NDLI: Incorporating Biomechanical Research Topics Into K-12 Classroom Design Projects to Broaden Participation and Increase Engineering Interest

Content Provider	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Digital Collection
Author	Brandi, N. Briggs Benjamin, S. Terry Yowell, Janet Rivale, Stephanie
Copyright Year	2011
Abstract	This paper describes a successful new biomechanical engineering curriculum created and implemented in two highly diverse local high schools by two graduate TEAMS (Tomorrow’s Engineers… creAte. iMagine. Succeed.) Fellows. In the semester-long curriculum, students create robotic surgical devices to diagnose and biopsy endometriosis, a pathology that afflicts roughly 5% of the adult female population. Curriculum focusing on anatomy, physiology, and tissue mechanics was also included to enhance the students’ understanding of the human body and its response to engineering materials. Focusing this course on cutting-edge, biomechanical research that explicitly and authentically illustrates how engineering benefits society resulted in increased enrollment in engineering by underrepresented populations. This paper also discusses personal reflections by the two graduate Fellows of the benefits gained and lessons learned during the design and implementation of this innovative high school curriculum.
Starting Page	333
Ending Page	341
Page Count	9
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780791854914
DOI	10.1115/IMECE2011-64530
Volume Number	Volume 5: Engineering Education and Professional Development
Conference Proceedings	ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
Language	English
Publisher Date	2011-11-11
Publisher Place	Denver, Colorado, USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Biomechanics Design Cutting Students Biological tissues Biomechanical engineering Surgery Teams Physiology Reflection Anatomy Robotics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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