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Course-Based Approaches to Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

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AC 2008-1210: USING TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CASE STUDIES TODEVELOP THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN ENGINEERING STUDENTSJonathan Weaver, University of Detroit MercyNassif Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy Page 13.1360.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 USING TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CASE STUDIES TO DEVELOP THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET IN ENGINEERING STUDENTSAbstractThe flattening of the world is rejuvenating the call for engineering colleges to better educatestudents to be creative and innovative. In addition, the number of engineers going to work forstart-ups and smaller companies continues to rise. The recent growth of

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Course-Based Approaches to Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Jon Pratt, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University

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AC 2008-1729: IMPACT: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR CREATINGHIGH-TECH STARTUPSKelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Kelly Crittenden received his BS and PhD in BioMedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in 1996 and 2001 respectively. He is often involved in multidisciplinary work at Louisiana Tech, either through the Integrated Engineering Curriculum or through the IMPaCT (Innovation through Multidisciplinary Projects and Collaborative Teams) program. He is also very involved in STEM education at both the pre-college and college levels.Jon Pratt, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Jon Pratt received his BA in Physics in 1976 from Centenary College. He completed his

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Entrepreneurship Education: Unique Approaches

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn S Jordan, Purdue Univeristy; Robin Adams, Purdue University

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participants and spectators to watch. In addition, students have opportunities to apply thetechnical skills they have learned in the classroom in an application where creativity is king butreliability is key.This paper takes the reader on a journey through the author’s experiences leading a RubeGoldberg team through winning the national championship in 2006. This paper is the result of adeep iterative reflection, assisted by a collaborator in order to pull out the aspects of thisexperience that illuminate lessons related to design knowledge and learning. The aim of thispaper is to identify important areas for future research and build a foundation for a future bookintended to engage young learners in innovation and creative problem solving in a

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Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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alternative delivery mechanisms that allow for greater student flexibility.To meet these criteria, the department revitalized and modularized a course in accountingand cost estimating, and reorganized the entrepreneurship course into five one-creditmodules. By incorporating existing coursework, students can complete a certificate inEngineering Management or in Technology Innovation through coursework offered inmechanical, electrical, industrial, or mining engineering. Features of the program includethe following. Flexibility – students can incorporate up to three credits through existing coursework taken within their major or they can complete the entire certificate through flexible offerings through the industrial

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

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Education Network. Page 14.757.8Bibliography1. J. Ochs, G. Lennon, T. Watkins, and G. Mitchell, “A Comprehensive Model for Integrating Entrepreneurship Education and Capstone Projects While Exceeding ABET Requirements,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference (2006).2. D. Tougaw, J. Will, P. Johnson, M. Hagenberger, and M. Budnik, “Integrating Entrepreneurship into Senior Design Projects,” Proceedings of the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance Annual Conference (2007).3. P. Rufe, G. Rodak, S. Pollock, and M. Finkel, “Bringing ‘Real World Business’ into the

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Melissa Grunow, Lawrence Technological University

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Leadership Skills and Incorporation of a New Leadership CourseAbstractAs one part of a larger required leadership curriculum, a new course covering leadership modelsand practices was developed and administered. The course addresses many of the aspects of theentrepreneurial mindset including communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics and ethicaldecision-making, opportunity recognition, persistence, creativity, innovation, creative problemsolving, and critical thinking. Through in-class activities and games, as well as assignedcollaborative work, the course explores the various theories on leadership including relational,shared, global, and organizational models. Along with these models, integrity, character,diversity

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Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University

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AC 2009-1732: MARKET SIMULATION PROGRAMMING AS A CULMINATINGEXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANDPURSUING AN M.S. IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYW. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University W. ANDREW CLARK is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at East Tennessee State University. His areas of interest and research pertain to commercialization of products in entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial organizations, innovation and nutritional biochemistry. He received his Ph.D. in Nutrition from North Carolina State University and spent 18 years in various management positions within Eastman Chemical Company.Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University CRAIG A. TURNER is an

