Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margo Cousins, University of Texas, Austin; Lynda K. Gonzales, University of Texas, Austin; Erin Dolan, University of Texas, Austin; Kathryn E. Flowers, Texas 4000 for Cancer; Courtney Becker, Texas 4000 for Cancer; Laura Suggs, University of Texas, Austin; Mia K. Markey, University of Texas, Austin

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Biomedical

participants are being surveyed using established valid and reliable measuresto identify any changes in students’ professional identity, research self-efficacy, intentions topursue graduate education and careers in biomedical engineering, and thinking and working likea scientist/engineer. Participants are also being surveyed to determine the extent to whichparticipation influences their sense of belonging as a researcher and development ofcommunication skills.Since this REU Site began in 2015, pre- and post-program interviews and surveys of BMECUReS REU participants have been conducted for only one cohort at this time. However, thepreliminary results are encouraging in that they suggest that the BME CUReS REU participantsexperienced increases in

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

Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Her research interests apply systems and control theory to control cellular and physiological processes for developing and designing diagnostics and therapeutics. She is actively involved in curriculum design and employs pedagogical advances towards engineering education. She has co-authored more than 25 peer- reviewed articles, is a senior member in IEEE, serves as a Section Editor for the Encyclopedia of Systems Biology, and received the NSF CAREER award. Page 25.1140.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Scaffolding

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

reliability and device testing. Special emphasis was placed on reviewingFDA protocols and applications for prosthetic heart valves and artificial hearts. A series oflectures were also presented on the artificial organ (medical device) industry. These lecturesincluded topics on careers in artificial organs in academia and industry, grant writing, andfunding streams.The remaining lecture portion of the course described different examples of artificial organs,drawing heavily on the concepts introduced previously. These artificial organs includedcirculatory support devices, drug delivery systems, artificial lungs and oxygenators, artificialkidney, pacemakers, neural prostheses, prosthetic heart valves, orthopedic implants, bioartificialorgans (tissue

Conference Session

Development of Technical and Soft Skills in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

relevant to working in the industry, but it was a pretty sudden change from the traditional lab structure… • More thinking and freedom, more interesting. • As a student with a job and limited time, I would definitely prefer "follow-the-steps" but as a future professional with a career, I feel I learned a lot more with the approach used in our labs. • I would prefer follow the steps laboratories. While I find that I am able to link the labs to the lecture material much better in these labs as opposed to follow the step ones, the labs this

Conference Session

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

section of the seminar where thestudents are given the following objective: To design a new experimental setup based upon the first two experiments to permit the examination of the combined effects of the recirculating flow and lozenge dissolution on the overall transport of the drug.For most of the students, this exercise is the first of their educational career where they arecompletely responsible for planning and executing an experiment. While some of the studentsrecognize and excitedly accept the challenge, others can be quite intimidated by the process.Prior to coming into the lab, they are given a class period to meet with their partners and plantheir final experiment. They are provided with a few restrictions in order to

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

engineering tools and phenomena are usedlong before they are completely understood. By immersing themselves in tackling biomedicalindustry challenges with no clear solutions using state-of-the-art equipment, it is our experiencethat students become more willing as they continue their educational career to approachcomprehensive problems seeking holistic solutions. The ideal outcome of the MEDITECinfrastructure, then, is to provide an industry-focused laboratory environment that supportsincreasingly sophisticated levels of engineering exploration as the student matures.Integration of MEDITEC Projects into the CurriculumIn addition to individual and team Senior Projects, Masters Theses, and independent studyprojects, a key component of the Consortium is

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

sophisticatedequipment that is both available, accessible with reasonable acquisition and operation costs,robust, and simple enough to use such that the basics can be mastered within a few laboratoryperiods. What began as an ad-hoc collection of this type of equipment has now sharpened focusto become an integrated system for obtaining, analyzing, and incorporating biological data intoproduct designs. In designing the COSMM laboratory, the goals were to help retain students,provide for close industrial participation, and to provide an integrative vehicle at a critical stage Page 11.362.2in the student’s educational career. The result provides a theme for

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margo Cousins, The University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Henry Grady Rylander III P.E.

