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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas

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students to learn about real-world problemsthat can be solved by engineering design [1] – [5]. These programs are variable depending on theresources of the University: some programs have developed summer internships to provide aclinical immersion experience, while others have sought to bring the immersion during a moreconventional classroom setting [6]. Literature has reported that these programs which provideeffective immersion experiences result in an increase in students’ self-reported knowledge andskills, in addition to general confidence. These experiences often extend beyond needsidentification, as students connect with potential users and witness the community impact. It alsocreates room for interdisciplinary involvement, such as the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; George D. Ricco, Miami University; Catlin Wells

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. Theoretical FoundationInformed Career PlanningCareer decision making can be either informed or uninformed. Uninformed career planning isfairly passive and dictated by chance or circumstance, while informed decision making requiresindividuals to take an active role in the process of selecting a future occupation [1]. Withinformed career planning, individuals consciously explore their personal characteristics, therewards that they may accrue through their occupation, and the environmental variables that mayinfluence their experience in the workplace [1].Theory of Value-based Career Decision MakingThe Theory of Value-based Career Decision Making is an approach to informed career planning.This theory states that each person has a unique set of core

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Anne Scott, University of Oklahoma; Alex Nelson Frickenstein, University of Oklahoma; Stefan Wilhelm, University of Oklahoma

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SkillsetsIntroductionAcross the United States, biomedical engineering (BME) undergraduate programs havedeliberately designed curricula with a broad and diverse scope [1], [2]. This intentional approachaffords students the ability to pursue a wide array of career paths upon completing their education;however, programs have faced criticism for their efficacy in adequately preparing students forcareers in the field of biomedical engineering (BME) [3], [4]. Stakeholders (i.e., employers) in thebiomedical field have reported BME graduates’ expertise and technical skills to be limited,compared to other engineering majors. Importantly, recent efforts have been made to determinethe professional and technical skills that stakeholders in the biomedical field deem required

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1: Sense of Self in Biomedical Engineering Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

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the context of career goals. Biomedical engineeringundergraduates are often drawn to clinical practice rather than to careers in engineering – 54%according to one study [1]. This implies an equivalent self-concept among BME majors asclinicians and as engineers. Indeed, this has been shown to be the case in previous work [2].These data sets were small, however, and they left unknown how malleable self-concept may beover the course of a single semester, for different groups, or in different learning environments.We performed a multi-year study of BME students’ career self-concept as engineers and asclinicians. The goal was to determine (a) if career self-concept, either in the absolute sense or inits change over time, differed by demographic

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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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Marla Hilderbrand-Chae, University of Massachusetts, Lowell ; Shalain Iqbal Siddiqui; Chiara E. Ghezzi; Bryan Black, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Janna Jobel, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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highschool internships that engage students in authentic STEM environments [2], [3]. High schoolinternships are especially impactful for underrepresented minority (URM) female students inSTEM [1]. Prior research has shown that these internship opportunities can increase students’sense of self-efficacy in STEM fields, give students insight into career paths they might nototherwise be exposed to, and increase students’ interest in and pursuit of STEM-related majorsand careers.The home environment can also provide opportunity for students to increase and strengthenSTEM identity and the consideration of STEM careers. A model for STEM identity has beendeveloped as a framework building on disciplinary studies and includes the interplay of threeelements

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhinan Wang, University of Illinois at Chicago

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engineering is an interdisciplinary major that offers lectures, team projects, andlaboratory tasks. One of the milestone courses, Biothermodynamics, which encompassesformulas, equations, and physical applications of biology systems, is traditionally taughtpassively through lecturing and note-taking. In the past two decades, active learning methodshave been studied and promoted vastly in engineering education, including adding group workand peer interaction into the teaching and learning of such courses to increase studentengagement [1-4]. This work-in-progress study further explores the ability to create a“neighborhood” in a sophomore-level Biothermodynamics classroom. The present study aims todesign a new learning environment that maximizes students

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Ortiz-Rosario, The Ohio State University; Ali Kaveh Rahimi

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Monitoring Industry-ClassroomProgram for Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Students Dr. Alexis Ortiz-Rosario,1 and Ali Kaveh Rahimi21 Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH, USA; 2Ohio AtHome Health Care Agency, Columbus, OH, USA AbstractThe at-home remote monitoring sector of healthcare is a growing industry. This healthcaremarket is valued at $24 billion, and it is projected to reach $166 Billion by 2030 [1]. Thisgrowing industry has unique challenges and can promote unique learning opportunities forundergraduate biomedical engineering students [2]. A collaborative industry-classroomprogram was developed along with Ohio At Home Health Care Agency

