Lessons Learned: Research Benefits and Beyond Associated with Participating in the NSF I-Corps™ Customer Discovery Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Lisa Bosman ◽  
Jose Garcia-Bravo
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Data File ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Commercial Viability ◽  
Discovery Program ◽  
The University

The purpose of this study is to communicate lessons learned and benefits (which go beyond assessing commercial viability) from faculty principal investigator participation in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Customer Discovery National Teams Program. The NSF I-Corps Customer Discovery National Teams Program markets itself as a program that "prepares scientists and engineers to extend their focus beyond the university laboratory and accelerates the economic and societal benefits of NSF-funded, basic-research projects that are ready to move toward commercialization." However, there is so much more to be gained by program participants. Unfortunately, researchers wouldn't know this unless they personally participated in the program or received insights from someone who has completed the program. This study aims to respond to the following research question: How does participation in the NSF I-Corps Customer Discovery Program benefit faculty principal investigators? This study integrates both secondary data, using VentureWell's data file and code book, which was developed as an assessment tool for the NSF I-Corps National Teams Program, and autoethnography, whereby the authors use a qualitative research approach to self-reflect upon their own experiences conducting customer discovery on energy-focused technologies. Findings show there is much to be gained by program participants, including improvements in overall career success attributes, such as learning, mentoring, and research capabilities. In addition, the results show faculty researchers how they can recreate the process on their own.

scholarly journals The Learning History Methodology: An Infrastructure for Collective Reflection to Support Organizational Change and Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. pp71-83
Author(s):  
Julie Béliveau ◽  
Anne-Marie Corriveau
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Learning History ◽  
Action Research Approach

Organization members often complain about insufficient time to reflect collectively as they grapple with constant significant changes. The Learning History methodology can support this collective reflection. Given the scant empirical studies of this action research approach, the present paper fills this gap by giving an overview of this methodology and by presenting a qualitative study that answers the following research question: How does the Learning History methodology contribute to collective reflection among organization members during major organizational change? To answer this question, an empirical research project was led within five healthcare organizations in Canada during their implementation of the Planetree person-centered approach to management, care, and services. The data set includes 150 semi-structured interviews, 20 focus groups and 10 feedback meetings involving organization members representing all hierarchical levels in the five participating institutions. The results highlight the five types of contributions of the Learning History methodology to collective reflection within the five institutions that participated in the study: 1) a process of expression, dialogue, and reflection among organization members; 2) a portrait of the change underway; 3) a support tool for the change process; 4) a vector for mobilizing stakeholders; and 5) a source of organizational learning.  The results also show how organization members’ collective reflection is built through the various stages of the Learning History methodology. By demonstrating that this collective reflection leads to true organizational learning, the findings position the Learning History as a research-action method useful both from a research standpoint and as an organizational development tool. In the conclusion, lessons learned using the LH approach are shared from a researcher’s perspective. This paper should interest researchers and practitioners who seek research methodologies that can offer an infrastructure for collective reflection to support organizational change and learning.

Finnish student teachers’ critical conceptions of entrepreneurship education

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marja-Leena Rönkkö ◽  
Jaana Lepistö
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Teacher Education Department ◽  
The University

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to reveal and investigate differences in how Finnish student teachers understand entrepreneurship education and how critical they are of it. The research question is: what kind of critical understanding do student teachers reveal in their conception of entrepreneurship education? Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research approach termed content analysis was used to investigate student teacher’s conceptions. The data were collected from essays written by 257 student teachers at the University of Turku’s, Rauma teacher education department during 2010-2012. Findings – The conception of entrepreneurship education is, in many ways, related to how much one already knows about entrepreneurship education or how one reacts to it. It seems that most student teachers’ conceptions of entrepreneurship are positive, but even those in favour of it, in principle, do not necessarily want to see entrepreneurship education included in the basic education curriculum. Nevertheless, they think that enterprising pedagogy is useful and that the way of thinking about teaching is inspiring. They also feel that both teacher education and basic education benefit from some kind of entrepreneurship component, but do not take entrepreneurship education for granted. On the basis of this study, it is proposed that teacher education should incorporate more teaching that supports critical thinking in all study modules. Originality/value – The findings of this study illustrate that there is much more to do in teacher education and its curricula. Teaching situations and learning situations are always social situations and both learners and teachers have a vital role to play.