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Biomedical

. Short-term off-campus trainingexperiences can help students see the 'real-world' impact of engineering research and broadentheir understanding of their career opportunities. Arguably, internship and externship experiencesare particularly valuable for students in interdisciplinary majors, such as biomedical engineering,which cross more traditional fields and career paths. Thus, interdisciplinary graduate trainingprograms, such as those funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging andBioengineering (NIBIB), sometimes include an internship or externship component as a way toensure breadth in the educational program. The purpose of this study is to review the graduatesummer internship/externship practices of NIBIB funded graduate training

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve R Marek, University of Texas, Austin; William Liechty, University of Texas, Austin; James W. Tunnell, University of Texas, Austin

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Biomedical

AC 2012-5008: CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY FROM ALGINATE SPHERESIN DESIGN-BASED LEARNING COURSEDr. Steve R Marek, University of Texas, Austin Steve R. Marek is a lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin. He received a B.S. in chemical and biomolecular engineering with a minor in biomedical engi- neering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2005. He earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of Texas, Austin, in 2009 and transitioned to the College of Pharmacy, Division of Phar- maceutics, for his postdoctoral research in pulmonary drug delivery. He began his career as a teaching faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin, in 2011. Marek’s primary

Conference Session

Design in BME Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Robert Dennis, University of North Carolina; Charles Finley, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Biomedical

modeler) to create a solid 3-D model of that object made from polycarbonate. This gives the students an understanding of the trade-offs involved when designing a component for “printing” using a rapid prototyping device. It also provides students with experience in using rapid prototyping, a tool that they will use in subsequent classes, and likely in their future careers. B. BME Design and Manufacturing IIStudents typically take this course in the spring of junior year. Because this course is more labintensive than the above class, it is only offered in the spring. It is a two credit hour course withthe following objectives: ≠ To learn about modern design practices ≠ To learn about and use a variety of

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Biomedical

environment, in additionto formal instruction on the use of methodical approaches to observe, interview, and identifyand prioritize user needs, will thoroughly prepare students to identify not only potentialopportunities, but also the requirements and constraints imposed by users and theirenvironment.3. Program StructureInterdisciplinary Medical Product Design courseIn 2014, the Bioengineering Clinical Immersion summer program was launched with nine risingseniors. Applicants were accepted on the basis of GPA, career goals, and potential for success.Some preference was given to students enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Medical Product Designcourse over the traditional senior design capstone sequence. The IMPD course is a two-semestermedical

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E Reuther, Columbia University; Michael John Cennamo, Columbia University; Tiffany Wen-an Guo, Columbia University

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Diversity

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Biomedical

unknown at the time of graduation.7,8 Thisdistribution is typical of many BME undergraduate programs, including the one at ourinstitution.At the Master’s level, students come from diverse training, including research and industry, andbackgrounds including sciences, mathematics, and several fields of engineering. Many areseeking to redefine their career direction, and most Master’s students are seeking employment inindustry after graduation. An informal survey conducted as an introduction to this courserevealed that 11 out of 12 students’ goals were to work in industry or at a start-up company upongraduation.As a result of these differences, instructors must consider different instructional styles dependingon their audience. Traditionally, the

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University

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Biomedical

Page 26.1099.5motivated them to do well in the course and 64% thought that it the muddiest point exercise wasan effective strategy to increase engagement and allow them to better understand their learning.67% felt that the muddiest points exercise increased their responsibility for their own learning. Interms of utility value, 92% felt that the material learned in the course will be of use after graduationand 93% thought that the material will be useful in their career. Lastly, 97% said that the materialin the course allowed them to see the relevance of statistics to the real world. In terms of cost,74% of the students thought that the muddiest point exercise did not require too much effort anddid not make them anxious or frustrated. 86% of

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

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

Alexander J. Carroll, North Carolina State University; Andrew J. DiMeo Sr., UNC & North Carolina State University; Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; James McCall, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical

, no. 1 (2016): 36–39.5. National Institutes of Health, “Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge,”National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, May 22, 2013,https://www.nibib.nih.gov/training-careers/undergraduate-graduate/design-biomedical-undergraduate-teams-debut-challenge.

