Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy L. Cezeaux, Western New England College; Michael J. Rust, Western New England College; Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Richard D. Beach, Western New England College; Jason A Criscuolo, Western New England College

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Engineering and Research Associate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Before this he was a Research Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in the Radiology Department, Division of Nuclear Medicine, in the Medical Physics Group. Earlier Research Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow work was also done at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT and University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT.respectively.Jason A Criscuolo, Western New England College Page 22.807.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011

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Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University

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Biomedical

background in curriculumdesign and assessment. A teaching assistant is also a part of the instructional team. The currentteaching assistant, a former student of the class, is realizing the results of his Ph.D. research in anew business venture.Essential elements of the instructional team are a complementary set of experiences andexpertise, and a strong commitment to realize the benefits of project based learning for theirstudents. It is helpful to frame the class environment such that the classroom is seen as aresearch and development firm with the instructors as managers. Instructors then embrace therole of facilitator-manager with the responsibility to model best management practices for theteams they oversee. A single instructor can effectively

Conference Session

Design in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William H. Guilford, University of Virginia; Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia; Shayn M. Peirce, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

practices for using the most common tools. They then had to passa quiz on these best practices with a score of 70% or better before being admitted to the shops. Ifthey failed to do so, they were required to return on a different day to re-take the quiz. Thefailure rate on the quiz was approximately 6%.Teams were required to create both first- and second-generation prototypes of a functioningdevice. In fact, teams were suggested to create two first-generation prototypes – one for each oftheir top two conceptual designs. The first-generation prototypes were required to demonstratethe primary function of the device; they could omit any secondary functions or features. Thesewere tested, and presented before the rest of the class to garner feedback. The

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leann Dourte Segan, University of Pennsylvania; Emily R Elliott, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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):223-231.3. Springer L, Stanne ME, Donovan SS. Effects of Small-Group Learning on Undergraduates in Science,Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology: A Meta-Analysis. Review of Educational Research. 1999;69(1):21-51.4. Wales CE, Stager RA. Thinking with Equations : Problem Solving in Math & Science. Morgantown, W. Va.: C.E.Wales; 1990.5. National Research Council. Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the NewCentury. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2005.6. Duderstadt JJ. Engineering for a Changing World: A Roadmap to the Future of American Engineering Practice,Research, and Education. In: Domenico G, Burkins MB, eds. Holistic Engineering Education: Beyond Technology.New York: Springer; 2010:17-35.7

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Robert Alan Hirsh, Cooper University Hospital; Sameer Sood, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Biomedical

. First, the Scholars created a need specification statements that included:defining the problem, explaining the significance of the problem, describing the physiology ofthe problem, describing how the problem is currently approached, explaining the issues withthese approaches from all three observational perspectives, summarizing new approaches on thehorizon, and listing the constraints that any future solution will have to meet. Second, theScholars generated three potential solution concepts as well as a preliminary productdevelopment plan that reflects FDA design control and regulatory best practices. Plans includedrealistic timelines considering the necessary research, experimentation and an iterative designprocess.Of the three plans that

Conference Session

Novel BME Courses and Course Adaptations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Conrad Zapanta, Pennsylvania State University; Keefe Manning, Pennsylvania State University

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Biomedical

. Currently, he is a board member for the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs. His research interests include cardiovascular fluid dynamics, cardiovascular prosthetics (artificial hearts, ventricular assist devices, mechanical heart valves), and hemorheology. Page 11.464.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of an Artificial Organ Design CourseAbstractOver the last 50 years, artificial organs have had a significant impact on the types and quality ofmedical care available today. In order to address this important field, the Department ofBioengineering at the

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Jane Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Carla Winsor, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

teaching both courses this academic year (2016/17).Ms. Carla Winsor, University of Wisconsin, Madison Carla Winsor is a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She conducts research in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Solid Mechanics and Orthopedic Biome- chanics. This spring, she began a teaching assistant appointment teaching Design of Machine Elements for Junior level students. Carla works to promote women in Mechanical Engineering and mentors high school students, encouraging them to pursue STEM majors. Her professional background includes: a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership, active duty

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Marcia A. Pool, Purdue University; Allison L. Sieving, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ann E. Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Biomedical

responsible for accrediting collegeand university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, has alsorecognized the need to broaden engineers’ skills by the requirement of programs to demonstrategraduate proficiency in 6 core professional skills,1 including communication and ethics.A majority of engineering undergraduate programs satisfy the engineering ABET criteria toproduce technically competent and professionally aware engineers through a capstone seniordesign experience, which utilizes problem-based learning or experiential learning pedagogies.8,15, 32 Capstone design literature is replete with resources that address best practices in teachingdesign courses and methods to scaffold the technical expertise required

