retrospective, post-experience survey and a one-year follow-up survey for students participating in the workshops.We collected survey data from our workshop participants, along with a baseline cohort ofstudents who participated in undergraduate research but did not complete the EM-focusedworkshops. Our initial results indicate that students who participated in our research trainingworkshops showed increased gains in areas such as setting goals in their research, documentingtheir work for future researchers, and understanding the needs of stakeholders in their research.Students who participated in the workshops also indicated feeling a greater degree of controlover their research. Understanding the impact of training materials on student skills
Paper ID #39759Development of entrepreneurial mindset-driven training materials forundergraduate researchersDr. Maysam Nezafati, Georgia Institute of Technology I am a lecturer in the department of biomedical engineering at Georgia institute of technology /Emory University. I have been working on educational research since 2016. My main focus is on problem based learning core courses. But specifically I work onDr. Irene Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Irene M.B. Reizman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Al- fred R. Schmidt Endowed Chair for Excellence in Teaching at the
faculty andgraduate student involvement in the commercialization of university-based research, oftenreferred to as “academic entrepreneurship.” This is driven by the desire of universities andgovernment entities to transform the huge investments being made in basic research, intoproducts and technologies that benefit society. To achieve this goal, institutions have becomemore proactive in working with engineering and science faculty to explore the commercialpotential of their innovations. Institutions are also delivering technology commercialization-related education and training, as well as building out entrepreneurial ecosystems, to cultivate thetalent and investment necessary to bring technologies to market.While these initiatives have raised
were selected toaddress this topic. To assist faculty with integrating undergraduates in research, a series ofinitiatives are being developed to address student early exposure to the concept of research,training of students in research topics, and helping faculty see the value of using undergraduatesin their research programs. For all initiatives, videos and accompanying activities will beavailable for use at any university. The specific area of focus for this paper is facultydevelopment. The aim of faculty development is to help faculty see the need for undergraduatesand to help them with recruitment and mentoring. For the two faculty development modules,videos and accompanying activities are envisioned to be delivered in a seminar setting
their academic careers.Students who engage with this content in the classroom will be surveyed to assess theeffectiveness of the modules. There is a plan to conduct student surveys at the end of each courseand one-year post exposure to evaluate both the immediate and long-term impact of thematerials. The project team hypothesizes that students who engage early with the videos andpaired curriculum will be more likely to participate in research and remain engaged for longer.Preliminary survey results support this hypothesis, showing students self-report learning gainsand an increased interest in research and research-related careers.This project is part of a Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) initiative to infuseEM into UGR
downloaded from a qualtricssurvey and imported into R. The data was cleaned to ensure results were complete, which includedremoving incomplete submissions. Initially the results were visualized by institution and demographicdata to identify trends.To understand the student self-perceptions of research, we analyzed the pre and post survey data. Thistask required us to compare the pre and post survey data using the unique identifier provided by eachstudent. Since many students did not complete both the pre and post surveys with a valid uniqueidentifier, this became a much smaller data set. The pre and post data set was compared using a standarddelta calculation (∆). ∆ = 𝑝𝑟𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 − 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒
and the Entrepreneurial Mindset Intercollegiate Coaching in a Faculty Professional Development Program that Integrates Pedagogical Best Pract,” in American Society for Engineering Education, Montreal, Canada, 2020.[20] A. S. Ahmad, I. Sabat, R. Trump-Steele, and E. King, “Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Undergraduate Research Labs,” Front. Psychol., vol. 10, 2019, Accessed: Feb. 12, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01305[21] A. H. Belcher, “Instructional and Career Guidance in STEM: An Improvement Initiative to Create Opportunities for Female High School Students,” ProQuest LLC, 2017.[22] S. R. Rankin, Campus climate for gay, lesbian
initializing the Grand Challenges Scholars Program Research Experience for Undergraduates (GCSP-REU) by introducing a way to analyze the role in which self-curated concept maps could showcase an individual’s growth throughout the research experience. This paper will analyze the process of that research, identify necessary growth areas, and expand upon the concepts previously explored to refine our research process. ast year’s work introduced the implementation of a summer REU for engineering students whoLwere GCSP scholars. Applied research experiences for undergraduate students present a unique opportunity to foster learning and empower professional growth. The GCSP-REU program seeks to cultivate a nurturing
entrepreneurial efforts successfully. This concept is critical in the business world. Itplays a crucial role in initiating and developing new ventures, which is essential for economicgrowth, innovation, job creation, and individual empowerment. Fostering and supportingentrepreneurial intention is critical for developing a prosperous and dynamic society [1].Entrepreneurial IntentionEntrepreneurial intention (EI) is a key concept in entrepreneurship research, focusing on the factorsinfluencing the decision to start a business. This decision is often based on deliberate reasoningthat mediates between personal reasons and actions, shaped by various internal and external factors[3]. EI represents an individual's inclination to initiate and develop a new