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan; Mimi (Miriam) Adam; Robert Sulewski; Matthew O'Donnell, University of Washington

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Biomedical

learned and apply them to other courses later on in their undergraduate careers. In thefuture, we would like to incorporate more active learning exercises in class to improveunderstanding of concepts and assess student understanding of lecture material in real time.Additionally, we plan to develop methods to more quantitatively assess student learning from thephysician client design project, the level of student interest generated, and the impact of thecourse on the students’ academic careers.Bibliography1. Kim, U.K., Breslin, P. A. S., Reed, D., and Drayna, D., Genetics of Human Taste Perception, Journal of Dental Research, 83(6): 448-453, 2004.2. “Using a Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism to Predict Bitter-Tasting Ability”. Carolina Biological

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Schmedeman, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

the University of California, San Diego in 1984, and a Bachelor of Science. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 1981. He is a member of the American Society of Engineering Educators (Entrepreneurship Division), the Association for Computing Machinery, and the IEEE Computer Society. Dr. Blessing has served as a consultant to major corporations and is the author of many publications in the areas of algorithms, artificial intelligence, networks and computer systems. Prior to his academic career, has worked for three Fortune 500 companies and has owned and operated two small businesses.Larry Schmedeman, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Sameer Sood, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; Jane Greene Ryan; Anilchandra Attaluri, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Robert Alan Hirsh, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

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Biomedical

aided the engineering students in terminology andunderstanding in the clinical setting and the medical students in looking at the clinical settingwith a different problem-solving “lens”.An IRB approved survey was used to gain student/Scholar self-reported effect on the theirattainment of program and ABET outcomes and objectives, level of interest in bioengineeringfields, and likelihood to pursue bioengineering graduate studies or careers. Answers to surveyquestions were measured with a point system ranging from 1-6 with 1=Strongly Disagree,2=Disagree, 3=Somewhat Disagree, 4=Somewhat Agree, 5=Agree, 6=Strongly Agree. Thesame survey was given to the students on the first and last days of the program as pre and postassessments. Average and

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Stirling, UIC School of Design, University of Illinois at Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Biomedical

students discover opportunities and solve problems with design. She is the co-instructor of the Clinical Immersion program in the Department of BioEngineering. Susan balances teaching with her professional career as a design researcher, consultant and strategist.Dr. Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago Miiri Kotche is a Clinical Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently serves as Director of the Medical Accelerator for Devices Laboratory (MAD Lab) at the UIC Innovation Center. Prior to joining the faculty at UIC, she worked in new product development for medical devices, telecommunications and consumer products. She co-teaches both bioengineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Upper-level Biomedical Engineering Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anton E. Bowden, Brigham Young University; Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University; Dennis Lee Eggett, Brigham Young University

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Biomedical

Science Foundation CAREER Award. He is grateful to have been awarded the Weidman Pro- fessorship in Leadership and to have recently been recognized with BYU’s Technology Transfer Award.Dr. Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University Ruth S. Ochia received the B.S. degree in biomedical engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, in 1992 and the Ph.D. degree in bioengineering from the University of Washington, Seat- tle, WA, in 2000. From 2000 to 2002, she was a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Center of Locomotion Studies, at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. From 2002 to 2006, she was a Post- doctoral Fellow and then Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. From 2006

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Barnett, Saint Louis University; Rebecca Willits, Saint Louis University

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Biomedical

addressprogram level outcomes, and various other enhancements and refinements. However, theimmersion experience remains an integral component of the course and is highly regarded byalumni as a valuable experience that provided a strong foundation for their next career step. Tobetter prepare students for joining a faculty laboratory, the students are normally required to jointhe lab prior to their senior year in order to facilitate the development of multi-year projects andto improve their overall experience during the senior year.This paper discusses the current status of the senior projects sequence and the developmentprocess following the initial student involvement in the lab to their project culmination. Resultsrelated to various measures of student

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Schneeweis, University of Illinois-Chicago; J Hetling, University of Illinois-Chicago; Patrick Rousche, University of Illinois-Chicago

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Biomedical

, the emergentnature of neural engineering means that the job market for neural engineers is rather soft.There are few companies hiring specifically neural engineers, and those that are typically Page 11.77.11seek students with higher degrees. Over the next several years it will be important to followour neural engineering track graduates and determine where their careers lead them.References1. Bellamkonda, RV, Potter, Steve, & Kipke, D (2005). Neuroengineering: What, Why and How? White paper, Whitaker Foundation Biomedical Engineering Education Summit, 2005.2. http://www.whitaker.org/academic/database/index.html The Whitaker Foundation

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratories in BME

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College; Steven Schreiner, Western New England College; Diane Testa, Western New England College

