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BioMEMS: Forging New Collaborations Between Biologists and Engineers

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Published on: November 1, 2007

New course in bioengineering and bioinspired design.

Jonathan C Erickson¹

¹Washington and Lee University.

Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation

|August 1, 2012

Summary

This interdisciplinary course bridges physical and life sciences, using animal systems to inspire bioengineering innovations. Students gain confidence and desire to tackle complex bioengineering challenges.

Area of Science:

Bioengineering
Interdisciplinary Science
Biomimetics

Background:

Traditional barriers exist between physical and life sciences.
Animal systems exhibit remarkable navigation and sensory mechanisms.
Biological systems offer inspiration for novel engineering designs.

Purpose of the Study:

To surmount barriers between physical and life sciences.
To explore physiology, physical mechanisms, and engineering principles in animal systems.
To foster cross-disciplinary learning and research in bioengineering.

Main Methods:

An interdisciplinary course integrating physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering.
Exploration of animal physiology and biomechanics.
Inclusion of a 6-8 week research project for students.

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Main Results:

Student projects included soft-body robots, shark-inspired electrosensory circuits, and cyborg grasshoppers.
Gecko adhesion inspired new adhesives; cephalopod iridophores inspired tunable gels.
Increased student interaction and idea cross-pollination between disciplines.

Conclusions:

The course successfully increased student desire and confidence in bioengineering.
Interdisciplinary approaches are effective in addressing complex biological and engineering problems.
Biomimicry serves as a powerful tool for engineering innovation.