a professional practice involvingentrepreneurship and innovation. The only missing link has been of a minority group that did notexpress their expectations met or who missed to recognize the value of the program when askedin an exit survey. A team of researchers noticed this minority and devised a way to gatherinformation to complement the sounding success of this initiative. The goal of this investigationis to shed light into aspects that might have been missed or not considered by prior studies.Research question: What aspects of the I-Corps Site program experience could be enhanced ormodified based on performance and perceptions of select participants?The I- Corps Site Program: The objectives of the I-Corps Site program are: ● Offer a
andresearch data collection events. Table 1: Sequence of Events for Entrepreneurially Driven Projects Project Activity Research Data Event Recruitment of entrepreneurial students Initial affective capacity survey offered to ME students Entrepreneurs pitch project ideas to ME students ME student teams form around entrepreneurship projects based on preference ME students generate milestone documents during the semester (Requirements List and Problem Statement, conceptual design, embodiment and detail design with CAD) Presentation of final design to course and Final affective capacities survey offered to entrepreneurship clients
Paper ID #36765Examining the differences in the grade point average (GPA) forengineering students enrolled in entrepreneurial education programsDr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor - Engineering Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research focusses on examining translation of engineering education research in practice, assessment and evaluation of dissemination initiatives and educational programs in engineering disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from
used a broad approach in the initial application of tags in the first brainstorm stage alongwith how we defined the tags. The research team met regularly to share their perspectives on thecoding process and reach consensus on how tags should be applied.In Stage 3, following this initial coding, we sought feedback from an assessment advisory groupmade up of both engineering content and measurement experts. That group helped identifyadditional tags as well as eliminate redundant ones, resulting in a revised taxonomy. In Stage 4,the research team used the revised taxonomy to begin logging assessments: looking at anassessment and determining which classifications it met in the taxonomy. In this stage, thetaxonomy was further revised to reduce the
and further strengthenedthrough reflective practices such as focus groups and/or concept maps [2], [3]. Finally, thestudents create value by designing a solution that considers needs of different populations thussupporting a better “global” solution to impact the most people.Many STEM international experiences align with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)grand challenge themes which are shown to support connections between the experience,disciplinary knowledge, multicultural awareness, and EM [2-4]. This is particularly valuable forSTEM majors, as some research indicates they lag behind their non-STEM peers in multiculturalawareness. Initially, the NAE grand challenges consisted of fourteen goals for improving lifewhich have now been
health of Black and other minoritized students and professionals. Dr. McGee has spearheaded multiple initiatives, such as R-RIGHTS, EDEFI, and ICQCM, to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and has received grants to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of underrepresented groups in STEM. Her research incorporates Afrofuturism to reimagine a STEM future where Black individuals thrive and has resulted in her highly acclaimed book, ”Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation.” She founded Racial Revolutionary and Inclusive Guidance for Health Throughout STEM (R-RIGHTS) and co-founded the Explorations in Diversifying Engineering Faculty Initiative (EDEFI), as well as the Institute
Education in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. His work contains a unique blend of engineering education and civil engineering projects. Dr. Perry’s current work centers on understanding how students transfer their knowledge between engi- neering school and work. This is supplemented by his role in developing assessment techniques for two NSF-funded projects focused on the incorporation of virtual and mixed reality technology into civil engi- neering education. In addition, his past civil engineering research investigated the behavior of wood shear wall structures under seismic loading conditions. Dr. Perry’s expertise in both the engineering education and civil engineering domains provide him with
initial set of codes. To reach an agreement on the codes, all researchersread a student response, discussed its meaning as well as possible labels for the code, and thenagreed upon an initial code. As initial coding continued, the labels for each code were refinedbased on the analysis of additional sections of text. Using the initial codes, the authors engagedin constant comparative analysis with all subsequent student responses mitigating any need tofurther obtain intercoder reliability. Memos of individual codes were then used to group codesinto themes. It should be noted that quantitative analysis and the final project’s evaluation werenot analyzed as part of this research.4. ResultsStudents' responses to the photovoice prompts were aggregated
individualquestionnaire responses. This approach allows for a true group consensus rather thanany single individual influencing the overall consensus making. The second step is todevelop a series of iterative questionnaires. Responses from each round of thequestionnaire informs the choices presented in the subsequent questionnaire. Delphi PanelThe selection criteria required participants to have conducted research inentrepreneurship education or have been an administrator of an entrepreneurshipprogram. The study invitation was sent to seventy-three individuals who lead or haveled an ESP, have conducted research in entrepreneurship education, or act asadministrators of relevant entrepreneurship programs. Thirty-five individuals expressedan initial interest
instance, government-funded research anddevelopment programs were established during World War II to encourage the development ofnew technologies for military use. Many nations developed and implemented initiatives to promotescientific advancement and economic progress in the post-war era. Hence, creating innovativeprograms was a fundamental strategy in response to a need.Recently, many companies have begun introducing internal innovation programs worldwide toencourage their staff to generate fresh concepts and technologies that can benefit the business. Thishelps to increase the motivation to innovate. In such cases, businesses create programs that areapplied globally, causing innovations to become popular. These programs provide a
