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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsay Tolchin, The Ohio State University; Rachel C Childers, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #45578Industry Mentorship Program Brings Increases in BME Internships, Co-Ops,and Career Placement for Undergraduate StudentsLindsay Tolchin, The Ohio State University Lindsay Tolchin is a Senior Academic Advisor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. She created and manages the Industry Mentorship Program for the department to connect undergraduate students with professionals working in industry.Dr. Rachel C Childers, The Ohio State University Dr. Childers is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Ohio State University and Director of Undergraduate Education in Biomedical

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepthi Suresh, University of Michigan; Paul Jensen, University of Michigan; Jan P. Stegemann, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #48177BOARD # 32: Work in Progress: Testing the Effects of Quality EngineeringCoursework on Biomedical Engineering Students’ Career Expectations andGoals.Ms. Deepthi Suresh, University of Michigan Deepthi Suresh is a Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on BME students’ career preparedness and on Quality Engineering as a BME career path. Her work aims to introduce BME students to and educate them in the field of Quality Engineering in order to broaden their career options and help align their interests, goals, and career attainments.Prof. Paul Jensen, University of

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Gray, Brown University; Lawrence Martin Boyd, Clemson University

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curriculum[1]. As a result ofambiguity in their academic training, it has been reported that BME graduates can experiencebarriers to career attainment as compared to those majoring in other engineering disciplines[2],[3].In light of these barriers, many students pursue a BME master’s program to gain deeperknowledge into a specific sub-field of BME and learn new skills associated with this subfield[4].This enhanced knowledge can help students attain their career goals, whether it is advancementin industry positions or pursuing advanced degrees such as the MD and PhD. However, there is agap between the knowledge and skills BME master’s graduates gain during graduate study andthe expectations of potential employers in both industry and academia

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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Stephanie Fuchs, Cornell University; Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University

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furtherspecify what type of engineer they see themselves as or envision for their future careers anddiscussed how the studio aligned with their interests in the context of these subdisciplines of BME.This may be because, as primarily junior-level students, they are currently in the semester wherethey can declare their BME major concentrations within their program, which allowed them tostart aligning their identities with specific fields and career paths. Considering the varied careeraspirations expressed by students through their identity alignments, it is essential to be mindful ofthe diversity of student interests and provide opportunities for them to explore and develop theirunique passions and career goals. This awareness can help support the growth

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlotte Da Jung Sevrain, Vanderbilt University; Nathan Zhang, Vanderbilt University; Michael I. Miga, Vanderbilt University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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patternsand themes within the interviews. The process yielded a total of 31 codes consisting of 11 maincodes and 20 sub-codes through three rounds of coding review sessions. After all interviewtranscripts were coded, the frequency and coding types were analyzed. Overall, the courses were found to be highly impactful. Many of the trainees generallyreported a strong sense of engineering identity and self-efficacy for their work. Alumni reportedbenefits not only during graduate school but also immediately in their careers. During graduateschool, they report that these courses pair well with more technical courses and that manystudents included their partner surgeon on their thesis committee. These benefits also includewriting skills and shadowing

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Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Ayres, Duke University; Hannah Lee, Duke University; Amaris Huang, Duke University; David Knudsen, Museum of Life and Science; Nirmala Ramanujam Ph.D., Duke University; Megan Madonna, Duke University

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design process. Ignite’sHealth program is guided by constructivist and resilience theories and seeks to empowersecondary-aged students to grow their skill sets in biomedical engineering and encourage them topursue science-oriented careers in the future. Constructivist theory emphasizes the active role thatstudents play in the learning process by drawing upon their past experiences to generate newknowledge. Resilience theory focuses on facilitating students’ ability to adapt to and navigatesetbacks.Data was collected from surveys and interviews conducted during three middle and three highschool implementations between 2021 and 2024. An analysis of the data revealed that Ignite Healthparticipants experienced increased confidence in their STEM

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Bocian, Cornell University; Alexandra Werth, Cornell University; Campbell James McColley, Cornell University

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and prompting teamwork through guided worksheets requiring groupdiscussions. Additionally, emphasis was placed on developing expert-like epistemologiessurrounding BME, as research has indicated that there is a connection between students’ beliefsabout science and engineering and learning in STEM courses [6], [7], [8], [9]. To achieve this,we encouraged comfort with failure as well as an understanding of the importance of iterationthrough activities like the “desert island” scenario in Module 1 and the exploration of the bloodpressure datasets in Module 3.A major goal of this course transformation was to foster confidence in translating skills learnedto future careers. To achieve this, we dedicated one class session to reflecting on both

