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Hands-On Skills in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen R. Thickman, University of Washington

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Biomedical Engineering

interests include developing and teaching courses for an online professional masters program, courses in genomics and genomic technologies, and labora- tory experiences. Thickman performs educational research and continuous improvement activities toward the goal of improving student outcomes. Thickman also engages in online education and research in this area to improve access to bioengineering education for students at various points in their careers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Teaching Genomics and Genomic Technologies to Biomedical Engineers: Building Skills for the Genomics WorldAbstractDuring the last decade, the cost of sequencing DNA has plunged

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nicholas J. Caccese, CBE Consultants, Inc.; Robert S. Cargill II P.E., CBE Consultants, Inc.; Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University

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Biomedical Engineering

the Bioengineering Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Her research interests have included Biomechanics, primarily focusing on spine-related injuries and degener- ation. Currently, her interests are in engineering education, curriculum development, and assessment. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WIP - Enhancing Student Understanding of Impact Dynamics Using a Jupyter-Based Simulation Tool for Injury AnalysisIntroduction: Problem Based Learning (PBL) has been shown to be effective in bridging thegap between theoretical and practical engineering education.[4-6] Engineering dynamics hasbeen specifically shown to be

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Supporting Biomedical Engineering Students in Holistic Development

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Tristan McCarty, University of Florida; Sarah Corinne Rowlinson Furtney, University of Florida

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Biomedical Engineering

Undergraduates (REU) and Research Experience and Mentoring (REM). Dr. Rowlinson is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, Biomedical Engineering Society, and Society For Biomaterials. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Development Of Quantitative Methodologies For Analyzing Biomedical Engineering Resumes And Their Use In Career Pathway AlignmentIntroductionA resume is a written compilation of one’s education, work experience, credentials, andaccomplishments. Resumes play a critical role in the decision-making process of potentialemployers and selection committees, for opportunities including internships, co-ops, researchexperiences

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Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; Beth A. Lopour, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

feasible to introduce high school students to the field of BME for neuroscienceapplications using low-cost approaches?2) After completing the program, are students more interested in the field of BME andneuroscience?3) After completing the program, are students more interested in pursuing graduate school andscientific research as a career?These research questions have signification implications for future high school programs focusedon introducing BME and neuroscience principles to high school students to foster interest inSTEM and higher education. To this end, the summer program was evaluated using studentsurveys that were taken during the last day of the program. Additionally, student, faculty andteaching staff surveys and interviews were

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Craig Powell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Johanna L. Okerlund; Richard Jue-Hsien Chi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ; David Wilson

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #23052Work in Progress: Exploring the STEM Education and Learning Impactsof Socially-relevant Making through the Challenge Problem of Making Pros-thetics for KidsMr. Jeffrey Craig Powell, UNC Charlotte Jeff Powell is a graduate student at UNC-Charlotte studying Biological Sciences. He is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Biomedical Engineering program. As a student at UNC-CH, Jeff started The Helping Hand Project, a 501c3 non-profit and student volunteer group which supports children with upper limb differences. This includes using 3D-printers to create prosthetic devices for children. The non-profit includes chapters

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Teaching Interventions in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 22nd

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona; Daniel B. Whitaker, University of Arizona

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Biomedical Engineering

identities in engineering.Mr. Daniel B Whitaker, University of Arizona Daniel Whitaker is an Instructional Designer for Digital Learning at the University of Arizona. He has been involved with developing and designing instructional material since 2006 and has a background in digital media development and design. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Work-in Progress: Switching Modalities: Implications of Online Education in Biomedical EngineeringIntroductionThe notion of providing higher education at a distance is growing at a rapid pace with advancesin online and digital technologies. Currently, nearly 30% of all postsecondary

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #33665WIP: Biomedical Sensors Laboratory Activities Using Labview andAdaptation for Virtual InstructionProf. Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo My professional interests focus on the development and use of microsystems (biosensors, microcon- trollers, etc) to matters of human health. Primarily this is focused on microfluidics, but also ranges from wearable devices to laboratory equipment. Applications range from cell measurements to ecological ques- tions. Educationally, I am focused on developing courses and content that connects theory to technology in practice, with an

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Lynn Cash, Clemson University; John D. DesJardins, Clemson University; Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #22471The DMVP (Detect, Measure, Valuate, Propose) Method for Evaluating Iden-tified Needs During a Clinical and Technology Transfer Immersion ProgramMiss Hannah Lynn Cash, Clemson University Hannah Cash is pursuing her PhD in Bioengineering with a focus on Engineering and Science Education. Working with students through the engineering design process, Hannah has been encouraged to aid in outreach opportunities to bring Bioengineering and Design to younger students and teachers throughout the Upstate of South Carolina through work with the Perry Initiative and Project Lead the Way. The Perry Initiative works to

