School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury International Conference on Engineering Education ICEE – 2005 Global Education Interlink July 25-29, 2005 The Silesian University of Technology Gliwice, Poland. icee 2005.polsl.pl

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury: 01/2005 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 , USA.  Dr. Mahbub Uddin, Professor and Chair, Department of Engineering Science, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas 78212, USA. 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.

ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink Silesian University of Technology Gliwice, Poland School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury A= 1 T=20 I= 9 T=20 U=21 D= 4 E= 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

Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury 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

ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury TEN SECRECTS TO SUCCESS : 1.How you think is everything : Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Be aware of negative environment. 2.Decide upon your true dreams and goals : write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. 3.Take Action : Goals are nothing without action. Do not be afraid to get started. Just do it. 4. Never stop learning: Develop a habit of continued education and learning. Acquire new skills and training.

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury TEN SECRECTS TO SUCCESS : 5.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 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!! ICEE Global Education Interlink

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury One needs to be S pecific on one’s goal setting Be able to M easure progress Make sure that the goal is A chievable One needs to be producing R esults and not reasons And the results are T rackable Knowledge Workers of tomorrow needs to think as an entrepreneur… It is important to work smart and this requires “knowledge” not muscle. In the present environment, one needs to apply “SMART” technology Which means ….. ICEE Global Education Interlink

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury Develop an entrepreneurial mindset for all situations and meet the challenges of the 21 st. Century ~ Self-Empowerment/ Self-Understanding ~ ICEE-2005 Global Education Interlink

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury 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” Concept of “ME”, Inc. ICEE Global Education Interlink

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury Leadership Abilities Visioning Create and Lead Teams Foster Conflict Resolutions (Win-Win) Assess Situations Quickly and Accurately Coach and train peers and subordinates Implement Employee Involvement strategies Teamwork Communicating Self-Direction Creative Problem Solving Interpersonal Skills Manage Client Relationships Build Appropriate relationships Flexibility Professionalism Financial Stability Innovative Thinking Discovery and Integration Leadership Competencies which separates leaders from followers Core Competencies provide the foundation of leadership Management and Technical Competencies The Pyramid of Leadership ICEE Global Education Interlink

School of Technology Dr. A. Raj Chowdhury: 01/2005 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) Creative Thinking Analytical Thinking Judicial Thinking ICEE Global Education Interlink