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratories in BME

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

engineering.Intended OutcomesCalifornia Polytechnic State University has an earned reputation as a proponent of the hands-on,laboratory-based, learn-by-doing approach to education. We have also won a reputation as acollege whose students are steeped in open-ended problems and underpinned by anunderstanding of design and the process of design. As part of our newly-created BiomedicalEngineering Department, it was our goal to create a flexible, modular, expandable laboratory thatwould provide support across the entire spectrum from early design exposure for students toadvanced industry-sponsored applied research for teams of faculty, graduate students, andundergraduates.The rapid pace of advanced manufacturing technology has resulted in highly

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Burks Fasse Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; Essy Behravesh, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

thatengineering graduates should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, andengineering; design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; identify,formulate, and solve engineering problems; understand professional and ethical responsibility;communicate effectively; develop a knowledge of contemporary issues; and use the techniques,skills, and modern engineering tools necessary of engineering practice (ABET, 1997; ABET20012-13; Felder, 2003). Page 25.1105.2We added an overarching “bigger idea” across the thirteen objectives: relevance. We designedour lab curriculum to have relevance to biomedical engineers around the

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Peter Chen, University of California-San Diego; Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego

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Biomedical

write a research proposal, or on how toperform research. Examples of topics covered in past seminar courses are• the bioengineering problem definition (e.g. a device for clinical application, an instrument for scientific inquiry, a study of a phenomenon of interest to bioengineering) and design objectives,• the design approach (incorporation of available knowledge and establishing a scientific basis),• the definition of the significance of the design (how will a successful design impact a patient and the global community),• the search for information relevant to a design project (what designs have been proposed in the past, have they been successful, and what is the most current information available in

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Biomedical

, or augmenting tissues.  The objectives of these activities, specific to the field of biomaterials are to 1) introduce students to clinically applied biomaterials, 2) allow students to actively experience current biomaterials research methods, 3) develop students’ ability to read, analyze, and critique relevant literature, 4) teach students inter‐relationships between biomaterial structure, properties, and medical device functionality, and 5) teach students how to design a biomaterial to achieve the desired healing response from the body.  Additionally, the modules were designed to contribute to certain ABET outcomes for students graduating with a bachelors of science in Chemical Engineering.  These outcomes include 1) an ability to apply

Conference Session

Careers and Professional Development in BME

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

. Additionally, they participate in a discussion series with readings relevant to the field,often on contentious topics (embryonic stem cell research, the role of design in biomedicalresearch, biomedical ethics, etc.). In other classes in the third year of study in our curriculum,students focus on concise, clear technical writing, as well as oral presentations. Other requiredcourses within our Engineering School emphasize the global, societal, and ethical impact ofengineering endeavors.The sections that follow describe the methods we have implemented in our BiomedicalEngineering Capstone Course sequence to address the need for additional professional skillsdevelopment in our undergraduates. The overarching aims of these methods are not necessarilyunique

Conference Session

Laboratories and Projects in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

, splines, numericalmethods), with programming as a means to an end (14, 18-20, 29)? Or should the coursebe designed to learn a specific computer language, such as MATLAB, as an example ofan engineering tool (5, 6, 10, 22, 26, 28)? Alternatively, the course could be structured toteach algorithmic thought processes (10, 14, 20, 31-34). No one way is best and anycomputing course should address all three to some extent. The implementation of acomputing course, however, does need to be tailored to the objectives and backgroundsof the students. For example, the lecture-homework-test progression may be excellent ataddressing an applied math objective, while short programming assignments may addressthe learning of syntax. Here we present a semester-long

Conference Session

BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Jeffrey Saucerman, University of Virginia; Jason Papin, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

teaching activities have focused on developing and teaching the undergraduate Capstone Design course in the BME department at the University of Virginia, and her research is focused on using in vivo and computational models to elucidate the mechanisms of vascular differentiation and the efficacy of stem cell-based therapies for wound repair. Page 14.462.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development and Assessment of a Novel Systems Bioengineering Course Integrating Modeling and ExperimentationAbstractAdvances in the biomedical sciences are becoming increasingly dependent upon

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Biomedical

. Page 26.947.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Inquiry-based learning followed by peer-teaching in a physiological signals lab: Work in ProgressIntroductionCooperative, student-centric pedagogical models have been shown extensively to enhancestudent learning. Not completely unrelated to these models, student attitude and motivation has asignificant impact on student learning. Grades make a convenient extrinsic motivator forstudents to learn but when students are intrinsically motivated the learning occurs at a higherlevel1. Along those lines many instructors are exploring how to utilize active learning inlaboratory classes2,3,4 because cookie-cutter labs do not

Conference Session

Ethics Education, Global Health, and Outreach in BME

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University

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Biomedical

engineering. Secondary goals include impacting student interest in pursuing graduatestudies, particularly in programs with international components.11In order to help meet the needs for globally trained biomedical engineers, a new global healthcourse was recently developed at Western New England University (WNE). The new course,which is titled Global Health & Technology, was designed to provide a multidisciplinaryexperience at the interface between global health issues and the technologies being developed tosolve them. Additionally, the course contained an integrated field experience in Guatemala thatwas included to provide a practical module to complement the in-class learning. The objectivesof the course were to 1) increase student knowledge

