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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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Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Jeffrey Ma, Saint Louis University

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approach of Experiential Learning (EL), Entrepreneurial Mindset(EM), and real-world application using the entrepreneurially minded curriculum, for engineeringand technology courses.The purpose of this study is to highlight findings and lessons learned because of integrating anentrepreneurially minded interdisciplinary project (including bio-inspired design and STEAM)into the engineering technology classroom. Specifically, curriculum changes were implementedinto a course on programming industrial robots (as part of the minor in robotics). This course isdesigned for teaching technology students how to install, maintain, and work with industrialrobots through real-world applications. This course also assists students in discovering thecapability of

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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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

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cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset,characterized by key traits essential for innovation and adaptability in the engineering field: • Enthusiasm about Hands-on Engineering and Making: Encourages active engagement and a deeper understanding of engineering concepts through practical application, fostering a passion for creating and building. • Interest in Interdisciplinary Applications: Promotes the exploration of engineering principles across different fields, enhancing creativity and broadening problem-solving perspectives. • Confidence in Tackling Real-world Problems: Builds the courage to tackle complex issues, nurturing a belief in one’s abilities to devise effective solutions. • Embracing and

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3: Projects and Student Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadil Mustafa, California State University, Chico; Alfred Schademan, California State University, Chico

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inspired with new ideas, potentially something thatNew Contexts has never been thought of Being asked to do this assignment forced me to reflect more on how all this ties together and how I can use my knowledge from this course and other courses, to create real -world applications. I had always viewed engineer and woodworking as two separate parts of my life, but I realize now that I can use my engineering education to make contributions related to woodworking; new technologies that can open doors to new design and manufacturing techniques. I would use hand tools exclusively and create wonderful artistic 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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.” iii. “Another skill I had to put effort into was applying knowledge to solutions. It is very easy to learn the material for an exam and let it leave your brain once the test is over. But the real challenge is taking what you have learned in a lecture and being able to apply it to every application you face. These skills are important in the real world because lack of decision making can lead to detrimental setbacks. In industry “due dates” become hard set deadlines that if not met could lead to more severe consequences.” iv. “Another context specific skill I learned was how to create the same motion using different mechanisms. This is important to engineers in the

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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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opportunities to be more exposed to different things. It's just soimportant for innovation and entrepreneurship. You need to see more and really open upyour mind to different perspectives, because that's where innovation happens, it is when youconnect the dots between two seemingly unrelated ideas.” This sentiment is also echoed byIM1, who emphasizes the unlocking potential of a wide breadth of knowledge in fosteringcreative problem-solving skills in ambiguous contexts.An interesting aspect perceived by our participants to be helpful in dealing with ambiguity isthe value of learning through intentional discomfort, time pressure and lack of structure. EM8reflects on this, acknowledging the real-world applicability of coping with uncertain andstressful

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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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Jeffrey Jianfeng Ma, Saint Louis University; Lisa Bosman, Marquette University; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia

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what they learned and how it applies to the real-world. These qualitative data wereanalyzed using thematic analysis to detect patterns within the reflections. The results show that the bio-inspired projects engaged students by connecting theory, practice, and application when teachingmathematically intensive engineering subjects, while also instilling an entrepreneurial mindset amongstudents, enhancing their creativity by combining art and STEM, and sharpening their professional skills.The study concludes with details related to the instructor’s intervention and lessons learned so that otherengineering instructors can easily replicate in the classroom.1. Introduction1.1 Problem IdentificationFor engineering students, it is very important to

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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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Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University

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market dynamics. Cultivating an EM in engineering students is instrumentalin nurturing creativity, enhancing problem-solving capabilities, and developing the acumen totransform theoretical ideas into practical, marketable solutions. This approach is not just aboutfostering individual skills but is also crucial in equipping students to tackle the complex,multifaceted challenges prevalent in today's world. 2.3 Experiential Learning and Collaboration in EM EducationOne of the key components of fostering an EM is exposing students to real-world problemsand encouraging them to develop innovative solutions (Lindberg et al. 2017). This experientiallearning approach bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application,ensuring

