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“The SyE³ program is a must for any engineering faculty member who is interested in infusing entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. Why not start at Babson College and learn the best practices from professionals like [Jeff] Timmons who spearheaded the recognition of entrepreneurship as a viable field in the study of business?”  Anthony Marchese, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University

“It’s interesting to see the set of challenges educators face in getting their students to learn and appreciate entrepreneurship, and compare that to what I’ve experienced in hiring engineers for my companies. A broader understanding of entrepreneurial thinking among engineers is very much needed, yet is a skill set I’ve seldom encountered even when looking for it specifically.” Jeff Ready, Founder, Corvigo; Alumni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

“Although I became a faithful student of the Timmons model at the SyE³Symposium last June at Babson, I realized its power only after I started teaching [this fall] and after experiencing tremendous positive responses from the students.”  Devendra Parmar, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Hampton University

“The SyE³ program provides a valuable insight into the rationale for teaching entrepreneurship to technical and engineering students. The highlight of the program was the introduction to pedagogical methods which are more appropriate than traditional methods for this type of material.” Gregory Feierfeil, Mechanical Engineering College Professor, Lawrence Technological University

“This is the only workshop/symposium that I have ever been sorry to have end.”  Susan Blanchard, Founding Director and Professor, School of Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University

“I have been teaching entrepreneurship to engineers for almost two decades. This workshop seemed great for beginners, but it was still my best professional development activity in many years.” Thomas Mason, Director of M.S. in Engineering Management, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

“I was quite impressed with the faculty at Babson College; it is one thing to teach a subject, but when you have lived the subject, it makes it come alive in the ‘classroom’…. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who may have the opportunity to attend in the future.”  William Blair, Professor and Director, Graduate Engineering Program, Jackson State University

“I thought it was a great program. It provided a framework for teaching entrepreneurship to engineers as well as tools for building teaching skills.”  Jay Fisher, Director, Ed Kaplan Entrepreneurial Studies Program, Illinois Institute of Technology

“I am the Faculty Lead for MIT’s “Innovation Teams” program at the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation. The SyE³program was far more valuable than I ever expected it to be. I discovered some new cases for my courses, experienced new pedagogy, and made terrific contacts.” Ken Zolot, Founder, Egenera; Senior Lecturer, MIT Entrepreneurship Center

“Your SyE³ program was simply the best workshop that I ever attended.”  John Schmaltzel, Professor of Electrical Engineering, RowanUniversity

The Babson-Olin SyE3 program is an intense and engaging experience not to be missed by people interested in teaching engineering entrepreneurship. Prepare to work hard, knowing you'll walk away deeply enriched. Andy Borchers, Kettering University

Hands down, this was the best professional development program that I have ever had the pleasure of attending. Jeff Timmons has truly amazing philosophies about both entrepreneurship and education, and I was inspired by the integrity, intellectual capacity, and dedication exemplified by the course delivery team members. Richard R. Schultz, Associate Professor & Chair of Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota

As an entrepreneur who was not yet fully involved with the educational process I did not have high expectations for what I could learn from the program. However, from day one and as the program unfolded I was frankly "blown away" by the quality and qualifications of the presenters and left the campus reluctantly but filled with excitement about what I could do for others. Tim Bruemmer, Nexaura Systems, LLC

Babson-Olin SyE3 is a great opportunity for anyone interested in bringing entrepreneurship into an engineering curriculum. Very practical, hands on experience delivered by an engaging team.  Paul Trapp, Valparaiso University

It's only fair that to teach entrepreneurship you must experience for yourself first hand the relevant classroom challenges from the customer viewpoint. The Babson-Olin SyE3 program throws you in the deep end and lets you feel the depth of the pool and then gives you the tools to build your own life jacket of ideas to take back to your institution. The Babson-Olin faculty are excellent coaches, mentors, and lifeguards in the process of opening your mind to possibilities that can actually make a difference in the way you approach entrepreneurship education.  Jeffrey A. Stamp, Univ of North Dakota

The SyE3 program is a tremendously valuable experience for any engineering faculty member interested in incorporating entrepreneurship into their engineering curriculum. Jeff Timmons and all of the impressively qualified professionals on the program team provided excellent interactive learning experiences for everyone to 'take home' to the classroom. The participating entrepreneurs seemed genuinely enthused as well! I would highly recommend the Babson-Olin SyE3 program! Anice Anderson, Associate Professor, Engineering Management, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

 




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