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Resource: permanent exhibition and related programs on biomedical engineering
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Students at Biomedical Technology Exhibition
Students at Biomedical Technology Exhibition
Mapping the Future of Bioengineering & Technology
Grant Code: R25RR020465
Funding Years: 08/15/2005 - 07/31/2010
Institution: Great Lakes Science Center
Department:
Address:
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH, 44114
PI:
DAVILLIER, VALENCE,
Phone: (216) 696-4860
Fax:
Email: davillierv@glsc.org
OTHER CONTACT:
ANDRES, BLAKE,
Phone: (216) 696-4860
Fax: (216) 696-2142
Email: andresb@glsc.org
Audience
Students in 7th-8th grades; visiting public including families and school groups
Subjects Addressed
Medical Imaging, Genomics, Stem Cells, Functional Electrical Stimulation, and Infectious Disease
Project Description
1) Create a 3,000 square foot exhibition showing how rapidly advancing biomedical technologies give doctors new tools to improve personal and public health. 2) Inform the community about career opportunities in biomedical technology (BMT) via traveling kiosks. 3) Develop educational programs including Scientist Mentor Presentations; Mini-Med School; BMT Research Showcase during National Engineers Week; and a BMT Careers program 4) Design an educator-s guide to BMT.
Resources for Sharing
All evaluation reports and resources will be posted at www.SelindaResearch.com as part of the library of evaluation reports maintained by Selinda Research Associates (SRA). In addition to the data and analysis specific to BMT, the reports include general recommendations for developing engaging science exhibitions.
Dissemination Strategies
Dissemination of project resources to the science center and health education communities will be accomplished by working through informal and formal science education networks such as the Association of Science-Technology Centers, the National Association of Health Education Centers, and the annual NIHSEPA Project Director-s meeting.
Abstract
The Great Lakes Science Center, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (CASE), proposes to develop a permanent exhibition and related programs on biomedical engineering. The successful implementation of this project would allow CASE and GLSC to inform a broad constituency about select biomedical research advancements, applied technologies, and their relevance to society. When the project is completed, we will be able to expose many thousands of visitors each year to the updated exhibition - increasing their interest in and understanding of important science concepts underlying advancements in biomedical technology. The exhibition would encompass approximately 2000 square feet and feature approximately 20 exhibits, most of which would be interactive. The major audiences for the exhibition include families, school groups, and general museum visitors. The BioMedTech exhibition is located on the Science Center's main floor, which places an emphasis on the science and technology of particular importance to Northeast Ohio. The exhibition will be accompanied by educational programming, public programs, and wide dissemination around the region and within the Science Center world. When fully implemented, the project could reach many hundreds of thousands of visitors and garner national attention through dissemination efforts. Visitors to the exhibition and participants in related programs will come to a better understanding of the connections between biology and technology while learning of science and engineering's role in improving the quality of life in our society.
Keywords
biomedical engineer, biomedical technology, biology, technology, engineer
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