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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julien Henri Arrizabalaga, University of Oklahoma; Matthias U. Nollert, University of Oklahoma; Rachel C. Childers, University of Oklahoma

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Education, 2018 Works in Progress: An Economical and Open-Source Mechanical Testing Device for Biomaterials in an Undergraduate Biomechanics Laboratory CourseCommercially available mechanical testing devices for mechanical characterization ofbiomaterials can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Open-source mechanical test frames have beendesigned to improve on that price point, but are still relatively expensive at $4,000 [1]. Variouscustom made mechanical testers exist, however their fabrication is not formally documented ordetailed. In order to accommodate laboratory courses with several students, access to multipledevices can enhance the student experience by allowing the students to have the most

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Freeborn, University of Alabama; Memorie Gosa, University of Alabama

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applied behavioral science with a scope of practice that includesscreening, assessment, treatment, and technology/instrumentation related to the areas of fluency,speech production, language, cognition, voice, resonance, feeding and swallowing, and auditoryhabilitation/rehabilitation [1]. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) receive hundreds of hours ofclinical training involving direct patient care. SLPs are keenly aware of the many ways thattechnology can be applied to improve outcomes for patients with speech, language, voice, andswallowing problems. Their training however does not provide the technical knowledge andexperiences to design and implement technologies to support their clinical practice and patients.In contrast, engineering students

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orlando Sanguinette Hoilett, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Asem Farooq Aboelzahab, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Erica A. Lott, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jacqueline Callihan Linnes, Purdue University

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. Linnes’s current research bridges innovations in basic science and translational diagnostic techniques in order to develop non-invasive, rapid detection technologies that ef- ficiently diagnose and monitor diseases at the point of care. Her teaching focuses experiential learning and co-creation of technologies via user-centered design and evaluation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 #FunTimesWithTheTA—A Series of Fun, Supplementary Lessons for Introductory Level Biomedical Instrumentation Students (Part II) (Work-in-Progress)#FunTimesWithTheTA is a series of low-risk, low-stress, supplementary, active-learning lessons[1] developed for

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey A. Lamack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Icaro Dos Santos, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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for Medical and Biological Engineering, and the American College of Clinical Engineering.Dr. Icaro Dos Santos Dos Santos, Milwaukee School of Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Work-In-Progress: Streamlining Biomedical Engineering Design ProcessThe Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) Criterion 5 states that an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program must incorporate a capstone design process tobetter prepare its graduates for various engineering careers [1]. The most common pedagogicalapproaches to teaching design focus on a Problem-Based Learning and are centered around aspecific problem to be addressed, and include general capstone courses covering

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria J. Kim, Northwestern University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Mark James Fisher, Northwestern University

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sequence spanning Summer and Fall.It consists of one (1) core course, two (2) elective courses, and a paid 6-month Summerinternship. These requirements for the certificate program are in addition to the MS degreeprogram requirements the students are enrolled in.Learning outcomes of the program are for the students to: • Gain an understanding about the science of translation • Generate and critically evaluate clinical data • Identify the regulatory issues related to new medical innovations • Communicate and function effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environmentThe core course, “Introduction to Translational Research,” is offered in Summer. Thisfoundational course, scheduled in the evening, is intended to introduce

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Elliot Krause, Helping Hand Project; Jeff Powell, Helping Hand Project; Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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. This is why both ABET and the BME community place a strongemphasis on design as part of the undergraduate curriculum [1]. We are conducting a study todetermine if learning outcomes are also improved through student involvement in similar designactivities that are part of an extracurricular club. The Helping Hand Project (HHP) is a nonprofit organization that serves those withupper- limb differences through the creation of prosthetic devices. The prosthetic abandonmentrate is significantly higher in cases where the user is not provided with a device at an early age[2]. The HHP designs custom upper-limb prosthetic devices intended for use by people with limbdifferences under 18 years of age, with the intent of preparing them to use a

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renata Fortuna Ramos, Rice University; Kathryn Kundrod, Rice University

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for Engineering Education, 2018 Developing Assignments to Reinforce Process-Knowledge for a Medical Equipment Troubleshooting Laboratory CourseIntroduction Troubleshooting of Clinically Relevant Devices is a senior laboratory course thatintroduces operational principles, common failure modes, troubleshooting techniques, andpreventive maintenance while focusing on six types of devices: centrifuges, refrigerators, suctionpumps, syringe pumps, compound light microscopes, and oxygen concentrators. The goals ofthis lab are to (1) improve the students’ biomedical instrumentation skills and (2) provide thestudents with the techniques and strategies necessary to apply a structured, logicaltroubleshooting process. The lab uses