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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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create innovative solutions for“real-world” applications and customers – many of the skills that students feel they lack as theywork towards their degrees. In turn, students who participate in entrepreneurial activities in theirengineering programs have been found more likely to pursue an engineering career post-graduation compared to students who have no entrepreneurial experience. Adaptations of aNational Science Foundation (NSF) program called Innovation Corps (I-Corps) have recentlyemerged as a promising approach to incorporate entrepreneurship into undergraduate curriculum.I-Corps was originally designed to lead teams of graduate students and start-up leaders throughcustomer discovery and business model validation during a seven-week

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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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Paper ID #39595Board 106: Innovation through Making Course: Creating a DistinctivePrototyping Experience as Part of a New Entrepreneurial Pathway (Work inProgress)Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Associate Director of Makerspace, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 2: Assessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Curiosity, and Workplace Preparedness

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fatemeh Mozaffar; Cheng Chen, University of Georgia; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia; Jianfeng Ma

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research has indicated the importancestudent motivation has on student performance in a course [31]. Further, we have witnessed howmechanical engineering students in particular possess different types of student motivation [32],particularly toward real-world applications [33]. An assignment as the one proposed in thispaper could increase student motivation toward the content, which in turn can improve studentperformance. While this specific phenomenon was not investigated in this context, wehypothesize that it will have a positive impact on student learning3.4. Data Collection – Metacognitive Photovoice Reflection For one of the assignments – where we specifically selected corrosion and erosion topics forthat week – students were required to

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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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in parentheses below means. Likert Scale 1-6.These shifts are critical in the context of engineering education, where the ability to navigatesetbacks is paramount. The increase in students’ openness to embracing failure aligns withliterature emphasizing resilience as a key component of engineering innovation [1, 5, 6, 8].The total failure count (number of failures that students noted in their journals), and diverserange of final prototyping projects proposed by student teams exemplifies the application of afail-forward mindset in addressing real-world problems, as shown in Table II. Table II. Sample Prototyping Projects Proposed by Student Teams and Failure Count Project Description Failure

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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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Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University

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after attending this course and doing their assignments. They obtained knowledge andskills transferable across domains and applicable to solving real-world problems. Examples ofgenuine learning quotes are presented below: • I learned for the first time about integrating bioengineering with entrepreneurship. I am thinking about engineering and design from a new lens right now. • This course created a better understanding of sustainability and how to integrate it into developments that both improve the environment but also improve the comfort and beautification of the building.Pedagogical Approach: The students addressed the proper outcomes associated with thepedagogical approach of this course. The examples of

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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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Amin Azad, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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100,according to the 2021 QS World University Rankings [9]. This is a testament to the country'scommitment to providing a world-class education to its students.Diversity is one of the Canadian education systems’ most prominent factors. The country ishome to a wide range of universities, including large research-intensive institutions, small liberalarts colleges, and specialized schools. This diversity allows students to choose the type ofinstitution that best suits their needs and interests. Additionally, Canada's post-secondary systemis known for its focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience. Many institutions offerco-op programs and internships, which give students an opportunity to gain practical skills andexperience while still

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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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Tobias Rossmann, Lafayette College; Martin Johnson

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-curricular programs can provide these opportunities outside of the packed engineering curriculumwhile offering outlets for students to develop a growth mindset, build self-awareness, and learn totake initiative and build ventures in real-world settings.Developing creative and dynamic engineers requires a multi-faceted approach to engineeringcurricula. Theoretical courses, hands-on activities, project based learning, teambuilding andleadership opportunities all need to be packed into an accredited curriculum. The challenge for allengineering educators is to provide sufficient and consistent opportunities for engineering studentsto explore new ideas and approaches, act upon those ideas and transform them into value for othersand themselves. A co

