Infusing an Entrepreneurial Mindset into Mechanical Engineering Courses: Two Case Studies

Authors

Gregory W. Davis, Kettering UniversityFollow
Gianfranco DiGiuseppe, Kettering UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

6-8-2017

Publication Title

IEEE Xplore

Conference Name

2017 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)

Abstract

Engineering programs are often criticized for focusing solely on technical education while ignoring industry and business needs. In order to address this situation, entrepreneurial ideas were incorporated directly into existing engineering classes. This paper provides information on the incorporation of entrepreneurial ideas and assignments into two courses offered in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The techniques used to convey the entrepreneurial ideas primarily come from the “Need-Approach-Benefits-Competition” or NABC approach. The successes and failures of the approaches are discussed. Examples are provided to illustrate how these ideas have been used to enhance the undergraduate learning experience.

Rights Statement

© 2017 by IEEE

Recommended Citation

Davis, Gregory W. and DiGiuseppe, Gianfranco, "Infusing an Entrepreneurial Mindset into Mechanical Engineering Courses: Two Case Studies" (2017). Mechanical Engineering Presentations And Conference Materials. 73.
https://digitalcommons.kettering.edu/mech_eng_conference/73