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Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Elizabeth Mays, Michigan State University; Valerie A. Troutman, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Geoffrey William John Grimm; Elizabeth Rose Pollack, Michigan State University ; Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University

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Biomedical Engineering

Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Creative Biomechanics Project using an Interactive Digital Experience as an Alternative Laboratory (IDEAL) – Phase 2 Active learning is known to improve learning and retention [1], and gamification via a“Choose Your Own Adventure” structure has been shown to improve student motivation to study[2]. We previously implemented Phase 1 of the Interactive Digital Experience as an AlternativeLaboratory (IDEAL) for a creative biomechanics challenge problem [3]. Students were asked toanalyze musculoskeletal biomechanics data to determine the mechanism of injury and the person-at-fault in a fictional forensic investigation. A storyline and unique characters were

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Connecting BME education to the "real world"

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #21603Sustainable Development Challenge For BMEProf. Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University Dr. Joseph (Joe) Tranquillo is an Associate Professor at Bucknell University in the Department of Biomed- ical Engineering, He is also co-director of the Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management, co-director of the KEEN Winter Interdisciplinary Design Program, and chair of the Biomedical Engineer- ing Division of ASEE. Tranquillo has published three undergraduate textbooks and numerous engineering education publications, and has presented internationally on engineering and education. His work has been featured

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Educational Interventions and Pedagogy in Biomedical Engineering - June 22nd

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ben Murphy, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Yi Wu, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #30126Learning Circulation & Hemodynamics using an Interactive SimulationPackage through a Graphic User InterfaceDr. Qi Dunsworth, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Qi Dunsworth is the Director of Teaching Initiatives at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. She holds a master’s degree in Communication Studies and a Ph.D. in Educational Technology. At Behrend, she supports faculty in classroom teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She has created a series of faculty teaching workshops and is the recipient of several grants for course revision, educational research, and professional

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeannie S. Stephens, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

Arbor) and her Ph.D. (2015) in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Effective Use of Engineering Standards in Biomedical EngineeringIntroductionThe use of engineering standards is an important skill for biomedical engineering (BME)students to succeed in their post-baccalaureate careers in the engineering profession [1].Engineering standards provide a framework for establishing and defining design constraints,working within regulatory and policy guidelines, and for developing and implementingappropriate design verification and validation methods [2,3]. Across BME departments there is astrong emphasis on the use of standards in Capstone or

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Won Joo, Robert Morris University

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #21582Impact of Classroom Surgical Procedure Demonstration Using Artificial Bonein Orthopedic Implant DesignDr. Won Joo, Robert Morris University Won Joo is an Assistant Professor in engineering department at Robert Morris University, Pitt. Pa. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, and joined RMU in 2013 after 8 years of R&D experience in medical device industry. He has been teaching and researching in mechanics of materials and biological tissue/joint biomechanics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Impact of Classroom

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Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Nicole M. Iverson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biomedical Engineering

nanotechnology development and use in biological settings. She has recently started studying the development, implementation, and assessment of teaching techniques to improve student learning in biological engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Coding Scheme for Measuring Biomedical Engineering Students’ Breadth of Exposure to the DisciplineAbstractBiomedical engineering (BME) is an increasingly broad field. Yet, the experience of instructorsis that undergraduate students just entering a BME program typically voice a very narrow viewof the field, focusing primarily on prosthetics and stem cells, and therefore have limited interestswithin the BME discipline. The

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Emily Moreno, University of California, Davis; Jennifer H. Choi, University of California, Davis; Anthony G. Passerini, University of California, Davis

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Biomedical Engineering

and Regenerative Medicine, LLC. She received her doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University, M.S. degree from Syracuse University, and B.S. degree from Cornell University.Prof. Anthony G. Passerini, University of California, Davis Research Interests: Endothelial mechanobiology, inflammation, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, hemodynamics. Teaching interests: Medical device design, rapid prototyping, point-of-care technologies, cell mechanics, mechanobiology. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Works in Progress: Development of a virtual introduction to machining and manufacturing for BME

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Educational Interventions and Pedagogy in Biomedical Engineering - June 22nd

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mary Pearson, North Dakota State University; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Ryan Striker P.E., North Dakota State University; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, North Dakota State University; Ellen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University

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Biomedical Engineering

learning, to now join an online team. In the future, students with limitedaccess to higher education but having internet access may have an opportunity to join a team andwork toward solving current healthcare challenges, just as the students in this class did.Although students got to choose their own path through this course, the majority of students roseto the challenge and were successful in meeting the course objectives, alongside personal andteam learning objectives. The results of this pilot course study lead us to believe further up-scaling of the course will be worthwhile and is planned for the next iteration of this coursehappening in Fall 2020.References[1] M. Hernandez-de-Menendez and R. Morales-Menendez, “Technological innovations and

