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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University; Joshua Daniel Borycz, Vanderbilt University; Sheldon Salo, Vanderbilt University; Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University

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Paper ID #45670BOARD # 22: Work in Progress: Building Information and Data LiteracySkills in Biomedical Engineering Laboratory CoursesMr. Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University Alex Carroll, MSLS, AHIP, is the Associate Director of the Science and Engineering Library (SEL) at Vanderbilt University. Alex leads the SEL’s liaison program, designing and delivering services to support the research enterprise and the teaching mission of the School of Engineering and STEM academic units within the College of Arts and Science. He received his MSLS degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of

Conference Session

Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Aisley Bergdoll, University of Delaware; Kyle Alexander Crawford, University of Delaware; Nikos Demetris Demetriou, University of Delaware; Laura Alison Weinstein, University of Delaware; Chelsea Davis, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Amy Posch, Pacific Research Labs; Amelia Lanier Knarr, The Perry Initiative; Elise Corbin, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #46636Development of a Unique Bioengineering Laboratory Curriculum Focusedon Material Characterization of Musculoskeletal TissuesProf. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Jenni Buckley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. Her teaching practice is focused on product design, (bio)mechanics, CAD, and technical communications; and her recent research work is centered on DEI and curriculum development related to hands-on design and laboratory experiences.Aisley Bergdoll, University of DelawareKyle Alexander Crawford, University of DelawareNikos Demetris Demetriou, University of

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz; David James Kelaita, University of Colorado Boulder; Tanya Ivanov

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Paper ID #49417BOARD # 34: Work-in-Progress: A Novel Project-Based Molecular BiologyExperimentation and Design Laboratory Course Using Participatory Designto Promote Student EngagementDianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz Dr. Dianne Hendricks is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Biomolecular Engineering Department at the University of California at Santa Cruz. She teaches molecular biology labs, biotechnology, universal design, and technical communication courses. Prior to UC Santa Cruz, Dianne was an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE), the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yareni P Lara-Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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later be ableto apply them to a real-life application in BME.Description of ModuleA teaching module to help high school students to learn and understand concepts from biologyand mathematics and apply these concepts to a BME application is presented. Studentsinteracted with equipment and materials used in the laboratory and were able to experiencepractices as used in real laboratories, focused on two basic scientific fields, mathematics andbiology. The workshops were built in a way that allowed students to apply these basic scienceconcepts to an advanced biology or engineering application (college level), which students hadnot previously studied. The module is organized in three workshops:(1) Functions of human body cells: Students learned the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami; Jorge E Bohorquez, University of Miami

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Paper ID #48788BOARD # 21: Work in Progress: A Revised Biomedical Engineering Program:Building Student Engagement and Competency through Design, Aligned Courses,and Flexibility.Dr. Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami Julian Lippmann has been a Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami for 4 years, where he teaches Biomedical Design, Biofluid Mechanics, and Solid Modeling with SolidWorks. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Teaching and Research Professor at the University at Buffalo, SUNY in the Department of Biomedical Engineering for 9 years. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in

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Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Bansal, Duke University; Kat M Lazar, Duke University; Jaron Shoemaker, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth Feeney, Duke University

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Paper ID #47748Technical Writing as a Learning Objective: Implementation of A DiminishingScaffolding Model in a Lab-Based Biomaterials CourseDr. Sonia Bansal, Duke University Dr. Sonia Bansal is an Assistant Professor of the Practice for the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. She has been teaching for the department for 2 years and is researching best practices of curricular integration of technical skills such as writing, computing, and design. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Ph.D. in Bioengineering in 2020 from the McKay Orthopedic Research Laboratory under the guidance of

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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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Charles Carlson, Kansas State University; Clay Hallman, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Crysteen Helena Brown, Kansas State University

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Paper ID #46845Work in Progress: Developing Ultrasound Phantoms as part of a BiomedicalEngineering Design Course SequenceDr. Charles Carlson, Kansas State University Charles Carlson received a B.S. degree in physics from Fort Hays State University in 2013, and B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering (EE) from Kansas State University (KSU) in 2013, 2015, and 2019, respectively. In 2015, from January to July, he worked as a radio frequency engineer at Black & Veatch in Kansas City. He is currently a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Mike Wiegers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. He is a

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Warren Ph.D., Kansas State University; Charles Carlson, Kansas State University

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. Warren was a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. He directs the KSU Medical Component Design Laboratory, a facility partially funded by the National Science Foundation that provides resources for the research and development of distributed medical monitoring technologies and learning tools that support biomedical contexts. His research focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of-care medical monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael D Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #47766Building and Integrating an Undergraduate Clinical Immersion Experienceto Expand ImpactProf. Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo My professional interests focus on the development and use of microsystems (biosensors, microcontrollers, etc) to matters of human health. Primarily this is focused on microfluidics, but also ranges from wearable devices to laboratory equipment. ApplicatiDr. Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoDr. Michael D Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Michael D. Whitt is currently

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Viswajith Siruvallur Vasudevan, Cornell University; Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University

