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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Papers

Paper ID #45747Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Designing Foundry-Guided Strategiesto Develop Interdisciplinary Skills in Student TeamsDr. Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Robby Sanders is an Associate Professor at Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from TTU, and his Master’s and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.Dr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity, Professional Papers

their work into several key categories,including technical problem-solving, interdisciplinary applications, societal impacts, anddiversity and inclusion initiatives. This classification is informed by KEEN cards, whichhighlight innovative teaching methodologies such as problem-solving studios, project-basedlearning, and entrepreneurship in engineering. Our analysis reveals trends in topics, teachingmethods, and content of the KEEN cards, offering insights into how fellows from differentdisciplines (e.g., mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering) bring distinct approaches tointegrating entrepreneurial mindsets in their curricula. We also identify workshops, such asProblem-Solving Studios and Integrating Curriculum with Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Papers

stakeholders and their needs.Since 1998, faculty associated with the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) havedescribed curiosity, connections, and creating value as the Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM), a mindsetwe want our graduates to have. (Note: we’re not talking about small businesses but rather educatingengineers who understand the stakeholders in what they do and who can make the world a betterplace.)Faculty can build on all the work that KEEN has put together at EngineeringUnleashed.com whereactive learning, problem-based learning, curiosity modules, and stakeholder analysis becomes thefocus for any of hundreds of classes. The site includes classroom activities as short as 2-5 minutesto engage students with questions like, “But why

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Diversity, Professional Papers

complex systems using computational intelligence combined with probability, statistics, data sciences, and operations research. His research also involves active learning, entrepreneurship education, and the innovation mindset. Dr. Konak’s published numerous academic papers on a broad range of topics, including network design, system reliability, sustainability, cybersecurity, facilities design, green logistics, production management, and predictive analytics. He has been a principal investigator in sponsored projects from the National Science Foundation, the National Security Agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, and Venture Well.Dr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Sadan Kulturel

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Technical Sessions 2

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Jessica Santangelo, Hofstra University; Jacqueline Lee, Nassau Community College; Catherine Weinstein, Nassau Community College; Scott T Lefurgy, Hofstra University; Sean A Roberts, Nassau Community College; Suzanne Trabucco, Nassau Community College; Kristin Weingartner, Hofstra University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

] Stanford d.school, https://dschool.stanford.edu/ (accessed Apr. 13, 2023).[8] “Design thinking crash course video,” Vimeo, https://vimeo.com/180433845 (accessed Apr. 13, 2023).[9] C. Bodnar and E. Barrella, “‘Master’ Entrepreneurial Mindset Concept Map, Card #1018,” Engineering Unleashed, https://engineeringunleashed.com/ (accessed Apr. 19, 2024).Appendix A: Empathy Map WorksheetAppendix B - Curriculum Collaboration WorkshopOur goal is to answer the following questions: (1) To what extent do students exit our introductory [insert discipline here] courses having been exposed to the same topics*? (2) To what extent are there differences between the intro [discipline] courses at NCC and HU? Why do those