Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Biomedical

include not only moretraditional bioengineering applications (e.g. device-focused areas such as prosthetics, imaging)but also more recent sub-fields and technologies (e.g. more biologically-focused areas such asthose enabled by tissue engineering and microfluidics). This rapid change, coupled with theintrinsically interdisciplinary nature of bioengineering, presents a unique challenge to thedevelopers of academic programs, as they need to both select relevant content and strike abalance between depth and breadth. We, the architects of the bioengineering program at theundergraduate-only Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, which enrolled its first class in2003, faced a significant additional challenge of our small size (~300 students, ~35 full

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy L. Cezeaux, Western New England College; Michael J. Rust, Western New England College; Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Richard D. Beach, Western New England College; Jason A Criscuolo, Western New England College

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Biomedical

field of biomedical engineering and typical career paths for BME students on Monday.Other lectures included training on laboratory safety related to biological, chemical, and physicalhazards as well as an introduction to the laboratory experiences. Finally, a local surgeon thatworks with the BME faculty on design of breast surgery devices gave a lecture on hisexperiences in the medical field. Evening activities included a scavenger hunt, design of balloonpowered vehicles, and the viewing of the movie “The Island” with a subsequent discussion ofmedical ethics and human cloning. The program culminated with an awards dinner and gamenight in the campus center. A brief schedule of the program is shown in Table 1.Laboratory experiencesThe overarching

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Willits, Saint Louis University

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Biomedical

. Page 12.312.2IntroductionBiomedical Engineering, by nature, attracts undergraduate students who are interested andexcited about serving medicine with their engineering knowledge. However, as educators, wecontinue to see that many students do not understand what biomedical engineering is and how itmay be different from biology or other engineering disciplines. At Saint Louis University, thecurriculum is designed for students to take a set of general engineering courses followed byupper level biomedically-related engineering courses. In an attempt to further establish andreinforce that connection between engineering and biomedicine, the two-course sequence intransport phenomena has utilized student-developed laboratories as integral parts of the

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha L McCarthy, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Reed T. Bjork, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Tasnia Tabassum, University of Wisconsin - Madison; John P Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Diversity

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Biomedical

of Wisconsin - Madison Tasnia Tabassum is a third-year biomedical engineering student at the University of Wisconsin - Madi- son. She is pursuing the healthcare systems and cellular tissue engineering specializations of biomedical engineering and also has interests in global health. This year, she is on UW-Madison’s Biomedical En- gineering Society (BMES) board as the Counseling and Resources for Undergraduates in Science and Engineering (CRUISE) Chair.Dr. John P Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin - Madison Dr. Puccinelli is the Associate Chair of the Undergraduate Program in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He began here as student near the start of the UW-BME program and earned his BS, MS, and PhD

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul King, Vanderbilt University; Mark Richter, MaxMobility

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Biomedical

yearly include Engineering Ethics, Electrocardiogram Capture and Analysis,Engineering Scuba Diving, Moore’s Law and Engineering Economics, and the like. Moststudents (52%) opt to take a module.Co-Author Richter has sponsored and supervised several senior design (and other) projects forthree years prior to this academic year. His projects, due to his career, were all related torehabilitation engineering. His expertise in this area gave rise to the consideration of either afull semester upper level course in rehabilitation engineering or the development of a freshmanmodule in the area. An administrative decision resulted in the request for an introductorymodule in rehabilitation engineering. As the design course was taught by co-author King, it

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan; Mimi (Miriam) Adam; Robert Sulewski; Matthew O'Donnell, University of Washington

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Biomedical

students. To better simulate interdisciplinary teams in the workplace, the course is cross-listedunder Liberal Sciences and Arts (LS&A) so that a given number of life science students canenroll each semester. Each project team is assigned to a physician client and is responsible forinitiating contact, interviewing the client and determining with the client, which disease to targetfor pre-symptomatic diagnosis. Instructors form a management team. Although managementoversees the progress of the project, they are not directly involved in the project team – clientinteraction. Instructors recruited for this course have industry and/or research experience inbiomedical engineering, health care, or related fields. Lecture material and lab modules

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; David W. Gatchell, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

emphasize the needs fortop-notch, passionate researchers in the field of diabetes. The primary goals of this 10-week NSF-funded summer Biomedical EngineeringResearch Experience for Undergraduates (REU) were: 1) for students to complete a challengingdiabetes-related engineering projects with research mentors at the Illinois Institute ofTechnology, 2) demonstrate the ability to design experiments, analyze data, and present resultsthat address a hypothesis, and 3) expose students to the broader health implications of theirresearch with lectures, outreach, and tours of clinical facilities. In this research we describe ourfive-year experience with the research program, preliminary assessment of project goals, andobservations on what constitutes a

