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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ross Aaron Petrella, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchel Jonathan Colebank, University of California, Irvine; Naomi Chesler

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State University. Dr. Colebank’s research thrusts are in computational biology, cardiovascular function, and multiscale physiological phenomena.Naomi Chesler ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work In Progress: Teaching Cardiovascular Physiology with Computational Modeling – Insight from a New, Team-Taught Course in Biomedical EngineeringIntroductionComputational modeling is an increasingly important aspect of biomedical engineering (BME)education. Student exposure to computational modeling and simulation varies in BMEdepartments and institutions. Linsenmeier and Saterbak [1] reported that in 2004 roughly 25% ofBME undergraduate programs required courses in computing and 40

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renee D. Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bill Weiner, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alan Chiu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Teaching Fundamental Design Principles Through Integration of Knowledge and Curriculum DesignIntroductionCurriculum integration is “a way of thinking about what schools are for, about the sources ofcurriculum, and about the uses of knowledge” [1]. Curriculum integration requires, and should bebased on, deep thinking and understanding of the problem [2,3]. In the current system of education,the problem is not about the discipline of knowledge but with the approach and the representationof that knowledge in a way that satisfies a broad population of customers. Are students able toimplement and apply the knowledge they learn in school to solve real-life problems

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Adkins, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Naji S. Husseini, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Lianne Cartee, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work-in-Progress: Technical Scientific Writing across the BME CurriculumCommunication skills are critical for engineers as they disseminate their novel solutions,experiments, and products. ABET has defined one of the seven student outcomes required forpreparing students to enter the professional practice of engineering as "an ability to communicateeffectively with a range of audiences" [1]. In past assessments of our Biomedical Engineering(BME) program, we have found from student self-evaluations, course

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janna Jobel, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Historically, only half of declared engineering undergraduates will graduate with abachelor’s degree in engineering [1], [2]. Furthermore, underrepresented minority (URM)students and women enroll in engineering programs at much lower rates than their white malecounterparts and suffer disproportionate attrition rates [1]-[3]. This lack of participation andpersistence in engineering programs leads to an inequitable and unrepresentative engineeringworkforce [1]. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report claimsthis contributes to the national labor shortage as well as lost opportunities for economic gain [3]. Different engineering fields attract and support varying levels of women and URMstudents [1]-[5]. Women made up

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2: Experiential Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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, quantitative and qualitative surveys along with the assessmentof artifacts from the collaborative projects were used to assess the success of the framework. Thestrategies discussed in this paper may provide insight into the ways that collaboration among co-instructors can support the creation of learning experiences that overcome the challenges ofisolated disciplinary experiences.Introduction: History of Capstone DesignHealthcare and medicine will change dramatically in response to external factors such as inequitiesdriven by rising costs of healthcare, the role of technology in medicine, and ethical dilemmasdriven by increases in population and age-related diseases [1]. To anticipate and drive thesechanges, students training to enter the field must

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Williams, Case Western Reserve University; Colin K Drummond, Case Western Reserve University; Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University

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legal issues related to the safety concepts andare connected to standards and regulations compliance [1]. Hess & Fore [2] found that manyengineering programs have adopted a variety of modalities to teach the engineering aspect ofstandards and regulations compliance and that the business and legal aspects are less common inengineering education.Herkert [3] argued that the concept of product liability represents an excellent way to the variedaspects of safety issues to the forefront of the engineering profession as it includes the legalresponsibility as well as the technical concepts related to developing safe products. One exampleof the connection between standards and product liability law is the real-life case study byForbes &

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED): Best of Works in Progress

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; David P. O'Neill, Northwestern University; Philippa Eshun

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earlier study showed a strong positivecorrelation between instructor review and peer review in a biomedical engineering laboratory,suggesting peer review could be an effective form of feedback [1]. Peer review also resulted in theperceived improvement of students’ ability to critique. Additionally, the use of co-created rubricsis an inclusive teaching practice that can improve confidence and self-efficacy. It speeds up futuredetailed feedback, as the students and instructors have a similar understanding about the elementsof the rubric and may enhance self-regulated learning [2]. Finally, standards-based grading shiftsthe primary objective to individual learning and achievement, removes distraction from low-importance errors and reduces the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3: Technology in Biomedical Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Leonard-Duke, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, California State University, Channel Islands; Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

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fourthmodules. At the end of the course, students were asked to complete an anonymousQualtrics survey, developed based on previous surveys that evaluated in-person versusvirtual presentation formats[1, 2], to identify the positives and negatives associated withpre-recorded presentation on both the presenter and the audience member. Nine students,eight graduate students, and one undergraduate student completed the survey. Allstudents had prior experience with in-person presentations, but only two students hadprevious experience with pre-recorded presentations. Students rated how deliveringpresentations in each presentation style impacted a variety of learning outcomes, such asability to be innovative and take risks, improving teamwork skills, and

