Paper ID #34569WIP: Integration of Inclusive Mindset in a Middle-Year BiomedicalEngineering Course: a Study Over Healthcare Disparities via Story-DrivenLearningDr. Maysam Nezafati, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Nezafati joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering at GaTech/Emory in 2018 as a faculty. He has been working on educational research since 2016. His main focus is on problem based learning core courses. But specifically he works on inclusive model based reasoning and interpersonal skills.Prof. Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology Joe Le Doux is the Executive Director for Learning and Training in the
Paper ID #32483Applying the Framework of Fink’s Taxonomy to the Design of a HolisticCulminating Assessment of Student Learning in Biomedical EngineeringDr. Emily Dosmar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Illi- nois Institute of Technology Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. B. Audrey Nguyen, The University of Akron B.S. Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University M.S. Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University
Paper ID #34988Teaching Social Justice to Engineering StudentsDr. Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington Dr. Dianne Hendricks is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering and the Director of the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Washington. She designs and teaches courses involving universal design, technical communication, ethics, and diversity, equity and inclusion. She co-founded HuskyADAPT (Accessible Design and Play Technology), where she mentors UW students in design for local needs experts with disabilities. She also leads STEM outreach activities for
. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WIP: Development of a training program for undergraduate students participating in an immersive bioinformatics summer research internship The publication of the first human genome in 2001 transformed biomedical research[1,2]. Since then, an explosion of new sequencing technologies has required engineers andcomputer scientists to invent computational methods to analyze and interpret the ever-growingdata. Now, large-scale biological data encompasses many types of ‘omics’ datasets, includinggenomes, transcriptomes, proteomes and metabolomes, and each of these new datasets hascreated a new set of analytical
our engineering curriculum[9], it is evident that team-based activities and prototyping geared toward solving these problemscan result in increased inclusion of students with disabilities. These solutions can have adramatic impact on the ability of people with disabilities to complete coursework and engage incourse-based ADL independently. Incorporation of guest lecturers including therapists,rehabilitation engineers, and people using assistive technology (known as “need-knowers”during the course) in conjunction with design thinking and rapid prototype fabrication led toremoval of two barriers to success identified by students with disabilities. The purpose of thispaper is to discuss results from two semesters of a new elective engineering
University Dr. Ruth S. Ochia is a Professor of Instruction with the Bioengineering Department, Temple Univer- sity, Philadelphia, Pa. Her past research interests have included Biomechanics, primarily focusing on spine-related injuries and degeneration. Currently, her interests are in engineering education, curriculum development, and assessment at the undergraduate level. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Introduction:There has been much work on the development of entrepreneurial thinking in engineering students.[1,4,5] These studies emphasize the needs to train our students to be innovative and entrepreneurialminded to meet the changing technological
at Widener University and Villanova University, a member of the academic faculty at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Research Associate and Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. A licensed professional engineer in Alabama, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Dr. Cargill is also an active firefighter in New Jersey (currently Incident Safety Officer at Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company). In addition to his extensive firefighter and rescue training and experience, he previously held certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in New York and Connecticut (1986 to 1990).Dr. Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University Ruth S. Ochia received
Paper ID #33385Teaching an Immersive Experiential Introductory Biomedical EngineeringCourse in the Land of Covid (AKA: An Old Dog Has to Learn New Tricks)Dr. Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University IEEE Life Fellow, AIMBE Founding Fellow, U.N.E.S.C.O. Academician. Director, Center for Rehabilita- tion Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST), and Shulman Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY. (Retired) Senior Rehab Research Career Scientist, VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SUNY Upstate Medical
essentialbusiness skills, effective leadership and communication skills, and the opportunity to practicebecoming catalysts for change through innovation and invention. Unlike vocational and technicalacademic institutions, liberal arts institutions provide diverse and comprehensive training ideal forbroad and interdisciplinary programs. As of April 2021, there were 112 ABET accredited BSprograms in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering worldwide [1]. The number of liberal artsinstitutions starting and/or exploring science, technology, engineering, and technology (STEM)programs is increasing every year. In 2016 and driven by the positive job outlook for biomedicalengineers between the years 2012 and 2022 (about an increase by 27%) [2], our liberal
