Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malle R Schilling, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

-directed learning, allowing participants to create meaning for themselves in what they do [29],[30]. It is not enough to simply have activities where participants follow step-by-step directions.Participants must be able to experience problems they could encounter as engineers and theymust be able to problem-solve and create their own meaningful experiences. One thing that couldbe incorporated in activities is the entrepreneurial mindset, a term often used by KernEngineering Entrepreneurial Network (KEEN). This mindset is meant to inspire progress andlearning in engineering with the three cornerstones being curiosity, connection, and value. KEENoften emphasizes the importance of being curious about innovative solutions in the changingworld