intention dimension.Table 1 shows the corresponding Cronbach´s Alpha reliability analysis by dimensions.Descriptive statistics were used in sample characterization for data analysis
exaggerate these existing stereotypes and biasesassociated with minoritized racial/ethnic identities. Classes that help participants develop ascientific identity, for example, could encourage interest in STEM career paths (Maton et al.,2016). Similarly, educational programs could improve the level of social support available toSTEM academics from minoritized racial/ethnic groups. When experiencing conflict betweenracial/ethnic and science identity (McCoy et al., 2015), the need for social support becomesparticularly important (Harper, 2012; Ong et al., 2018). The Need for an Intersectional ApproachAn "intersectional" approach to the study of social identities reflects the need to explore in-depththe experiences of