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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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environment [7, 10 -13]. Engineering education programs need toinclude aspects of Native Americans' harmony and unity with the environment in the curriculumvia bio-inspired design. Native Americans have always placed value on the natural world. Thenatural world contains infinite examples of how to achieve complex behaviors and applicationsby cleverly using simple materials, as all organisms use limited raw materials to survive. Bio-inspired design [14] involves learning concepts from the natural world and applying them to thedesign of real-world engineered systems.Robotics has a track record of engaging students in engineering [15]. Combining bio-inspireddesign with robotics offers an integrated approach (soft robotics) to teaching engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Walls, University of Arkansas; Ishita Tandon, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Jeff Wolchok, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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incorporationof entrepreneurial engagement and the development of students’ “entrepreneurial mindsets”.Entrepreneurship in the engineering curriculum promotes the development of soft skills, businessknowledge, and the ability to create innovative solutions for “real-world” applications andcustomers – many of the skills that students feel they lack as they work towards their degrees. Inturn, students who participate in entrepreneurial activities in their engineering programs havebeen found more likely to pursue an engineering career post-graduation compared to studentswho have no entrepreneurial experience [6].To stimulate more entrepreneurial involvement within the range of STEM disciplines, theNational Science Foundation (NSF) and the National

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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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Isaac Heizelman, University of North Dakota; Nicholas M. Bittner, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Dan Ewert, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker, University of North Dakota

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2Introduction: Engineering education has been shifting away from traditional modes of teachinginvolving high-stakes testing and quizzes. A new mode of engineering education having successrecently is innovation-based learning (IBL). The dynamic educational structure of IBL allowsstudents to learn core fundamental principles of engineering guided by ABET student outcomeswhile also engaging in semester-long innovation projects [1]. Students in IBL actively engage inreal-world engineering projects throughout their undergraduate education. These projects arechosen by the student. This allows the student to direct their own education and shape it intotheir individual passions and interests. The projects are innovation-based, solving real worldproblems

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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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Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Sumito Nagasawa, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hitoshi Nakamura, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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undergraduate level, since it is mostly team activities such as GPBLs, theassessment will also become more group-centric. In addition, participants are requested toshow their own ideas about practical applications. The requirement is to design solutions forthe issues they have selected and demonstrate robots they have customized. Wireless networkcollaboration is another checkpoint for achieving swarm sensing coverage. As for postgraduates, since the expected level is to become able to prepare for theprospective deployment to real disaster sites, students are expected to demonstrate that theircustomized robots will be able to clear the simulated disaster models they have designed withtheir own analysis about possible incidents. At the completion of

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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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Timothy Shenk, Campbell University; Najmus Saqib, Marian University; Marie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines; Aneesha Gogineni, Saginaw Valley State University; A. L. Ranen McLanahan, The Kern Family Foundation; Stephanie M. Gillespie, University of New Haven

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Teacher of the Year nomination in 2023. In the classroom, Saqib likes to challenge his students to tackle real-world engineering problems. He likes to use innovative pedagogical techniques and Entrepreneurial-Minded Learning (EML) to facilitate student learning. Beyond the classroom, he has a passion for mentoring students and helping them achieve their educational and professional goals.Marie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines Marie Stettler Kleine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering, Design, & Society. She conducts research on engineering practice and pedagogy, exploring its origins, purposes, and potential futures. Marie is especially interested in the roles of values in engineers

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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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entrepreneurial culture globally [7]. At the international level, entrepreneurship is recognizedas an essential competency to achieve the most competitive and dynamic economy in the world[8]. However, South America, including Ecuador, faces challenges in the entrepreneurial field,with advances in democracy and macroeconomic stability but lagging in education and knowledgegeneration [9]. Compared to other South American countries, Ecuador exhibits limited-growth,trade-focused ventures. Despite public policy efforts to promote entrepreneurship, the lack ofinnovation and the human capital gap, especially in the quality of education, have limited its impact[10].In South America, a peculiar phenomenon is observed with high levels of entrepreneurship, butthere

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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 2: Assessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Curiosity, and Workplace Preparedness

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Deborah M. Grzybowski, The Ohio State University; Bryant Hutson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Megan Morin, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicole Ralston; Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Viji Sathy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ben Tribelhorn, University of Portland; Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland

