Project Entrepreneurial Mindset, Bio-Inspired Design, and STEAM: Understanding Engineering Faculty Perceptions of New Curriculum Development and Dissemination Program John Martinson Honors College Research Programs Term Fall 2023 Status Closed Research Area engineering education, faculty professional development Description Engineering faculty understand the relevance and importance of implementing innovative curriculum in the engineering classroom, however, they are often bogged down with the notion of how engineering courses are traditionally taught, and lack incentives for making changes to curriculum. The purpose of this research is to analyze a cohort-based engineering faculty professional development whereby faculty where incentivized to develop, implement, assess, and disseminate lessons learned for new curriculum integrating the entrepreneurial mindset, bio-inspired design, and STEAM. Supervisor Lisa B Bosman Mentor Type of work required Work would include data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), results write-up, and poster creation. Websites www.PurduePD.com Qualifications A willingness to learn and work independently (under the guidance of a faculty advisor). Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 5 (estimated)