equally met. The elements in the final version of the course will bemaintained for future semesters.Acknowledgements: Research was supported by Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station andapproved by the Texas A&M University’s Human Subjects Protection Program (IRB2019-1505).References[1] M. Prince, R. Felder, and R. Brent, "Active student engagement in online STEM classes: Approaches and recommendations," Adv Eng Edu, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1-25, 2020.[2] R. Bernard, E. Borokhovski, R. Schmid, R. Tamim, and P. Abrami, "A meta-analysis of blended learning and technology use in higher education: From the general to the applied," J Comput High Educ, vol. 26, pp. 87-122, 2014.[3] G. Mason, T. Shuman, and K. Cook, "Comparing
Paper ID #32932WIP: Student Training in Data Analytics Approaches for BioprocessingThrough Co-Curricular ActivitiesDr. Maryam Mobed-Miremadi, Santa Clara University Dr. Maryam Mobed-Miremadi is a Senior Lecturer at Santa Clara University. She is a chemical engineer (B Eng, M Eng, McGill University Canada) by training with an emphasis on transport and microencapsu- lation technologies for bioengineering applications. She graduated from McGill University with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering having conducted her research at the Artificial Cells and Organs Research Centre. Following graduate school she spent 12 years in the
at the Na- tional Science Foundation. During this time, she served as co-chair of the White House’s Office of Science & Technology Policy Task Force on Research and Development for Technology to Support Aging Adults. She was recently named to the National Academy of Medicine’s Commission on a Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity. She is also completing her 5-year appointment as a commissioner with ABET’s En- gineering Accreditation Commission. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Biomedical Engineering Society, and the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering. American c Society for Engineering
industry post-graduation.Dr. Jennifer H. Choi, University of California, Davis Jennifer Choi is currently an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineer- ing (BME) at UC Davis. In addition to teaching core undergraduate courses, Jennifer is aimed at integrat- ing engineering design principles and hands-on experiences throughout the curriculum, and playing an active role in the senior design course. She has interests in engineering education, curricular innovation, as well as impacting the community through increased K-12 STEM awareness and education. Prior to joining UC Davis, Jennifer taught in the BME Department at Rutgers University, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Advanced Technologies
the use of technology to increase accessibility to education and wellness.Eileen M. Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Eileen Johnson graduated with her bachelor’s degree in bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There she worked in Dr. Brendan Harley’s lab engineering shape-fitting biomaterial implants for craniomaxillofacial defects. She then graduated with her master’s degree in bioengineering from UIUC, where she worked in Dr. Pablo Perez-Pinera’s lab developing novel genetic engineering systems. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant for an introductory bioengineering cell culture lab. She currently works for Dr. Karin Jensen as a Research Assistant with a focus
entrepreneurship into abiomedical engineering capstone course at the University of California, Irvine.” Technology &Innovation, 20(3), pp.179-195, 2019.[10] P. G. Yock and S. Zenios, Biodesign: the process of innovating medical technologies.Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press, 2020.
Paper ID #34669Impact of Entrepreneurial Mindset Module Connecting SocietalConsideration, Medical Interventions and Engineering PhysiologyAllison Lukas, Western New England University Allison Lukas graduated in 2021 from Western New England University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. She has plans to attend graduate school and eventually become a professor. In the meantime she will be working in the medical device industry to gain experience before pursuing further education. During her time at Western New England University she served as a supple- mental instructor for two physiology
Paper ID #33665WIP: Biomedical Sensors Laboratory Activities Using Labview andAdaptation for Virtual InstructionProf. Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo My professional interests focus on the development and use of microsystems (biosensors, microcon- trollers, etc) to matters of human health. Primarily this is focused on microfluidics, but also ranges from wearable devices to laboratory equipment. Applications range from cell measurements to ecological ques- tions. Educationally, I am focused on developing courses and content that connects theory to technology in practice, with an
Paper ID #32862WIP: Defining Design as a Guide for Quality ImprovementDr. Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Mahboobin is an assistant professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Bio- engineering. His research interests include engineering education (curriculum and laboratory develop- ment), computational and experimental human movement biomechanics, and bio-signal processing.Mark Gartner, University of Pittsburgh American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Defining Design as a Guide for Quality
, “People need people: students feeling impacts of online school isolation,” Ryerson Folio, November 4th 2020[2] J. Bailenson, “Nonverbal overload: A theoretical argument for the causes of Zoom fatigue,” Technology, Mind, and Behavior, Volume 2, Issue 1, Feb 23, 2021[3] M.J. Callaghan, K. McCusker, J. Lopez Losada, J.G. Harkin & S. Wilson (2009) Engineering Education Island: Teaching Engineering in Virtual Worlds, Innovation in Teaching and Learning in Information and Computer Sciences, 8:3, 2-18, DOI: 10.11120/ital.2009.08030002