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Stirling, UIC School of Design, University of Illinois at Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Biomedical

capstone design courses, including the longstanding core senior design sequence and the recently launched interdisciplinary medical product development course. She also serves as co-Director of the Freshman Engineering Success Program, and is actively involved in engineering outreach for global health. Miiri received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Clinical Immersion Internship Introduces Students to Needs Assessment 1. AbstractA summer Clinical Immersion

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Huffstickler, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Keefe B. Manning, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Margaret J. Slattery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Biomedical

Paper ID #18274Impact of a Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Research Program onStudent and Faculty Perceptions of CreativityMegan Huffstickler, Pennsylvania State University Megan Huffstickler is an Educational Psychology graduate student at Penn State who is interested in student learning in STEM fields.Dr. Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Senior Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami; Xiping Li; Fabrice Manns, University of Miami

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Biomedical

Description, Cartoon/Movie Animation, Program Simulation, ApplicationDemonstration, and Dynamic Assessment.Our effort has been focused on the development of animations for physics/chemistry principlesand simulations for engineering implementations. We select some components from X-ray or CTimaging modality as examples to describe how the system works.Background Review contains reviews of related physics and math background (such as modern Page 22.1057.4physics for X-ray, Fourier transform for CT) and historical review of the modality’s evolution(such as radiation’s discovery, evolution of CT’s generations). Our class teaching experience andother

Conference Session

K-12 and Graduate Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Haase PhD, Johns Hopkins University; Elizabeth A Logsdon, Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Biomedical

and examine common noise rejection.(C) Students will visit the hospital Emergency Department to observe first-hand how physiciansuse ECGs for patient diagnosis and (D) Students will participate in team-based problem solvingsessions.In addition to learning and performing state-of-the art experimental techniques, this course alsoemphasizes the business related aspects of biomedical engineering including the identification ofclinical needs, the process of developing innovative solutions, and the FDA regulatory process.Results and DiscussionThe JHU ABE Master’s program has taught online courses in biomedical engineering for threeyears. We currently offer a dozen online courses, including courses in each of the focus areas,with another five

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christopher L. Brace, University of Wisconsin; Willis J. Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

describe the process by which we make improvements to ourcurriculum through the assessment process. Finally, we suggest aspects of our approach thatmay be useful in more traditional BME curricula.Introduction:In the United States, accreditation is a non-governmental, peer-review process that is designed toassure the quality of higher education programs. The Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology, Inc. (ABET) is the organization responsible for monitoring, evaluating andcertifying the quality of engineering, engineering technology and engineering-related highereducation programs in the United States1. In 2000, new outcomes-based criteria wereestablished called EC2000 or EC. As a condition for accreditation, which is entirely voluntary

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margo Cousins, The University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Henry Grady Rylander III P.E.

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Biomedical

participate in order to obtain as complete of a sample aspossible. There can be substantial logistical challenges to incorporating an externship/internshipcomponent into a graduate training program in biomedical engineering or a related field. Whilethere are also numerous potential benefits, it is not clear that they necessarily outweigh the costs.Hence, the majority of graduate training programs funded by the NIBIB under the T32mechanism do not require an externship/internship. However, the potential for broaderexperiences and connections in a more applied setting is appealing enough that programs that donot require an off-campus training experience usually permit students to participate if they wantto do so and some students do choose to

Conference Session

Design and Research in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lily Hsu Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor R. Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

and investigating the protective benefits of milk phos- pholipids in preventing damage from ultraviolet exposure in skin cells.Dr. Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal, California Polytechnic State UniversityProf. Trevor R Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University Page 26.699.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Evolution and Assessment of a Master’s-Level, Multidisciplinary Regenerative Medicine ProgramAbstractOver the past five years, we have developed a multidisciplinary Master’s degree program inRegenerative Medicine at our university. This program

Conference Session

Design and Research in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breanne Przestrzelski, Clemson University; John D. DesJardins, Clemson University

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Biomedical

foundations. He is an active contributor to many profes- sional societies and review panels, including the NSF, VentureWell, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), and the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) where he is currently the Chair of the Student Affairs Committee. He was a recent guest editor with the Annals of Biomedical Engineering, developing a special issue on Design Innovation in Biomed- ical Engineering, and is a business and educational program development consultant with the Coulter Foundation, advising NIH NIBIB SBRI awardees in technology translation. Page 26.1514.1 c American

