Theme 1 Session 2 Presentation: - 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)
Theme 2 Session 2 Presentation: - 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)
Theme 2 Session 3 Presentation: - Promoting instructional and TT faculty success, professional training, and individual mentorship
Theme 2 Session 4 Presentation: - Models for regional programs to work together more closely, including shared resources and collaborative teaching
Theme 2 Session 5 Presentation: - Student support: Mental health and sense of belonging while maintaining educational rigor and curricular success
Theme 2 Session 6 Presentation: - Promotion and acceptance of inclusion; University training to departmental engagement – student advising to faculty mentorship
Theme 3: - The future of graduate programs in biomedical engineering
Theme 3 Session 1 Presentation: - Structures for interdisciplinary co-mentored research training that bridges biology, engineering, computer and data science chemistry, and medicine.
Theme 4 Session 5 Presentation: - Benefits to the BME employers from specialized credentials or certifications such as Solidworks, “Grow with Google” or “Pathway for Patient Health.”
Theme 4 Session 6 Presentation: - Important topics and instructional approaches for preparing students for DEI in the workforce.