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recovery monitoring and prediction in patients implanted with a ventricular assist device before moving into the current role. His research interests are in developing new teaching methods, understanding the inter-personal dynamics among engineering students, gasme theory, and control engineering.Prof. Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress - Understanding the Biomedical Engineering Student: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsModern engineering classes have struggled to engage students since the pandemic began[1-5].Changes in teaching methods during this time have burdened students. Online classes, a lack

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colleen Louise Bringman, The University of Iowa; Amy L Kimball, The University of Iowa

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Paper ID #47988BOARD # 36: Work-In-Progress: Enhancing Biomedical Engineering Educationthrough Collaboration with Physical TherapyProf. Colleen Louise Bringman, The University of Iowa Colleen Bringman is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Roy J. Carver Biomedical Engineering department at The University of Iowa, where she also serves as the lab manager for the Carver Medical Device Design Laboratory. After earning a B.S.E and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Iowa, Colleen completed her Ph.D. and post-doctoral training in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa. Her

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Long, Rice University

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]. Organizing one’sthoughts in a written format helps solidify theoretical and practical concepts covered in theclassroom. Additionally, strong communication skills are highly sought after by employers.Despite these benefits, many traditional engineering courses fail to give students the space toreflect upon and improve their writing. Time constraints and lack of grading incentives alsodissuade students from continuing to engage in the writing process, indicating a need to movebeyond one-off writing assessments [5]. The subjective nature of evaluation further complicatesthe challenge of efficiently teaching technical writing. Extensive work has been done to createmore informative rubrics and improve transparency in grading [6], [7], [8], but

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepthi Suresh, University of Michigan; Paul Jensen, University of Michigan; Jan P. Stegemann, University of Michigan

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Engineering Coursework on Biomedical Engineering Students’ Career Expectations and Goals.BackgroundBiomedical Quality Engineers (QEs) are oftentimes the last line of defense to ensure the safetyand reliability of crucial medical devices. Their biomedical engineering (BME) backgroundequips them with a cross-disciplinary education that traverses topics like instrumentation,biomechanics, and laboratory skills. This foundation creates a flexibility in cross-functionalteams that few other engineers have, making them the ideal Quality Engineer in the medicaldevice industry [1]. We define Quality Engineering careers according to the job titles theAmerican Society for Quality consider Quality Engineering, such as

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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the Massachusetts Health Information Exchange. At Wentworth, Dr. Feldman is focused on project-based instruction, hands-on simulations, experiential learning approaches, and first year curriculum. Dr. Feldman is one of the lead instructors for Introduction to Engineering courses, with enrollments in the hundreds each fall. His research and teaching interests, in addition to first year engineering, include telemedicine, health informatics, rehabilitation engineering, and medical robotics. Dr. Feldman has collaborated with researchers and engineers from organizations including Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Vecnacares, and Restoreskills.Dr. George D. Ricco, Miami University

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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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Paper ID #47660Characterizing student adoption of generative AI in technical communicationcoursesProf. Angela Lai, Tufts University I am a current Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University. I am involved in mentoring students in both the laboratory and in the classroom and am the program director for the capstone for seniors and engineering design process for juniors.Prof. Kavon Karrobi, Boston University Kavon Karrobi is a Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, as well as the Manager of the Bioengineering Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (BTEC) at

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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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Paper ID #46996Mobile Bioengineering Lab: A Hands-On Workshop Series to Bring Experimentsto 8th Grade Science ClassesKatherine Zobus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Katie Zobus is an undergraduate student in Bioengineering and Chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Prof. Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Caroline Cvetkovic is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she instructs courses in quantitative physiology, biofabrication, and heat transfer. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Bioengineering

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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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Viswajith Siruvallur Vasudevan, Cornell University; Shivaun D Archer, Cornell University; Jonathan T. Butcher, Cornell University

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developing algorithms for recovery monitoring and prediction in patients implanted with a ventricular assist device before moving into the current role. His research interests are in developing new teaching methods, understanding the inter-personal dynamics among engineering students, gasme theory, and control engineering.Dr. Shivaun D Archer, Cornell University Shivaun Archer is the John and Janet Swanson Senior Lecturer in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University and a Faculty Teaching Fellow in the James McCormick Family Teaching Excellence Institute (MTEI). She teaches lab courses covering nanobiotechnology, cellular, molecular, and tissue engineering, as well as physiology.Prof. Jonathan T

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsay Tolchin, The Ohio State University; Rachel C Childers, The Ohio State University

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Engineering. Her teaching focus has been on hands-on BME laboratory courses. She is also interested in broadening participation and retention in BME. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Industry Mentorship Program Brings Increases in BME Internships, Co-Ops, and Career Placement for Undergraduate StudentsIntroduction:The notion that biomedical engineering (BME) students struggle to transition from undergraddirectly to industry positions still persists [1]. This problem has been looked at from a variety ofangles. There are critiques that BME programs and curriculum are too broad which maydisadvantage undergraduates looking for industry positions

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kinsley Tate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andre Albert Muelenaer Jr, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech; LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #49053Toward a Health Equity Spine Across Biomedical Engineering Curriculum:A Faculty-Led Collaborative Autoethnography Exploring Lessons LearnedDr. Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Ashley Taylor (she/her) is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech. Her teaching and research focus on mobilizing engineering students to solve pressing real-world challenges through community-based participatory approaches. Taylor has partnered alongside communities in rural Appalachia, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia