Developing Bioengineering Educational & Research Opportunities @NC A&T Harvey Borovetz.

Developing Bioengineering Educational & Research Opportunities @NC A&T

Harvey Borovetz

Biomedical engineering sustained the largest growth of any discipline at each

degree level over the pastdecade. It now ranks sixth among 21

engineering fields tracked by ASEE in bachelor’s and doctoral degrees

granted and ninth in master’s degrees.

The Power of Biomedical EngineeringMichael Gibbons, ASEE (2011)

Enrollment trends indicate the discipline will continue to outpace

engineering degree growth overall, which during the decade stood at 17

percent for bachelor’s, 38 percentfor master’s, and 51 percent for

doctorates. Reported biomedical research expenditures have grown

350% since 2000.

The Power of Biomedical EngineeringMichael Gibbons, ASEE (2011)

Fall, 2010

Forecast for Fastest-Growing Occupations by %: 2008-2018*

New Jobs % Change

Biomedical Engineer 72

Network/data System Analysts 53

Home Health Aides 50

Personal & Home Care Aides 46

Financial Examiners 41

Medical Scientists 40

*USNWR, WSJ

In the beginning …

In the beginning …

One Team … One Dream

NC A&T is the first HBCU to be named Engineering Research Center

by the National Science Foundation

9-12-2008

NSF-ERC for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials

NSF-ERC for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials

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FIRST HBCU AMONG THESE 80+ PROGRAMS

UG Bioengineering Programs With U. Pittsburgh guidance, a

bioengineering program has been started at NC A&T which offers an undergraduate degree & MS degree – first at any HBCU in the Nation

NCAT PhD in bioengineering (pending), adjunct appointments for NCAT faculty, internships & remote course offerings with Pitt (underway), 1st 4 NCAT bioengineering faculty hired (co-mentored by Pitt)

• Course Director:

– Dr. Partha Roy (Pitt)• Campus Directors:

– Dr. Devdas Pai (NC A&T)– Dr. Sarah Pixley (UC))

• Assessment:

– Dr. Robin Liles (NC A&T)• Teaching Assistants:

– Latisha Taylor (NC A&T)– Aliza Alston (NC A&T)

• Associated Assignment:

– Students attended Bio-medical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Fall ‘09 (Pittsburgh)

*Distance Learning

Principles of Cell Biology for Engineers I*

Extramural Training and Workshops

BMES Annual Meeting

October 2009

Pittsburgh PA

Fundamental Principles of Biodegradable Metallic Alloys*

• Course Director:

– Dr. Prashant N. Kumta (Pitt)• Campus Directors:

– Dr. Devdas Pai (NC A&T)– Dr. Sarah Pixley (UC))

• Assessment:

– Dr. Robin Liles (NC A&T)• Teaching Assistants:

– Satish Singh(Pitt)– Yin Zhangzhang(UC)

• Associated Assignment:

– Students attended the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine Retreat Spring ’10

* Distance Learning

Name Title InstitutionLinsenmeier, Dr. Robert(Board Chair) 

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Northwestern University Evanston, IL

Conley, Dr. Kevin 

Program Coordinator, Nanotechnology Education

Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem, NC

Eldridge, Dr. John 

Regional Superintendent – Enrichment Region

Guilford County SchoolsGreensboro, NC

McCann, Dr. Jameson 

Program Coordinator, Biotechnology &Assistant Professor - Health Technologies

Guilford Technical Community CollegeGreensboro, NC

Miles, Dr. Linda 

Family Practice Physician Scott Community Health Center, Burlington, NC

Redfern, Dr. Mark Associate Dean for Research & Professor of Bioengineering

University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

Truskey, Dr. George 

Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering

Duke UniversityDurham, NC

White, Mr. Leon 

PhD Student and Chair, ERC Student Leadership Council

NC A&T State UniversityGreensboro, NC

Williams, Dr. David Dean, College of Engineering The Ohio State University

ERC & Bioengineering ProgramEducation Advisory Board Membership

In the Immediate Future…

NC A&T participate in Council of Chairsfor BioE/BME

NC A&T join AIMBE Academic Council

Professor Sankar nominated for AIMBEFellowship

NC A&T Bioengineering participate in2012 BMES Annual Meeting

Thanks for Your Invitation & Attention!