Entrepreneurship(FLiTE) hosted by the School of Engineering+Technology at Western Carolina University hasnow completed its second year of operation. The program aims to create graduates who bringimpactful contributions to industry employers or create new businesses with their own originaltechnology innovations. FLiTE has continued its mission to cultivate entrepreneurial and growth-oriented thinking among financially needy engineering and technology students. With the first-and second-year classes aboard, the program currently serves eighteen students. Programactivities for the 2023 calendar year included the induction of a newly recruited class, connectionwith campus resources and veteran entrepreneurs, and scholar participation in a formal
Paper ID #29345Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in Physics: ThePIPELINE NetworkDr. Crystal Bailey, American Physical Society Dr. Crystal Bailey is the Head of Career Programs at the American Physical Society (APS) in College Park, MD. Crystal works on several projects which are geared towards marketing physics and physics career information to high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and physics professionals. Some of her principle projects include the Physics InSight slideshow, career events and workshops at APS annual and division meetings, the APS Job Board and Job Fairs, APS Webinars
Paper ID #37008Board 296: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE):Program Goals and First-Year ActivitiesDr. Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina UniversityDr. Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology and Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University.Dr. Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University Andrew Ritenour is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). In addition to teaching in the field of electrical engineering, he coordinates
Paper ID #27239Board 45: Physics Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) Introduced intothe First-year Physics CourseDr. Randall S Jones, Loyola University Maryland Randall Jones is an associate professor in the Department of Physics at Loyola University Maryland. He obtained his PhD degree in theoretical condensed matter physics from Cornell University in 1983 and joined the faculty at Loyola University in 1991.Ann M Ernst, Loyola University Maryland Physics I am an Undergraduate Research Assistant studying Materials and Mechanical Engineering at Loyola Maryland.Dr. Bahram Roughani, Loyola University Maryland Bahram
Paper ID #15333Retaining Engineers through Research Entrepreneurship and Advanced-MaterialsTraining (RETREAT): Expansion and EvaluationMs. Margaret Scheiner, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Ms. Margaret Scheiner is a PhD candidate in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Florida State University with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University. She has contributed to research on dye-sensitized solar cells, synthesis of highly triboluminescent crystals, and pulsed laser deposition of non-stoichiometric thin films. Her current research aims to create a self-healing compos- ite with integrated
Paper ID #30519Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation in a Cross-ListedScience and Engineering CourseDr. Bahram Roughani, Loyola University Maryland Professor of Physics and Associate Dean for the Natural and Applied Sciences at Loyola University Maryland. Experimental condensed matter physicist with emphasis on optical spectroscopy and Electron Microscopy of electronic materials. PI on the NSF-IUSE supported collaborative project, ”The PIPLINE Project”, a national effort in collaboration with American Physical Society (APS) aiming at enhancing Physics Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) education
Louisiana State University (LSU) in energy researchto engage participating students in innovative projects related to biofuels, energy storage, andcatalysis. Participants interact with university faculty as well as local industry and entrepreneurs.Over the course of the summer, students develop a commercialization plan for their summerresearch project aided by mentors from the LSU Business & Technology Center. The combinationof local industry, entrepreneurship, and world-class research facilities and faculty offer the REUstudents an opportunity that is hard to match. In recent years the authors have discussed the uniqueopportunities available to those with graduate degrees with undergraduate chemical engineeringstudents at LSU. Through these
opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams addressing real world challenges and with industry engagement. College signature programs include the Texas A&M I-Corps Site, Ag- giE Challenge, INSPIRES, and two annual Project Showcases. Magda is the Principal Investigator of the Texas A&M University I-Corps Site grant and has been active in promoting entrepreneurship both at the local and national level.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati So Yoon Yoon, Ph.D., is a research scientist at the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati. She received her Ph.D. in Gifted Education, and an M.S.Ed. in Research Methods and
]. In the field of pharmacy, APCE accredi-tation [25] in the United States contains a standard for Personal and Professional Developmentwhich consists of the following: self-awareness, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, andprofessionalism.In the context of engineering education and accreditation, it does not appear that dispositions areexplicitly considered in the learning outcomes. In the US and several other countries, ABET [26]accredits engineering programs using several criteria. One of them is student outcomes, i.e., “whatstudents should know and be able to do by the time of graduation” [27]. The outcomes are thusrelated to a mix of the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their program, forexample, “Student
hypotheses rather than conclusions. First, PIsexpect undergraduate lab workers to express “interest” and “excitement” about research. Weworry that assessing students according to how a professor perceives their “enthusiasm” canunintentionally exclude students who differ from the professor, such as by gender, race, class, orculture. Second, members of the two labs tell stories about failure to undergraduates in differentways, which serve as powerful modes of socialization. Discourse styles as reflected incommunities’ storytelling may influence undergraduates’ sense of belonging. Third, we tried anew methodology of inviting students to discuss their different kinds and levels of expertise withregards to the concept of T-shaped expertise, i.e., having
