Meeting Agenda

Meeting Agenda for Fifth Biomedical Engineering Summit

Program at Glance

Wednesday, May 29 

11:00 - 1:00       Registration Open
1:00 - 2:00       Summit Welcome Keynote Speaker

                         Theme 1: Update on strategies for enhanced learning environments and evidence based practices in undergraduate programs.

2:00 - 2:45        Theme Plenary Speaker
2:45 - 3:00        Coffee Break
3:00 - 3:50        Parallel Workshop Sessions

                     1. The evolution of teaching and learning styles in the post-pandemic era.
                     2. Effective learning and teaching strategies in small and large classrooms.
                         (Adopting instructional approaches in BME-specific courses such as: Introduction to BME, Physiology, Biomechanics and Biotransport).
                     3. Incorporating DEI into instruction and interpreting the new ABET criteria.
                     4. Strategies to incorporate ChatGPT/AI in BME curriculum.
                     5. Approaches and innovative techniques to teach senior design.
                     6. Opportunities for experiential learning in the BME curriculum.


                         All workshop sessions will be repeated so that you can attend 3 of the topics.

4:00 - 4:50        Parallel Sessions Repeat I
5:00 - 5:50        Parallel Sessions Repeat II
6:30 - 8:30        Dinner at NJIT - Opening Reception
8:00 - 10:00      Social/Networking Activity

Thursday, May 30

7:00 - 8:00        Breakfast
8:00 - 8:45        Theme Speaker

                         Theme 2: Resources for student and faculty success.

9:00 - 9:50        Parallel Workshop Sessions

                      1. Student engagement, participation, and attendance.
                      2. Academic integrity and use of ChatGPT in BME curricula (focus on communicating restrictions and conveying when crossing into academic integrity violations - role of faculty in                                      integrity investigations).
                      3. Promoting instructional and TT faculty success, professional training, and individual mentorship.
                      4. Models for regional programs to work together more closely, including shared resources and collaborative teaching.
                      5. Student support: Mental health and sense of belonging while maintaining educational rigor and curricular success.
                      6. Promotion and acceptance of inclusion; University training to departmental engagement – student advising to faculty mentorship.


                          All workshop sessions will be repeated so that you can attend 3 of the topics.

10:00 - 10:50     Parallel Sessions Repeat I
11:00 - 11:50      Parallel Sessions Repeat II
12:00 - 1:00       Networking Lunch

1:00 - 1:50         Theme Plenary Speaker

                          Theme 3: The Future of Graduate Programs in Biomedical Engineering

2:00 - 2:50         Parallel Workshop Sessions

                       1: Structures for interdisciplinary co-mentored research training that bridges biology, engineering, computer and data science chemistry, and medicine.
                       2: Preparing students for academic post-PhD careers in the AI era.
                       3: Integration of entrepreneurship and commercialization training in graduate BME curricula.
                       4: Industry and multi-institution interdisciplinary partnerships and their role in graduate BME curricula.
                       5: Discussions on the value-added proposition for BME Masters programs and views from industry.
                       6: Strategies to increase diversity and inclusion among students and faculty in graduate BME programs.


                           All workshop sessions will be repeated so that you can attend 3 of the topics.

3:00 - 3:50         Parallel Sessions Repeat I
3:50 - 4:10         Coffee Break
4:10 - 5:00         Parallel Sessions Repeat II
5:30 - 6:50         Buses to Stevens Institute of Technology
6:30- 10:00        Dinner at Stevens Institute of Technology

Friday, May 31

6:45 - 8:00         Breakfast
8:00 - 8:45         Theme Industry and Academic Panel

                          Theme 4: Industry-readiness skills for an evolving and diversified job market

9:00 - 9:50         Parallel Workshop Sessions

                      1: What are the most critical industry readiness skills and are our programs designed to build upon these skills?
                      2: The importance of data science in BME education.
                      3: Challenges with capstone experience to maximize workforce readiness and meet students' expectations.
                      4: Integration of extra- and co-curricular topics to increase student employment success.
                      5: Benefits to the BME employers from specialized credentials or certifications such as Solidworks, “Grow with Google” or “Pathway for Patient Health.”
                      6: Important topics and instructional approaches for preparing students for DEI in the workforce.


                          All workshop sessions will be repeated so that you can attend 3 of the topics.

10:00 - 10:50     Parallel Sessions Repeat
11:00 - 11:50     Parallel Sessions Repeat II
12:00 - 2:00      Closing lunch and keynote 2