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Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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biomedical engineering are scarce. An internet search revealed a handful ofsummer programs whose primary focus is on bioengineering. Milwaukee School of Engineeringhosts a residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors entitled“Focus on the Possibilities: Biomedical Engineering” which concentrates significantly onbiosignals and their measurement.1 The University of Washington has previously hosted abioengineering day program focusing on computational bioengineering, home health care,engineered biomaterials, medical imaging, and nanotechnology for rising 9th and 10th graders.2In the summers of 2008 and 2009, Wichita State University held a day program entitled “BodyWorks: The Body as a Machine" that introduced high school

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Kevin Caves, Duke University; Julie A. Reynolds, Duke University

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Biomedical

students devote considerable effort to the design and developmentof their projects, but that they are not as motivated to devote time and effort to writing. As aresult, their final reports often have significant problems with organization, clarity, andeffectiveness. Therefore, we recently adopted several new strategies to improve the quality ofstudent writing. Our goals were to 1) encourage students to work on their writing earlier andthroughout the semester; 2) engage every student in each team in the writing process; 3) usewriting as a tool to improve students’ understanding of the clinical problem that they areaddressing and how their design addresses their client’s needs; and 4) improve the quality of thefinal reports.To achieve these goals

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christopher L. Brace, University of Wisconsin; Willis J. Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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interests include development of microprocessor-based medical instrumentation, on-line biomedical computing, and real-time computer processing of electrocardiograms. Dr. Tompkins has published more than 240 journal papers, book chapters, and conference articles. He has served as research advisor for more than 90 M.S. and Ph.D. graduates. He has published four textbooks: 1) Biomedical Digital Signal Processing, Prentice Hall, 1993; 2) Design of Microcomputer-Based Medical Instrumentation, Prentice Hall, 1981 (with J. G. Webster); 3) Interfacing Sensors to the IBM PC, Prentice Hall, 1988 (with J. G. Webster); and 4) Electronic Devices for Rehabilitation, Chapman Hall, 1985 (with J. G. Webster, A. M. Cook, and G. C

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Biomedical

outcomes. IDEALS instructional materialsand assessments are structured to provide a general introduction to engineering in today’s world.The following are the learning outcomes for the class: 1. Dispositions toward increased confidence and mindset to recognize, evaluate and move toward opportunities. 2. Abilities to apply and defend business development processes to create a business concept for an envisioned solution that offers potential for a sustainable business investment. 3. Abilities to prepare and critically read financial documents, including a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow analysis and break even analysis. 4. Abilities to prepare to seek or obtain sources of capital applying knowledge about

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BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University

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Biomedical

and engineering principles of a particular advance. The last lectures of a set consid-ered the societal and political responses to that advance, with particular emphasis on ethicalissues, and with considerable participatory discussion of selected cases. Advances to aid peoplewith disability were especially covered.ParticipantsThe sophomore BmE course (BR200) was taught in 2009, and additionally in 2010 when it wasalso designated as an STS course. There were no prerequisites for this course. Students werefrom engineering, business and bioscience majors, freshmen to seniors (See Table 1). This tableillustrates the great disparity of engineering and science backgrounds that were in this introduc-tory course. Sophomores and Juniors predominated

Conference Session

Laboratories and Projects in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

manyaspects of active and problem based learning (1, 3, 12, 25, 26, 27) and spanned the entiresemester. Although each of the references above presents various types of projects, noneare the unique combination of being student-driven, long-term, and targeted at thelearning of algorithmic thinking.Semester-Long ProjectThe computing project presented below was designed to focus on the learning ofalgorithmic thinking. As a team-based project could too easily allow one person to Page 22.98.3   2  perform the high-level algorithmic development and farm out the writing of

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Kelly Laas, Illinois Institute of Technology, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions; David W. Gatchell PhD, Northwestern University

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librarian with an expertise in research ethics). An ABETstyle syllabus was developed for the course (see the appendix). While topics varied somewhatfrom one year to the next, the topics were generally composed of the areas shown in Table 1. Thedetails of the course have evolved over the lifetime of the program as described below. Table 1: Typical Topics Covered in Ethics Course Codes of Ethics Advisor/student relationships Issues facing women and underrepresented groups Intellectual Property Authorship Conflicts of

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

create a better world both for themselves and others. Figure 1 and 2: Students working on the clinic remodeling in the El Salvador trip of 2009.Inn comparison to similar programs programs, the grand uniqueness of HWB lies in the facts that it is notresearch based; it is built strictly on the motivation and leadership of the students; students and it is aconglomerate of interdisciplinary participation.. Some universities have classroom creditdedication, open research facilities, and thus research based project design. Due to a lack of suchresources, HWB was created as an organization based outside of the classroom, and functions asa

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BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Biomedical

for seniors,are presented here that involve the design of biomaterials for cartilage and bonereplacement. An assessment plan, to be executed during Spring 2011, will measurestudent mastery of learning outcomes specific to the field of biomaterials science andthose set forth by ABET for undergraduate Chemical Engineering programs. 1.  Introduction   Biomaterials have received considerable attention over the past 30 years.  A biomaterial has been defined as a material intended to interface with a biological system to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue organ or function in the body (1).  Therefore, the study of biomaterials encompasses the study of materials science, medicine, and biology. It is estimated that over 11 million