Engineering and Materials Science. His research interests have included electrochemical aspects of materials synthesis and environmental degra- dation of materials. His education in the U.K. included B.Sc. (University of Leeds) and Ph.D. (University of Birmingham) degrees in Metallurgy and a diploma in Industrial Administration (Aston University). He was the recipient of the Henry Morton Distinguished Teaching Professor Award in 2009. As Associate Dean, Prof. Sheppard had a leading role in the development of the undergraduate engineering curriculum at Stevens, including innovations in design education and initiatives to include entrepreneurship, sustain- ability, and global competency for undergraduate students.Dr. Susan
covered in the course: Table 1. Topics Covered in Class What is Engineering?, Engineering Disciplines, History of Engineering The Human Brain Critical Thinking Emotional Intelligence Experimentation and Knowledge Discovery Engineering Reasoning and Problem Solving Engineering Design Entrepreneurship and innovation Sustainability Oral and Written CommunicationOne
, mechatronics, robotics, and entrepreneurship. The project mentoringteam included five engineering faculty and one technology management faculty, who led sixgraduate researchers to partner with teachers as research collaborators. The Director ofuniversity-based Center for K-12 STEM Education facilitated teachers’ participation in STEM-related social media events. An external evaluator conducted project assessment. The projectteam created a motivational and engaging program for teachers that included training in moderntechnologies; immersion in inquiry-based, hands-on, collaborative research; and opportunities tofoster entrepreneurial skills. The overarching objectives of the project are as follows.1. Introduce teachers to modern technologies, such as
Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Elec- tromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Science. As Associate Dean he is responsible for the accreditation process, recruitment and retention of students, community college visitation, management of the scholar- ship program and services to university and state committees. In addition to these activities, he has created the Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Institute in cooperation with the College of Business that exposes engineering students to the realities of the business aspects of engineering and better prepares them to work in the changing global marketplace. This work resulted in the 2008 Kauffman Foundation award for contributions to entrepreneurship education
University of Kerala, Chief Technology Officer for Elegance Technologies, Inc., Senior Member of Technical Staff with NeST Technologies, and Assistant Professor at Moravian College. He has a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, master’s degrees in CS and Electro-acoustic Music from Dartmouth College, and bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Music from Swarthmore College. His professional interests and activities include active and guided inquiry learning, software engineering, entrepreneurship, digital signal processing, cognitive neuroscience, and music.Dr. Patricia B. Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc. Patricia B. Campbell, PhD, President of Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc, has been
University After earning my B.S. in Engineering Science at Penn State University (2007), I began working as an audio-video engineer/designer. I then made a career transition to teach high school physics. Having sparked my love for education, I went back to school to earn my M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering (2015) and my Ph.D. in Engineering Education (2016). My first faculty job was at Rowan University in southern New Jersey, where I had the honor of helping develop their first-year engineering and B.S. in Engineering Entrepreneurship programs. I’m now blessed to be at CCU contributing to what God’s doing through our Industrial & Systems Engineering program and university.Dr. Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman
in 2009. She also has been an Electrical Engineering Professor. Dr. Mendoza is interested in Socioeco- nomically Disadvantaged Engineering Students, Latino Studies in Engineering, and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Education.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University So Yoon Yoon, Ph.D., is an assistant research scientist at Institute for Engineering Education and Innova- tion (IEEI) within the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.Ed.in Educational Psychology with the specialties in Gifted Education and Research Methods & Measurement, respectively from Purdue University. Her work centers on P-16 engineering education research, as
1993, he has taught courses and laboratories in engineering mechanics, design, and entrepreneurship. His other responsibilities include undergraduate academic advising, senior design project supervision, undergraduate research supervision, and graduate research supervision. Dr. Bucinell has advised the SAE Baja, SAE Formula, and projects related to the ASME Human Powered Vehicle project. Dr. Bucinell has directed the International Virtual Design Studio project that ran in collaboration with the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey; Altim University in Ankara, Turkey; and ESIGELEC in Rouen, France. He also founded a chapter of Engineers Without Boarders at Union College and has traveled to Boru Village
2016survey revealed that 40% of parents did not see manufacturing as a well-paying employmentchoice for their children; 50% did not see manufacturing as an exciting, challenging or engagingprofession [1]. Even more troubling is the underrepresentation of women and minorities ismanufacturing. This underrepresentation is even more dramatic in rural communities wheredemographics do not explain the disparity [2, 3]. If parents’ and counselors’ perceptions areflawed about the opportunities in US manufacturing, it is little wonder that students are notexploring the classes needed to excel in industry or the training to do important work as soon asthey graduate. Leaders in industry, along with faculty and administrators, need to offer themessage often that
Paper ID #25652Board 52: The Fidget Car—Outcomes from Small Group Learning Activitiesin Systems and Controls CoursesDr. David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University Dr. Feinauer is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Freshman En- gineering Coordinator at Norwich University. His scholarly work spans a number of areas related to engineering education, including P-12 engineering outreach, the first-year engineering experience, and incorporating innovation and entrepreneurship principles in the engineering classroom. Additionally, he has research experience in the areas of automation and
