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BOARD #151: WIP: Fostering Collaborative Entrepreneurship Skills in Technical Disciplines

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Conference

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Publication Date

June 22, 2025

Start Date

June 22, 2025

End Date

August 15, 2025

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

Tagged Division

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Tagged Topic

Diversity

Page Count

17

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/55971

Paper Authors

biography

MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E. Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0002-7496-3753

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MiguelAndres is an Associate Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering and the Director of the Masters in Management of Construction and Real Estate Companies MDI at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Sustainable Construction from Virginia Tech, and two Graduate Certificates from Virginia Tech in Engineering Education and Future Professoriate and from USFQ in Structures for Construction Professionals. MiguelAndres’s research includes Architectural and Civil Engineering Project Management, Sustainable and Resilient Urban Infrastructure, and the development of engineers who not only have strong technical and practical knowledge but the social awareness and agency to address global humanitarian, environmental, and social justice challenges. For him, social justice is a concept that should always be involved in discussions on infrastructure. Related to STEM education, Miguel Andres develops disruptive pedagogies for STEM courses as a tool for innovation, and assessing engineering students’ agency to address climate change. Currently, MiguelAndres is working on a framework to support and conduct undergraduate research.

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Abstract

This research project, conducted at an Ecuadorian university, aimed to address the need for developing collaborative entrepreneurship skills among students pursuing Technical Business Administration majors. The primary objective was to design a pedagogical framework that would effectively integrate these skills into the academic curriculum. During the students' education, it became apparent that there was a lack of structured guidance for cultivating essential entrepreneurial skills, which are critical for their professional careers. The study took place during the 2023-2024 academic year, involving 93 students. It focused on key aspects of collaborative competencies, such as leadership, team communication, and conflict resolution. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed model, surveys were conducted before and after the implementation of the framework at a public university in Ecuador. The findings revealed a positive impact on the development of these collaborative skills, indicating that the framework significantly contributed to enhancing the students' entrepreneurial capabilities. This research offers a valuable methodological contribution for educators and researchers interested in promoting collaborative entrepreneurship, providing a solid foundation for improving students' professional preparedness in this field. The authors analyze the factors influencing the outcomes, outline potential next steps, and explore how academia can further incorporate entrepreneurship learning modules into technical curricula. The implications of this study extend to both research and practical applications, offering a pathway to better equip students with the necessary skills for collaborative entrepreneurship in their future careers.

Moscoso, B. E., & Guerra, M. A. (2025, June), BOARD #151: WIP: Fostering Collaborative Entrepreneurship Skills in Technical Disciplines Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . https://peer.asee.org/55971

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