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington; Kelli Jayn Nichols, University of Washington, Seattle, Department of Bioengineering; Laura Wright, University of Washington; Christopher Neils, University of Washington

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.” communicate problems and their solutions “Junior class hit [learning] targets much more than senior effectively) ones.” “I feel that I have unique training in the biomedicine field. There are very few people who can sit down and figure out a problem using logic in the first year of graduate school. I feel that the “non-book-smarts” that the BIOEN program has given me has allowed me to succeed now.”Table 1. Representative quotations submitted by student alumni regarding their perceptions of theirpreparation received in our BIOEN program.This student alumni survey provided qualitative results (Table 1) which were instrumental inidentifying aspects of the curriculum which required attention. Many of the concerns cited

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BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Biomedical

learning gains promisingly. We are continuing the developmentand plan to apply the system to other local institutions for biomedical or other engineeringstudents.IntroductionBiomedical engineering (BME) education, a part of STEM, has developed as an interdisciplinaryengineering training area in the last 30 years. Based on the current ASEE College Profiles12,BME undergraduate enrollment has become one of the most rapidly growing engineering majors(Figure 1 left panel).Figure 1 Left panel: BME undergraduate enrollment has been monotonically increasing from1999 to 2009 and has exceeded 20,000. Right panel: The difference between the number of BMEprograms and the number of online medical imaging teaching materials indicates a potentialdevelopment area

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Naiquan (Nigel) Zheng, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Biomedical

Page 22.1342.4successful in learning and become self-direct learners, knowledge builders and better problemsolvers. A multifaceted approach, which integrated PBL, DBL and WWW-based e-Learning,was adopted for student-centered learning in one of our recently developed interdisciplinarycourses. Methodology MEGR 3090 Intro to Biodynamics is one of such interdisciplinary courses developed inspring 2009 as an elective. In this course, we aimed to obtain the following specific objectives: 1. To improve engineering students’ skills in self-directed learning of basic medicalknowledge related to orthopedic engineering design and manufacture; 2. To improve engineering students’ skills in tackling complex real-world

Conference Session

Laboratories and Projects in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Donald L. McEachron, Drexel University; Fran Cornelius, Drexel University

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Biomedical

and thus moreclinically effective. Additionally, knowledge of the design and development of medicaltechnology will facilitate proper maintenance in the clinical environment thus avoiding patientadverse events and errors and promoting optimal care. Finally, a more fundamental Page 22.1542.2understanding of the technology with which they must interact will better acquaint nursingstudents with both the advantages and disadvantages of specific devices as well as the expectedoperating parameters. This will improve nurses’ ability to deliver effective patient care.The complete project includes the following components: 1. Clinical simulations

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BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Biomedical

otherdevices, such as an optical coherence tomography device are being considered as alternative finalprojects for future students.Course objectives are assessed in several ways: by student surveys at the end of the semester, by Page 22.1397.2analysis of the final product and by the associated documentation. BME540/541have beenavailable for two years with satisfactory results as assessed by student and industryrepresentative evaluations, exit interviews and employment records.1. IntroductionThe Biomedical Engineering (BME) industry is fertile ground for BME graduates; this dynamicindustry requires more entrepreneurs generating new jobs for our

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical

into three parts: 1) Knowledge, 2) Skills and 3)Attitudes. This separation was suggested to avoid conglomeration of the outcome statements, tosimplify the connection to course instructional objectives and to allow for out of curriculumcomponents. We had been in search of a model like this to create a new sustainable assessmentplan with embedded course level assessment and chose to adopt the approach. Defining a“skills” category for the undergraduate program captured the attention of BiomedicalEngineering faculty who were interested in developing a skill-set common to all studentsgraduating from the program.At the next Biomedical Engineering (BME) Undergraduate Program retreat, a session wasdedicated to identifying the basic skills our students

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Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Melvin Andrew McElrath, Marquette University; Wendy Murray, Northwestern University; Laura M. Haugh-Scheidt, Northwestern University

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Biomedical

the electronic format. Those who find it frustrating are apt todismiss the utility of the module and those who are accepting of the electronic format tend tofind the modules useful. This suggests that enhancement of the electronic experience itself couldallow more students to recognize the learning benefits of this technology.IntroductionThe VaNTH Engineering Research Center in Bioengineering Educational Technologies(www.vanth.org) developed a platform for electronic delivery of problems consisting of anauthoring component (Courseware Authoring and Packaging Environment – CAPE) and adelivery component (experimental Learning Management System - eLMS) that deliversproblems to students and records their interactions 1, 2. eLMS can be used in a

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aura Gimm, Duke University; Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Kevin Caves, Duke University; Robert Malkin, Duke University