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Biomedical

) theintroduction to students of the proper calibration and use of instrumentation that they are likelyto encounter in their careers and 2) the facilitation of learning of concepts taught primarily in alecture format.The first objective is assessed using the practicum exams given at the end of each of the junior-level traditional laboratory courses. These exams measure student ability to perform simpleexperiments on instrumentation used in that semester’s laboratory course and to analyze theresults of these experiments. The expected performance level is that 80% of students willreceive a score of 70 or better on these exams. A performance of less than 80% will trigger adiscussion and possible changes in the pedagogy associated with this learning outcome

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Verstraete, University of Akron

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Biomedical

: The objective of this course is to provide the biomedical engineering students with the skills necessary to perform proper physical and physiological measurements of devices and phenomena likely to be encountered in their engineering careers. A major concept used in this course is hands-on training which allows the student to physically participate in device construction, data collection and data analysis. Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will: • Understand equipment calibration, accuracy and error • Understand error analysis and how to report uncertainties • Understand numerical methodologies used to determine accuracy and uncertainty • Understand simple statistical analysis and least-squares

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Ida O'Connor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Linda Young, MSOE School of Nursing; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

take a great interest in exploring the equipment characterized by their majorbased on the high number of participants in the class. As it was the first time running, the coursedid not account for any graduation requirements; yet, 16 students added it onto already busyschedules just to learn more about where their career could take them. To appreciate this numberfurther, remember that the senior biomedical engineer class at MSOE only includes 26 students.Moreover, reviews showed positive feedback from students who were glad to explore the role ofhospitals on medical products already in use. Senior biomedical engineering student, AnnMarieAxarlis reflected on the course, “Even Dr. Fennigkoh’s lecture on electrical safety really broughttogether

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amirhossein Arasteh, Washington State University; Casey M. Clark, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University

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California, Davis is in Environmental Engineering. Dr. Brown is a licensed professional civil engineer and has six years of experience designing water and waste water treatment facilities in central California. He was the recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2011. Dr. Brown’s research focuses on theoretical approaches to understanding why some engineering concepts are harder to learn than others, and how the concepts are embedded in contexts. Page 23.1389.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Work in progress- Development of Hands-on Learning Modules for

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

where you perform the following skills? In other words, which of the following skill sets would you prefer to use your future career? Page 14.462.15 a. Computer modeling b. Experimental analysis c. High-throughput data analysis d. Integrating heterogeneous datasets e. None of these Rank-order the skills that you would be most interesting in using in your future career. Fill in numbers 10-14 with one of the letters above, where 10 is your top preference, and 14 is your lowest preference.In the second round of the survey given January 2009, two questions were added: 15. How much does your

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikki Hazelwood, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

perform the job. One student identified the experience as having ‘enlightened’ as to thetype of career opportunity he desired to pursue.Attrition/ retentionBecause student participation was on a volunteer basis, we presume that student retentioncorrelates well to student interest level. 54 retained out of 74 is 73% retention, which isreasonably good, especially given that student participation in the project was completely on avolunteer basis.Furthermore, it is important to consider that the attrition of 20 students included 11 students whoexpressed a desire to complete the study but who could not for logistical reasons. We can assumethat the other 9 students dropped out due to lack of interest. Re-examining student retentionbased upon those who

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning and Motivation in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

. Civil Engineering e. Computer Engineering f. Computer Science g. Electrical Engineering h. Engineering Science – Nanomedicine Engineering i. Engineering Science – Materials Science Engineering j. Engineering Science – Other k. Mechanical Engineering l. Systems Engineering8. What career do you hope to eventually have after you've completed your education? (Select one) a. Artistic, creative professions b. Business, finance-related professions c. Education d. Engineering, computer programming e. Goverment, public service f. Law g. Medicine, health-care related professions h. Psychology, helping professions i. Researcher, scientist j. I don't know9

Conference Session

K-12 and Graduate Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sam Dreyer, University of Illinois at Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jennifer Olson, University of Illinois at Chicago ; Andria Shyjka, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Biomedical

programaffected their own classrooms and/or career. In addition, this post-implementation survey polledteachers on their self-reported knowledge in trends in bioengineering research, and solicitedfeedback to help identify weaknesses and suggestions for program improvements. Self-reportedinformation in a pre-program survey was used as the baseline metric to evaluate changes inknowledge and perception of preparedness before and after program participation.In addition to the exit surveys, BEST participants also presented their work at the conclusion ofthe program to each other and representatives of of the CPS central office.Teacher participants disseminated their curriculum frameworks, instructional materials, andstudent assessments to science teachers at