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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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Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Pravalika Irukulla, University of Georgia; Cheryl T. Gomillion, University of Georgia

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. Gomillion, University of Georgia Dr. Cheryl Gomillion is Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical, Materials, & Biomedical Engi- neering, part of the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA). She received her B.S. in Biosystems Engineering with an emphasis in Applied Biotechnology from Clemson University, and she completed both her Master’s and Ph.D. in Bioengineering also at Clemson University. Dr. Gomil- lion’s long-standing research interests are in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Specifically, the work of her research group focuses on three general areas: (1) design and evaluation of biomaterials for therapeutic purposes; (2) application of materials for engineering tissue

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breanna Kilgore; Luis Carlos Estrada Petrocelli, Universidad Latina de Panamá, Facultad de Ingeniería; Jay Molino, Univesidad Especializada de las Américas; Ernesto Antonio Ibarra Ramirez P.E., Universidad Latina de Panama; ABHISHEK MAHESH APPAJI, B.M.S. College of Engineering; Rogelio Garcia Contreras, University of Arkansas; Raj R. Rao, University of Arkansas

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health issues,people from different backgrounds must come together to develop innovative solutions.However, prior to addressing the problem, gaining a basic understanding of cultural differencesand collaborating with different people is an essential skill to develop. This understanding can begained in the classroom to prepare students to be global changemakers and leaders in the globalhealth and technology field. Previous studies have indicated that international service-learningopportunities via study abroad programs contribute to development of intercultural competenciesand promote increased awareness of global health issues [1-4]. Acknowledging theinterdependence of our world, we have designed a “Biomedical Innovations for Global Impact

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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): 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): 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) 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) 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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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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Amy N Adkins, North Carolina State University; Naji S Husseini, North Carolina State University; Lianne Cartee, North Carolina State University

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in writing scientific manuscripts are being developed [1-2], but its use as an instructional aid for teaching scientific writing is less understood [3]. Forbiomedical engineering (BME), technical writing is particularly important: they need to masterboth engineering and scientific approaches to written communication across multiple formats tovarious audiences. We have previously developed evidence-based technical writing modules,tailored to BME students, and vertically integrated them throughout our core curriculum [4].These modules were developed before widespread AI availability. To develop guidelines oninstructional AI use, we first need to understand students’ 1) perception on its utility and ethicaluse and 2) prior and current use of AI

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University

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businessstudents and professionals rather than other engineering students, which may be due to theirexposure to working in a business and research setting in tandem. This study identifies theimpacts of exposing biomedical engineering students to entrepreneurial research experiencesduring their undergraduate years to assist in development of the necessary understanding of EMand identify areas of potential further development to assist in better preparing biomedicalengineering students for the roles that they will serve in their profession.IntroductionBiomedical engineering (BME) programs tend to emphasize students developing skills frommany different disciplines such as competencies in chemistry, physics, and electronics [1], [2].However, this curricular

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami

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focused on the design and manufacture of MEMS in both silicon and polymers. He is currently interested in innovative, student-centered teaching methods including problem-based and flipping teaching. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effectiveness and Utility of Video Feedback for CAD ModelsIntroductionFeedback on student work has been shown to be essential to student improvement andachievement [1]. At the same time, not all feedback is effective [2]. The mode and manner offeedback directly impacts student outcomes[3]. This was brought to the fore during the COVIDpandemic when instructors shifted their lecture and discussion online. Although instructorsquickly pivoted to online

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer M Hatch, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Steven Higbee, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Danka Maric, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sharon Miller, Purdue University

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Approach toExploring Health Equity in Biomedical Engineering SolutionsIntroductionMotivation: Health equity entails reducing health disparities to provide all people an equally highstandard of health [1]. Biomedical Engineering (BME), with further emphasis on health equitythroughout the design process, is well-positioned to produce medical innovations that improvehealth and address inequities. Specifically, medical innovators and educators are called to includeconsideration of health care access at all stages of design [2]. As such, BME educators have begunto identify ways to integrate health equity throughout undergraduate curricula ([3], [4]). Outliningbroad integration of health disparity modules within core courses may impel programs to