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University; Mark McQuilling, Saint Louis University

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thatguides the student in developing an abstract idea into a product concept. This module takes threeto five lectures and is designed to be a cohesive part of the freshmen engineering curriculum.The module includes several case studies executed by the senior engineering students, inspiringthe students to believe in their potential. One example case study illustrating the productdevelopment process is provided in this paper. The freshman students wrote a one-page summaryof their product concept and entered into the I2P competition. This paper discusses the modulecomponents designed to help students overcome the challenges in conceiving innovative productconcepts. Results of a survey given after the module shows the students found this module andthe

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Entrepreneurship Town Hall Meeting: Supporting University Priorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Karla Andrew, Western Kentucky University; Jeffery Ballweber, Colorado State University; Ni-Bin Chang, University of Central Florida; Rick Fowler, Western Kentucky University

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Sung Hee Park, Kettering University

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control (LOC) with 23 items and intention to start a business (ITSB) with five items among a sample of engineering and business students (n=129). We collected paired data from students both before and after taking a course in innovation and new ventures. Along with basic analyses using correlation and t-tests, we performed confirmatory factor analysis and a Multi-Group SEM to test the effects of LOC. We support Chen’s work in showing that ESE and ITSB are in fact related and we demonstrate a moderating role for LOC in the relationship between ESE and ITSB. The authors discuss conclusions and further areas for study.Authors’ Note: The authors wish to acknowledge generous support for this research from

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Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit, Mercy; Darrell Kleinke, University of Detroit, Mercy

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ever written a grant proposal can attest. Unlike commercial entrepreneurship venturesthat are generally assessed by financial statements, social entrepreneurship endeavors are hard toassess because the benefits are hard to quantify mathematically. However, in this case, onemeasure is the number of people who received a device that helped them carry on through theirdisability, how happy they were with the function provided and would they recommend such adevice to someone. The number of students and their feedback is also a good measure.The OpportunityThe opportunity in this case is not a growing market, a technological breakthrough or adisruptive innovation. It is a fairly well understood need by a small, yet significant, portion ofthe

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Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane Laux, Arizona State University; Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University

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AC 2009-1383: ATIC: A PROGRAM TO ENERGIZE UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRYCOLLABORATIONSJane Laux, Arizona State University Jane Laux is a Program Coordinator Sr. at the Advanced Technology Innovation Center, Arizona State University. Her expertise and experience include project management, development and execution, in addition to research operational responsibilities.Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University Anshuman Razdan received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering and the Director of the Advanced Technology Innovation Center and the I3DEA Lab, ASU’s Polytechnic campus, Mesa, Arizona

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Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Arion, Carthage College; Matt Wagner, Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation; Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

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AC 2009-1518: INOVAED: A MODEL AND RESOURCE TO HELP STUDENTSLEVERAGE LATE-STAGE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYDouglas Arion, Carthage College Douglas Arion is the Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, Professor of Physics, and creator of the Entrepreneurial Studies in Natural Science Program at Carthage. He is also on staff at the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation in Racine, a technology business incubator, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship education center.Matt Wagner, Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation Matt Wagner is the Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI), an innovative technology transfer and economic

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Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anuradha Basu, San Jose State University; Minnie Patel, San Jose State University

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Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University; Ryan McGhee, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University; Elizabeth Lemus, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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, the operation ofour own Course Management System (CMS) as a fee-based self-sustaining business operation,our ongoing applied research projects for the mining industry and defense agencies, ourpartnerships with other colleges, universities, industry, and government, the creation of our ETAL fundraising unit, and the operation of the shop CART store.The vision of CART is to become a highly respected resource for innovative engineering andemerging technologies in the discovery of advanced research and design of applications thatdrive our economic viability, solve industrial problems, and strengthen economic security andnational defense.Our specific mission is to produce outstanding financial returns by providing efficient andeffective research

