University of California, San Diego Shu Chien, M.D., Ph.D. Workshop on BME Teaching of Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship

For Freshmen An introduction to the central topics of Bioengineering in a seminar format. Design project –Problem definition –Teamwork –Inventiveness –Information access –Communication –Ethics and social responsibility University of California, San Diego BENG 1: Introduction to Bioengineering

For Seniors (ABET major) Preparation of formal engineering presentations and reports on a series of engineering analysis and design problems Emphases on –Generation of concept –Knowledge of existing devices –Novelty of the development –Use of analytical approaches –Regulatory agencies and procedures University of California, San Diego BENG 186C: Bioengineering Design

For Graduate Students Given by MBA, PhD, who works for angel investment group Case studies –From Harvard Business School (by purchase) –In the area of biotechnology –Team presentations Assignments –Memo about a novel business opportunity –Mock presentations for investors University of California, San Diego BENG 207: BioBusiness: Starting, Growing, and Harvesting a Biotech Company

Describe particularly novel and/or effective methods you use to teach innovation & entrepreneurship von Liebig Center for Entrepreneurism and Technology Advancement Industrial Internship Program for hands-on experiences (Team internship) Panel discussions by alumni in industry Presentation of ideas to peers –Concept generation –Feasibility studies –Commercialization University of California, San Diego

How do you measure outcomes? Multiple levels –Course Faculty: encourage continued modernization Students: Course And Professor Evaluation (CAPE) –Major Graduation rate: Rising steadily to nearly 70%, with clarification of Bioengineering vs. related fields to prospective students. Students: Representation on Undergraduate Committee Senior survey Recent alumni survery Employer / Industry survey Faculty: Evaluations, recommendations National rankings (U.S. News) University of California, San Diego

Describe a course project or exercise that exemplifies “best practices” Team Internship with ABIOMED, Inc. 1.Biomedical Systems Engineer / Project Leader 2.BE student interested in mechanics 3.BE student interested in electrical/systems engineering 4.Software engineer interested in bioengineering 10-week project on artificial heart (BioCor) involving hardware and software development. Transcutaneous energy transmission system Venous O 2 sensing for cardiac output control of the AbioCor P-wave detection for beat-rate control of the BioCor University of California, San Diego