Paper ID #27395An Improved Cellphone-based Wearable Electrocardiograph Project for aBiomedical Instrumentation Course SequenceDr. Charles Carlson, Kansas State University Charles Carlson received a B.S. degree in Physics from Fort Hays State University in 2013 as well as B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University in 2013, 2015, and 2019, respectively. Charles is currently a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kansas State University (KSU). He works in the KSU Medical Component Design Laboratory and is interested in engineering
Paper ID #27324Application of Portable Data Acquisition Tools and Virtual Instruments in anUpper-Level Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory CourseDr. Steve Warren, Kansas State University Steve Warren received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University (KSU) in 1989 and 1991, respectively, followed by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. Dr. Warren is a Professor in the KSU Department of Electrical & Computer Engi- neering, and he serves as the Program Coordinator for the KSU Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Degree Program. Prior to joining
related to biomedical nanotechnology. The results are not surprising, but it does supportthe idea that students in the lab had improved learning related to the lab content, 10 weeks laterduring the final exam. Overall, the students benefitted from the lab experiences as they were ableto achieve certain laboratory objectives and performed better on the final exam questionscompared to students not in the lab.One goal of the development of these labs was to create a course sequence directed towardbiomedical engineering students. While part 1 of the sequence is very chemistry related, thesynthesis of gold nanoparticles is a logical first step as these nanoparticles are used in part 2 andpart 3 of the study. Part 1 establishes the fundamental concepts
Engineering (BME) from The Ohio State University (OSU), before joining the OSU BME Department as an Assistant Professor of Practice in 2014. Her roles include designing and teaching undergraduate BME laboratory courses, and mentoring multidisciplinary senior capstone teams on rehabilitation engineering and medical device design projects. She also leads K-12 engineering outreach events, and is pursuing scholarship in student technical communication skills and preparing BME students for careers in industry. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress:Biomedical Engineering Students’ Perspectives on a Laboratory Technical Writing
Paper ID #27353Retrospective Multi-year Analysis of Team Composition Dynamics and Per-formance within a Yearlong Integrative BME Laboratory SequenceDr. Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia Dr. Timothy E. Allen is an Associate Professor and Interim Undergraduate Program Director in the De- partment of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioengineering at the University of Cal- ifornia, San Diego. Dr. Allen’s teaching activities include coordinating the core undergraduate teaching labs and the Capstone Design
accommodate this growing body ofknowledge, as well as growth in our student population, we went from a completely lecture-based course to a blended model using well documented active learning strategies [1-4]. Theformat we employed utilizes online lectures covering the foundational materials science,immunology, and traditional application of biomaterials. The in-class time was then repurposedfor three activities: 1. lectures on the latest research and applications in the field, 2. groupdiscussions around case-studies, and 3. hands-on laboratories. While the online material receivedmixed reviews, the repurposed activities were appreciated and improvements were seen in finalexam scores.IntroductionOur biomaterials course had been developed as a purely
Engineering (BME) laboratory courses. When designed well, PBL experiences canallow students to achieve attainable cognitive growth [6]-[8] that can be applied when designchallenges become more difficult.The literature is replete with examples of instructors who have adapted their lecture andlaboratory courses in ways that present students with more open-ended or design-orientedchallenges. These examples vary widely in their levels of student expectations; some aretheoretical design problems done entirely with pen and paper, while others are highly rigorousassignments that lead students through decision making, modeling/analysis, and prototypedevelopment [9]-[11]. Few of the projects found in the literature, however, compel students tosystemically
, CO, USA) in 2018. There she gained experience working as a graduate teaching assistant for computer aided engineering, biomedical engineering capstone design, and biomedical engineering introductory classes. She served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow for the College of Engineering during the 2016/2017 academic year. Nicole is currently a instructional post-doctoral fellow in the Transforming Engineering Education Laboratory within the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. Her engineering education interests include collaborative active learning, assessment methods and accreditation, and curriculum design.Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan Aileen is faculty in Engineering
one two-hour laboratory session eachweek. Following training, students are given access to the department maker space, whichfeatures 3-D printers, circuit fabrication stations, and hand and power tools. Approximately 50%of the lecture topics in the course provide a survey of biomedical engineering careers paths andour curriculum, and the remaining lecture topics relate to the design project. These includepresentations covering computer-aided drawing, electric circuits, cardiovascular physiology, andengineering standards. Laboratory activities provide practice in developing skills in usingSolidWorks (Dassault Systemes), making electrical measurements, fabricating circuits, and using3-D printers. Students work in pairs on the term design
Paper ID #27515Board 9: Introducing Bioengineering Approaches through Healthcare GrandChallengesDr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Depart- ment of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She has been active in improving undergraduate education including developing laboratories to enhance experimental design skills and mentoring and guiding student teams through the capstone design and a translational course following capstone design. In her Director role, she works closely