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Biomedical Engineering Curriculum and Design - June 24th

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Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #29840Required Computer Science Education in BME Undergraduate ProgramsProf. Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University Robert Linsenmeier is a Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Neurobiology, and Ophthalmol- ogy at Northwestern University. His interests are in the microenvironment of the mammalian retina and engineering education. His teaching is primarily in physiology for both biology and BME majors. He is a fellow if the Biomedical Engineering Society, American Institute of Medical and Biological Engi- neering, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He is the co-leader of CIRTL at

Conference Session

Hands-On Skills in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Peter A. Sariano; Zachary Aaron Sexton, University of Delaware ; Wade Gerald Stewart, University of Delaware ; Kevin R. Guidry, University of Delaware; Jason Gleghorn, University of Delaware

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Biomedical Engineering

specializes in assessment of student learning and survey methodology having worked on teaching, learning, and assessment research and practice at levels ranging from individual courses to projects spanning hundreds of colleges and universities.Dr. Jason Gleghorn, University of Delaware c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Connecting Theoretical Concepts to Physical Phenomena Using 3D-Printed Microfluidic DevicesIntroductionLimited hands-on activities exist that allow students to visualize the physical manifestations oftheoretical concepts. In a survey of our sophomore and junior undergraduate biomedicalengineering (BME) students, 96% agreed strongly (59/91 responses

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Jean Muller-Borer, East Carolina University; Stephanie M. George, East Carolina University

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Biomedical Engineering

. Integrating multiple disciplinesis an important goal of this course, is supported by the university’s mission and part of theongoing course assessment and development.6. CONCLUSIONSA new course to (1) develop a multidisciplinary, collaborative educational experience, in aclinical environment, to improve student learning (2) provide undergraduate engineering studentswith an understanding and appreciation of the needs and uses of technology in healthcare (3)foster innovation in medical technology was developed. This course was specifically designed asa one semester course for undergraduate students to observe in multiple clinical environments.While the course content is similar to other clinical immersion programs [1-6, 12,14-15], theintegration of

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; David P. O'Neill, Northwestern University

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #25580Work in Progress: Aligning and Assessing Learning Objectives for a Biomed-ical Engineering Course Sequence Using Standards-based Grading within aLearning Management SystemDr. Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University Casey J. Ankeny, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2006 and her doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in 2012 where she studied the role of shear stress in aortic valve disease. Currently, she is

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander James Carroll, North Carolina State University; Andrew J. DiMeo Sr., University of North Carolina & North Carolina State University; James McCall, North Carolina State University; Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Kelly A. Umstead, North Carolina State University; Shelby Hallman, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical Engineering

. Hatice Ozturk is a Teaching Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. She teaches Signals and Systems, works on curriculum development and coordinates assessment and accreditation activities. Her engineering education area of research is devel- opment of instructional technologies for successful math to engineering transition. She also collaborates with faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies to study the impacts of interventions done to increase the number of women in engineering.Prof. Kelly A Umstead, North Carolina State University Kelly Umstead is an assistant professor of industrial design at North Carolina State University. She earned her MID from NC State

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Improving the BME Classroom on the Ground and Virtually

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Rucha Joshi, University of California, Davis; Jennifer H. Choi, University of California, Davis

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Biomedical Engineering

. Nesbit and O. O. Adesope, "Learning with concept and knowledge maps: A meta- analysis," Review of educational research, vol. 76, no. 3, pp. 413-448, 2006.[10] E. Gravett and S. SJ, "Concept mapping: a tool for promoting and assessing conceptual change," South African Journal of Higher Education, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 122-126, 1997.[11] E. Santhanam, C. Leach, and C. Dawson, "Concept mapping: How should it be introduced, and is there evidence for long term benefit?," Higher Education, vol. 35, no. 3, pp. 317-328, 1998.[12] H. Barenholz and P. Tamir, "A comprehensive use of concept mapping in design instruction and assessment," Research in Science & Technological Education, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 37-52

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Educational Interventions and Pedagogy in Biomedical Engineering - June 22nd

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Emily Dosmar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patrick Ferro P.E., Gonzaga University

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Biomedical Engineering

industrial experience in the casting and silicon wafer manufacturing industries. Pat is registered as a PE in the states of Ohio, Michigan and Washington. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Student Collaboration as a strategy to achieve learning outcomes in Biomaterials CoursesAbstractSeniors in the mechanical engineering department at university A and junior biomedicalengineering majors at institute B were given two common assignments in their biomaterialscourses. The first assignment asked students to act as respective clients and materials consultantsfor a biomaterials problem. Groups of student “clients” presented their problem to groups ofstudent “consultants” who were required to pose a

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; George Tolomiczenko, Caltech; Nadine B. Afari, CHOC Children's Health Orange County

