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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Total UG ProgramsABET Accredited
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!