Thomas K. Keyser
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Dr. Thomas K. Keyser is a leading voice in engineering education, specializing in integrating entrepreneurial thinking into the undergraduate engineering curriculum. His most impactful work centers on transforming the first-year engineering experience to foster innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset from day one. His highly cited paper, "Innovation to Entrepreneurship in the First Year Engineering Experience" (2015, 19 citations), exemplifies his core contribution: demonstrating how foundational engineering courses can be redesigned to not only teach design principles but also cultivate the risk-taking, opportunity-recognition, and value-creation skills essential for modern engineers. As a key figure within the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), Dr. Keyser’s work has helped shape a national movement to produce "entrepreneurially minded" engineers. His research provides a practical, scalable framework for educators seeking to bridge the gap between technical competence and entrepreneurial action, directly impacting how thousands of students are prepared to become innovators and leaders in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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- 1Innovation to Entrepreneurship in the First Year Engineering Experience19 citations · 2015