studentperformance, foster a feeling of identity and belonging within engineering, and supportpersistence in STEM fields. For historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, thesedifficulties are especially significant, highlighting the need for more equitable and inclusiveteaching strategies.Underrepresented minorities and first-generation students often face a GPA gap of nearly 0.5 inPhysics, Statics, and Dynamics courses [1]. According to the Cal Poly- San Luis Obispo Collegeof Engineering's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page, 82.3% of underrepresented minority (URM)students graduated within six years in 2021, compared to 87.7% of non-URM students—a 5.4percentage point difference. While this represents a significant improvement from a
, includingconsequences like hemorrhage or reoperation.1 Since bone cortices have an approximatethickness between 0.5 to 2.25mm, the margin for error is small.2 Accurate drilling is necessary,and is characterized by minimizing the breakthrough distance (Figure 1B). Orthopedic surgeons rely on “feel” to know when to stop drilling, rather than aquantitative marker. Plunging is common among resident orthopedic surgeons, as proper drillingtechnique is difficult to train. Studies have also shown that the incidence of plunging happens atall levels of training, but decreases with increased levels of experience, and it has been suggestedthat simulation skills could lead to better surgical outcomes.1,5,6 Increased practice could be keyin developing the “feel” of
entrepreneurial mindset with design-based learning approachesaligns with national initiatives emphasizing innovation and interdisciplinary skill-building inSTEM education. This project addresses gaps in existing educational methods by combiningtechnical design, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration to produce scalableand impactful learning tools. It contributes to ongoing efforts to prepare students for real-worldproblem-solving while enhancing their technical and entrepreneurial competencies. Theeffectiveness of the project was evaluated through various components: 1) Oral Presentations:students present their designs to faculty, emphasizing innovation, feasibility, and educationalimpact; 2) Final Written Technical Report: teams
industry needs. By sharing practical insights and best practices, thispaper aims to support educators and administrators in developing rigorous, industry-relevant, andinclusive programs that achieve ABET accreditation. 1. IntroductionBiomedical Engineering (BME) applies engineering and scientific principles to developinnovative healthcare solutions. It bridges technology and medicine to enhance patient outcomes,diagnostics, and treatments [1]. Its multidisciplinary nature enables it to tackle emerginghealthcare challenges and leverage technological advancements [2]. Innovations in artificialintelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics have further expanded BME’s impact,revolutionizing medical imaging, personalized medicine, and wearable