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Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gregory Kress, Stanford University; Joel Sadler, Stanford University

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AC 2009-2309: TELLING DESIGN STORIES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGNENTREPRENEURSHIPBarbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. is a visiting Professor and Lecturer in residence in Mechanical Engineering Design at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University. From Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, she specializes in industrial-organizational psychology and engineering design entrepreneuring.Gregory Kress, Stanford University Greg Kress is a poetic and energetic Course Assistant in ME 310 innovation at Stanford University.Joel Sadler, Stanford University Joel Sadler surprises and short cycle protoypes extensively at the Stanford University D

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Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Gregory Leman, Baylor University

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also the Director of University Entrepreneurial Initiatives. Page 14.1219.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The I5 Program: the Challenges of Implementing a Project-Based Summer Study Abroad Program that Integrates Technology and Entrepreneurship in ChinaAbstractLeveraging the seemingly conflicted constraints of inflexible degree plans, high-hourdegree requirements, and the increasing costs of higher education in the United States,the I5 program (Immersion Into International Interdisciplinary Innovation) has built asummer program in China adeptly able to provide to undergraduate engineering

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Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Green, University of Maryland; Judy Frels, University of Maryland

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commercialization. His research interests include entrepreneurship education, the psychology of entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. James is a national presenter on entrepreneurship education with refereed papers and presentations at conferences for the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance. James earned a bachelor of industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a master of science in technology management from the University of Maryland University College, a master of business administration from the University of Michigan, and a

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hak Tam, University of California, Santa Barbara; Gary Hansen, University of California, Santa Barbara; Sally Blomstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Peter Robinson, Utah Valley University

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the students’ entrepreneurial attitude. Educators in this field have tacitknowledge that instructional technique matters. We would like to introduce an assessmentapproach to make visible an important learning outcome unique to this discipline.Background of the study This program assessment research is a collaboration between the School of Education andthe Technology Management Program (TMP) embedded in the College of Engineering at a tier-one research university. While the institution is highly ranked and has many exemplaryprograms, it does not have a business school. The Technology Management Program which isdesigned to teach students how to commercialize technology becomes the de-facto program forstudents to learn about innovation

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Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge delosRios-Hurtado, Texas Tech; David Wyrick, Texas Tech

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Oiltanking, one of the world’s leading independent storage partners for oils, chemicals, and gases.David Wyrick, Texas Tech David A. Wyrick, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor and Bryan Pearce Bagley Regents Chair of Engineering at Texas Tech University. His research interests include effective management of technology, small and medium enterprises, and entrepreneurial engineering. He teaches courses in engineering entrepreneurship, decision theory, and innovation and intellectual property. Prior to coming to TTU, he was professor and head of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He serves on the board of directors for the American Society for

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Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University

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service learning hours(FGCU Mission). In addition, the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering vision states “This isaccomplished in an entrepreneurial and innovative educational environment that values diversity,service, integrity, leadership, and collaborations” (Engineering Mission). In 2005 Florida GulfCoast University (FGCU) welcomed its inaugural class in engineering with an innovativecurriculum based on integrated lecture-lab classes and a mission statement that clearly identifiesthe value of entrepreneurship and service. The engineering programs at FGCU have beendeveloped with engineering entrepreneurship and engineering service learning as foundationcourses for all disciplines. The initial offering of Engineering Entrepreneurship was during

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Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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sasikumar naidu, University of Tennessee; Prasanna Venkateswara Rao, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Paul Frymier, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Spivey Douglas, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Gary Smith, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Masood Parang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Rapinder Sawhney, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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University of Tennessee was initiated in fall 2001with a focus to provide students in Engineering with skills and knowledge of businessfocused towards new product development. National Science Foundation (NSF) providedfunding for the program from 2005 to 2008 which helped enhance the program and led todevelopment of several prototype products and commercialization of one the productsSafelightTM. The program has graduated more than 25 joint MS/MBA students so far withthe number growing every year. The graduates have a double set of skills:enterpreneurship and business skills along with the advanced engineering skills needed tobecome leaders in innovative science and technology. The faculty associated with theprogram, who had limited previous