Paper ID #32522WIP: Student Outcomes From Rapidly Flipping a Large-Scale BiomedicalElectronics CourseDr. Charles W. Peak, Texas A&M University Dr. Charles W. Peak is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Biomedical Engineering (2018) and his Master’s (2014) and Bach- elors (2012) in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University. His interest include aligning program and course outcomes with industry needs, innovative teaching strategies at scale, and professional devel- opment of students. American
Paper ID #33668WIP: Virtual Vs. Face-to-Face Synchronous Laboratory Instruction forProgramming MATLAB for Biomedical EngineersProf. Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo My professional interests focus on the development and use of microsystems (biosensors, microcon- trollers, etc) to matters of human health. Primarily this is focused on microfluidics, but also ranges from wearable devices to laboratory equipment. Applications range from cell measurements to ecological ques- tions. Educationally, I am focused on developing courses and content that connects theory to technology in
increased K-12 STEM awareness and education. Prior to joining UC Davis, Jennifer taught in the BME Department at Rutgers University, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Advanced Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, LLC. She received her doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University, M.S. degree from Syracuse University, and B.S. degree from Cornell University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Promoting equitable team dynamics in an introductory biomedical engineering courseIntroductionTeam-based projects are widely utilized in the engineering curriculum, and often used inintroductory
"In your own words, what is biomedicalengineering?” and their answers were qualitatively coded using a previously developedmethodology [5]. In short, the definitions were coded for phrases indicating: 1) Impact: BME asa way to improve medicine, health, or humanity; 2) Design: BME as the creation of new devices,tools, technologies, or processes; and/or 3) Interdisciplinarity: BME as the combination orcombined application of engineering and at least one life science or physical science. The undergraduate respondents also provided their short-term career plans (forimmediately following completion of their BME degree) and long-term career goals, while thefirst-year doctoral respondents provided their long-term career goals only. The
Paper ID #33167Enhancing the Teaching of Research Ethics Through Emotional Priming withEncounters with Patients and ReflectionDr. Ashley J. Earle, York College of Pennsylvania Ashley is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Civil Engineering department at York College of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and B.A. in International Studies from Lafayette College. She then pursued her passion for neuromuscular disease research at Cornell University where she received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering. At York, she is passionate about developing pedagogy that encourages students
teaching core undergraduate courses, Jennifer is aimed at integrat- ing engineering design principles and hands-on experiences throughout the curriculum, and playing an active role in the senior design course. She has interests in engineering education, curricular innovation, as well as impacting the community through increased K-12 STEM awareness and education. Prior to joining UC Davis, Jennifer taught in the BME Department at Rutgers University, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Advanced Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, LLC. She received her doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University, M.S. degree from Syracuse University, and B.S. degree from Cornell University
, Oxford, as well as teaching for University and Harris Manchester Colleges and St. Edmund Hall.Dr. Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University Casey J. Ankeny, PhD is an Associate Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2006 and her doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in 2012 where she studied the role of shear stress in aortic valve disease. Currently, she is investigating cyber- based student engagement strategies in flipped and traditional biomedical engineering courses. She aspires to understand and improve student attitude, achievement, and
Paper ID #34434Improving Programming Content Delivery in an Introductory BiomechanicsCourse Using a Blended Classroom ApproachMr. Jeffery Ethan Joll II, Vanderbilt University Ethan is in the final year of his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University where he works under Dave Merryman. His laboratory work investigates the mechanobiological underpinnings of cal- cific aortic valve disease and post-menopausal osteoporosis. His education research focuses on blended learning strategies to improve content delivery in undergraduate biomedical engineering courses. He is investigating careers in educational research
biomedicalengineering, there are job opportunities in many different settings in addition to industry.Overall, the AAES model successfully quantified the qualitative data seen in submitted resumesand addresses the lack of engineering-specific resume writing tools.Opportunity and Research QuestionsThere are a multitude of career pathway options supported by an undergraduate degree inbiomedical engineering. We have found “traditional” pathways using the BME degree toinclude: full-time employment in biotechnology and medical device technology, enrollment inSTEM graduate programs, and enrollment in health profession programs (medical, dental,pharmacy, optometry). The AAES model lacks the robustness needed for use as a guidance toolin biomedical engineering since