AC 2007-756: MOBIUS MICROSYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY IN THECOMMERCIALIZATION OF GRADUATE RESEARCH IN ELECTRICALENGINEERINGMichael McCorquodale, Mobius Microsystems, Inc. Michael S. McCorquodale was born in Richardson, TX, on November 12, 1974. He received the B.S.E. degree with honors in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997. For the next year, he was with Hughes Space and Communications Co., El Segundo, CA, where he developed GHz InP and SiGe digital integrated circuits. In 1998, he began graduate work at the University of Michigan where he completed the M.S.E and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering in 2000 and 2004, respectively, in the National
. Green’s research interests include entrepreneurship education and the psychology of entrepreneurship. Prior to Mtech, he provided business development and product management to WaveCrest Laboratories (acquired by Magna Interna- tional, NYSE: MGA), an innovative start-up in next-generation electric and hybrid-electric propulsion and drive systems. At Cyveillance (acquired by QinetiQ, LSE: QQ.L), he served in operations, client service, and product development roles for this software start-up and world leader in cyber intelligence and intelligence-led security. While at Booz Allen Hamilton, he provided technical and programmatic direction to the DARPA Special Projects Office (SPO), Army Research Lab (ARL), Defense
– 583.10. Raber, Mary, and Michael Moore, “The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technological University: A Professional Development Curriculum in Action,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 2005.11. Wang, Eric L., and John A. Kleppe, “Teaching Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Engineering,” Journal of Engineering Education, Oct. 2001, pp. 565-570.12. Stanfill, R. Keith, et. al., “Integrating Entrepreneurial Projects into a Successful Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Program at the University of Florida,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2004.13
Lawrence Tech is characterized as theInterdisciplinary Design & Entrepreneurial Application Sequence, or IDEAS. Individualengineering programs were given the option to incorporate all or portions of IDEAS into theircurriculum based on their current curriculum content. IDEAS is further defined below relative toclass and participating engineering programs.Freshman Year – Aiming to instill the EM, our undergraduate engineering curricula engagesstudents in a first-year course that embeds entrepreneurial skills with design and project work.Architectural, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, embedded software, industrial, mechanicaland robotics engineering students participate in the first year course, EGE 1001: Fundamentals ofEngineering Design
Paper ID #20567Setting the Foundations for International and Cross-disciplinary Innovation:The U.S.-Denmark Summer School ”Renewable Energy: In Practice”Dr. Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz Tela Favaloro received a B.S. degree in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Univer- sity of California, Santa Cruz. She is currently working to further the development and dissemination of alternative energy technology; as project manager of a green building design initiative and researcher with the Center for Sustainable Engineering and Power Systems. Her background is in the development of
following:Mechanical Engineering Core - Dynamic Systems, Fluids, Manufacturing Processes, Material Science, Mechanics of Materials,Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and StructuresElectrical Engineering Core - AC Circuits, Digital Logic, Electric Machines, Instrumentation, Signals and Systems, Linear ControlSystems, and Three-Phase AC SystemsBusiness Core - Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Engineering Economics, and Programming/Modeling.Students also take Advanced technical credits in a focus area to complete the technical course requirements of the Bachelors ofScience degree. They also complete a Design course, and Seminar and Professionalism courses each semester.This project used a quantitative study with convenience and purposeful sampling methods. Weused the
lightweight robotic systems, high-temperature materials, and micro-/nano-scale devices. He is a member of ASME, ASEE and the American Society for Composites (ASC). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Teaching Entrepreneurial Thinking through a Companion Course for all types of Capstone Senior Design ProjectsAbstractEntrepreneurial thinking is recognized as important to the engineering curriculum; however, thetypical entrepreneurship course is not applicable to all senior design projects, especially thosefrom civil engineering. We recognized that product-based entrepreneurship courses need to beexpanded and more flexible. Therefore, we have developed and implemented Senior
Paper ID #19990Exploring Connections between Engineering Projects, Student Characteris-tics, and the Ways Engineering Students Experience InnovationMr. Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nicholas D. Fila is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His current research interests include innovation, empathy, and engineering design.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering
