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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Biomedical

: An existing laboratory course was overhauled and refocused to boost student’sskills in design, crafting, self-efficacy, troubleshooting, and expertise in the field of MedicalElectronics. The strategy was to use problem oriented methodology in a collaborative setup.Results: The main learning objectives were fulfilled and students reported a high level ofsatisfaction with the content and the methodology of the course.IntroductionCollaboration in education is seen as joining intellectual efforts between groups of students orbetween students and instructors to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is the heart ofproblem-based learning, which emphasizes a more “natural learning” [2]. Cooperative learningrepresents an active field of

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley P. Sutton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Manuel Alejandro Ramirez Garcia, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer Lynne DUPE Bailey

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Page 23.1399.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Works in Progress: Development of Integrated Computer Simulations and Laboratory Exercises for Teaching Human PhysiologyStudents are typically taught human physiology by a combination of qualitative and quantitativedescriptions of basic functions. However, the resulting understanding of physiological functionresides in a system-specific framework that may hinder further explorations into other novelsystems outside the curriculum. Educational research supports that students, particularly youngadults, learn complex topics better through using simulations with instructional guidance.1,2Studies have also shown that simulations are best

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"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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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

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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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

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Merrill, Rowan University

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Biomedical

literature regarding the biomedical knowledge base and put those ideas to work to solve a problem. 3. Create a healthy balance in your thinking, between creating novel solution ideas and maintaining skepticism about the solutions they provide. 4. You should be able to communicate your approach and findings concisely and clearly, preparing you to play a key role is solving more complex problems that require Page 23.1384.2 collaboration after you graduate.These overarching aims were assessed with homeworks, laboratory reports, a finalcomprehensive exam, a final report presentation, and final report. In each case rubric was usedto

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"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Frederick Doe, illinois institute of technology; Elana Rose Jacobs, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology

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ProgramAbstract Research experiences for undergraduates have increased in availability at universities andgovernment laboratories throughout the nation. Government agencies, universities and privatedonors support these activities with a variety of expectations, including providing a more skilledworkforce, creating a greater emphasis on graduate education and increased retention of studentsin highly technical fields. While the value of these programs has been well-established, there is apaucity of empirically-based research on the various models and practices of these experiencesthat have the greatest impact on the students. The focus of this study was a National ScienceFoundation funded Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program at a 4

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Barbara Silver Thorn, Marquette University; Karla Bustamante, Itesm chihuahua

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engineering technical electives, one participated in a capstone designproject, and nearly all students conducted research in a faculty laboratory; no studentsparticipated in an engineering service project, industry internship, or formal clinical rotation asyet.The program supports eight (two at each of the four institutions out of country) studentexchanges per institution, 48 student exchanges total over the 4 year project duration. Theprogram is in its third year; none of the partner institutions have met this target allocation as yet.This may be attributed, at least in part, to the delayed completion of the MOU, personnelchanges affecting incoming student placement as well as recruitment of outgoing students,curriculum revisions affecting

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"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J Rust, Western New England University; Andrew Wellesley Browne, Harvard Medical School, University of Southern California

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) research.Course BackgroundThe research project was integrated within BME 432 – Lab on a Chip, an upper-level electivecourse at Western New England University that introduces students to the theory and applicationof microfluidic systems in medicine and biology. In the first iteration of the course-basedlearning model, a standard lecture and laboratory approach was utilized to follow a logicalprogression from core concepts to applications of this emerging technical field (Table 1). Oncesufficient course material had been covered, a laboratory project was implemented that allowedstudents to design and fabricate a microfluidic mixer, which was one of the concepts introducedin the microfluidics section of the course. While the original laboratory project

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin R Campbell, Robert Morris University; A. Clayton Pozzi

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Biomedical

be taught at any undergraduate school with a rudimentaryelectronics laboratory using commercially available game technology.5 In this project, undergraduate students analyzed the game “The Force TM Trainer” fromStar Wars TM Science which contains a biosensor device for measuring neural activity andfunctions as a basic electroencephalogram (EEG).6 This game was developed by the game Page 23.1376.2company Uncle Milton in conjunction with NeuroSky Inc., which pioneered the low costbiosensor that allows forms of neural activity to be monitored and used for game play andresearch endeavors.7,8 By specifically examining “The Force TM Trainer

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eric Diep, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Biomedical

datacollection systems, when used for pediatric applications, carry on some problems such asadhering markers onto delicate skin of infants, high computer hardware requirements, parentalconcern, and high costs (up-front and maintenance).The main objectives of this project are to develop a low-cost biomechanics data collectionsystem suitable for pediatric biomechanics research. The entire system consists of three parts:video recording, markerless mocap, and electromyography (EMG) data collection. Threestudents and one faculty mentor from the Iron Range Engineering, an engineering program at theMinnesota State University- Mankato, developed the idea and completed the project for thePediatric Neuromotor Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony J McGoron, Florida International University; Hamid Shahrestani, Florida International University, BME; Michael Edward Brown, Florida International University; James Dennis Byrne, Florida International University

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Florida in 2001. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1984 and in 1982 Shahrestani earned the A.S. Electrical Engineering, both from the Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Michael Edward Brown, Florida International UniversityDr. James Dennis Byrne, Florida International University James Byrne earned his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the university of Miami (Coral Gables) in 1984. He designed optical systems and integrated optics and laseris into blow cytometers for Coulter Corporation, later Beckman Coulter from 1984 to 1999. He is the research coordinator for the Biomedical Engineering Department at Florida International University. He teaches undergraduate laboratory courses in Biomedical

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"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; William H Guilford, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

or development of highercognitive skills.InterventionWe evaluated the writing assignments in the course Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers atthe University of Virginia. Student teams of 3 (enrollment was 102 2nd year undergraduates)were randomly assigned the task of either writing a completely novel review article on a specific,contemporary problem in biomedical engineering, or of completing a primary research articlebased on laboratory data addressing a related problem. In this instance, the topic of the reviewarticle was assigned to be “regulation of the cytoskeleton by nitrosylation.” The primary articlewas a completed but as yet unpublished study on the effects of nitric oxide and nitrosylation on