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1. International Conference on Engineering Education ICEE – 2005 Global Education Interlink July 25-29, 2005 The Silesian University of Technology Gliwice, Poland. http:/ icee 2005.polsl.pl School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

2. Elements of Ethics and “Entrepreneurial • Thinking” in 21st. Century • Engineering Education • Authors: • Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury, Professor and Dean, School of Technology, Kent State University, • Kent, Ohio 44242-0001, USA. E-Mail: Raj1@kent.edu • Dr. Mahbub Uddin, Professor and Chair, Department of • Engineering Science, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas 78212, USA. • E-Mail: mahbub@engr.trinity.edu • Abstract -The shift to the information society and the knowledge • economy puts an individual in the center of an enterprise. • In doing so, it raises new issues, trends and challenges … and, • quite unprecedented questions about the knowledge society’s • representative, the “Entrepreneurial Person”. • The paper is designed to develop an engineering education • model for “entrepreneurial thinking” and an ethical mindset • for engineering/technology students and to meet the challenges • in an accelerated knowledge-based global economy. School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury: 01/2005

3. ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink Silesian University of Technology Gliwice, Poland A = 1 T = 20 T = 20 I = 9 T = 20 U = 21 D = 4 E = 5 100 Your “success” depends on your ~ ATTITUDE ~ A positive attitude = 100 You get that by adding the Position of each letter in the 26 letters of the alphabet School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

4. Your ultimate resource is your Mind!! Feed it ! … Nurture it !! Through skill development, education, training, innovation, discovery, research, application and integration Therefore, use it and do not abuse it! … it is your “choice”!! ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink Silesian University of Technology Gliwice, Poland Body Spirit Mind http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

5. TEN SECRECTS TO SUCCESS : • How you think is everything : Always be positive. • Think success, not failure. Be aware of negative environment. • Decide upon your true dreams and goals : write down • your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. • Take Action : Goals are nothing without action. Do not be afraid • to get started. Just do it. ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink Intellectual Capital 4. Never stop learning: Develop a habit of continued education and learning. Acquire new skills and training. Social Capital Financial Capital http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

6. TEN SECRECTS TO SUCCESS : • Be persistent and work hard : Success is marathon, • not a sprint. Never give up. • 6. Learn to analyze details : Get all the facts, all the input. • Learn from our mistakes. • 7. Focus your time and money :Do not let other people or • things distract you ICEE - 2005 Global Education Interlink 8. Don’t be afraid to innovate… be different!! 9. Deal and Communicate with people effectively: - Learn to understand and motivate others. 10. Be honest and Dependable … Take responsibility of your actions!! Intellectual Capital Social Capital Financial Capital School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

7. Knowledge Workers of tomorrow needs to think as an entrepreneur… It is important to worksmartand this requires “knowledge” not muscle. In the present environment, one needs to apply “SMART” technology Which means ….. ICEE - 2005 Global Education Interlink One needs to be Specific on one’s goal setting Be able to Measure progress Make sure that the goal is Achievable One needs to be producing Results and not reasons And the results are Trackable School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

8. ~ Self-Empowerment/ Self-Understanding ~ ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink Ultimate Resource Self-Assessment • Develop • an entrepreneurial • mindset for • all situations • and meet • the challenges • of the • 21st. Century "ME", Inc. Home, Inc. Self Empowerment Home Environment Home Team Budget/Finance Education/Skills Talent/ Innovation Research School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

9. Concept of “ME”, Inc. ICEE - 2005 Global Education Interlink SELF-Discipline is the key to achieving one’s goal. Evaluate your “habits” in light of our goal and determine the right mix of your personal habits. Many times we get trapped doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results from the same habits. It is said that it takes 21-days to develop a new Habit. There is a lot of truth in the saying : • Sow an act … and you reap a “habit” • Sow a “habit” … and you reap a “character” • Sow a “character” … and you reap a “destiny” School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

10. The Pyramid of Leadership ICEE - 2005 Global Education Interlink Leadership Competencies which separates leaders from followers Management and Technical Competencies • Teamwork • Communicating • Self-Direction • Creative Problem Solving • Interpersonal Skills • Manage Client Relationships • Build Appropriate relationships • Flexibility • Professionalism • Financial Stability • Innovative Thinking • Discovery and Integration Core Competencies provide the foundation of leadership School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury

11. Recommendation : - Always think “ME”, Inc. - Adopt SMART technology - Build your profile through “Projects” - Capitalize on your talents - Remain on the cutting edge - Focus on interdependence / team building - Develop a habit of life-long learning - Out-of-the BOX thinking - Knowledge is Power - Win-Win Thinking - Connect with “Mind”…”Soul” and “Body” (Serenity Prayer) ICEE - 2005 Global Education Interlink Creative Thinking Analytical Thinking Judicial Thinking School of Technology http://www.tech.kent.edu Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury: 01/2005