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Integrating entrepreneurial minded learning into my course transformed the way that students engaged with their team-based projects. Instead of simply applying fundamental engineering to a set of design parameters, the students now investigate how their solutions connect to the customer’s needs as well as the value that their solutions create for society. Since I have added these tools to my course, I frequently find that the students are passionate about continuing to explore solutions to their projects after the course has ended. ” “ “ I left industry to come to academia because I thought I could have a positive impact on students. I’m excited to help our students graduate not just technically ready, but with strong character, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to communicate and collaborate. Why? Those are the engineers who will go on to have a positive impact on their companies, on society, and the world around them. ” JOHN-DAVID YODER DEAN AND PROFESSOR OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY “ GEORGE PINS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE HEAD WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 51