Paper ID #27420Board 7: Work in Progress: Approaches to Introduce Biomedical Engineer-ing Design to a Class with Diverse STEM BackgroundsMs. Angela Lai, Carnegie Mellon University Angela is a current 5th year PhD student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mel- lon University. She is actively involved in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in both the laboratory and in the classroom and promoting the field of BME to the younger generations.Ms. Elaine Soohoo, Carnegie Mellon University Elaine is a 5th year PhD student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity
innovative teaching methods proposed in the flipped classroommodel as described herein.This paper focuses on the implementation of a flipped classroom for an undergraduate biomedical engineeringintroductory biomechanics course consisting of 77 junior and senior engineering students. Key aspects of thiscourse included pre-recorded video lectures, interactive problem-based learning during in-class time, onlinehomework, and applied examples of course content experienced during laboratory sessions. Unique assistancein the development of this course was provided by graduate students who provided significant contributions tothe prep work needed to prepare a course for the flipped classroom model. The purpose of this paper was todetermine the effectiveness
-based Grading in Engineering Courses Best Practices for Using Standards-based Grading in Engineering. ASEE Conf. Proc. (2016).4. ABET. Available at: https://www.abet.org/.5. Gentili, K., Davis, D. & Beyerlein, S. Framework for Developing and Implementing Engineering Design Curricula. Proceeding Am. Soc. Eng. Educ. Session 3425 (2003).6. Edwards, M., Sánchez-Ruiz, L. M. & Sánchez-Díaz, C. Achieving competence-based curriculum in engineering education in Spain. Proc. IEEE 97, 1727–1736 (2009).7. Beck, C. & Lawrence, B. Inquiry-based ecology laboratory courses improve student confidence and scientific reasoning skills. 3, (2012).8. Carberry, A., Krause, S., Ankeny, C. & Waters, C. “Unmuddying” course
Paper ID #25990Board 3: Work in Progress: Design Sprints as a Method to Explore theBiomedical Engineering DisciplineDr. Arthur L. Chlebowski, University of Southern Indiana Arthur Chlebowski received his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University in 2009 and 2012 respectively, where he worked towards the development and integra- tion of an implantable pressure monitoring device for Glaucoma. He then went on to work at the Jackson Laboratory in the Simon John Lab, continuing his research as a post doc and research scientist. In 2014, he took a position at the University of Southern
engineering students tosucceed in a wide variety of careers. This necessity is recognized by ABET in student outcome 3“an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences” [1]. Despite this, students maynot view written communication skills as an important skill for engineers. Technical writinginstruction and practice is often implemented in undergraduate laboratory courses where studentswrite standard lab reports (abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion) thatmost closely resemble a scientific journal article. In an effort to demonstrate to students how theymight communicate about experimental data in different ways and to prompt them to considercommunicating data to a range of audiences and for varying purposes
State University (OSU), before joining the OSU BME Department as an Assistant Professor of Practice in 2014. Her roles include designing and teaching undergraduate BME laboratory courses, and mentoring multidisciplinary senior capstone teams on rehabilitation engineering and medical device design projects. She also leads K-12 engineering outreach events, and is pursuing scholarship in student technical communication skills and preparing BME students for careers in industry. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 To What Extent Does Gender and Ethnicity Impact Engineering Students’ Career Outcomes? An exploratory analysis comparing biomedical to three other undergraduate
valves. Dr. Amini has served as an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Akron since August 2013. The overall goal of his research laboratory is to improve human health by studying the multi-scale biomechanics and biotransport in cardiovascular, ocular, and digestive systems. Dr. Amini’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Akron Children’s Hospital, Firestone Foundation, and American Heart Association. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Project-Based Active Learning Techniques Enhance Computer ProgrammingAcademic and Career Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering
-Atlantic United States. The Department of Biomedical Engineering, started in 2010, offers botha doctoral program and an undergraduate program. The historical biomedical engineeringundergraduate cohort size has been ~55 students. The undergraduate program is ABETaccredited.Due to a biomedical engineering undergraduate curriculum change that was implemented overmultiple years, four cohorts of students with varying degrees of exposure to engineeringstandards emerged (Table 1). Engineering standards are implemented in three courses: SeniorDesign (required capstone, senior year), Junior Design (required course, junior year), and Cell &Tissue Laboratory (required course, sophomore year).Table 1. Cohorts. Due to a curriculum change, 4 cohorts of
Design Program. Passionate about expanding engaged, active-learning experiences and clinical immersion opportunities for students that improve their ability to execute the design process, Dr. Schmedlen has developed an undergraduate capstone design course, biomedical engineering laboratory, and clinical observation and needs finding course.Dr. Jin Woo Lee, University of Michigan Jin Woo Lee received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Jin’s research focuses on studying and developing design strategies, particularly in problem definition and concept gen- eration.Dr. Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Biomedical Engineering