Today we were introduced to Biosensors and the science and technology behind them. Dr. Desa taught us about the current evolution of Biosensors from large bulky machinery to smaller portable machines that can be used at bedside. He further reinforced the idea that in order for new products and innovations to be made bio-medical engineers must collaborate with people in other fields. We also learned about image diagnostics. Dr. Kriete explained the basis of diagnostic imaging specifically that of the lung. He taught us that more modern 3D images allowed surgeons to see what kind of an effect a surgery would have on a certain part of the lung. We later went to the Franklin Institute and visited the “Your Brain” exhibit. Through interactive activities and displays we gained a greater insight into how the brain carried out many of its functions such as transmitting neurons. We also learned that doctors and engineers are using electrodes to help people with neurological disorders, such as ALS, to stimulate the brain.
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Day 4
Today we accomplished: As a group we fine tuned and added some finishing touches to our project. We inserted our remaining information into our poster template and streamlined it to make our thoughts and ideas more clear. We worked on completing our works cited page as well as our in text citations. We proof read both our poster and power point to ensure that correct grammar and punctuation rules were applied. Finally we discussed how we would present our poster tomorrow. We planned out who would read each section and prepared for possible questions. Tomorrow we will present our project and defend our design.
Day Three: Reflections
Today, we finished up our Protein Assay Lab by compiling our data into curves on a graph in groups of three. We learned about standard deviation and how accuracy counts, but sometimes mistakes are made. We also learned about pills with time releases that release a tiny amount of medicine at certain times and stages while in the body. This included a lab where everyone made capsules in a bottle and allowed everyone to see the creative side of engineering. The afternoon consisted of a visit to the Rowan University where we learned about Biomechanics. We learned how important seat belts really are and the relation between biomedical engineering and car safety. We finished our visit by seeing the sled testing machine where human volunteers can help engineers see the impact (no pun intended) of low speed collisions. This included some of the students testing the machine for themselves. Most of them were caught by surprise by how fast it actually was, but they thought it was fun. We were able to see how broad the study of Biomedical Engineering by experiencing different aspects through our activities today.
Day Three
What We Accomplished Today: Since we finished up doing research about our problem and solution, we started to put pieces together. We started putting together the poster and Powerpoint since we already laid out a general guideline that will help us through each section of said projects. We began researching information that will help us in defending our solution and answering questions the audience may potentially ask. Such information includes the difference between taking the drug as a pill/tablet vs. mouth inhalation and how mouth inhalation is the superior choice in administering the drug to the body. Other information includes adding a soothing or numbing effect to the drug through the use of menthol or similar products.
What We Hope To Accomplish Tomorrow: We hope to continue our progress on finishing our poster and/or Powerpoint. We may continue our research in supporting information and/or answers for potential questions. If not, we will put our focus on simultaneously finishing the poster and the Oowerpoint by working together as a team.
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