educational programtitled Engineering-Science Intellectual Property Project (ESIP-Project). This project includesthree degree-counted elective courses that together create an IP concentration in an engineeringBS curriculum. The intent of the project is to generate within students a deep understanding of IPrequirements for creating novel, nonobvious, and non-infringing designs. In addition, the ESIP-Project is designed to teach IP concepts as they relate to engineering design, as well as criticalthinking skills and innovation. More specifically, students will be prepared to engage in prior artreview, identify what is needed to obtain enforceable designs, and apply strategies to avoidinfringement of existing patents. At the culmination of ESIP-Project
, but most projects aredominated by design and build activities. The customer needs, business, and societal aspects takea back seat while the projects focus on technical knowledge and ability6.Instead of taking the traditional approach, we are trying to incorporate the entrepreneurialmindset into all of our engineering students, starting with freshman engineering courses andending with their senior design capstone courses. We decided to entice students by exposingthem to engineering entrepreneurship from very early in their program of study, i.e., the firstsemester of the freshmen year. This strategy is inline with the observations of Bilen et al.9 andGeorgi et al.7 who note that younger students are more interested in entrepreneurship. They
Paper ID #29720WIP Adopting the Entrepreneurial Mindset in an Upper Level EngineeringElectromagnetics CourseDr. Matthew Garett Young, Arkansas Tech University Matthew G. Young received his B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Arkansas Tech University in 2009. He obtained his M. Sc. in Microelectronics-Photonics at the University of Arkansas in 2012. For his M. Sc. studies, he focused on the growth of silicon nanowires via plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. In August of 2016, he joined the faculty at Arkansas Tech University as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. His Ph.D. was completed at the
toengineering [3]. Authors such as Lengsfeld, et al. [4] and Leydens and Schneider [5] havepresented models for “disciplinary writing” in the engineering curriculum: that is, writinginstruction that is contextualized in a way that is integrated with engineering instruction and thatelucidates the importance of writing in engineering practice.Since the inception of the College of Engineering at Rowan University, the engineeringcurriculum has incorporated a “disciplinary” approach to communication through the two-courseSophomore Engineering Clinic (SEC) sequence. The primary learning outcomes for SEC I areengineering design and technical writing. The second course, SEC II, presents a similarintegration between engineering design and public speaking. Both
Technology, is aimed atproviding opportunities for students to gain meaningful, hands-on design experience and toparticipate in humanitarian projects while earning academic credit. These projects are focused onconnecting a team of motivated students with a client to develop a useful solution to their problem.The academic curriculum does not include many opportunities to connect classroom learning withpractical design prior to senior capstone projects. Providing students this opportunity not onlyhelps make the world a better place, but it also changes what it means to be an engineer, instillinga sense of global value into their work. The goal of this paper is to illustrate the entrepreneurialmindset that students develop through this program and to
managing partnerships in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Green’s research interests in- clude entrepreneurship education and the psychology of entrepreneurship. Prior to Mtech, he provided business development and product management to WaveCrest Laboratories (acquired by Magna Interna- tional, NYSE: MGA), an innovative start-up in next-generation electric and hybrid-electric propulsion and drive systems. At Cyveillance (acquired by QinetiQ, LSE: QQ.L), he served in operations, client service, and product development roles for this software start-up and world leader in cyber intelligence and intelligence-led security. While at Booz Allen Hamilton, he provided technical and programmatic direction to the DARPA Special Projects Office (SPO
established the Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL)in 2002 to enhance the senior project design experience for the undergraduate students. Thesingle semester, “works once” project model typically employed in academia was expanded to atwo-semester sequence for project planning1 and project execution.2, 3 This resulted in three keybenefits to the curriculum. First, because the students were given an additional semester tocomplete their project, the faculty noticed a significant increase in the quantity and quality of Page 12.631.2effort by the students. Second, this increase in quality has resulted in more interest in the designand innovation
