Embedding Entrepreneurial Thinking into Fluids-related Courses: Small Changes Lead to Positive Results

Many fluid dynamics instructors have embraced student-centered learning pedagogies (Active {\&} Collaborative Learning (ACL) and Problem/Project Based Learning (PBL)) to promote learning and increase student engagement. A growing effort in engineering education calls to equip students with entrepreneurial skills needed to drive innovation. The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) defines entrepreneurial mindset based on three key attributes: \textit{curiosity, connections, and creating value. } Elements of ACL and PBL have been used to embed \textit{Entrepreneurial Thinking} concepts into two fluids-related subjects: 1) an introductory thermal-fluid systems course, and 2) thermo-fluids laboratory. Assessment of students' work reveal an improvement in student learning. Course Evaluations and Surveys indicate an increased perceived-value of course content.