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED): Best of Works in Progress

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis

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systems, where the signals analyzed are mostly periodic and predictable. This might limit thevital connections that students could make between theory and application to the real world [1-2]. The focus of signals and systems for Biomedical Engineering (BME) is on modeling andanalysis of physiological signals, which are typically not periodic and are not alwayspredictable. This presents a unique educational opportunity in that BME students get to workwith their own physiological signals. In this way, they can relate the concepts and models tohow their own bodies operate as they analyze their blood pressure, heart rhythms (ECG), pulseoximetry (PPG), muscle stimulation (EMG), brain activation (EEG), and other relevant signals.MotivationSignals and

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois Chicago; Anthony E. Felder, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Michael Gordon Browne, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Biomedical Engineering; Dylan Lynch, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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-related need. However, despite the emphasis on design-focused projects throughout thecurriculum, students tend to have higher electronics/coding competency than in physicalprototyping skills.Because it is a convenient way to quickly have a physical product in hand, many students feelmost comfortable with designing prototype components that are 3d printed, withoutconsideration to other types of fabrication. This limitation is apparent in our senior design (SD)classes, as many teams don’t have familiarity with appropriate material selection or basicfabrication techniques. It has been reported that it may be the majority of engineering studentswho do not have prior shop fabrication experience [1]. When students reach their capstonecourses, not only

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3: Technology in Biomedical Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Roza Vaez Ghaemi, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Alexis Ortiz-Rosario, The Ohio State University

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-based pedagogies and teachingstrategies are shared among educators.Introduction:There has been a rapid increase in the sharing of information with the advancement of onlinetechnologies globally, which has led to various virtual communities of practice for differenttypes of professions. In the education and teaching community, these virtual communities havebeen utilized among individuals to improve interprofessional education and interinstitutionalcollaboration, and most communities that have been developed in the past have been traditionallyfor those in medical education [1 - 3]. By definition, virtual communities of practice are groupsof people who enrich their expertise through interactions with similar people in their field [4 - 6].In

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED): Best of Works in Progress

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Abigail Schafer, Northwestern University; David P. O'Neill, Northwestern University

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Keble, New, University, and Harris Manchester Colleges, was College Lecturer for New College and a Senior College Lecturer in Engineering Science for Keble College. He taught approximately 75% of the core degree topics, as well as human physiological measurement laboratory classes for medical students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work-In-Progress: Improving Student-Instructor Relationships and Help- Seeking through Office HoursIntroductionStrong relationships between students and their instructors have an undisputed link to positivestudent outcomes such as retention, motivation, sense of belonging, and academic achievement[1]. These observations are

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED): Best of Works in Progress

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; Kit Roy Feeney; Quangminh Tang; Milan Das; Dalton Salvo

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Center for SMART Health, where she focused on wireless health monitor- ing for stroke and pediatric asthma. Her current research is on engineering education and women’s health, specializing in pedagogy strategies to promote learning and innovation in design-build-test courses, in- cluding senior design, computer programming, and computer-aided-design courses, as well as pre-partum and partum medical devices.Kit Roy FeeneyQuangminh TangMilan DasDalton Salvo ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Introduction:The National Academy of Engineering has identified personalized learning as one of the 14 GrandChallenges for engineering in the 21st century [1]. Education is now shifting to a

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED): Best of Works in Progress

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Patrick Jr., Texas A&M University

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of factors, andthe new curriculum launches fall of 2023 [1-3]. All core and elective courses were assessed forgaps, redundancies, and bottlenecks, and the curriculum was redesigned – except one non-lecture-based or lab-based course, namely the high-impact engineering course required byTAMU’s College of Engineering. The learning outcomes are stated as: “Upon successfulcompletion of this course, students will be able to (a) reflect on professional outcomes from theengineering body of knowledge and (b) assess learning experiences.” The intent of high-impactcourses is to ensure that students have the opportunity outside the formal classroom setting todevelop essential and professional skills such as communication, problem-solving, organization

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Callan E. Monette, Stanford University; Alexis Seymour, Stanford University; William T Yu, Stanford University; Leighton Terrance Wan, Stanford University; Andrew Sho Perley, Stanford University, Department of Bioengineering; Ross Daniel Venook, Stanford University

