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An entrepreneurial mindset (EM) helps you identify opportunities, solve for problems, and create long-lasting value—in your classes, campus, community, and the world.
When combined with the skills and work engineers already do, entrepreneurially minded engineers become powerful agents of societal good.
In this video, Doug Melton discusses how the concept of "mindset" is relevant to educators and why it's vital for your students' future success. As we explore habit of mind and thinking patterns, think about how motivations, attitudes, and skills influence entrepreneurial outcomes.
The entrepreneurial mindset consists of three key elements: Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value. Explore each concept further for inspiration and resources.
Opportunity + Design + Impact = Entrepreneurial Mindset Outcomes
Supplement the engineering skills you already teach with outcomes that support the development of the entrepreneurial mindset. When these skillset and mindset outcomes are combined, you can equip students to create value for their organizations and communities.
The Framework provides a plan and resources to introduce mindset outcomes in your courses.
Download a starter set of example behaviors and educational outcomes for each of the 3C’s (Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value) of the entrepreneurial mindset:
Explore these quick wins and approaches to entrepreneurially minded learning shared by faculty in Engineering Unleashed cards—our online template packed with lesson plans, instructor tips, and resources you can grab & go!
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The Faculty Development National Workshop program delivers actionable, adaptable strategies and resources that empower you to create long-lasting value with the entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll receive expert facilitation and guidance in your workshop while collaborating with faculty from across the nation.
Over the span of a year, you'll then work to bring a project to life on your campus with input and guidance from coaches and fellow participants.
Here are a few of the many experiences from the Engineering Unleashed community and beyond that demonstrate exceptional use of the entrepreneurial mindset. Get ideas for your own classes and communities!
Discover more ideas, opportunities, and actionable take-aways with stories from faculty, industry leaders, and students, such as: