Paper ID #39458Board 15: Work in Progress: Cultivating Growth of Systems Thinking Habitof Mind over a Five Course Fundamental SequenceDr. Lisa Weeks, University of Maine Lisa Weeks is a lecturer of Biomedical Enginering in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical En- gineering at the University of Maine since 2017. She teaches several of the core fundamental courses including hands on laboratory courses.Prof. Karissa B Tilbury ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Cultivating Growth of Systems Thinking Habits of Mind over a Five Course Fundamental
replication studies on other BME labs anda larger sample size.References[1] R. D. Trumbower and J. D. Enderle, "Virtual instruments in undergraduate biomedical engineering laboratories," IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 101-110, 2003, doi: 10.1109/MEMB.2003.1237509.[2] J. D. Enderle, K. M. Ropella, D. Kelsa, and B. Hallowell, "Ensuring that biomedical engineers are ready for the real world," IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 59-66, 2002.[3] V. Potkonjak et al., "Virtual laboratories for education in science, technology, and engineering: A review," Computers & Education, vol. 95, pp. 309-327, 2016/04/01/ 2016, doi: https
Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2011, p. 22.867.1-22.867.31. Accessed: Feb. 26, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/industry-university-partnership-in-senior-capstone-design-course[4] G. Crain and M. Tull, “A Capstone Course Targeting Industry Transition,” presented at the 2004 Annual Conference, Jun. 2004, p. 9.11.1-9.11.9. Accessed: Feb. 26, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/a-capstone-course-targeting-industry-transition[5] M. McGinnis and R. Welch, “Capstones With An Industry Model,” presented at the 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2010, p. 15.260.1-15.260.13. Accessed: Feb. 26, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/capstones-with-an-industry-model[6] J. B
. How did thisinterdisciplinary learning experience affect your ability to engage with the curriculum?Open-Ended Reflection Question B (Debrief): What went well? What didn’t go so well? Whatwill you do differently next time?3.4 Data AnalysisWe analyzed the qualitative data for repeated responses among student experiences. For this, weused a thematic analysis approach as described by [31]. Briefly, student responses were reviewedin total. The most common responses were classified into 3 main themes with subthematic areaslisted. Four to six student quotes supporting each theme have been provided enabling readers toindependently assess appropriateness of described themes [32].4. ResultsQualitative analysis of student quotes led to identification
City, Utah, 2018.[8] W. H. Guilford, M. Keeley, B. P. Helmke, and T. E. Allen, "Work in Progress: A Clinical Immersion Program for Broad Curricular Impact," presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida, 2019. Available: https://peer.asee.org/33581[9] J. Kadlowec, T. Merrill, S. Sood, J. G. Ryan, A. Attaluri, and R. A. Hirsh, "Clinical Immersion and Team-Based Design: Into a Third Year," presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, 2017. Available: https://peer.asee.org/28040[10] B. Bakka, H. G. Rylander III, M. K. Markey, and J. N. Savoy, "Towards scalable clinical immersion experiences for engineering students," presented at the ASEE
of factors, andthe new curriculum launches fall of 2023 [1-3]. All core and elective courses were assessed forgaps, redundancies, and bottlenecks, and the curriculum was redesigned – except one non-lecture-based or lab-based course, namely the high-impact engineering course required byTAMU’s College of Engineering. The learning outcomes are stated as: “Upon successfulcompletion of this course, students will be able to (a) reflect on professional outcomes from theengineering body of knowledge and (b) assess learning experiences.” The intent of high-impactcourses is to ensure that students have the opportunity outside the formal classroom setting todevelop essential and professional skills such as communication, problem-solving, organization
was performed with support from *blinded for peer review*.References[1] W. Kelly, T. A. Bickart and P. Suett, "Incorporating Standards Into Capstone Design Courses," Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon., Vols. 10.18260/1-2--14650, 2005.[2] B. Harding and P. McPherson, "What do Employers want in Terms of Employee Knowledge of Technical Standards and the Process of Standardization?," Paper presented at 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky., pp. 10.18260/1-2--16474, 2010, June.[3] J. A. LaMack, L. Fennigkoh and P. Licato, "Work In Progress: Improving Student Views of Medical Device Standards through Implementation in a First-term Biomedical Engineering Course," Paper presented
, individual CAD assignments, and individuallow stakes assignments on FDA pathways, ethics, and manufacturing methods.Focus Group EvaluationA focus group discussion (Appendix B) was conducted by a professional external evaluator at theend of spring 2022 with 8 of the 10 enrolled students. The discussion was audio-recorded andprofessionally transcribed, and a coding directory was created using the focus group questions.The transcript was coded to identify primary thematic areas, and the data were entered intoDedoose to facilitate thematic analysis [8]. The evaluation protocol was submitted to and grantedexempt status by the University of Delaware IRB. The themes that emerged from the qualitativedata are summarized below.Course Structure: Overwhelmingly
