Engaging Economic Development

Universities Building Bridges

Deirdre Meldrum, DeanASU Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

NGA – Innovation AmericaDecember 6, 2006

Contextualized Learning

Entrepreneurship

STEM Education

Alignment

Building the Toolkit

Recommendations

Align University Educational and Research Environments with Changing Workforce Demands

Enable New Idea Generation and Entrepreneurial Activities

Take Responsibility for the Competitiveness of our Communities

Align University Efforts with City, State, and Regional Economic Development Goals

Universities can build bridges

Universities can be bridges

Engineer 2020 Attributes(National Academies Press)

Strong analytical skills

Practical ingenuity

Creativity (invention, innovation, think outside box, art)

Craig Barrett – Ideas create wealth; Education creates jobs

Good communication

Business and management skills

Leadership

High ethical standards

Professionalism

Dynamism, agility, resilience, flexibility

Lifelong learners

Context-Focused Curricular Options: Professional Science Masters Programs

30 credit hours of course work, 6 credit hours of internship6 credit hours of graduate level professional development or advanced study for a total of 42 credit hours.

• computational biosciences• biotechnology• bioinformatics• applied and industrial physics• industrial mathematics• quantitative computational finance• environmental geosciences.

• More technical content than the MBA, • More business than the science Ph.D. 

Context-Focused Learning, Teaching, Research ASU Polytechnic Campus

 

•B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology

Electronic Systems

Microelectronics

Telecommunications

•M.S. in Technology Electronic Systems Engineering

Technology

Instrumentation and Measurement Technology

Microelectronics Engineering Technology

Example: Electronic Systems

Example: Engineering

Context-Focused Learning, Teaching, Research ASU Polytechnic Campus

 

Innovative interactive learning environment allows students to learn through realistic interdisciplinary projects and by solving relevant problems.

Lecture halls are replaced with engineering design studios, emphasizing the creative aspects of engineering, teamwork and

communication.

Students complete engineering foundation first, then select one primary and one secondary concentration.

Example: Applied Biological Sciences

Context-Focused Learning, Teaching, Research ASU Polytechnic Campus

 

• B.S. in Applied BiologicalSciences

Applied Biological Sciences

Secondary Education - Biology

Urban Horticulture

Wildlife and RestorationEcology

• B.I.S. (Bachelor ofInterdisciplinary Studies)

Applied Biological Sciences

• M.S. in Applied BiologicalSciences

ASU Goals2002-2012

Build a National Comprehensive

University by 2012 Provide Access and

Quality for All

Establish National

Standing for Colleges and

Schools

Enhance our Local Impact and Social

Embeddedness

Bachelor of Applied Science Programs

Williams AreaDevelopmentPartnership

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

PolytechnicExemplars

PolytechnicExemplars

School of EducationalInnovation & Teacher

Preparation:The Next Generation

Morrison School of

Management&

Agribusiness:

Enterprise and Prosperity

College of Social Sciences & Humanities: UnderstandingAnd Awareness

University College:

Exploration;Engagementand Outreach

School of HealthSciences &

Technologies:Healthy Living

Arizona RealEstate Center

Project Lead the Way

PolyTechCompetencies

Center for InfectiousDiseases and Vaccinology/

Biodesign Institute

Applied CognitiveSciences

Arizona Alternate Emergency Operations

Center

Aeronautical ManagementTechnology

Healthy LifestylesInstitute

Applied Psychology

FamilyHistory Project

PolytechnicExemplars

PolytechnicExemplars

Applied InnovationCenter

Physical Activity,

Nutrition & Wellness

Agribusiness

Applied Biotechnology

InterdisciplinaryScience &

TechnologyBuilding III

Arizona Rural Systemic Initiative

Project excellence

ProfessionallyAccreditedPrograms

Global Technology &Development

Center

Entrepreneurship in the UniversityEntrepreneurship in the Community

Faculty:Understand the importance of risk-taking to innovation

Have the knowledge, skills, networks, and support to take risks, be innovative, and pursue entrepreneurship opportunities.

Students:Have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful entrepreneurs and are recognized for their entrepreneurial work.

The University:Is recognized as an entrepreneurial institution by current and potential students, local and global partners, and investors.

The Community:Embraces a culture of innovation and is empowered, with support from the university, to develop and realize entrepreneurial ideas.