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Biomedical Engineering

Healthcare Hackathon To Engage Housestaff In Qi,”Academic Pediatrics, vol. 20, no. 7, 2020.[3] R. Bhandari, “Placing Health in Austerity,” Health in Hard Times, pp. 77–108, 2019.[4] Pathanasethpong, R. Areemit, D. Teerakulpisut, K. Morley, and M. Morley, “Healthhackathon as a venue for interprofessional education: a qualitative interview study,” Journal ofInterprofessional Care, vol. 34, no. 6, pp. 832–834, 2019.[5] J. W. Depasse, R. Carroll, A. Ippolito, A. Yost, D. Santorino, Z. Chu, and K. R. Olson, “LessNoise, More Hacking: How To Deploy Principles From Mit's Hacking Medicine To AccelerateHealth Care,” International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, vol. 30, no. 3, pp.260–264, 2014.[6] L. A. Celi, A. Ippolito, R. A. Montgomery, C

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Laboratory Learning in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 24th

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ryan P. Devine, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Georgia; Cheryl T. Gomillion, University of Georgia

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Biomedical Engineering

Transformations Institute and conducts research on online as well as intercultural engineering education. In his work, he focuses on develop- ing broader educational strategies for the design and use of online engineering equipment, putting these into practice and provide the evidence base for further development efforts. Moreover, he is develop- ing instructional concepts to bring students into international study contexts so that they can experience intercultural collaboration and develop respective competences. Dr. May is Vice President of the Interna- tional Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), which is an international non-profit organization with the objective of encouraging the wider development, distribution and

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Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mark A. Chapman, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WIP: Development of a training program for undergraduate students participating in an immersive bioinformatics summer research internship The publication of the first human genome in 2001 transformed biomedical research[1,2]. Since then, an explosion of new sequencing technologies has required engineers andcomputer scientists to invent computational methods to analyze and interpret the ever-growingdata. Now, large-scale biological data encompasses many types of ‘omics’ datasets, includinggenomes, transcriptomes, proteomes and metabolomes, and each of these new datasets hascreated a new set of analytical

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Intro to Biomedical Engineering and Vertically Integrated Curriculum (Works in Progress) - June 23rd

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Amber L. Doiron, University of Vermont; Jason H.T. Bates, University of Vermont; Ryan S. McGinnis, University of Vermont; Juan Jose Uriarte, University of Vermont; Niccolo M. Fiorentino, University of Vermont; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Rachael A Oldinski

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Biomedical Engineering

technologies. Our vertically-integrated design sequence will encourage cross-year student interactions.Case studies from capstone classes will be used in Design courses 1 and 2 in the sophomore year.Furthermore, first and second year students will shadow more senior design students for twoweeks during design activities and act as a key focus group for design vetting and testing. Duringjunior year, students in BME Design 3 will work in small teams to collaborate directly withcapstone teams on small aspects of the project. This will provide the juniors with valuableexperience as they transition onto their own required capstone projects in the senior year. Seniorswill have the opportunity to identify appropriate design activities to conduct in

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rouzbeh Amini, University of Akron; Marnie M. Saunders, University of Akron; Michael Coon; Robert Paul Thoerner, University of Akron

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Biomedical Engineering

valves. Dr. Amini has served as an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Akron since August 2013. The overall goal of his research laboratory is to improve human health by studying the multi-scale biomechanics and biotransport in cardiovascular, ocular, and digestive systems. Dr. Amini’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Akron Children’s Hospital, Firestone Foundation, and American Heart Association.Dr. Marnie M SaundersMichael CoonMr. Robert Paul Thoerner, University of Akron Biomedical Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: using video tutorials to assist biomedical

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Elliot Krause, Helping Hand Project; Jeff Powell, Helping Hand Project; Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Biomedical Engineering

501c3 non-profit and student volunteer group which supports children with upper limb differences. This includes using 3D-printers to create prosthetic devices for children. The non-profit includes chapters at four North Carolina universities, including UNC-Charlotte.Dr. Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Richard Goldberg is a research associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He teaches several courses in the areas of instrumentation, imaging, and design. His primary interest is in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology for people with disabilities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Prosthetic

Conference Session

Connecting BME education to the "real world"

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia N. Savoy, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Henry Grady Rylander III P.E., The University of Texas at Austin

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Biomedical Engineering

externships [26]. As policymakers and educators seekmechanisms to support trainees’ development, the use of externships may be on the rise, butconclusions about outcomes are not in hand. For example, institutions funded by the NIHBroadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) awards have included externships in theirprogrammatic model of career development, but have not yet had time to assess impact [27].In this paper, we present an exploratory study of an experiential learning component of our NIH-funded training program: an externship. Using mixed methods, we investigate the roleexternships play in the career development of predoctoral biomedical engineering students.The comprehensive training program in imaging sciences and informaticsWe