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Icaro Dos Santos

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highlyvalues familiarity with these topics in biomedical engineering (BME) undergraduates; there is agrowing demand for professionals who possess a combination of both technical knowledge andregulatory affairs [1]. However, it is challenging to instruct students on these inherently drytopics, particularly in the absence of practical applications.Recognizing that expertise in any of these areas is an impractical goal for undergraduatestudents, BME programs have implemented several different approaches to provide a workingknowledge of these topics to equip graduates for work in the medical device industry. Theseapproaches range from entire courses devoted to singular topics, such as medical deviceregulation [2], to lectures integrated into the capstone

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Gabriella R. Dupont, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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response to external factors such asinequities driven by rising costs of healthcare, the role of technology in medicine, and ethicaldilemmas driven by increases in population and age-related diseases [1]. To anticipate and drivethese changes, our students must not only possess the technical abilities to solve these problems,but must have the contextual and leadership skills to create solutions.The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has acted a regional site for a medical school forover 50 years. As a regional site, our campus educated 125 first year medical students in basicsciences education, typically known as the M1 curriculum. Out of those 125, 25 students stayedon our campus for M2 –M4 and our local hospital hosts clerkships and

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kiersten Lenz, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Linnea K. Ista, University of New Mexico; Heather Canavan, University of New Mexico

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National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two- strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Linnea K Ista, University of New MexicoDr. Heather Canavan, University of New Mexico c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Biomedical prototype design in collaborative teams to increase students’ comprehension and

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Martin Li, Duke University; Brianna Loomis, Duke University; Kevin Caves, Duke University

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, Durham NC 27708IntroductionProject Tadpole is a university sponsored service club at Duke University with three overarching goals:1) to provide students an opportunity to gain hands on experience with typical electronics fabrication andrepair skills, 2) provide insight, understanding and exposure to the needs of people with disabilities, and3) provide a training and adapted toys to the community. To address these goals Project Tadpole wascreated in 2011. This student led and run organization offers two types of services: repair andmodification of battery operated toys, and presentation of community educational and training outreachactivities. Since 2011 we estimate that we have had over 100 student participants, from both engineeringand non

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Wayne Gammon-Pitman, Ohio State University; Tanya M. Nocera, Ohio State University

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, teaching and assessing upper-level Biomedical Engineering laboratory courses, with particular interest in improving student technical communication skills. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Improving Biomedical Engineering Students’ Technical Writing through Rubrics and Lab Report Re- SubmissionsIntroductionGraduates from ABET accredited engineering programs are expected to demonstrate an ability tocommunicate effectively [1-2]. Technical writing skills are particularly difficult to teach andeven more time consuming to assess [3], often limiting the number of opportunities students aregiven to practice and improve throughout their

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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order to effectively solve the complex problems of today, engineers are often required to workin teams [1]. ABET accredited programs are therefore required to equip students with “an abilityto function effectively on a team […] [2]. Although there are many opportunities throughout theundergraduate engineering curriculum to incorporate team work (i.e. group assignments andpresentations, lab courses, design projects, etc.), students do not typically receive formalguidance on how to be an effective teammate. This can limit students’ opportunities toconscientiously practice and improve upon their team-working skills.Students placed in teams without additional guidance on effective teamwork techniques canstruggle, and the team may merely divide work

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Craig Powell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Johanna L. Okerlund; Richard Jue-Hsien Chi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ; David Wilson

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at four North Carolina universities, including UNC-Charlotte.Johanna L OkerlundDr. Richard Jue-Hsien Chi, University of North Carolina at CharlotteDr. David Wilson c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploring the STEM Education and Learning Impacts of Socially-Relevant Making through the Challenge Problem of Making Prosthetics for KidsGrowing numbers of learners are engaging in STEM practices and learning through various formsof “Making” [1]. The Maker approach is fundamentally self-driven informal learning that centerson personally meaningful projects using physical and digital fabrication tools, such as 3Dprinters, to design, prototype, and make

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Cyrus Rezvanifar, University of Akron; Rouzbeh Amini, University of Akron

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their questions outside of the class timeframe. In large-size college classes, usingemails and online office hours have been introduced as effective substitutions for face-to-faceoffice hours [1-4]. Moreover, cooperative learning has repeatedly proven to have positiveimpacts on students’ educational experience [3,5]. Cooperative learning, which can beincorporated in classes of any size, enables students to improve their social and team-workingskills. In addition, cooperative learning provides an opportunity for students to discuss theirquestions and overcome challenges within their groups without forming long lines outside theinstructor’s office during office hours.Nevertheless, for certain technical courses in engineering curriculum