Internal

ASU Technopolis

InnovationSpace

Masters Consulting Group

Honors Consulting

Spirit of Enterprise Center

Edson StudentEntrepreneur Initiative

Technology Venture Clinic

Global Resolve

School of GlobalManagement & Leadership

Barrett Honors Collegecoursework

Fulton EntrepreneurialPrograms Office

MBA Technology focus

W. P. Carey Small BusinessCertificate for Majors

Polytechnic SmallBusiness Minor

ClassroomExperience

Combined Experience Business Outreach

University - BusinessProjects

External

W. P. Carey Entrepreneurial Coursework

Draft February 2006

Empowering Entrepreneurs

Arizona Technology Enterprises (AZTE) @ ASUAZTE works with university inventors and industry to transform scientific progress into products and services. AZTE provides technology transfer services, technology assessment, product development expertise, marketing capabilities, management and operations skills, and assists university spin-outs with licensing/partnering, capital formation and strategic business development.

The Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative The Edson Initiative provides funding, office space and training for teams of students across the university to explore their innovative ideas for business products and services in partnership with faculty, researchers and successful entrepreneurs from both the academic and private sectors. The program helps students build enterprises large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, domestic or global.

Entrepreneurship for Growth

Empower faculty to be entrepreneurial by increasing flexibility and knowledge

Increase access and visibility for ASU students and the external community

Generate unique and interdisciplinary entrepreneurial scholarship

Develop an entrepreneurship model for the Phoenix metropolitan area

Make ASU a leader in developing models for taking ideas to the marketplace

Entrepreneurship is the means through which knowledge is transformed into action.

Entrepreneurship for Cultural Change

STEM Education for Competitiveness

Focus on Systemic Change

Universities Taking Responsibility

Partnering Across Sectors

Partnering Across Disciplines

Students Taking Calculus

Approximately 87% of Japanese high school students take calculus before they graduate

Approximately 17% of US high school students take calculus before they graduate

STEM Education for CompetitivenessThe current state

Natural Science & Engineering Degrees per 100 24-year-olds

Source: OECD, Education at a Glance, and national resources

Singapore secondary math teachers have a higher starting salary than a Singapore starting engineer

US secondary math teachers earn $18,000-$35,000 less than a starting US engineer

Teacher Pay

CRESMET leads research and outreach projects that include educators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers in universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, industry, and state and national education organizations.

The Center is a collaboration of ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. ASU’s Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Affairs also provide critical support.

Grants from the National Science Foundation and other federal sources, the Arizona Board of Regents, and corporations and foundations support much of CRESMET’s work.

Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (CRESMET)

Arizona Initiative in Math & Science Education (AZIMASE)

Teacher Recruitment & Preparation Provide public-private partnerships for science, math and engineering professionals to transition into teaching

Require prospective middle school teachers to complete a “minor concentration” in at least one subject and require more knowledge of math, science, and engineering for all elementary and middle school teachers

Teacher Professional Development Accelerate the in-service teacher professional development

Develop state-funded and required program of sustained research-based professional development for math and science teachers in all Arizona school districts

Institute new incentives for math and science teachers

Public Education Create public education campaigns to attract students to science, math and engineering majors and careers in teaching

Mathematicians & Scientists Engage more mathematicians and scientists in curriculum development, teacher professional development, and mentoring of students

Accelerated Magnet AcademiesEstablish year-round residential Arizona Math & Science Magnet Academy for talented students  at each of the state’s four-year public universities

CounselingSupport school counselors with information and tools to encourage students to take more math and science and consider science and technology careers.

Alignment for AccessDistributed Programs

Online Kyrene Unified School DistrictDine Community College Phoenix Elementary School DistrictNavajo Nation Isaac School DistrictTempe Glendale Elementary School DistrictPhoenix Tempe Union High School DistrictTucson Gilbert Unified School DistrictScottsdale Paradise Valley Unified School DistrictMesa/Chandler/Gilbert Cartwright Elementary DistrictGlendale/Peoria Roosevelt School District China FlagstaffMexico Cave Creek/Fountain HillsIndia Downtown PhoenixMunicipalities ASU (all sites + Research Park) Local Employers Southwest Human DevelopmentCentral Arizona College (all sites)

Nursing• ASU has ABOR approval to accept up to 75 lower division credit hours from MCCCD nursing programs

• RN to BSN program only

• 336 students enrolled

BIS in Organizational Studies• ASU has ABOR approval to accept up to 75 lower division credit hours from MCCCD/Rio Salado.

• All services will be provided on-line using Rio’s electronic student file (ESF) system – and then transition to ASU on-line when transfer complete

• 26 students enrolled

Teacher Education (TEALL)• 64 credit transfer program – requires completion of the Assoc. Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE)

• Guarantees MCCCD student admission to one of ASU’s professional teacher programs at one of the 3 campuses

• 210 students enrolled

Manufacturing Technology• 60 credit degree program block transfer to ASU’s Polytechnic BAS program

• Focus is on moving students from certificates, to AAS degrees, to BAS degrees while working in the profession

•Launch Spring 2007

Honors• Students will receive $2,000 scholarship, for two years at ASU

• Strong ties to Barrett, The Honors College

• Event programming for current MCCCD students in progress

• 168 students enrolled

• Additional 66 students from pilot group enrolled at ASU this Fall 2006

Fall 2006: Early Childhood Education & BIS in Organizational Studies • Education courses will be delivered both at CAC and ASU Polytechnic; both ASU and CAC faculty are working together to mentor/monitor students. Targets working professionals who are seeking B-Grade 3 certification. Additional courses offered through ITV and/or on-line by Fall 2007.