Conference Session

Innovations in Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Langman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Judith S. Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

learnabout STEM-related topics and then use that new knowledge to create and share a “deliverable”to a predetermined audience. The collaboration between the REU Program and SummerProgram is one of these eight-day projects. As both the REU Program and H.S. Program focuson fostering a sense of community among their participants to encourage further study in theSTEM fields, the REU Program volunteered to organize one of the eight-day project options forhigh school students in the Summer Program. The collaborative program was designed to givethe high school students a glimpse of life in biomedical engineering school and to enhance theteaching and leadership skills of the undergraduates.Design of the Collaborative Program The objective of the

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Langman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Judith S. Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

oftheir research through a variety of tools, including lab tours, demonstrations, activities anddiscussions. The high school students and undergraduates then collaborate to develop activitiesand games about biological phenomena related to biomedical engineering to present to middleschool students in a nearby summer program. The poster will include a schedule of the programand examples of the activities created by the undergraduates for the high school students and bythe collaboration between the undergraduates and the high school students for the middle schoolstudents. As this collaboration enters its third summer, the design of the week-long program haschanged to reflect feedback from both the undergraduates in the REU and the high

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Schmedeman, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

AC 2007-591: CONVERTING ENGINEERING FACULTY TO EDUCATORS OFENTREPRENEURSJohn D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering John D. Gassert is currently a Professor and Biomedical Engineering Program Director at Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 1995 and his MS degree in Electrical Engineering in 1974 both from Marquette University. Gassert is an AIMBE Fellow, a Senior Member of the IEEE, and an ABET EAC program evaluator for Biomedical Engineering. He has developed and taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Informatics, Perfusion, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and

Conference Session

"Best" of BED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Frederick Doe, illinois institute of technology; Elana Rose Jacobs, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

mentors related to Academic Programs andCareers and 100% reported influential experiences related to Teaching and Learning andBuilding Relationships. In exploring Academic Programs and Careers further, many of theexperiences were related directly to the undergraduates’ academic and career paths and exposureto graduate school and laboratory careers. In Teaching and Learning, REU students describedvarious methods and strategies (i.e., demonstration, questioning, and discussion) the graduatestudents used to teach them about their research project. In regards to Building Relationships, thegraduate students were described as mentors, collaborators, and supervisors. In summary, thisresearch provides insight into role of the graduate student mentors in

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Biomedical

interdisciplinary medical product development course. She also serves as Director of the Freshman Engineering Success Program, and is actively involved in engineering outreach for global health. Miiri received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Clinical Immersion Internship Introduces Students to Needs Assessment1. AbstractA summer Bioengineering Clinical Immersion experience for rising seniors who are enrolled in atwo-semester capstone design sequence is offered to provide exposure to the

Conference Session

Pipeline and Performance in BME Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Davide Piovesan, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #13290Formative vs Summative ABET Assessment: A Comprehensive Graphic Rep-resentation for A New BME ProgramDr. Davide Piovesan, Gannon University Davide Piovesan was born in Venice, Italy on October 10 , 1978. He is currently Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Gannon University and the director of the Biomedical Engi- neering Program. He received his M.S.M.E in 2003 and D.Eng in Mechanical Measurement in 2007 at the University of Padova, Italy. His dissertation presented a set of experimental and analytical validation techniques for human upper limb models. From 2004 to 2008 he was a

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Wabler, Clemson University; Estefania Alvarez, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University

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Biomedical

undergraduate research experience, but also opens up the possibility of direct collaborationwith surgeons and residents interested in using the implant collection to pursue a wide range ofresearch questions. The ability to combine a hands-on approach with the solid academiccurriculum makes this Creative Inquiry program a successful undergraduate experience that willsolidify their academic understanding of bioengineering as a whole and provide students withtools and skills that will be useful for their future engineering career.References1. R.M. Garcia, M.J. Kraay, P.A. Conroy-Smith, and V.M. Goldberg, “Management of the Deficient Patella in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 466 [11] 2790-2797

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E Reuther, Columbia University; Michael John Cennamo, Columbia University; Tiffany Wen-an Guo, Columbia University

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Diversity

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Biomedical

Paper ID #15572Re-designing Design: A Technology-enhanced Graduate-level Biomedical De-sign CourseDr. Katherine E Reuther, Columbia University Katherine E. Reuther, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University and the Assistant Director of the Columbia-Coulter Translational Research Partnership. She is is working on developing new instructional tools and programs to enhance graduate education in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She has spearheaded the development of a graduate-level Biomedical Design program that covers all aspects of the design process, including needs identification

