Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Eric A. Kennedy, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

based biocompatibility module with laboratory and lecture components that can be easilyintegrated into an engineering or biomaterials course.Within the biomedical engineering curriculum at Bucknell University, a senior-level fabricationand experimental design course is integrated into a four course design sequence where twocourses comprise the senior capstone experience and two courses teach supplementary material.The intent of the sequence is to provide experience with a variety of skills that are valuable forboth senior design projects and in BME careers after graduation. As designed, the Fabricationand Experimental Design course is not a full-credit course, meeting only two days a week forone-hour sessions, with several lab sessions

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Dominique Okon, The Ohio State University ; Tanya M. Nocera Ph.D., The Ohio State University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #19973The Student Educational Experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebooks(Work in Progress)Ms. Monica Dominique Okon, The Ohio State University Monica Okon, a current graduate student in biomedical engineering at Ohio State University, became in- terested in engineering education when starting as a graduate teaching associate (GTA) for the Engineering Education Department at Ohio State University. She has had the opportunity to teach the Fundamentals in Engineering laboratory component for the standard courses as well as served as a lead GTA for this department for two years. She is currently a lead GTA in the

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University

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Biomedical

 AbstractMany laboratory courses focus on teaching experimental techniques and often do this byproviding step-by-step protocols for students to follow. While this technique exposes thestudents to hands-on experiences and allows them to learn in a controlled environment, it doesnot always promote a deep understanding of the material because the students fail to constructknowledge. To address this, the sophomore-level systems physiology laboratory course has beenrecently modified to include more active learning.The systems physiology laboratory course is structured around measuring common physiologicalsignals, including EMG, EEG, ECG, and pulmonary function. Students work in groups and useBIOPAC hardware and software to record and analyze these signals

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Paul A. Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Biomedical

Paper ID #16776Work in Progress: Reviving a Transport Phenomena Course by Incorporat-ing Simulation and Laboratory ExperiencesDr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Lecturer in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In her career, Marcia has been active in improving undergraduate education through developing problem-based laboratories to enhance experimental design skills; developing a preliminary design course focused on problem identification and market space (based on an industry partner’s protocol); and mentoring and guiding student teams through the

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kang-Mieler

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Biomedical

is to teach fundamentalconcepts of neural function with an emphasis on quantitative analysis. Originally, this class wascreated as a lecture only class based on a traditional neuroscience class. However, it has beenshown that students learn more effectively when the concepts are demonstrated through eitherhands-on or computer simulated laboratory modules. In order to enhance the learningexperience, several laboratory modules and computer simulations were incorporated into theBME 445 class. Students found the modules enjoyable and helpful to deepen theirunderstanding of the material. Overall, it was beneficial to introduce these hands-onexperimental modules into a traditional neural science class for the BME students.IntroductionWhat is hands

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Stetten, University of Pittsburgh; David Weiser, Respironics; Timothy Cooper, University of Pittsburgh; Samantha Horvath, University of Pittsburgh

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Biomedical

satisfying and well-designed kits. Nothing comparable is available today.Educational kits are still available, most notably from RadioShack®, but these generally do notinclude much basic theory, being geared instead towards the hobbyist who wants to seesomething work without too much pedagogy. At the other end of the spectrum is NationalInstruments®, which makes a wide array of well-supported equipment for university teaching andresearch laboratories. Such systems are generally too expensive for students to own individuallyand rely primarily on simulations of circuits for their educational value, although they do provideinput and output for external systems. Recently they have introduced a new line of breadboardinterfaces to address the need for

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Brett Blackman, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

AC 2007-1803: INTEGRATIVE DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS: AYEARLONG LABORATORY COURSE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGTimothy Allen, University of Virginia Dr. Timothy E. Allen is an Assistant Professor in the Department 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 California, San Diego. Dr. Allen's teaching activities include coordinating the undergraduate teaching labs and capstone design courses in the BME department at the University of Virginia, and his research interests are in the fields of computational systems biology and genomics.Brett Blackman

Conference Session

Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felipe L. Carvalho, Florida Atlantic University; Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University

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Biomedical

itwould be a required class. The proposed laboratory is being designed as a 3.00 credits class –preferably offered twice a week, giving the students sufficient time to complete each experiment.In order to create an efficient learning environment, we also propose this course to be offered toa maximum of 30 students per section. We believe that 15 groups is the ideal number for ahands-on course, allowing one Professor and one Teaching Assistant (TA) to supervise and assistthe students with questions, troubleshooting, and circuit analysis.By the completion of each experiment, each group needs to turn in a laboratory reportcomprising of all tables and graphs embedded in the laboratory guide, and their C-languagecode implemented. In addition, each