portions of the EMG controller at the end of the course. Second, instead of stoppingat assigning, grading, and reflecting on homework assignments at the end of each module,students are additionally tasked with developing elementary design solutions for the portions ofthe EMG controller corresponding to the module. The PBL exercises are conducted as ungradedexercises. For simpler problems, for example, selecting the sampling frequency for digitization ofEMG signals, a small group-discussion was held, and the instructor invited several groups toshare their solutions with the class. For more complex problems such as the paper design of theEMG controller, a group worksheet (see Appendix B) was provided for designing subsystems ofthe circuit. After the
, "Jupyter Notebooks in Undergraduate Mobile Robotics Courses: Educational Tool and Case Study," Applied Sciences, pp. Vol 11, Iss. 3, 2021.[7] C. Tang, "Computer-aided Linear Algebra Course on Jupyter-Python Notebook for Engineering Undergraduates," Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021.Appendix: BME 303: Modern Diagnostic Imaging Systems Spring 2022 Homework Assignment #3 Part B, 100 points Assigned Friday, February 18th 2022 Part 2 Due: by 12:00am on Gradescope on Friday, March 4th, 20221. Let’s have some fun in Matlab! (a) Build a circle in MATLAB with a diameter of 18cm (like you did in the last problem of Homework 3A) and a µ=0.3 cm 1 using what- ever method you like
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developing a medical device. B. Qualitative AnalysisNVivo, a qualitative analysis computer software, was used to analyze the responses from thethree open-response questions. The following sentiment analyses were produced through thesoftware using the auto-code option.How did the clinical needs course affect your knowledge/ perception about how engineering solutions are implemented in a clinical environment? (A) (B) Positive Mixed
times. This is a type of inter-group activity in which a group designshomework problems, assigns them to the group they are visiting, and offers hints and evaluationsduring the visit. One house (e.g., group A) first needs to use the lecture and external readingmaterials to work together and make homework questions related to the recent topics. They mustalso create solutions and tutoring plans. Then, one of the group members will bring theirquestions to another “house” (e.g., group B) and join the group as a tutor, monitor their workprogress, collect their answers, and give feedback. Group A’s effort and the quality of their workwill be evaluated by the teaching team with comments and corrections. In the “visiting”, astudent can actively work
. Kadlowec, T. Merrill, S. Sood, J. Greene Ryan, A. Attaluri, and R. Hirsh, “Clinical Immersion and Team-based Design: Into a Third Year,” in 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, June 24-28, 2017, Columbus, Ohio. [Online]. Available: ASEE PEER, Doi: 10.18260/1-2—28040.[7] W. H. Guilford, M. Keeley, B. P. Helmke, and T. E. Allen. "Work in Progress: A Clinical Immersion Program for Broad Curricular Impact," in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 15, 2019, Tampa, Florida. [Online]. Available: ASEE PEER, Doi: 10.18260/1-2—33581.[8] C. King, D. Salvo, J. Wang, S. Rao, R. Sreedasyam, A. Kulkarni, S. Braich, and I. Sharma. Work in progress: Development of virtual reality platform for
timeallowed during analysis. Table 2: Statistics of Correlation Score Datasets Mean Standard Dataset Correlation Median Mode Min Max Deviation Score (seconds) Original Timeline 2,900 8,478 683 25 1 84,093 Timeline w/ AFK 304 723 73 26 1 16,002 removed Figure 2: Distribution of correlation scores for the A) initial timeline dataset. B) 152 x 152 matrix of correlation scores displayed as a surface map for the initial timeline dataset
-Ended Reflection Question B (Debrief): What went well? What didn’t go so well? What will you do differently next time? • Open-Ended Reflection Question C (Connect to Real World): What skills did you learn? Please consider both professional skills (e.g., communication, collaboration, etc…) and context-specific skills (e.g., topic area). Why are these skills important for engineers in the real world?The data (including pictures and narratives) were stored on a common shared drive within a folder,which could be accessed by all authors involved in this study. To perform data analysis, the authorsused the collected data from the completed questionnaire to explore potential themes (n=3). Afterthe themes were identified, direct
frameworks, and equity in healthcare, while mock patientcases required students to propose a diagnosis and treatment plan for a patient based on givensymptoms. An example of a case study is shown in Appendix B [24]. Supplementing instructor-led lectures, the course welcomed 4 guest speakers who presented about their respectiveacademic/career work (Appendix Table 3). These guest lectures facilitated student networkingwith professionals and exposure to diverse neuroengineering career paths.Assignments and Final Project: To pass this course, students were expected to attend class,complete required assignments, and deliver a final presentation (see Appendix Table 4 fordetails). For this presentation, the class was divided into 4 groups of 5 students