initiative, Njoroge not only shares his expertise but also cultivates a supportive community, ensuring that aspiring engineers receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive in their educational pursuits.Menaka Abraham, University of Washington Menaka Abraham is a Teaching Professor of Computer Science & Systems at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research interests are in student-support and evidence-based pedagogical practices.Dr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education
using the “Invitation to Participate in a Pilot Study” documentprovided in Appendix A. This email explained the research study and requested a one-to-one 30-minute interview and a 45-minute focus group. The participants were also requested to provideinformation such as sample assignments or course syllabi to supplement the interviews and focusgroup data collection if needed.Stages of Data CollectionThe researcher recorded each interview and the focus group using Zoom’s built-in recordingcapability and recorded the audio using her cell phone. The researcher saved the recordings onher hard drive computer, not the cloud, to ensure privacy. Names and identifiers were removed,and initials were used instead on the recorded file names to maintain
Lab in the Department of Mechanical En- gineering at Stanford University. She has been involved in several major engineering education initiatives including the NSF-funded Center for the AdvanProf. 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 con- tributes to research in engineering education, effectDr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. He
disaster onsite rescue Hiroyuki Ishizaki*, Dr. Sumito Nagasawa, Dr. Hitoshi Nakamura, Dr. Hatsuko Yoshikubo Malaysia Office Shibaura Institute of Technology *ishizaki.hiroyuki.n3@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jpAbstract: A cross-department research team at Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), a Japaneseleading engineering institute, has initiated an ambitious project to develop and implementmulti-dimensional robotics toolkits which are effective for facilitating engineering educationfor all generations – from K-12 with no programming knowledge to working professionals –by combining technopreneurship for commercializing robotics learning tools with below US100
Paper ID #37637Bringing Entrepreneurial Mindset to the Design of Machinery through aBio-Inspired Design Project with Aesthetic ObjectivesProf. Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Colorado State University Soheil Fatehiboroujeni received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Merced in 2018 focused on the nonlinear dynamics of biological filaments. As an engineering educator and postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer- ing, Soheil worked in the Active Learning Initiative (ALI) to promote student-centered learning and the use of computational tools
challenges but also enhances problem-solving capabilities and creativity. • Implement DEI Initiatives: Our findings highlight the importance of DEI in creating a supportive learning environment. Educators should strive to develop curricula that reflect diverse perspectives and actively recruit a varied student body to enrich the educational experience.Looking ahead, there is a clear avenue for future research to explore the longitudinal influence offailure journaling on students’ career development and industry readiness. Such studies couldfurther validate the role of a fail-forward mindset in preparing engineering graduates to navigatethe complexities and uncertainties of the professional world.In conclusion, the "Innovation
in Li-ion batteries. In addition to his current research interests of developing diagnostic tools for electrochemical storage of renewable energy, Saqib is also interested in the Scholarship of Teaching of Learning (SoTL) and Engineering Education in particular. Prior to joining Marian, Saqib was one of the founding faculty members of the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Indianapolis. He served as the program coordinator, undertaking major curriculum development, and led the program through a successful initial ABET accreditation review. He received multiple research grants, he coordinated the campus-wide Research Fellows programs, and his dedication to teaching was recognized through the UIndy
. A business investing resources to develop • Poor governance and execution.a solution must be pragmatic about the product developmentapproach. Our research paper presents a framework to aid Driving innovation requires teams and a well-organizeddecision-making within this context. It involves considering development approach. Many of the modern world's mostattributes such as delivery cadence, risk, degree of innovation, and impactful creations were invented by passionate innovatorsrequirements certainty. Knowledge of the impact of these working in teams [3]. Teams rely on qualified science andattributes on project outcomes will help educate engineers to
Design Ph.D. program. He is also the immediate past chair of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) and a deputy editor for the Journal of Engineering Education (JEE). Prior to joining ASU he was a graduate research assistant at the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.Dr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor - Engineering Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research is focused on examining translation of engineering education research in practice, assessment and evaluation of dissemination initiatives and educational programs in engineering disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University
Paper ID #38446Board 107: Work in Progress: Development of an Innovation Corps-ModeledBioengineering Course to Promote Entrepreneurial Engagement amongUndergraduate Students.Amanda WallsIshita TandonTimothy J. Muldoon Dr. Timothy Muldoon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Uni- versity of Arkansas. Dr. Muldoon teaches the Clinical Observations and Needs Finding, the Biomedical Instrumentation, and the Biomedical Microscopy courses within the Department, and also serves as the Undergraduate Coordinator. Dr. Muldoon’s research interests include engineering education, miniatur- ized
Hall of Fame (NIHF). She leads vision and strategy for the development of educational programming that is centered around insights from the NIHF Inductees. Jayme curates content for NIHF museum located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office; events and ceremonies; and other outreach initiatives. She also oversees research partnerships and the application of findings to curricula. Jayme holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/biology, a master’s in creativity and change leadership, and a professional certificate in free-choice learning.Dr. Roxanne A. Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Principal Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of