Student Mentorship can Build a Growth Mindset for Global Entrepreneurs

Presenter and Co-Presenter(s)

• April Buys, Utah State University

College

College of Science

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

Faculty Mentor

Matthew D. Meng

Abstract

Entrepreneurship programs often teach skills (budgeting, pricing, record-keeping), but many fail because they ignore a deeper barrier: Mindset. For individuals living in poverty, persistent scarcity limits cognitive bandwidth, reduces long-term planning, and reinforces the belief that change is impossible—even when resources become available.

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2-26-2026

Recommended Citation

Buys, April, "Student Mentorship can Build a Growth Mindset for Global Entrepreneurs" (2026). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 211.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/211