Conference Session

Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Markey, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin

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Biomedical

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2008 American Society for Engineering EducationOur second question on graduate vs. undergraduate student learning style preferences indicatedthere isn’t a big dichotomy between these students. In contrast, some research suggests thatfaculty and student learning styles are often different and graduate students look more likefaculty populations. In our study, we did not disaggregate the master’s level and doctoral levelstudents. It is possible that some variations between master’s and doctoral students could impactthis analysis.Our final question looked at whether learning styles impact student use of instructionaltechnologies. Within a tool like BlackBoard

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Wonsoon Park, University of Texas, Austin

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Biomedical

AC 2009-793: A TALE OF TWO CITIES: DISTANCE-LEARNINGTECHNOLOGIES IN AN INTERINSTITUTIONAL BME DEPARTMENTMia Markey, University of Texas, Austin MIA K. MARKEY is an Associate Professor in The University of Texas Department of Biomedical Engineering. The mission of her Biomedical Informatics Lab is to design cost-effective, computer-based decision aids. The BMIL develops decision support systems for clinical decision making and scientific discovery using artificial intelligence and signal processing technologies. The BMIL's research portfolio also includes projects in biometrics. Dr. Markey’s primary interests in improving engineering education are the identification of effective strategies

Conference Session

BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Conrad Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University; Warren Ruder, Carnegie Mellon University; Justin Newberg, Carnegie Mellon University; Paul Glass, Carnegie Mellon University; Davneet Minhas; Elvira Garcia Osuna, Carnegie Mellon University; Liang Tso Sun, Carnegie Mellon University; Alyssa Siefert, Carnegie Mellon University; Judy Shum, Carnegie Mellon University; Portia Taylor, Carnegie Mellon University; Arielle Drummond, Carnegie Mellon University; Bur Chu, Carnegie Mellon University

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. Dr. Zapanta’s research interests are in developing medical devices to treat cardiovascular disease, focusing on the areas of cardiac assist devices and prosthetic heart valves. Dr. Zapanta is an active member in the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society for Engineering Education. He is a reviewer for several biomedical engineering journals. Dr. Zapanta also serves as a reviewer for the National Institute of Health (NIH), Cardiovascular Sciences Small Business Special Emphasis Panel.Warren Ruder, Carnegie Mellon University Warren Ruder is a graduate student researcher at Carnegie Mellon University in

Conference Session

Ethics Education, Global Health, and Outreach in BME

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. DesJardins, Clemson University; Ellen Breazel, Clemson University; Marilyn Reba, Clemson University; Irina Viktorova, Clemson University; Jonathan Bradford Matheny, Clemson University; Taufiquar R. Khan

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participated in all components of the module and were assisted in compiling thepost-survey results.Two months during the summer were used to develop the module activities, and a per-hourundergraduate assistant in bioengineering was employed to assist in developing, troubleshooting Page 25.521.10and practicing the modules for clarity and impact. Module activities were largely distilled fromthe ongoing research projects of one of the authors within the bioengineering department, and assuch the hands-on nature of the activities was innately driven by the need to collect data thatwould be of relevance to the research question at hand. In addition

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University; Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

work together, the better it gets.”Case Study: Accurate Heart ModelThe impact of this program on individual students can best be illustrated by an example from ourfirst trial experience. A typical case involves a Biomechanical Engineering student with noprevious research experience, and pre-class survey results illustrating her belief that she had Page 12.1053.9below-average aptitude for computer use and independent learning. The industrial challengeoffered to her team came from a pacemaker manufacturer: create both an accurate CAD modeland a mechanically-accurate physical model of the human heart to be used in the development ofpacemakers

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New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin; Thomas Milner, University of Texas-Austin

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Biomedical

, we are not asking the research question: Isdistance education as good as, or better than, traditional education? For we are notmaking the assumption that traditional education is the ideal mode of delivery norare we fully aware of how each of the faculty in our department teach. Instead weare looking at current practice (as described by the faculty and students) and thenidentifying needs and where assistance will be needed.BackgroundThe UT Austin Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering was established in1968. A Department of Biomedical Engineering was established at UT Austin in2001 and the first undergraduate class graduated in 2006. An Inter-InstitutionalDepartment of Biomedical Engineering was created in the fall of 2006 thatincludes

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Merrill, Rowan University

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Biomedical

goals thatinclude literature reviews, problem formulation, the ability to balance skepticism and creativity,and communicating results are assessed with standard tools: homework, exams, reports, and oralpresentations. Student deliverables are used for post-graduation interviews and at a university-sponsored STEM symposium.IntroductionToday’s medical device market is vast. It is also competitive. As a result, there is a need forbiomedical engineers to know how to model new designs quickly and effectively. To train futureengineers to meet this need, over the last three years we have developed an innovativeengineering senior elective and master’s level class that combines active learning strategies withtoday’s latest modeling tools.Course