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Engineering Education, Jun. 2020. doi: 10.18260/1-2–34345.[5] S. R. Brunhaver, J. M. Bekki, A. R. Carberry, J. London, and A. McKenna, “Development of the Engineering Student Entrepreneurial Mindset Assessment (ESEMA),” Adv. Eng. Educ., vol. 7, no. 1, 2018.[6] C. J. Poor, H. E. Dillon, J. M. Welch, and N. C. Ralston, “Implementation of real-world class activities in an Introduction to Environmental Engineering Class,” in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2020.[7] J. Farina, H. Dillon, R. D. Levison, and N. Ralston, “Increasing student curiosity with cooling systems,” in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, Jun. 2020. doi: 10.18260

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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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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Assessing Entrepreneurial Mindset Using Concept Mapping in Computer Science StudentsAbstractThe purpose of this research is to improve computer science and engineering student's understanding ofthe entrepreneurial mindset and how it affects STEM undergraduates. Computer science and engineeringstudents are often taught through theory and computations. Concept maps provide a creative approach toteaching and assessment that connects current education to real world topics. The research team created amodule for three undergraduate computer science courses to build a concept map on how computerscientists and engineers create value. Eighty-six maps were evaluated using two methods

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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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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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Vijay K. Kanabar, Boston University

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acompetencies in teaching students to generate ideas for constructive dialoguecreating a technological application and having students Sustainability; Decision making Agile managementpractically build it. This approach is also known as project- UN Global processesbased learning (PBL) in engineering education [7, 8]. PBL is goals; Ethicsan instructional method in which students learn by activelyengaging in investigating and solving real-world problems, Problem Collaboration within Time and activityoften focusing on creating a technological product or formulation, teams and

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3: Projects and Student Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reap, Quinnipiac University; David Tomczyk, Quinnipiac University

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technical andaffective capacities. Effective means of developing technical skills exist; they form the core oftraditional engineering curriculums. Development of affective capacities traditionally receivedless attention despite indications of their importance. Stolk and Harari, for instance, identified aneed for further investigation of connections between engineering college students’ motivationand cognitive development [1]. Introduction of entrepreneurship in engineering design offersone approach that may enhance these traits. Prior research conducted in an introductoryengineering course suggests that interaction with a “real” customer, other than the courseinstructor, enhances students’ perceived capacity to perform design tasks such as

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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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Maysam Nezafati, Georgia Institute of Technology; Irene Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University

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emphasized inentrepreneurial programs [2].Entrepreneurially-minded learning (EML) is an emergent pedagogy that emphasizes discovery,opportunity identification, and value creation. As a teaching method, it can be applied to all areasof study and has been developed by hundreds of faculty members at colleges and universitiesacross the country [3], [4]. EML can also be infused to specific fields of engineering at any levelfrom freshmen to capstone courses [5], [6]. EML relies on real-world experiences; opportunitiesto practice information literacy–accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information; expert-to-novice mentoring in the learning process [7]; and value sensitive design which results in universalvalue creation [8]. Undergraduate research (UGR

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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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Sherri M. Youssef, The Ohio State University; Amanda Singer Nault, The Ohio State University; Carter James Huber, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

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instruction they received in the first course.Future work may consider redesigning EM targeted instruction in such a way that elicits morefindings in the cross-cohort analysis, namely, significant findings indicative of greater EMgrowth. One way to engage in this course redesign would be to include more interactiveactivities associated with real life applications of each of the 3Cs. For example, such an activitymay have students work in teams to generate a list of end users affected by a noise pollutionproblem in a greater metropolitan area, the questions they would ask them, and the sources toconsult when gathering information. In this example, students may exercise their curiosity whileseeking out ways in which they may create value. They may also

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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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Sanjeev M. Kavale, Arizona State University; Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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students to practiceideation and design, work in teams, and solve real-world problems [16]–[18]. Theseinterventions often include projects which have had positive impacts on students (e.g., higherperceived competence in their abilities and greater entrepreneurial interest) [19], [20]. Manyeducators agree that students should be taught EM skills, but a grounded framework and cleardefinition are lacking.EM is defined differently across different fields, including engineering and business. Thedifferent definitions discuss the necessity of similar skills, such as leadership, risk management,and communication. The discrepancy comes from various stakeholders’ views of EM as a whole[21], [22]. Definitions range from suggesting EM to be an ability or a