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Zobus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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sought to share effective strategies for introducing bioengineering concepts tostudents with minimal exposure to engineering and life sciences while growing the studentsʼconfidence and interest in STEM. By providing enriching workshops aligned with the core8th-grade curriculum, this series aimed to increase student understanding and confidence inscientific experimentation, potentially influencing future educational and career interests inSTEM. In summary, our objectives included: 1.​ To assess changes in confidence and interest in STEM topics among students before and after participation in the workshop series, 2.​ To measure student comprehension and retention of bioengineering and biology principles taught through workshops

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria Rose Garza, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; Teja Guda, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Cincinnati Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia is a Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. His work examines the intersections of engineering, social justice, and critical pedagogies. He focuses on dismantling deficit ideologies in STEM, centering Latino/a/x student experiences—especially of those along the U.S.-Mexico border. His work draws on Chicana/o/x studies, raciolinguistics, and bilingual education to explore how language, race, and socialization shape engineering pathways and engineering practice. In 2025, Dr. Mejia received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award for his contributions to

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Hyungsok Choe, The George Washington University; Chanyee Hong; Hyeyeon Lim

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on engineering identity development, career pathways, and integrating computational and AI-based methods in engineering education. He has been actively involved in developing and assessing engineering courses, including project-based learning initiatives.Chanyee HongHyeyeon Lim ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work in Progress: Exploring Biomedical Engineering Students’ Perceptionsof Large Language Model in Academic SettingsIntroductionIn Work in Progress (WIP) study, we are particularly interested in how engineering studentsperceive utility value and self-efficacy in using LLM for their engineering studies. Previousresearch has shown that self-efficacy is closely linked to academic

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Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William H Guilford, University of Virginia

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by one instructor to bridge the gap between technical and sociotechnicaltopics and provide a more integrated learning experience (Engineering Foundations 1 and 2 –ENGR 1010 and ENGR 1020). These courses integrate engineering design, communication,career development ethical reasoning, and sociotechnical thinking, and is taught by dedicatedfaculty who also serve as academic advisors, fostering regular, supportive interactions withstudents. Three brief design projects were completed in the Fall semester – one closed-ended andtwo open-ended but student sourced. A single authentic client-driven design problem was tackledby students in the second semester. By combining technical and sociotechnical content throughevidence-based pedagogies

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis; Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Angelika Aldea Tamura, University of California, Davis

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Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State University (WSU). Dr. Wang is the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award, 2023 UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, and 2022 WSU Reid Miller Teaching Excellence Award.Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis Tiffany Chan is a 4th-year undergraduate student in biomedical engineering at UC Davis and the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Undergraduate Student Award. She actively contributes to the cube3 Lab, where her interests lie in community building and inclusive practices. Tiffany is involved in various DEI (Diversity, Equity

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Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Farago, University of Calgary; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary

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communitiesmay lack access to qualified physics instructors. Persistent stereotypes and implicit biases againstunderrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities, maydiscourage these students from studying high school physics. By the time students become awareof engineering as a potential career, it may be too late to fulfill the physics requirement.In 2019, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) began offering an alternative admissions pathwayto first-year engineering for motivated students lacking the physics prerequisite. Students areconditionally admitted to UCalgary based on their high school biology grades in place of theusual physics grade, provided they successfully complete the Bioengineering Summer Institute(BSI

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Bacon, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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understandthe typical roles of first authors and sometimes we are able to guide them into finding wherethose authors are now and how their career has evolved. With this we help students discover thenetwork of global researchers in the field. Later in the course, we discuss how soft robotictechnologies make it from the lab to commercial products, as there are examples in the field,some even with documented stories of success and failure (Empire Robotics). Altogether,throughout the course we discuss the hidden curriculum of academia. Figure 1. Example of journal article details that are discussed before technical content is covered.As the class examined publications, the publication industry was explained to students providingbackground for the

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon Fugger, University of North Dakota; Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota; Mercedes Terry, University of North Dakota; Abigail Tubbs, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker P.E., University of North Dakota

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fromeach participant and provides a uniform method for administering and managing the survey. Thisalso ensures that participants can access the survey regardless of online or in-personparticipation. Table 1: Professionalism Survey Questions 1 The Learning Coach Program is preparing me well for my future career. 2 The support from my learning coach is important to my professional growth. 3 I am satisfied with the guidance provided by my learning coach regarding my major. 4 My overall attitude towards the Learning Coach Program is positive. 5 My learning coaches have

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Lai, Tufts University; Kavon Karrobi, Boston University