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Krystina Callahan; Kimberly L. Bothi, University of Delaware

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consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well asglobal, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors” (outcome 2) as well as “an abilityto recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and makeinformed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global,economic, environmental, and societal contexts” (outcome 4) [1]. Both of these outcomes requirethat students consider the global impact of engineering. Global engineering skills are critical toprepare students for the realities of American competitiveness in global markets [2], and to buildstudents’ interdisciplinary, cross-cultural capacities to tackle grand challenges, a sentimententhusiastically supported by over 120

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. LaShan Simpson, Mississippi State University; Ed Dechert, Mississippi State University

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engineering graduates is at an all time high,however those same graduates lack interpersonal and social skills that would be required inpresent-day job settings [1]. Some of the skills that these graduates lack are effectivecommunication and teamwork, both skills being of high value and importance in a job setting forengineers that have to work closely and collaboratively with fellow co-workers [1]. Whiletechnical expertise and knowledge have profound impacts on the skills employers look for whenhiring graduates, recently employers have started emphasizing the importance of skills such asintegrity, communication, and flexibility. The emergence of these skills is a result of theeconomic shift from an industrial to an information society [2]. This

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Staehle, Rowan University; Erik Brewer

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?IntroductionIn the Rowan University Department of Biomedical Engineering, we offer a yearlong, team-based longitudinal Biomedical Engineering design course involving junior and senior students.Through this course, student teams interact with clinicians and industry experts outside of theuniversity in a professional setting, and work to fulfill an unmet need in the medical field viaengineering design within realistic economic, social, ethical, and manufacturability constraints.Previous work has shown that active engagement in the design process for actual, real-worldproblems like these reinforces concepts and improves learning [1, 2]. In our course, each team isactively engaged in the design process throughout the yearlong course, which culminates in

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Staehle, Rowan University

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as 5=StronglyAgree, 4=Agree, 3=Neutral, 2=Disagree, 1=Strongly Disagree. All errors stated are 95%confidence intervals around the means. The Rowan University IRB approved this study, andparticipants were provided an explicit opportunity to refrain from completing the survey. Noidentifying information was collected, nor were any rosters of attendees generated or collected.Therefore, all assessment is anonymous and in aggregate.Preliminary Assessment of Student Attitudes and PerceptionsStudents reported a large increase in their awareness and understanding of the field of biomedicalengineering. When asked whether they knew what biomedical engineering was prior to theworkshop, the average response was 3.8±0.3. Ninety-seven percent of students

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Gabriella R. Dupont, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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UndergraduateRankings” of schools with doctoral programs [1]. This list represents the perceived topprograms as ranked by department heads across BME programs in the nation. With that list ofschools, three qualities of each program were considered as metrics of curriculum breadth anddepth: track or concentration offerings, curriculum structure, and curriculum flexibility. All theinformation about the qualities of each program was gathered through public use websites andfiles found on the programs website.To compare curriculum structures, core curriculum requirements (engineering and generaleducation) and the BME curriculum requirements, along with electives for all three categorieswere tabulated. Required courses were sorted into general descriptions including

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeannie S. Stephens, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware

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Arbor) and her Ph.D. (2015) in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Effective Use of Engineering Standards in Biomedical EngineeringIntroductionThe use of engineering standards is an important skill for biomedical engineering (BME)students to succeed in their post-baccalaureate careers in the engineering profession [1].Engineering standards provide a framework for establishing and defining design constraints,working within regulatory and policy guidelines, and for developing and implementingappropriate design verification and validation methods [2,3]. Across BME departments there is astrong emphasis on the use of standards in Capstone or

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen R. Thickman, University of Washington

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learning platforms.Despite the clear value of increasing access to a variety of students, there is strong evidence thatmany students find succeeding in online courses challenging[1]. In the Department ofBioengineering at the University of Washington, we have recently moved our professionalprogram to a fully online format. Here, I present the structure being used for two fully onlinecourses in the Master in Pharmaceutical Bioengineering program that promotes the success ofour students.Many online programs rely entirely on recorded material, assignments, and discussion boards.This delivery method is effective and allows students to progress through the courses atindividual paces. However, this format does not provide a strong learning community

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Willis J. Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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assist the student in the design process. Included withDigiScope are a library of sampled ECG signals from the PhysioNet ECG database [1]. Once afilter is designed in DigiScope the processing results can be visualized on the included databaseof electrocardiograms.We included concepts of real-time digital signal processing in a book developed for this coursesome time ago [2]. In the Spring semester of 2018, we added lab experiments with real-timemicrocontroller programming of the signal processing algorithms in addition to analysis of pre-recorded signals with the DigiScope program. After an acceptable filter is designed, DigiScopeprovides the coefficients of the designed filter that the students use to implement the filter as areal-time digital