Engineer in Ontario and in Qu´ebec. He began his professional career as a project engineer for the consulting engi- neering firm Urgel Delisle et Associ´es. From 1989 to 1999 he held a faculty position at Universit´e Laval, where his teaching and research activities focused on agricultural machinery engineering. While at Uni- versit´e Laval, Dr. Lagu¨e also served as Vice-Dean (Research) of the Facult´e des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation and he was the founding chair of the D´epartement des sols et de g´enie agroalimen- taire. In January 2000, Dr. Lagu¨e was appointed to the Sask Pork Chair in Environmental Engineering for the Pork Industry industrial chair at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of
opportunity. Also,as Howe and Wilbarger have noted, the Capstone design course concept has been long reinforcedby support from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).21 This mayalso dissuade faculty from swaying from the traditional, industry-focused Capstone designcourse model.The Capstone design course curriculum, however, is witnessing change, with focus increasing ontight integration between courses and projects and an emphasis on issues such as engineeringethics and project management.20 Some schools of engineering have started to offer blendedCapstone design courses where engineering students work closely with team members fromother disciplines, including business students. For example, Archibald et al. presented on
paper “EntrepreneurialMindset and the University Curriculum [17]” applied technology based dynamic live case studywith color graphics animated computer simulation in their entrepreneurial course. The live casestudy involves multiple student visits to existing companies. Students construct a companysupply chain under the professor’s guidance. Bilen, et al suggested to provide students withmultiple exposures to what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset [18]. Chasaki describeda seven-week mini-project “Cyber Crime Scene Investigation” they reserved in their new coursefor EML activity [19]. The author found that freshman year is a great time to introduce EMLconcepts. EML objectives are introduced at the beginning of the mini-project
, it appears makerspace projects are narrowed toinclude a specified stakeholder, thus allowing the students to create value for that specifiedindividual or group of stakeholders. Jensen and Schlegel state in their paper how a traditionalmaker activity was modified to create value by adding stakeholders such that the product createdwould benefit society [16]. Similarly, class projects centered on real-world problems can befacilitated through the makerspace, urging students to develop a functional prototype that willsatisfy stakeholder needs [17].2.4 Communication and Collaboration:Much of the existing research on makerspace outcomes has emphasized student development ofboth communication and collaboration skills. Kennedy et al. found that one
technology ventures. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 2004. 46(4): p. 125-131.13. McGrath, R.N., S. Fedorovich, and A.W. Bonney. US educational programs integrating technology management and entrepreneurship. 2004. Singapore: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, United States.14. Clark, W.A., et al. Establishing a technology-based business incubator at a regional university: A conceptual framework and case-study. 2005. Portland, OR, United States: American Society for Engineering Education, Chantilly, VA 20153, United States.15. Ports, K., et al. Senior design project commercialization and entrepreneurship. 2005. Portland, OR, United States: American Society
foundationalengineering concepts and EML [9]. In particular, incorporating entrepreneurship and businessconcepts together with a design experience when training lower division engineering studentscan lead to higher retention rates and GPAs [10].Emphasizing the EM concept of curiosity among first year engineering students may be welltimed [11]. Design projects at this stage enable students to explore their creativity and practicetheir engineering skills early in the curriculum [12]. Additionally, reflective practice activitiesrevealed that first year engineering students resonated most with the concept of curiosity whenreflecting on themselves as learners, relating it most frequently as a motivator of their learning,part of their learning identity, and a path to
engineering students primarily and areembedded within the engineering curriculum, while others are campus-wide and target studentsin a wide variety of majors. Programs can also vary in terms of how they define their desiredoutcomes; some focus on generating a general awareness of entrepreneurship as a potentialcareer path, while others focus on developing innovative products and/or new business modelsand ventures. Some engineering schools, rather than offer a stand-alone course inentrepreneurship, integrate entrepreneurship throughout the engineering curriculum. Oneexample is Olin College which offers an integrated approach, whereby “entrepreneurship isinterwoven with mainstream engineering disciplines” (Fredholm et al., 2002).Entrepreneurship