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #12819Addressing Muddy Points Early in the Semester Increases Student Learningin a Bioinstrumentation Laboratory CourseDr. Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University Renata Ramos is the Director of Undergraduate studies and a Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineer- ing at Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005: rfr1@rice.edu Page 26.159.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Addressing Muddy Points Early in the Semester Increases Student Learning

Conference Session

Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

Paper ID #9589An Experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebooks in Real-World, Client-Based BME Design CoursesDr. John P Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison Dr. Puccinelli is an Associate Faculty Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He began here as student near the start of the UW-BME program and earned his BS, MS, and PhD in BME. He is interested in hands-on instruction – teaching and developing courses related to biomaterials and tissue engineering, as well as design. He was awarded the BMES Student Chapter Teaching Award in 2011 and 2013 and the Polygon Outstanding BME Instructor Award in

Conference Session

Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Tracy Volz, Rice University

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Biomedical

AC 2008-117: IMPLEMENTING CALIBRATED PEER REVIEW TO ENHANCETECHNICAL CRITIQUING SKILLS IN A BIOENGINEERING LABORATORYAnn Saterbak, Rice University Ann Saterbak is Director of Laboratory Instruction and Lecturer in the Bioengineering Department at Rice University. Dr. Saterbak teaches laboratory, lecture and problem-based learning courses. She is the lead author of the textbook, Bioengineering Fundamentals, published in 2007 by Prentice Hall. She received her B.A. in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from Rice University in 1990 and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1995.Tracy Volz, Rice University Tracy Volz is the Assistant

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge E. Bohorquez, University of Miami; Ozcan Ozdamar, University of Miami; Jonathon Anthony Toft-Nielsen, University of Miami

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Biomedical

Biomedical Engineering of the University of Miami were directs the Biomedical Design and Instrumentation Laboratory and teaches Se- nior/Master Design Project, Biomedical Instrumentation, Microcomputer based medical instrumentation and Bio-signal processing. He mentors multidisciplinary teams of students, mainly interested in the de- sign of novel bio-electric devices. In his teams he integrates students at different academic levels from undergraduate to PhD. In research he is affiliated with the Neurosensory Laboratory where he performs research in audiology, ophthalmology, anesthesia and neurology. Collaborating with researchers of the Miller School of Medicine, he develops and validates novel Electrophysiological

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekhar Sharad, National Instruments

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Biomedical

engineering student to find the functions thatmost apply to their course and hence a better organization is needed to help teach and understandconcepts. In this paper, we will explore a new Startup kit that has been developed to address thisconcern. We will explore the current environment and the areas that can be improved upon andpresent the free biomedical startup kit and discuss the pros and cons of this approach1. INTRODUCTIONBiomedical Engineering education has evolved significantly in the recent years to encompassadvanced areas from the life sciences, as well as electrical and mechanical engineering such asadvanced signal and image processing, data acquisition and instrumentation. With the inclusionof such areas in the curriculum comes the

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphne Rainey, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College; Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College; Susan Faulkner, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Frank Hart, Bluefield State College; Martha Eborall, Bluefield State College; Lewis Foster, Bluefield State College; Stephen Cammer, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Betsy Tretola, Virginia Tech; Bruno Sobral, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Oswald Crasta, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute

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Biomedical

aproject-centric teaching paradigm to engage students. In this project, the faculty and theirstudents at Bluefield State College (BSC) were introduced to the concepts of CI. The coursemodules were further modified by BSC to fit the students’ and training objectives. We reporthere the first implementation and assessment of the CI course using BSC’s Center for AppliedResearch and Technology (CART) Course Management Service (CMS). The second project wascarried out to involve current scientists through similar project-centric approach using theconcepts of CI. The Bioinformatics and Genomics Research Core (BGRC) at VBI, as part of theMid-Atalantic Regional Center of Excellence (MARCE) provided training and support to overhundred researchers working in

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Jevsevar, Vanderbilt University; Melanie Aston, Vanderbilt University; Shaun Price, Vanderbilt University; Cynthia Paschal, Vanderbilt University; Stacy Klein-Gardner

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Biomedical

. Ms. Aston is again working on this project, scoring and analyzing field-test data from all biomedical imaging curriculum units.Shaun Price, Vanderbilt University Ms. Price is a senior in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. She was one of four undergraduates who conducted the beta testing and developed the project in the summer of 2007.Cynthia Paschal, Vanderbilt University Dr. Paschal teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in biomedical engineering and conducts research in magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. She is also Director of Undergraduate Studies in BME at Vanderbilt University and is co-PI of the NSF-sponsored project, “Biomedical Imaging