A Global Analysis on 'Gambling, Drinking, And Smoking'

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Chang Boon Patrick Lee
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Income Elasticity ◽  
Global Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Problem Gamblers ◽  
Significant Relationships

Gambling, drinking, and smoking have often been examined for their relatedness. Researchers have conducted numerous empirical studies to determine whether there are significant relationships among the three activities. The commonly used research approach in prior studies was to collect primary data from individuals or problem gamblers in a particular locality and then used these data to analyze their relationships. The current study examines the same research question but uses a different research method. It analyzes the three activities based on secondary data from several countries. The results of this study reaffirm that gambling is positively related to drinking and smoking. Further analyses of the data also show that each of the three activities is positively related to income, and that gambling has an income elasticity of greater than one, while drinking and smoking have an income elasticity less than one. 

scholarly journals Islamic Guidance and Counseling Program of Marriage and Family Self Readiness for FAI UIKA Bogor Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Gemi Wulandari ◽  
Abdul Hayyie Al Kattani
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Guidance Services ◽  
Ibn Khaldun ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
The University

<p>Dating activity is widespread among students even to the point of having an abusive relationship. Dating is an activity to find a partner that is not recommended in Islam. This study aims to find out how the implementation of Islamic guidance and counseling programs of marriage and family self-readiness for FAI UIKA Bogor students. This research was conducted in the Faculty of Islamic Religion (FAI) of the University of Ibn Khaldun (UIKA) Bogor. The research method is descriptive qualitative with a field research approach. Data collection and analysis are collected from interview, observation and documentation techniques. The primary sources in this study is the coordinator and person in charge of guidance and counseling services at FAI UIKA and three students who were married. While the secondary data sources are the Dean, Deputy Dean, Lecturer, and Chair of BEM FAI, as well as three unmarried FAI students. Based on the results of the interviews, observations and documentation it could be concluded that the readiness program of marriage and family at FAI UIKA is implemented as an effort to overcome various cases of dating behavior among FAI UIKA students. The program implementation consists of four components: basic guidance services, responsive services, individual planning, and system support.</p><p><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p>Kegiatan pacaran tersebar luas di kalangan mahasiswa bahkan sampai pada titik hubungan yang melecehkan. Pacaran adalah kegiatan mencari jodoh yang tidak dianjurkan dalam Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi program bimbingan dan konseling Islam perkawinan dan kesiapan diri keluarga pada mahasiswa FAI UIKA Bogor. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Fakultas Agama Islam (FAI) Universitas Ibn Khaldun (UIKA) Bogor. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian lapangan. Pengumpulan dan analisis data dikumpulkan dari teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Narasumber utama dalam penelitian ini adalah koordinator dan penanggung jawab layanan bimbingan dan konseling di FAI UIKA dan tiga orang mahasiswa yang sudah berkeluarga. Sedangkan sumber data sekunder adalah Dekan, Wakil Dekan, Dosen, dan Ketua BEM FAI, serta tiga mahasiswa FAI yang belum menikah. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi dapat disimpulkan bahwa program kesiapan pernikahan dan keluarga di FAI UIKA dilaksanakan sebagai upaya untuk mengatasi berbagai kasus perilaku pacaran di kalangan mahasiswa FAI UIKA. Pelaksanaan program terdiri dari empat komponen: layanan bimbingan dasar, layanan responsif, perencanaan individu, dan dukungan sistem.</p>

scholarly journals MEDIA EDUCATION AS AN ACADEMIC SUBJECT IN POLISH PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION

10.13166/jms/ ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Alina Gut
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Media Education ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
University Websites ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of the article is to discuss the issues related to teaching the subject of media education at Polish public universities. The article contains the analysis of the syllabuses of subjects from the 2019/2020 academic year, published on the university websites under USOS system, The basic research question, undertaken in the article, refers to the mutual compliance of the program contents described in individual syllabuses.

scholarly journals Health research system resilience: lesson learned from the COVID-19 crisis

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahareh Yazdizadeh ◽  
Reza Majdzadeh ◽  
Ayat Ahmadi ◽  
Bita Mesgarpour
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Research System ◽  
Health Research System ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Future Data ◽  
Conducting Research

AbstractProducing evidence in epidemics is crucial to control the current epidemic and prevent its recurrence in the future. Data must be collected and analyzed rapidly to recognize the most efficient and feasible methods with proper timelines. However, there are many challenges a research system may encounter during a crisis. This article has presented lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for health research system (HRS) to deal with current and future crises. Therefore, a HRS needs to produce and use evidence in such a situation. The components Knowledge Translation Self-Assessment Tool for Research Institutes (SATORI) framework was used to review the actions required and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in a national HRS. This framework consists of four categories of defining the research question, conducting research, translating the research results, and promoting the use of evidence. The work is proposed actions in response to the COVID-19 crisis and improving a HRS's resilience. While COVID-19 has serious harm to the health and broader socio-economic consequences, this threat should be accounted for as an opportunity to make research systems more accountable and responsible in the timely production and utilization of knowledge. It is time to seriously think about how HRS can build a better back to be resilient to potential shock and prepare for unforeseen emerging conditions.