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Teaching Assistants (TAs) are often fundamental to the function of many academicdepartments. Whether serving as course aides, graders, or primary instructors, graduate TAs playa vital role in teaching and building a community of belonging in the classroom [1]–[4]. Well-prepared graduate TAs with strong pedagogical training have the potential to ease the burden onteaching faculty and may even see improvements in their own development as scientists [5], [6].Many studies have illustrated the benefits of graduate TA training for increasing graduate TAunderstanding of pedagogical techniques and self-efficacy as educators [1], [7]–[9]. However,graduate TA preparation varies widely across schools and often focuses on policies overpedagogy [10], [11]. For

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ishita Tandon; Vitali Victorovitch Maldonado, University of Arkansas; Megan Wilkerson, University of Arkansas; Amanda Walls; Raj R. Rao, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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author: mselsaad@uark.eduIntroductionImmersive virtual reality (VR) based laboratory demonstrations have been gaining traction inSTEM education. VR may serve as a valuable tool not just for remote learning but also tobroaden outreach, reduce waste, enhance safety, generate increased interest, and modernizeeducation. VR holds great potential to complement existing education strategies [1, 2]. However,to ensure better utilization of VR-based education, it is pivotal to perform optimizations of VRimplementation, in-depth analyses of advantages and trade-offs of the technology, andassessment of receptivity of modern techniques in STEM education [1, 3, 4].There have been several studies that tested the effectiveness of VR in the educational field

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3: Technology in Biomedical Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul David Gordon, University of Cincinnati; Mary Preston McDougall

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Engineering Education, 2023 A Tool for the Discovery of Academic Misconduct in Online Assessments Using Student Activity Logs Paul Gordon1, Mary P. McDougall2 1) University of Cincinnati; Department of Biomedical Engineering 2) Texas A&M University; Department of Biomedical EngineeringAbstractAs the landscape of higher education evolves in a post-pandemic era, the use of hybrid and onlineforms of instruction and assessment continues to proliferate. In the midst of this ever-changinglandscape, educators are challenged to maintain the integrity of educational systems andassessments. This work presents a novel tool for the discovery of prohibited collaboration

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz, Duke University; David Ward, Duke University

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challenges. A fundamental aspect of this preparation lies in programming proficiency,which serves as a vital tool for analyzing data, simulating systems, and developing solutionsacross various biomedical engineering domains [1]. Much discussion has been had aroundwhich programming language best prepares students for success in the biomedical engineeringworkforce.In recent years, the programming landscape within BME education has witnessed a shift,mirroring broader trends in the medical technology and biotechnology industry [2].. MATLAB,long regarded as a staple in biomedical engineering classrooms for its robust numericalcomputation capabilities and user-friendly interface, has begun to share the spotlight withPython, a versatile and increasingly

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sophia Koop; Thomas Omwando, Simpson University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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engineering students feel underprepared when going into the workforce, due to a lack ofreal-world application of the college curriculum and the lack of necessary skills to confidentlymake engineering and business decisions [1-3]. Consequently, the transition between college andone’s first job can be difficult for many graduates [4]. This causes many to seek jobs outside ofthe engineering profession altogether; according to one study, only one-third of engineeringgraduates seek jobs in an engineering field [5]. Furthermore, a study by the Carnegie Foundationfound that engineering schools primarily focus on the acquisition of technical knowledge, leavinglittle attention to real-world application or preparing for employment [6].To combat this issue, the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William D. Moscoso-Barrera, University of Texas at Austin; Huiliang Wang, University of Texas at Austin

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iterations.Comparisons with previous courses highlighted the impact of the methodology on increasingtechnical perspectives and detailed solutions. The study exemplifies a successful pedagogicalpractice, emphasizing the importance of starting with known technologies through scientificarticles and leveraging iterative processes to enhance learning experiences.IntroductionIn the field of biomedical engineering design, as in other branches of engineering, there is anongoing discourse about cultivating design skills to train engineers to solve real-world problems[1][2]. These skills can be developed not only through knowledge imparted in academicinstitutions but also through universal insights obtainable from sources such as scientific papers.Essentially, design

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pattie S. Mathieu, Marian University

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mechanical aspects of biological systems. In developing abiomechanics course for our new biomedical engineering program, I investigated the methods thatprevious educators have used to teach biomechanics concepts.Some previous studies have been done looking at different learning modalities on understandingand retaining biomechanics concepts. Teaching that involves high amounts of active studentparticipation in their own learning appears to be of particular interest. Active learning techniqueshave been shown to improve student learning compared to lecture alone.[1] Problem-basedlearning in biomechanics has also been shown to motivate student learning, increase knowledgeretention and help develop problem solving, communication and teamwork skills. [2

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer H Choi, University of California, Davis