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questions are listed in Appendix 7.1. Students were asked to complete thesurvey after the first lecture was given and before students worked on and submitted their firstwritten assignment. Majority of the questions focused on gauging what kind of background andunderstanding students had with respect to technical reading, writing, and presenting. It was alsointeresting to see what career paths the students were interested in at the time they completed thesurvey and how important they thought communication skills would be in their future careers.Finally, there were two questions related to student use of generative AI tools prior to the course:first about how often students used generative AI tools for technical communication, and secondabout what

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Viswajith Siruvallur Vasudevan, Cornell University; Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University

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, etc.). 2. The support provided by the [course/department/program] faculty allowed me to enroll in the courses I wanted to take as I developed towards a career in BME. 3. In an emergency, the [course/department/program] instructors responded to requests for valid reasons to be partly or wholly excused from missing sessions, specifically exams.The schedule of sessions here includes, but is not limited to: • The timing of lectures, labs, and other components associated with the course requirements. • classroom allocation and the time needed to travel between classrooms between sessions • Timing of office hours for TAs, instructors, and other instructional staff associated with a course. • the timing of

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssandra P Navarro, University of Arkansas; Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Bryce Williams, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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could offer insights into how confidencegains translate into career readiness and retention in biomedical engineering fields.In conclusion, the course demonstrates its potential as a tool for fostering confidence and skilldevelopment among historically marginalized student groups. However, addressing the systemicdisparities revealed in this study requires a holistic approach, including culturally responsiveteaching practices, mentorship opportunities, and targeted outreach to historically marginalizedcommunities. By implementing these strategies, biomedical engineering programs can betterprepare all students for success while promoting diversity and equity in the field.References:[1] B. Przestrzelski and J. D. DesJardins, "The DeFINE Program: A

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Cheryl T Gomillion, University of Georgia

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-grounded studies that investigate the influence of VR laboratories on learners'experiences beyond technical evaluations and comparison studies. Our study addresses this gapby evaluating students' experiences in VR laboratories through the experiential learning theory(ELT) lens. In adopting a theory-driven approach, we aim to uncover insights and strategies forimplementing VR laboratories for optimal student outcomes toward adequately preparingstudents for workplace careers. We adopt a qualitative methodology to answer our researchquestion: "What are students’ experiences when using VR labs for learning?"We adopted ELT as it provided a framework for assessing VR laboratories as environments thatallow for active learner roles through its emphasis on

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kinsley Tate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andre Albert Muelenaer Jr, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech; LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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increase the quality of life for others. That's the duty that wehave…That's what we all do and so you have a duty to uphold that.”Connecting with notions of duty, several faculty drew parallels between health equity and codesof ethics for biomedical engineers. For example, Andy reflected on his motivation for developingan ethics-focused course for biomedical engineers and integrating health equity concepts:“Some [BME] students will be going into industry, but never interface with clinical medicine.Others will practice hand-in-hand with healthcare providers. Others will follow academiccareers, while some will go on to professional careers. Most will have some relationship thataffects the health and well-being of patients. With the explosion of

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Christian, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ophelia Anais Winslett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alpa Gautam, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology

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needs of different interests and careerpaths of different students. All students should have some exposure, alongside opportunities for greater depththat flow from this introductory exposure.Introducing data skills in undergraduate BME education poses particular challenges. Many BME programs arestructured so that students receive a broad range of coursework. This breadth of work may come at the cost ofdepth into topics critical for their future careers in the field [9]. Our department determined that developing aseparate introductory course in data skills would not be feasible. This decision was based on limitations ondegree credits, space, and other practical challenges. In addition, studies have shown that BME students have alimited view of

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; Elliot E Hui; Yama Akbari, University of California, Irvine; Warren Wiechmann, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

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with a BME team.Observations team meetings showed that the medical students were able to assist BME studentswith the clinical aspects of understanding the unmet need. However, the instructors noted that itwas difficult to match medical students to student-driven projects in which the students intendedto develop a start-up company due to IP concerns. In our institution, medical students andundergraduates fall under different jurisdictions for IP as compared to graduate students andpostdoctoral trainees. This does provide a challenge in IP, aside from differences in perspectivesand career goals between the BME and medical students in terms of potential start-ups.Nevertheless, industry and faculty-led projects were accepting of the students, as

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne-Marie Ginn-Hedman, Texas A&M University

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.”According to the data, group assessments fostered open communication, reduced exam-relatedanxiety, and encouraged teamwork. Additionally, 28% of responses explicitly stated that groupwork improved their understanding of the material. Students expressed appreciation for beingevaluated as engineers rather than just students, as they could showcase their practical skills andreadiness for real-world challenges. Appropriately, these findings align with researchdemonstrating the importance of collaborative learning in preparing students for careers inengineering [5,9,10].Emerging Theme 2: Real-World Applications (44% of Responses)“Being able to perform a hands-on activity with my team […was very helpful in…] discoveringthings that I probably would have