University. Dr. Sathianathan has been actively involved in engineering education initiatives since 1994. Especially focused on retention, he led several NSF-funded initiatives to enhance engineering education. He is the co-founder of the Center for Engineering Design and Entrepreneurship. He is a Boeing Welliver faculty fellow. He has received the Boeing Outstanding Educator Award, and DOW Outstanding Faculty Award for his work in engineering education.Dr. Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Renata Engel is the associate dean for academic programs in the College of Engineering at Penn State and has been a member of the Penn State faculty since 1990. Dr. Engel’s research couples her
). Improving the measurement of socioeconomic status for the national assessment of educational progress: A theoretical foundation. Retrieved from National Center for Education Statistics website https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/ researchcenter/Socioeconomic_Factors.pdf.Davis, B., & Sumara, D. (2006). Complexity and education: Inquiries into learning, teaching, and research. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.Erola, J., Jalonen, S., & Lehti, H. (2016). Parental education, class and income over early life course and children's achievement. Research in Social Stratification and Mobility, 44, 33–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rssm.2016.01.003.Forakis, J., March, J. L., & Erdmann, M. (2020). The Impact of COVID-19 on the Academic
Audrey Boklage, PhD University of Texas at AustinIntroductionWhat is a makerspace?Academic makerspaces are prevalent in institutions across the world; specifically inundergraduate engineering programs. Makerspaces are informal, opt-in STEM (science,technology, engineering, mathematics) spaces and are increasingly recognized for their potentialto increase student access to and engagement with STEM (e.g., Martin, 2015, Roldan et al.,2018, Wilkczynski et al, 2019). Over the past two decades, research has highlighted the benefitsof makerspaces, including engineering specific skills, such as prototyping, supporting studentdesign projects, entrepreneurship, and innovation, (Forest et al., 2014; Wilczynski et al., 2016
sciencecommunication in the orientation sessions for the first two cohorts and worked with ouruniversity’s Graduate College to revive a half-semester course on this topic. In consultation withthe external advisory board, we also focused the first annual symposium, scheduled for April2020, to focus on communication and soft skill development.Modification with student leadership: The COVID-19 pandemic caused postponement of the firstsymposium to January 2021, conducted in a virtual format. Meanwhile, the second cohort joinedthe first one in Fall 2020 and the learning community moved mostly online (throughout the2020-21 academic year, our university was holding some face-to-face classes and activities,while many remained hybrid or virtual). We instituted working
research aims to improve the design of educational experiences for students by critically examining the work and learning environments of practitioners. Specifically, she focuses on (1) how to design and change educational and work systems through studies of practicing engineers and educators and (2) how to help students transition into, through and out of educational and work systems.Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Dr. Bodnar is an Associate Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques such as game- based learning in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship
Professor of Engi- neering Education at Purdue University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 MAKER: Identifying Practices of Inclusion in Maker and Hacker Spaces with Diverse ParticipationAbstractSome have hailed the emergence of maker spaces as an opportunity to broaden participation ofunderrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education,engaging participants in open, creative, and supportive spaces for learning and applying practicalSTEM knowledge. Others have questioned the potential of these spaces, as many maker andhacker spaces seem to be enacting norms that are more conducive to participation of white, male,middle-class, able
. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learn- ing techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. In particular, she is interested in the impact that these tools can have on student perception of the classroom environment, motivation and learning outcomes. She obtained her certifica- tion as a Training and Development Professional (CTDP) from the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD) in 2010, providing her with a solid background in instructional design, facilitation and
culturally responsive ethics education in global contexts. He is an active member of the Kern Engineering Entrepreneurship Network (KEEN), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and the Castleman Term Professor in Engineering Innovation in the College of Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1998, his M.S.C.E.P and Ph.D., both in Chemical Engineering, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2000 an 2003, respectively, and his M.A.Ed with a focus
degrees in Civil Engineering from University of Louisville and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Cincinnati. He is an ABET program evaluator (PEV) and is a Coleman Fellow for Entrepreneurship. Page 23.1044.1Dr. Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama During his career Dr. Johnson has done research and published on: high-speed centrifuges, advanced materials, turbo machinery, heat transfer, cuttings transport in drilling, using air as a drilling fluid, coal c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013
human behaviors and incorporating that knowledge within the scope of engineering.Caroline Clay, James Madison University Caroline Clay is an undergraduate student at James Madison University in the Engineering Department. She is a student researcher studying how engineering students learn in informal learning environments and makerspaces, with an emphasis on how students learn in structured and unstructured settings. After participating in the University Innovation Fellows program Caroline is pursuing an honors thesis study- ing how students learn to become changemakers. Following graduation, Caroline plans to work in the intersection between entrepreneurship, engineering, and agriculture. c