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dynamics that occur at both curricular stages, however, can oftenbe challenging. Student population, course structure, project scope, timeline, and courseworkload are just a few factors that may influence how effective students are as team membersand what strategies instructors may use to promote healthy team dynamics.Previously, the implementation of an equity minded strategy for promoting healthy teamdynamics was explored in an introductory biomedical engineering (BME) course [1]. The use ofasset-based activities throughout the course provided introductory students with a mechanism toshare about their individual assets with their teammates and complete their team-based designproject through the lens of team member assets and interests. Student

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth K. Thompson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Alyssa A Burger; Emily Goff, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Catherine Heremans; Christopher Hogan, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gina Ristani, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Guadalupe Ruiz, University of California, Riverside; Basak E Uygun, Massachusetts General Hospital; Keisha Varma, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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number of workshops and panels with REU program alumni and projectmentors. A full agenda from the first iteration is provided in Appendix 1 below.Evaluation and FeedbackTo evaluate the boot camp experience, participants were asked to rate their experience in threeways: 1) Quality of Presentations given at the boot camp, 2) Effectiveness of the boot camp inpromoting a sense of community, and 3) Open ended feedback to improve the boot camp infuture iterations. The full feedback survey is provided in Appendix II. This study was reviewedand deemed exempt by the University of Minnesota IRB under STUDY00009659Results14 of the 17 participants filled out the evaluation survey, which was delivered electronically theday after the boot camp was completed

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kavon Karrobi, Boston University; Angela Lai, Tufts University

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of Biomedical Engineering. I am involved in mentoring students in both the laboratory and in the classroom and have research interests in peer feedback, team dynamics, and incorporating more translatable skills to my classes. Currently, I teach senior capstone, research and experimental design, and medical device design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Towards Self-reported Student Usage of AI to Direct Curriculum in Technical Communication Courses1. IntroductionThe use of AI by students in biomedical engineering courses has rapidly grown in the past year[1]. Courses that prioritize critical thinking and technical writing have seen students relying

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria Rose Garza, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Teja Guda, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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material being studied. Students’ responses show that there is a lack of (1)time to process the information received, (2) debriefing of material content to prevent cognitiveoverload, (3) application to real-world scenarios, and (4) critical analysis of theoretical principlesto practical implementation. We argue that argumentation in the classroom through acombination of in-person and digital critical reflexivity can allow students to achieve theseobjectives when learning about tissue mechanics. The implementation of pedagogicalinterventions that allow for socialization in person and virtually promises different avenueswhere critical reflexivity can happen. The digital platform Perusall, for example, has been provento be a valuable annotation tool

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marla Hilderbrand-Chae, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Adam St. Jean, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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underrepresented minorities (URM). She was a founding member of a STEAM Innovation Program at an urban vocational technical school servicing URM in STEM, where she taught Biology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. Hilderbrand-Chae has a Masters’ Degree in Genetics from Tufts University Medical School and now researches transfection efficiency influenced by substrate stiffness.Dr. Adam St. Jean, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Adam St. Jean is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs in Biomedical Engineering at UMass Lowell. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012. His current research interests include 1) the influence of

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ansari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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both the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering and been focusing on student focused pedagogy centered around Game-based learning techniques. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Enhancing Student Engagement and Interest in STEM Education through Game-Based Learning Techniques in Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering Core Curricula and How to Create ThemIntroduction:Engineering education has evolved greatly over the last decade [1, 2]. Implementations of activelearning techniques, student centered learning, and effort-based grading were traditionally nottypical in the STEM fields, but due in no small part to their ability to increase

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yael Gertner, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Benjamin Cosman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Exploring Student Disposition in a Foundational Conservation Principles of Bioengineering CourseI. IntroductionGood problem-solving approaches are foundational to being an engineer regardless of the problem that isbeing solved [1]. To this end, most biomedical engineering curricula begin the curriculum with a problem-solving course, typically based on conservation principles [2]. One of the first foundational textbooks forBME curricula was developed by Saterbak, which is used in hundreds of programs nationwide [3]. The textprovides a structured problem-solving approach that is introduced in

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eisa A. Khawaja, Alpharetta High School; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School

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problems in this modernized world require solutions that are efficient, sustainable,and structurally flexible. As a result, engineers are developing the concept of emulating themechanisms underlying desirable characteristics in biotic organisms to solve complex problems[1], [2]. This process is referred to as biologically inspired design (BID), biomimicry, bionics,and biomimetics [1]. BID is the application of knowledge of biological systems in research anddevelopment to solve technical problems and develop technical inventions and innovations. It isa multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving that uses analogies to biological systems toderive innovative solutions. This approach to problem-solving “leverages the billions ofbiological designs