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yareni P Lara-Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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an instructor and teacher in STEM for almost a decade. Her professional career includes also being a quality engineer in the manufacturing processes for a biomedical devices’ company in Puerto Rico. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UPRM, and her research focuses on Cellular Mechanobiology. She has participated in several events in Mexico, Puerto Rico and United States as a mentor and woman in STEM role to encourage young girls and women to pursue STEM careers.Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Christopher Papadopoulos is Professor of Engineering Sciences and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez (UPRM). He

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University; Joshua Daniel Borycz, Vanderbilt University; Sheldon Salo, Vanderbilt University; Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University

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library-licensed resource can be used to find experimental protocols and engineeringhandbooks (Cold Spring Harbor and AccessScience, respectively). This is likely because thesewere newer tools to the students, while Q8 and Q9 both related to Web of Science, which is amore popular platform.These findings highlight the value of demonstrating specialized engineering information tools tostudents within a BME laboratory course. These tools provide uniquely useful information forstudents expected to draft laboratory reports that cite primary and secondary literature sources,yet early-career undergraduate engineering students are unlikely to learn about these specializedtools within an information literacy training session designed for first-year

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami; Jorge E Bohorquez, University of Miami

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, SolidWorks, COMSOL, etc.).• Increase technical electives and advising: Students must complete 15 credits of technical electives from approved engineering, science, and math courses selected by the BME faculty. Each student is assigned a BME faculty mentor and an academic advisor. They meet with their mentor each semester to discuss career paths and course selection, while advisors ensure graduation requirements are met. Students interested in medical school are given specific guidance to meet the requirements for medical school. Table 3. Revised core curriculum. New/Revised courses in boldCORE - MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE CORE - ENGINEERINGCalculus I for Engineers 5

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael D Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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administrators, particularly their HRdepartment, to help with student onboarding and gaining access to the hospital.To pitch the program to a hospital and their staff, it is imperative to outline the benefits for theirorganization. Administrative staff members are generally responsive to the positive optics andpublic relations opportunities of such a program (i.e. engaging with the local university to bringburgeoning engineering students and clinicians together to develop new medical devices whileenriching their education and preparation for careers in the medical device industry). Nurses andphysicians are excited about mentoring students, as well as the opportunity to communicate theirday-to-day challenges in the clinic and their ideas for solving them

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Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Manion, Northwestern University; Jordan Denzler, Northwestern University; Tyson Matthew Strong, Northwestern University; David P O'Neill, Northwestern University

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' comfort levelsand participation patterns vary significantly between in-person and virtual formats [6], [11], [12].The relationship between office hours attendance and academic performance remains complex andincompletely understood [1], [2], [14]. While some studies suggest a positive correlation betweenoffice hour participation and course grades, others have found more nuanced relationships thatvary by student demographics, course level, and type of academic assessment [2], [8], [11], [16].Furthermore, students often underestimate the broader benefits of office hours beyond immediateacademic assistance, such as career guidance and research opportunities [10], [12], [14], [18].This work examines several key questions about office hours in

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victor Tsui, University of North Dakota; Kordell Mitchell Bernaldez Tan, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota

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active student engagement through exploration, questioning, and practicalapplication of knowledge to address real-world challenges. It introduces a new pedagogy that isbeing used to deliver engineering fundamental concepts while providing students with the skillsand experience necessary for success in future careers. Students engage in collaborativeteamwork on an engineering innovation project and apply concepts learned in their classes.Project team members are students from different BME courses comprising of a combination ofundergraduate, graduate, on campus, or remote students.This article highlights the experience and outcomes of students participating in an internationalIBL design engineering project, conducted across multiple continents to

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mercedes Terry, University of North Dakota; Abigail Tubbs, University of North Dakota; Brandon Fugger, University of North Dakota; Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker P.E., University of North Dakota

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program, which has a greater enrollment of undergraduates. Likewise,there is a higher number of freshmen (Fr, n=50) in comparison to sophomores (So, (n=18),juniors (Jr, n=5), and seniors (Sr, n=4). This imbalance in class size could be attributed to severalthings, such as students' progress through their academic careers, specialization, and otheracademic commitments, which may reduce participation in such surveys or courses.Additionally, some students may drop the program or switch majors as they progress, reducingthe number of upperclassmen. Furthermore, this undergraduate program is new, which mayexplain the higher number of freshmen participants compared to upper-level students.Innovation Self-Efficacy The ISE survey results