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Biomedical

difference solutions. Educationally, distance learning classes offer unique challenges to teaching of numericalanalysis for engineers. While it is very common to use programs such as MATLAB for teachingnumerical analysis, licensing this type of program is expensive and therefore not alwaysavailable at the distance learning site. Using more conventional programming languages such asC or FORTRAN are also not as useful for distance learning for the same reason that compliersare expensive and not generally accessible to industrial distance learning sites and freewarecompilers are not always robust enough for class work where time is limited. The need for arobust programming platform for industrial partners at distance learning sites is critical

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo; Daniel Cavanagh

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Biomedical

AC 2007-1170: A PROJECT-DRIVEN APPROACH TO BIOMEDICAL SIGNALSAND SYSTEMSJoseph Tranquillo, Bucknell UniversityDaniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University JOSEPH V TRANQUILLO is an assistant professor of biomedical and electrical engineering at Bucknell University. Dr. Tranquillo teaches courses primarily in bioinstrumentation. His research focuses on theoretical and computational models of electrical activity in the heart. Page 12.101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Biomedical Signals and Systems Design Course 1 A Project-Driven Approach to Biomedical

Conference Session

Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; David Lalush, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical

efficient use of faculty resources by allowing them to teach studentsat both institutions simultaneously. Several courses have been taught this way since 2004, usingour videoconferencing facilities, with some travel back and forth by the course faculty to provideface-to-face contact with all students. However, these were all lecture-based courses with littleor no laboratory component.There was a particular need at NCSU to offer more hands-on biomedical instrumentation coursesto serve the students in that track. Because faculty were not available to create new classes atNCSU, the authors decided to extend an existing class at UNC and offer it jointly at NCSU. TheMicrocontroller Applications course was chosen because it fulfilled a void at NCSU and

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice”. These tools may take on a variety of forms, including both engineeringsoftware (e.g. LabVIEW, SolidWorks, COMSOL, MatLAB) and engineering instrumentation(e.g. DAQ, oscilloscopes, multimeters, rapid prototype machines, and machine shop tools). Inour BME curriculum, we aim to introduce students to a broad range of engineering tools throughdirect hands on experiences. While some tools are incorporated into standard 2 hourinstructional laboratories, others are introduced through student-selected, open-ended, multiweekor semester long projects.In this paper, we present a two-project sequence spanning two semesters that was designed tointroduce students to

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Thompson, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical

AC 2007-2420: A SMALL, HIGH-FIDELITY REFLECTANCE PULSE OXIMETERDavid Thompson, Kansas State University David Thompson is a Fulbright Fellow currently studying in Japan. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University University in May, 2006. His areas of research interest include biomedical sensors, neural prosthetics, embedded systems design, and analog & digital circuitry.Steve Warren, Kansas State University Steve Warren is an Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kansas State University. He teaches courses in linear systems, computer graphics, biomedical instrumentation, and scientific computing. Dr. Warren manages the KSU Medical

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

Paper ID #7265Work in Progress: A Multi-Faceted Laboratory Module in CardiovascularFluid Mechanics to Develop Analysis and Evaluation Skills in Biomedical En-gineering UndergraduatesDr. Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. LaMack teaches full-time in the Biomedical Engineering program in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the MIlwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). His areas of spe- cialty include biophysical transport phenomena, biocomputing, physiology, and engineering design. Dr. LaMack holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, and he is an alumnus of the

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Desmond Y.R. Chong, National University of Singapore; Jian Huei Choo, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore; Eng Keng Soh, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre, National University of Singapore; Yee-Sien Ng; Ming Po Tham, National University of SIngapore

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Biomedical

Paper ID #6879Work in Progress: An Engineering in Medicine Programme - Opening Engi-neering Students’ Mind Through a Living Laboratory EducationDr. Desmond Y.R. Chong, National University of Singapore Desmond Chong is currently a Lecturer in the Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (EDIC) and the Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). He received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Master of Engineering (by research), both from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and a PhD in Orthopaedic Biomechanics from Imperial College London, UK. Prior to joining NUS, he was

Conference Session

"Best" of BED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, University of Maryland, College Park; Rachel L. Manthe, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park; Kevin M Knapstein, Bioprocess Scale-Up Facility, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park