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Biomedical

bench marking, experimentaldesigns for assessing design solutions, use of appropriate statistical models, learning fromfailure, or using machining tools. In one design challenge, for example, students fabricate asimple structure using only squares and equilateral triangle shaped pieces with one demonstrablefunction that can be measured.IntroductionMany types of design challenges have been used in various formal and informal educationalsettings. Design challenges have been implemented modularly in K-12 classrooms that led togains in student learning of science, mathematics and engineering concepts,1-2 and to a decreasein achievement gaps between some demographic groups.3 A number of studies comparing atraditional teaching model to one with

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Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Sanghoon Lee, University of Virginia; Shing Wai Yam, University of Virginia; William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

valuable skills such as theability to “explain, present, discuss, and defend [one’s] work to peers, advisors, and otherfaculty” [1], understanding how scientists and engineers work on real problems, analyzing andinterpreting data, and learning lab techniques [2].As undergraduate programs and institutions grow, it becomes difficult to successfully matchstudents to laboratories. Apart from identifying labs that are willing to accept undergraduates,successful matching requires an as yet unknown combination of interests, skills, implicit orexplicit mindsets, and demographic factors. In a single department these factors may be knownto a limited extent of both the labs and the undergraduate applicants. With enough priorexperience one might intuit a good

Conference Session

Laboratories and Projects in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakov Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Sonia Sparks Wallman; Margaret Bryans, Montgomery County Community College; Marina Taranova, Southern Federal University, Russia

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Biomedical

the design and functionality of a chromatography system or‘skid’, its components and their electrical and plumbing connections, as well as interactionsbetween these components. In this mode, the simulation allows students to zoom-in on a Page 22.1662.2component, rotate it, explore its parts using photo-quality 3D images, and read a description ofthe component. Fig 1.presents the interface of VLCL running in the equipment mode. Figure 1. A screenshot of the Virtual Liquid Chromatography Laboratory running in the equipment mode. 3D images of major system components are shown at the bottom.The process mode (Fig. 2) introduces students to the

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Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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. More specifically, we used the HP Tablet PC in achieving the following aims: 1) Create interactive in-class exercises which increase class participation 2) Improve learning assessment by monitoring student work in class 3) Enhance student learning by providing immediate feedback 4) Encourage collaborative thinking among students on class projectsThe Tablet PC has features which we expected would encourage active learning [1]. The TabletPC has been used in classrooms and laboratories to engage students in learning subjects rangingfrom physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering disciplines such as chemical engineeringand mechanical engineering [2-6]. It has even been employed in the clinical setting to aidtechnicians

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; David W. Gatchell, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

-funded summer Biomedical Engineering Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU) at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Over the ten week program, students wereexpected to complete a challenging research project focused on engineering approaches to thestudy and treatment of diabetes and its complications while working with the faculty mentor. Inthis paper, we describe our five-year experience with the research program, preliminaryassessment of project goals, and observations on what constitutes a positive research experience.1.0 Introduction Undergraduate research experiences have the potential to influence the career plans andmotivation of young engineers and scientists.1 The National Science Foundation (NSF) andmany other institutions

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Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail Baura, Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences; Tiffany Berry, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University

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Biomedical

Device Technologies: A System-Based Overview Using Engineering Standards 1 isdivided into two Parts. In Part I, foundational medical device topics, such as some commonsensors of medical instruments, are described in chapter 1. Students are then exposed to 19 basicmedical devices in 19 chapters: the electrocardiograph, pacemaker, external defibrillator,implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), heart valve, blood pressure monitor, catheter/baremetal stent, hemodialysis delivery system, mechanical ventilator, pulse oximeter, thermometer,electroencephalograph, deep brain stimulator, cochlear implant, functional electrical stimulator,intraocular lens implant, hip prosthesis, drug-eluting stent, and artificial pancreas. The medicaldevices chosen

Conference Session

Laboratories and Projects in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey A. Lamack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; NE Schlick, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ron Gerrits, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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students the ability “tosolve the problems at the interface of engineering and biology” and “the ability to makemeasurements on and interpret data from living systems.”[1] Therefore, a good biomedicalengineer must have a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineeringfields, as well as biology, chemistry, and physiology, and must be able to combine and applyengineering and life science concepts to solve interdisciplinary problems in biomedicalengineering.In the course of its continuous improvement process, the BME faculty at the Milwaukee Schoolof Engineering (MSOE) redesigned its curriculum to introduce more team-basedinterdisciplinary learning. The faculty members believe the most innovative additions to thecurriculum are

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Burks Fasse, Georgia Institute of Technology; Paul Benkeser, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

can only be reported in limited form herebecause of the short time since the first cohort’s participation (ending December 2010). Threeyears of CURE data collection and analysis cycles should provide meaningful evidence and arich understanding of the effects of the CURE program for promoting graduate school studies,increasing awareness of international aspects to a research career, and undergraduate researchersas a link between international labs. This will be reported in future publications.DiscussionCURE is designed around three goals. We wanted to provide undergraduate students with aninternational research experience that had the potential to: (1) offer a global perspective on research challenges and opportunities in the field of