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Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Olsen, Washington State University

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in a number of exercises designed to help themvet the ideas they have developed and to form teams around the ideas deemed most likely toresult in successful companies. Academic Year ProgramDuring the following academic year, students participate in a year long course taught jointly byfaculty from the Colleges of Business and Engineering. Students work on interdisciplinary teamsto prepare both prototypes and business plans for their own entrepreneurial ideas. At the end ofthe year each team participates in the Business Plan Competition sponsored by the College ofBusiness and judged by external referees. The first course, “Capstone Projects in Innovation andEntrepreneurship” (Entr 496) is a three credit, one

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Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Nelson, Mississippi State University; Byron Williams, Mississippi State University; Gary Butler, Mississippi State University

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certification from the KauffmanFoundation. During the TechVenture training sessions, experienced entrepreneurs from around Page 14.61.8the state give talks on a set of topics that include entrepreneurial readiness, marketing, finance,and dealing with potential investors. Local entrepreneurs and experienced business people alsoserve as business coaches that assist the startup companies throughout each session.Mississippi Technology AllianceThe Mississippi Technology Alliance (MTA) was created to drive innovation and technologybased economic development in the state of Mississippi. MTA is a non-profit organizationorganized into three centers

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Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude D'Amours, University of Ottawa; Claude Laguë, University of Ottawa; Frank Mellor, University of Ottawa

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and Competitions at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of OttawaAbstractEngineers Canada has identified entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity as one of the fivecore sets of values for the engineering profession in Canada. According to the CanadianAcademy of Engineering, creativity and innovation are indispensable qualities for engineers.Over the years, Canadian engineering schools have developed a number of curricular and extra-curricular activities and programs in order to increase the exposure of engineering students tothese important topics.The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa is a medium-size (by Canadian standards– 1,800 undergraduate and 600 graduate students; 115 regular faculty and 65

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Learning from Entrepreneurship Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Nelson, Mississippi State University

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Jean developed a mechanical device that weaves hay into rope for use in the baling process. Paula Jean’s presentation was enhanced due to the excellent communication skills she has acquired through the Bulldog Toastmasters Club sponsored by the Bagley College.The 2004 winner was Dustin Bailey with AquaFeatures, Inc. Dustin had already started thisbusiness in the Jackson area. Dustin also was a very good communicator and a member of theToastmasters Club as well. He is a senior majoring in computer engineering. Hunter Jonesplaced second with an innovative software company proposal.Tommy Thompson won the Business Plan Competition in 2005, with an innovative Scuba Maskconcept, which

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Entrepreneurship Division Poster Sessions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Rufe, Eastern Michigan University; Gary Rodak, Eastern Michigan University; Scott Pollock, Eastern Michigan University; Mary Finkel, Eastern Michigan University

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Entrepreneurship Division Poster Sessions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Stephens, Lawrence Technological University; Mariam Iskandarani, Lawrence Technological University

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Course-based Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Warren, Pennsylvania State University; Ralph Hanke, Bowling Green University; Elizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University

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limitations by applyingcomputer enhanced PBL methods to entrepreneurship education. This on-line approach meansmany new developments and many more students will be prepared to be more effectiveentrepreneurs when they enter the workforce or start their own company.3: PHILOSOPHY OF DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS3.1. Theoretical FrameworksDespite common misconceptions of entrepreneurship, it is a rigorous and highly valuedmanagement discipline that is inherently opportunity driven. There are many definitions andapproaches to conceptualizing entrepreneurship. For instance, Schumpeter argued thatentrepreneurs were daring spirits who “created technical and financial innovations in the face ofcompetition and falling profits - and that it was these spurts