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Teaching biomedical applications to secondary students.
S Openshaw1, A Fleisher, C Ljunggren
1Biomedical Engineering Department, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA.
Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation
|January 6, 2001
Summary
High school students can explore biomedical engineering through hands-on experiments. Simple projects like building a heart monitor and controlling a robotic car effectively introduce complex instrumentation to adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Biomedical engineering applications can be adapted for high school-level experimentation.
- Engaging young students in STEM fields is crucial for future innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of simplified biomedical engineering experiments for high school students.
- To introduce adolescents to complex instrumentation through practical, hands-on activities.
Main Methods:
- Two high school students participated in a six-week summer internship.
- Students utilized electrodes, circuit boards, and computers to develop projects.
- Experiments included mimicking a sophisticated heart monitor and controlling a robotic car.
Main Results:
- Students successfully engaged with and completed complex instrumentation projects.
- The hands-on approach facilitated learning about biomedical engineering principles.
- The internship provided a practical introduction to the field.
Conclusions:
- Simplified illustrations of complex biomedical instrumentation are effective for introducing adolescents to the field.
- Hands-on experimentation is a valuable tool for STEM education in biomedical engineering.
- Summer internships can successfully foster interest and skills in young students.