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Biomedical

bioengineering laboratory courseAbstractSuccessful engineers are competent in 21st century skills (problem-solving, critical thinking,technology literacy, creativity, independent learning, excellent communication, and collaborationskills), as well as technical and mathematical principles in order to develop societal solutions.Typically, undergraduate engineering programs utilize capstone design projects and problem setsto promote understanding and integration of engineering concepts. However, in cross-disciplinary fields such as bioengineering, knowledge and use of life sciences is as important asapplying engineering principles. Thus, we need to identify ways to introduce more life sciencestrategies into our bioengineering curriculum. One way to

Conference Session

BME Courses & Curricular Content

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Torres, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

in the case of those bioengineering students not inclined towards theinstrumentation line. Utilization of the NI ELVIS has been in general terms well received bystudents. This paper focuses on describing the initial experience of developing a newcomprehensive and balanced introductory electrical circuits course in an undergraduatebioengineering curriculum using an integrated laboratory-lecture method and utilizing theaforementioned virtual instrumentation resource.Intr oductionWithin the framework of an undergraduate bioengineering curriculum, teaching a first course onelectrical/electronic circuits to students with no previous background presents a significantchallenge. Given the number of different multidisciplinary areas that a

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randolph, Randy Hutchison, Randy Hutchison, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Biomedical

AC 2010-1822: USE OF SITUATED COGNITION AND CONSTRUCTIVISTTHEORIES TO TEACH MOVEMENT SCIENCE IN BIOMECHANICSRandolph, Randy Hutchison, Clemson UniversityJohn DesJardins, Clemson UniversityLisa Benson, Clemson University Page 15.1309.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Use of Situated Cognition and Constructivist Theories to Teach Movement Science in BiomechanicsAbstractIt is estimated that students now graduating will pursue as many as five careers in their lifetime.This puts increasing pressure on instruction to expedite a student’s ability to transfer what theyhave learned in the classroom to many applications. Many times the

Conference Session

Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

Best Practices of the ExCEEd Teaching Methodology in a Bioengineering CurriculumAbstractThe ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education) teaching workshops are an annualweek long workshop sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to helpprofessors throughout civil engineering down the path to becoming “Complete Exemplars” inJoseph Lowman’s 2-D model of exemplary teaching [Joseph Lowman, 1995, Mastering theTechniques of Teaching, 2nd Edition, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass]; in other words developingteachers who develop high intellectual excitement in their classrooms while maintainingexcellent interpersonal rapport with the students. The workshop focuses on developing skills andtechniques that the

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical

AC 2012-5224: TEACHING-TO-LEARN SESSIONS TO ACHIEVE SUB-JECT RELEVANCE IN AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENGI-NEERING COURSEDr. Steve Warren, Kansas State University Steve Warren received a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 1989 and 1991, respectively, followed by a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1994. Warren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kansas State University. Prior to joining KSU in Aug. 1999, Warren was a Principal Member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M. He directs the KSU Medical Com- ponent Design Laboratory, a facility partially

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami; Xiping Li; Fabrice Manns, University of Miami

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Biomedical

. Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Oct. 2005.35. Vandenberghe S, Asseler Y, Van de Walle R, Kauppinen T, Koole M, Bouwens L, Van Laere K, Lemahieu I and Dierckx R: Iterative reconstruction algorithms in nuclear medicine. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics 25:105-111, 2001.36. Virtual Imaging Laboratory, Duke University URL: http://dukemil.egr.duke.edu/37. Wangel M, Neimitukia L, Katila T, and Soimakallio S: WWW – an effective way of teaching radiology. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 66:91-98, 2001.38. Zeng G: Image reconstruction – a tutorial. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics 25:97-103, 2001

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New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo; Donna Ebenstein

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Biomedical

AC 2007-1121: A FOUR-YEAR PROGRESSION OF OPEN-ENDED PROJECTS INAN UNDERGRADUATE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDaniel Cavanagh, Bucknell UniversityJoseph Tranquillo, Bucknell UniversityDonna Ebenstein, Bucknell University Page 12.40.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Four Year Progression of Open-Ended Projects in an Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering CurriculumAbstractOne of the important instructional goals of our Biomedical Engineering Program is to providestudents with the opportunity to develop strong, independent project skills in both the classroomand the laboratory. To accomplish this goal, the Program has developed a

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

to acontinued funding commitment which can survive the departure of any critical individual oneither side of the partnership.MEDITEC (Medical Engineering Development and Integrated Technology EnhancementConsortium) is an industry/academic partnership that matches multidisciplinary teams ofundergraduate and masters-level engineering students with the project needs of biomedicaldevice developers. Industry provides the project topics and technical mentors, while projects areself-selected by students based upon a match with their background skills and educational goals.Reconfigurable project space, with physical isolation between the confidential projects ofcompeting companies, is provided on campus. This physical laboratory serves as the focus