• BIS Courses will be made available to CAC students starting Fall 2006 either in person at the Coolidge campus, or on-line. A needs assessment will be conducted with interested students to determine their preferred mode of course delivery (live, at CAC, or on-line).

Special Education – Spring 2007

• Spring 2007: Polytechnic will begin offering the professional Special Education program to CAC students.

Honors – Fall 2007

• Will target CAC’s Academic Scholarship students who have a 3.75 GPA or higher

• Will provide $2,000 scholarships, for two years

Secondary Education and Nursing programs: in planning stages

• BSN to be offered in Pinal County.

ASU/Central Arizona College Transfer Advantage Partnership (TAP)

ASU/Yavapai CollegeTransfer Advantage Partnership (TAP)

General: MOU was signed in August 2006

Fall 2006•BAS in Fire Science – courses available at YC campuses•BAS Agribusiness – courses delivered via ITV at YC campus

Spring 2007•BAS in Law Enforcement and EMS - courses offered at YC campus•BIS in Organizational Studies – courses offered on-line

Fall 2007•Honors•Urban Horticulture – courses offered by Polytechnic Campus•Environmental Tech Management – courses offered by Polytechnic Campus

Fall/Spring 2007/2008•SED Biology & Math – proposing an on-line Secondary Education program that would allow students to remain in Chino Valley/Prescott.

Alignment for Innovation

ASU TechnopolisASU Technopolis offers a series of in-depth, high-quality, rigorous programs that educate, coach and connect innovators and entrepreneurs. ASU Technopolis’ program offerings include: Launch Pad, Launch Prep Entrepreneurship Course, in-depth workshops, and mentoring programs.

• Over 450 entrepreneurs trained; representing 275 companies– 31% have some connection to ASU

• Over 650 experts volunteer as lecturers, coaches and mentors

• Over $67 million received for ASU Technopolis companies– $38 million + in grants/contracts– $29 million in investment dollars

Alignment for Innovation

Other examples

• Innovation Space– Schools of Design, Engineering, and Business

– Produce development studio course to build engineering prototypes, create business plans, and communicate to clients

• Entrepreneurial Programs Office– Courses for undergraduates and graduates in entrepreneurial concepts &

opportunities

– Organizes ASU’s representation in the Intel-Berkeley Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge (one of five universities in world to participate)

• Leadership for Educational Entrepreneurs Program– Master’s program for charter school leaders to gain education & business skills to

increase student achievement– Bridges College of Teacher Education and Leadership Program and School of

Global Management and Leadership business degrees

Alignment for Community Engagement and Economic Development

• W. P. Carey School of Business • Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • College of Design • Barrett Honors College • Herberger College of Fine Arts • College of Education

School of Global Management and Leadership

East College

• College of Public Programs • University College

Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative

185 new venture concept proposals submitted since 2004

103 students on 34 ventures from:

Future Expansion

Alignment for Community Engagement and Economic Development

SkySongThe ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, is designed to be a global focal point for technological innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and entrepreneurial ventures. A collaboration of the City of Scottsdale, developers, and Arizona State University, the 1.2 million-square-foot center will build networks between ASU innovations, regional progress, and the global technology industry.

ASU Downtown Phoenix CampusA collaboration among the University, City, and State, the Downtown Phoenix campus is geared toward students attracted to service-oriented careers. It offers degree programs that focus on serving the city, whether it is improving its citizens' health, addressing the community's social and economic needs, teaching the youth or informing residents on key issues. It is explicitly helping to economically and culturally reinvigorate Phoenix’s traditional downtown.

Alignment of InvestmentAligning:

State Investment

Municipal Investment

Private Investment

Institutional Investment

Economic Development Priorities

$440M State Investment in Research Infrastructure$50M Piper Trust Investment in Talent Attraction$35M State Investment in Science Foundation Arizona$100M to attract TGEN

Together with:Private investment in Science Foundation ArizonaPrivate investment in Universities and Research InstitutionsAttraction of and Investment in Science-Oriented Companies and Entrepreneurs

Recommendations - recapitulation

Align University Educational and Research Environments with Changing Workforce Demands

Enable New Idea Generation and Entrepreneurial Activities

Take Responsibility for the Competitiveness of our Communities

Align University Efforts with City, State, Regional Economic Development Goals

Universities can build bridges

Universities can be bridges