Projects course that is required for all freshman in the College of Engineering at LTU. This committee is currently designing a new sophomore-level Engineering Entrepreneurship Studio that will also be required for all students as a continuation of the ”Foundations studio”. He has published 33 peer-reviewed journal and conference proceeding articles. At LTU, Meyer offers a number of outreach programs for high school students and advises many projects for undergraduate students.Dr. Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Mansoor Nasir received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati and Ph.D.in Bioengineering from University of California-Berkeley. He worked as a research scientist at
. Fiveyears of implementation and continuous quality improvement following the inaugurationculminated with ABET accreditation in summer 2020. The degree plan features a four-year spiral curriculum. There is an iterative revisiting ofengineering topics, innovation and entrepreneurship subjects, business acumen, and leadershipengineering themes throughout the courses. The first year introduces core concepts in design,innovation, and entrepreneurship, the second year brings engineering modeling and simulations,and measurements to incorporate technical engineering practices, the third year focuses onentrepreneurship, people, and products, and the capstone year drives innovation in practice,through culminating team-driven projects. The
precision. Problems faced are murky with manypossible ill-defined boundary conditions. The careers pursued by engineering graduates aredefined by technical issues, pressures involving cost of idea/product development, time tomarket, market share, and project profitability. If the latter items aren’t part of one’s careerthinking, that career is in great jeopardy because one is pursuing one’s career as if it is a hobby.Would you as the owner or manager of a company pay someone to pursue their hobby? Probablynot. Others won’t fund your hobby either. Engineers need to contribute to the revenue stream,business plan, and leadership. How is that being taught in the typical engineering curriculum?The rapidly changing scenario playing itself out on an
of value. The winner is often offered a“contract” to produce the product for university purposes [9] .Some schools integrated EML in their course projects. The authors of the paper “EntrepreneurialMindset and the University Curriculum [10]” applied technology based dynamic live case studywith color graphics animated computer simulation in their entrepreneurial course. The live casestudy involves multiple student visits to existing companies. Students construct a companysupply chain under the professor’s guidance. Bilen, et al suggested to provide students withmultiple exposures to what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset [11]. Chasaki describeda seven-week mini-project “Cyber Crime Scene Investigation” they reserved in their new
marketing. He received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, studying with the inventor of the blue and white LED, and an MBA from the University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with
power electronics. He has been working on thin film solar cell research since 1979 including a Sabbatical Leave at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in 1993. He has also worked on several photovoltaic system projects Dr. Singh has also worked on electric vehicle research, working on battery monitoring and management systems funded primarily by federal agencies (over $3.5 million of funding). Dr. Singh has consulted for several companies including Ford Motor Company and Epuron, LLC. He has also served as a reviewer for the US Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. Dr Singh has over 100 conference and journal publications and holds six issued US patents. Dr. Singh’s recent work is focused on
. Students will gainexperience working with a real-world customer (or at least the best one the instructor canimpersonate) and will be forced to complete the project under real-world circumstances wherethey are not necessarily given sufficient information, or even given incorrect informationinitially.3. ImplementationThe framework detailed above was used to develop a course project in a system dynamics coursefor the entire cohort of junior mechanical engineering students at Ohio Northern University, asmall, private, undergraduate institution. Traditionally, students would complete a projectencompassing the simulation and analysis of an electromechanical system such as a conveyorsystem or hybrid-electric vehicle. This would allow students the ability
intentional scaffolding of the entrepreneurial mindset [19]. In their ElectricCircuits course, Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and Entrepreneurially Minded CircuitDesign-Build-Test with Value Proposition method are used to implement EML [19]. The authorsof the paper “Entrepreneurial Mindset and the University Curriculum [20]” applied technology-based and a dynamic live case-study with color graphics animated computer simulation in theirentrepreneurial course. The live case-study involves multiple student visits to companies.Students construct a company supply-chain under the professor’s guidance. Bilen, et al,suggested providing students with multiple exposures to an entrepreneurial mindset [21].Chasaki described a seven-week mini-project “Cyber