Training biomedical engineering students through simulated team projects
Simulating Workforce Design Teams in Biomedical Engineering Education
This study is all about helping biomedical engineering students learn better by giving them hands-on team experiences early in their studies, where they'll work on real medical device projects to build important skills for their future careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093961 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the education of biomedical engineering students by providing them with practical, team-based experiences early in their academic careers. The program will implement a sophomore-level course where students will simulate real-world engineering teams, working on medical device projects through various phases such as needs identification, design requirements, and regulatory considerations. By engaging in hands-on projects, students will develop essential skills that are crucial for their future careers in the biomedical field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are undergraduate students pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering or related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in a biomedical engineering program or who are not interested in pursuing a career in this field may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the preparedness of biomedical engineering graduates for the workforce, leading to better job prospects and contributions to healthcare innovation.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational approaches in engineering have shown success in enhancing student engagement and skill development, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- University of Delaware — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rooney, Sarah Ilkhanipour — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Rooney, Sarah Ilkhanipour
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.