Paper ID #41706Integrating Active Learning, Case Studies, Cytotoxicity Testing, and EthicalConsiderations in Biomaterials Education: A Novel ApproachDr. 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.Dr. Mridusmita Saikia, Cornell University Dr. Mridusmita Saikia is a Lecturer at the Meinig
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design.The results of the course survey were quantified using the Likert scale. Overall, there is a highlevel of enthusiasm for the Clinical Needs and Observations course itself, with studentsspecifically identifying excitement for the opportunities to speak with clinical professionals andgain an understanding of the role engineers can play in clinical settings. The results of Question1 are displayed in Figure 1 (A). This question primarily served to quantify students’ confidenceas related to medical device design and real-world implementation. Before completion of thecourse, only 9.1% of students strongly agreed with the statement. During the secondadministration of the survey, 22.7% of students strongly agreed. Question 2, seen in Figure 1 (B
survey used two multiple choice questions and a Likertscale from 1 to 5, 1 indicating minimal involvement and 5 indicating a high level of involvement,and one open response question to assess UG's perception of how active graduate students are inprojects and if graduate students are beneficial to help UG students grow in the skills mentionedabove.Graduate Student Survey Graduate students determined the perceived challenges and advantages of theirinstructional setting, whether in person or online, in mentoring UG students in a collaborativeproject through a seven-question survey (see Appendix B). The graduate student survey usedthree multiple choice and four open-ended response questions to assess instructional setting andperceived
to feel comfortable with both their peers and their TA tobe able to recover from a setback quickly. 1. Student experiences a setback (lab does not go as planned). 2. Student looks to a) lab partner(s) or peers, and/or b) TA, and/or c) class and lab materials to decide how to respond. 3. Student's ability to move past the setback depends on whether a) others experience the same setback, b) others normalize setbacks, and c) they know where to look to help them troubleshoot. These factors impact whether they can effectively manage their frustration in the moment.Figure 1. Student Response to Setbacks in Lab Settings FlowchartConclusion To summarize, students’ ability to recover from
/white Spring 2022 3/8 4/7 6/5 Fall 2022 4/5 6/3 5/4Example reading, coding sessions,and homeworkHere is an example of how lecture-style and coding sessions werecombined to understand the importanceof blood vessel radii in determiningvascular resistance and blood flow.Lecture: Students read chapters basedon vascular resistance and Poiseuille’slaw. Class discussions focused on (a)how resistance, viscosity, and radiuschange in disease and (b) how Figure 1: Class homework to simulate steady, meanPoiseuille is used clinically. Coding: blood flow. Baseline
Vries, "Biomimicry design thinking education: a base-line exercise in preconceptions of biological analogies," International Journal of Technology and Design Education, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 797-814, 2021/09/01 2021, doi: 10.1007/s10798-020-09574-1.[6] https://biomimicry.org/what-is-biomimicry/[7] T. B. Kashdan et al., "The five-dimensional curiosity scale: Capturing the bandwidth of curiosity and identifying four unique subgroups of curious people," Journal of Research in Personality, vol. 73, pp. 130-149, 2018/04/01/ 2018, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2017.11.011. AppendicesAppendix I. Summary of project activities and related timelines. Activity
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Review Quality. The study teamcontains two sections, one for the evaluated the quality of each review on a three-point scale for each ofcritic and one for the critiqued, and the following elements: appropriateness, specificity, justification, andcovers areas such as utility, suggestion. This rubric was used for six of the seven standards (all except teamwork which was evaluated separately).assessment of training/gradercalibration, impact on future work, and emotion (Appendix B). We investigate correlations withproficiency levels of both the critics and critiqued using Spearman’s Rho. This study (IRB#STU00214218) was deemed exempt from continuing oversight by the institutional IRB.ResultsAs shown in
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shift in Spring 2023when students were also exposed to hands-on laboratory exercises.Figure 3. Confidence in preparedness to work in industry and R&D skills pre and post semesterfor A) SIE only (Fall 2022) and B) SIE + Hands-on laboratory Experiences (Spring 2023)A)B)Figure 4 shows the data from a different angle, with each bar representing the average score gainon the survey from pre-semester to post-semester on a 4-point scale. This data shows that acrossboth semesters and all R&D skills, confidence increased from the beginning of the semester tothe end of the semester. A paired t-test confirmed that gains were significant for both semestersacross all survey items with p<0.01 in each case. The largest gains were seen in