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neda Melanie Bassir Kazeruni, Columbia University; Henry Hess, Columbia University

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engineering-related question and defend their position in front of others, f. Able to describe examples of applications and outline the state of the art in nanobiotechnology, g. Able to contribute to and build upon team ideas through discussion. Active learning can be twice as effective as traditional lecturing4, which is why active learning wasat the core of our design of this course. Indeed, the class-time was structured around three different types ofactivities: 1. Lectures 2. Case studies 3. Case historiesIn-class participation was also encouraged and relevant comments or in-class discussions were rewarded withextra points in the course’s final grade. Lectures made up less than half of the overall class time

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Christine Dobie, Rochester Institute of Technology; David P. Wick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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implementations[1,2,3]. Researchers have also concluded that training in Spatial Visualization (SV) is associatedwith higher retention rates in engineering, especially for women [4]. Spatial Visualization skillsrefer to one’s cognitive ability to mentally manipulate 2-D and 3-D objects. Well-developedSpatial Visualization skills are considered important for success in many STEM fields [5]. Acomplete restructuring of the 1-credit Introduction to Biomedical Engineering course wascompleted in the fall of 2017 in order to 1) introduce design thinking, 2) enhance spatialrepresentation skills, and 3) increase comradery among the cohort by having team-basedactivities throughout the semester. These three objectives have been achieved through thedevelopment and

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge E. Bohorquez, University of Miami

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for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Problem Based Learning in a Flipped Classroom Applied to Biomedical Instrumentation TeachingIntroductionBiomedical instrumentation is a required course in our Biomedical Engineering (BME) programfor all concentrations: electrical, mechanical, pre-med and tissue engineering. The course hasbeen part of the curriculum since its inception and it is part of a larger set of courses related withmedical devices, as shown in Figure 1. In the early years of the program, the required coursesincluded other courses taught by the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department; itincluded courses such as electronics and linear circuits. With the evolution of the BME profession,the

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Christopher Bouwmeester, University of Toronto

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also interested in researching: 1) the treatment of end-stage heart failure with medical devices de- signed to augment cardiac output, 2) the identification and diagnosis of cardiovascular disease earlier than currently possible by creating tools and methods based on blood pressure and flow waveform morphology, and 3) new and novel ways to visually display heart function by creating realistic and interactive models c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Work in Progress: Knowledge Translation for Biomedical Engineering Graduate StudentsAbstractThis work in progress aims to describe the development of a learning activity that requiredbiomedical engineering graduate

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Shawn Israel PT, DPT, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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alternative switches can be used to activate the toy, as shown in Figure 1. Becausethis process 1) involves hands-on engineering concepts and skills, 2) has a clear and immediatesocietal impact related to cognitive and physical development, 3) can be conducted in a shorttime frame (approximately 1.5 hours), 4) is relatively affordable (~$5/student), and 5) isportable/can be conducted in a variety of locations, we believe that toy adaptation is a feasibleand promising outreach method to promote the engagement of underrepresented students inengineering.Previous studies from other groups have found that toy adaptation is a useful method to increasefirst-year engineering students’ understanding of the field of engineering, and the connectionbetween

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University; Joshua Adams, Arizona State University ; Michelene T.H. Chi, Arizona State University

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inferences [1].When students are outside of the classroom, achieving that quality of interaction is challenging,but doing so would greatly enhance the students’ preparation for class or follow-through afterclass. In this study we seek to use dialogue videos to foster interactions between pairs of studentsoutside of the classroom while working on homework in a flipped bio-transport class (fluiddynamics, heat transport, and mass transport). Thus, our research question is: Do dialogue videosenhance learning and foster interaction between students? In each dialogue video, a student/tutee works an example problem while the instructor/tutorassists the tutee and ensures that the tutee thinks out loud. Monologue videos, instructor only,were also recorded

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Assessment of Student Learning and Skills

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

in teams is a critical skill recognized bothby employers [1] and by our accreditation board [2] (Criterion 3.5). Undergraduate biomedicalengineering (BME) majors at the University of Virginia work extensively in teams in multiplecore courses: not only in an introductory design course and in the senior capstone designsequence, but also in a yearlong junior-level integrative laboratory course sequence. The labsequence is noteworthy because of its intensive nature (4 hours/week in lab, plus 10-20hours/week outside of lab on analysis and writing of reports, as self-reported by students onevaluations). As our program grew rapidly very soon after it was established (from ~35 studentsin the first graduating class of the major 15 years ago to ~90