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University; bruce jarrell, University of Maryland-School of Medicine; John Raczek, University of Maryland; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Biomedical

AC 2007-2216: NEW INQUIRY-BASED CURRICULA FOR BIOENGINEERINGEDUCATIONJulia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Julia M. Ross is Chair of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her technical research interests are in the area of cellular engineering. In particular, her work focuses on bacterial adhesion to physiological surfaces. In addition, she maintains an active research program in curriculum development with a focus on workforce development.Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Gregory Russ graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Jacques, Milwaukee School of Engineeirng; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Thomas Swiontek, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ron Gerrits, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Vincent Canino, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Nancy Schlick, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

programs are struggling to keep their curriculum current and meet thechanging needs of today’s technically based society. Every engineering program needs toproduce technically savvy engineers prepared for the workforce (or graduate school) whileteaching them professional skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication. BecauseBiomedical Engineering (BME) programs must include the ability “to solve the problems at theinterface of engineering and biology” and “the ability to make measurements on and interpretdata from living systems” [1] BME programs often have more difficulties including the requisiteengineering topics necessary to meet ABET criteria. A good biomedical engineer must have atleast a basic understanding of mechanical

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Peter Chen, University of California-San Diego; Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego

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Biomedical

important that students acquire the qualities thatprepare them to be successful engineers in the changing workplace, including the ability to workon and communicate with members of a multidisciplinary and professional team4-7. Developing Page 12.1347.2familiarity with the profession enables students to decide whether their chosen major is well-suited to their individual aptitudes and interests and can, in turn, decrease student attrition andthe length of time to graduation. Several programs offer freshmen courses, some focused on non-technical freshmensurvival skills such as time management and study skills8-13 and some focused on skills

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Ida O'Connor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Linda Young, MSOE School of Nursing; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

1995. He earned his MS degree and BE degree in Electrical Engineering in 1974 and 1971 respectively, both from Marquette University. Gassert is an AIMBE Fel- low, a Senior Member of the IEEE, and a member in BMES and Sigma Xi. He is an ABET EAC program evaluator for Biomedical Engineering. He has developed and taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Informatics, Perfusion, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering Technology. Prior to arriving at MSOE, Gassert spent seventeen years in industry in positions as a design engineer, a clinical engineer and a consultant. As part of his 17 years in industry, he owned his own engineering

Conference Session

Design in BME Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Kennedy, Bucknell University; Donna Ebenstein, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

manufacturing process for a smallassembly, including part design, rapid prototyping, engineering drawings, and hands-onfabrication. The first step in this process is to create a model of each part in a CAD program andbring the parts into an assembly to check if all parts fit together properly. The second step is tocreate a rapid prototype of the device, building all parts separately and then assembling thedevice and making sure that all the parts fit together properly. Finally, the device is fabricatedusing conventional machine shop tools. Specifically in this project, we focus on a manualmilling machine, and give an overview on other types of machines.At the conclusion of the project, each team must produce a memo that is distributed to the

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Seif-Naraghi, University of California, San Diego

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Biomedical

AC 2009-1085: DESIGNING GLOBAL EXPERIENCES FOR ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSSonya Seif-Naraghi, University of California, San Diego Page 14.431.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Designing Global Experiences for Engineering StudentsAbstractParticipation in a foreign study program can teach students valuable skills outside theirtechnical skill set. It has been recognized in academia and industry alike that engineersrequire an ever-broadening skill set in order to function competitively. Considering theincreasingly globalized nature of the industry, an understanding of other cultures andstrong cross-cultural communication skills will prove invaluable. Understandably

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahin Sirouspour, McMaster University; Pawel Malysz, McMaster University; Ali Shahdi, McMaster University; Ryan Leslie, Quanser Inc; Mahyar Fotoohi, Quanser Inc; Paul Karam, Quanser Inc

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Biomedical

are beginningto create undergraduate programs in biomedical engineering and developing new curriculums tosupport such programs. Medical Robotics is a Level 4 compulsory course in McMasterUniversity’s new established Electrical and Biomedical Engineering program. This paperprovides an overview of a laboratory component which has been co-developed by McMasterUniversity and Quanser Consulting Inc. for this course. First, the motivations for introducing aMedical Robotics course into the Biomedical Engineering curriculum and the desired learningoutcomes pursued by the proposed laboratory experiments are discussed. These are followed bya brief introduction of the hardware/software system used in the lab as well as detaileddescriptions of four