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler George Harvey, Clemson University

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student assessment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: Factors Influencing Career Choice and Success in Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe field of biomedical engineering (BME) has witnessed significant growth in recent years,driven by advances in technology and a growing emphasis on healthcare innovation. This growthhas led to a large range of post-graduation career paths for BME undergraduates includingmedical and professional school, graduate school, and direct employment as engineers in themedtech, biotech, and healthcare industries [1]. Much of the literature on career choice andmotivations of these students focuses on their plans at

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Lai, Tufts University; Kavon Karrobi, Boston University

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studentadoption of genAI for technical writing. Our study results showed that BME students adjustedtheir usage of GAI for technical writing after receiving a lecture on genAI prompting techniquesfor writing, editing, and assessing its efficacy. The students changed their usage of genAI indifferent ways and fell into two categories: 1) those who adopted it willingly and used it morefrequently, and 2) those who decided to abstain from using it at all. The latter group of studentsreported strong feelings for self-efficacy and to be independently proficient at technical writing.By examining the ways in which students adopt genAI for technical writing and the underlyingintentions, we hope to identify areas in curricula that may require greater emphasis. This

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Hyungsok Choe, The George Washington University; Chanyee Hong; Hyeyeon Lim

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performance, motivation, andpersistence in engineering programs [1]. Understanding these perceptions can help educatorsdesign more effective curricula that leverage LLM to enhance learning outcomes. Additionally,the utility value of LLM, which refers to the perceived usefulness and practical benefits of thesetools, plays a significant role in students' engagement and academic success [2]. By examiningthese factors, we aim to provide insights into how LLM can be integrated into engineeringeducation to support students' academic and professional development.Utility value, defined as the perceived usefulness and practical benefits of a tool or task, is acritical factor in students' engagement and motivation in academic settings. Venugopal et

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Zobus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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digestible to K-12 students and broaden the impact of this initiative.IntroductionBioengineering, synonymously referred to as biomedical engineering, first developed as a fieldin the 1950s when engineers in academia developed an interest in biomedical challenges [1]. Asthe field matured and established its own identity, academic programs were gradually developedwith emerging guidelines for curricula. For an institution to receive ABET accreditation for abioengineering program, the curriculum must include (1) application of engineering principles,life sciences, and relevant mathematics, (2) exploration of biomedical dilemmas, (3) analysis andsynthesis of biomedical engineering devices, and (4) performance of biological measurementsand explication of

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Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Farago, University of Calgary; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary

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. There is also a need to further assess if integratingbioengineering concepts into physics instruction is an effective approach for engagingunderrepresented students in engineering.IntroductionRepresentation and inclusion of diverse groups within the engineering profession is an ongoingchallenge. Low enrollment of underrepresented students in STEM fields often stems from earlyinfluences. Implicit biases and stereotypes may prevent teachers, parents, and guidancecounselors from encouraging female, Indigenous, and visible minority students to considerengineering as a career option. For instance, interactions with teachers influence girls'participation in physics and their belief in their ability to succeed in the subject [1, 2], but adultsrate

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Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo; Sean Rose, University of Waterloo

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students to learn howto engage with stakeholders can be challenging with only a few case studies published in thisarea. In Fall 2023, a novel student-stakeholder interaction model was implemented as theBiomedical Stakeholder Café, with a successful second iteration in Fall 2024. The paper presents(1) an overview of key improvements to the stakeholder café interaction model and (2) ananalysis of student and stakeholder perspectives of the café experience in Fall 2024 compared toFall 2023.Key improvements implemented in Fall 2024 include changes to timing and number ofconversations, increased communication of expectations to stakeholders, and integrating a noveladaptation to the Relevance, Authority, Date, Appearance, and Reason (RADAR) framework

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia Machele Brisbane, Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Introduction There is a need for biomedical engineers to address health disparities (HD), which aredefined as preventable health differences among historically marginalized groups (i.e., racial andethnic minorities, women, rural communities, low-income individuals, older adults, etc.). Amyriad of problems create HD, such as economic factors, healthcare access, environmentalfactors, education, and poor quality of care [1]-[4]. Although significant progress has been madetowards improving people’s health and well-being, the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic andworld crises have further widened HD [5]. Biomedical Engineering (BME), which has alwaysplayed a key role in the healthcare system