PENGARUH KOMPETENSI, MOTIVASI, DAN KOMUNIKASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS PEKERJAAN UMUM DAN PENATAAN RUANG KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Lydia Novi Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
T Test ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
F Test ◽  
Simultaneous Test

This research is conducted in order to assess the effect of competency, motivation, and communication on employee’s performance (case studies at Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Penataan Ruang West Bandung Regency) partially and simultaneously. There are many factors that affect the employee’s performance, but this research is only limited to the factors of competency, motivation, and communication. The researcher used primary and secondary data. The research approach used is quantitative approach which the samples are 55 civil servants which is assessed by 5 Heads of Fields and 2 Heads Sub-Division. Before analyzing, all research validity and reliability instruments are examined. After the data are valid and reliable then analyzed by using classical assumption test, partial test (t test), and simultaneous test (F test) helping by IBM SPSS version 23 software. The result of analysis showed that competency, motivation, and communication variables are affected positively significantly and partially to the employee’s performance. Competency, motivation, and communication variables simultaneously affected positively and significantly about 54,3% and the rest is about 45,7% affected by other variable that is not observed in this research.  

Zmiana modelu zarządzania i nadzoru nad jakością kształcenia w szkolnictwie wyższym. Perspektywa doświadczeń Republiki Federalnej Niemiec

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-149
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Szewior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
University Management ◽  
Strategic Partner ◽  
Higher Education Reforms ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Desk Research

The author focuses on the manner and effects of German higher education reforms that have changed the model of university management. The point of reference is the quality of education and its role, how universities ensure it, and how it is verified through evaluation and accreditation. These elements divide the article into two parts: a part about quality and a part about evaluation and accreditation. The analysis includes the impact of global processes and Europeanization. The research approach is characteristic for public policies, sciences of management and quality. The theories used in this article: the theory of systems and neo-institutionalism, as well as perspectives: the university as an active strategic partner, entrepreneurial university, the third role of universities. The publication is based on desk research and on the analysis of processes.

scholarly journals Evaluation and Lessons Learned from a Campus as a Living Lab Program to Promote Sustainable Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1739
Author(s):  
Paul Save ◽  
Belgin Terim Cavka ◽  
Thomas Froese
Keyword(s):  
Learning Curve ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Business Process Models ◽  
District Energy ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
Living Lab ◽  
The University

Any group that creates challenging goals also requires a strategy to achieve them and a process to review and improve this strategy over time. The University of British Columbia (UBC) set ambitious campus sustainability goals, including a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions to 33% below the 2007 level by 2015, and 100% by 2050 (UBC, 2006). The University pursued these goals through a number of specific projects (such as major district energy upgrade and a bioenergy facility) and, more generally, through a “Campus as a Living Lab” (CLL) initiative to marry industry, campus operations, and research to drive innovative solutions. The CLL program has achieved significant successes while also demonstrating many opportunities for improvements and lessons learned. The aim of this study was to examine the UBC CLL program, to identify and formalize its operations, to extract key transferable characteristics, and to propose replicable processes that other universities and municipalities can follow to expand their sustainable practices in similar ways. There was a learning curve with implementing a CLL program at UBC; thus, the goal of this study was to potentially shorten this learning curve for others. The research involved an ethnographic approach in which researchers participated in the CLL process, conducted qualitative analysis, and captured the processes through a series of business process models. The research findings are shared in two parts: 1. generalized lessons learned through key transferrable characteristics; 2. a series of generic organizational charts and business process models (BPMs) culminated with learned strategies through defined processes that illustrate what was required to create a CLL program at UBC. A generalized future improvement plan for UBC CLL programs is defined, generic BPMs about CLL projects are evaluated, and the level of engagement of multiple stakeholders through phases of project life cycle given in the conclusion for future use of other Living Lab organizations.

With Plenty of Elbow Room: Planning New and Upgraded Spaces for Library and Archives Conservation and Audiovisual Preservation

Collections ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 155019062098784
Author(s):  
Whitney Baker
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
University Of Kansas ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Student Employees ◽  
The University ◽  
Film And Video

In 2018, the University of Kansas (KU) Libraries upgraded from a tired, twenty-year-old basement space to a new, purpose-built conservation lab for library and archives collections. The new conservation lab, which is housed in the special collections and archives library, quadrupled available lab space for its conservators and fleet of student employees. The move afforded Conservation space in the same library as the most vulnerable collection materials. In addition, rooms in the special collections and archives library were repurposed for audiovisual (AV) preservation, creating two new spaces for film and video workflows and upgrading an existing small audio room. This paper will discuss the conservation and preservation lab construction literature and will serve as a practical exemplar of the challenges and successes of the planning process, including lessons learned and unexpected benefits.

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