Entrepreneurship in Small DosesMansoor Nasir, Eric Meyer

Biomedical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University

Entrepreneurial Experiences

Intro to BMEBME -1002

BME Best Practices

BME – 3002

Medical Device Design

BME4113

BME Capstone Project Series

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Introducing Entrepreneurship to Biomedical Students at various points in their education

using currently relevant technologies

Bisociation / Painstorming Activity • General

Repurpose 510k as a QS Device • Intro to BME• Best Practices

Business Model / Pitch • Intro to BME

MedTech Familiarity• Medical Device

Design

Needs Finding / Opportunity• Medical Device

Design

Improvement to Existing Technology • Orthopedics

Nike+ Shoe Sensor

Student Elevator Pitch

Design Prototypes

This is what is normally taught in classes

Problems Given

Solve

TechniquesTaught

This is what is real world problems look like

Problems / Needs

Many Constraints

Many Tools

Many Solutions

CuriosityConnections

Creating ValueWhat is the BME

Advantage?

• Understand the Design Process• Larger tool set and skills• Bridge the knowledge of biology and engineering

Problem-Based LearningBiomedical Engineering

Sample Activities and Student OutputEntrepreneurial Minded Learning

Moving Forward

• How effective is it?• Developing Validated Instruments of Assessment• Finding a skill balance Technical vs Entrepreneurial

Biodesign Process(King, Fries 2008)

Implementation Strategy

1) Faculty Buy-in2) Common Platform3) Develop Resources / Modules4) Implement in Classroom5) Assessment 6) Propose Modifications7) Disseminate Results

This project was supported by Kern Family Foundation Topical Grant

Focus

• Opportunity Recognition

• Customer Interaction

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BME1002 BME4113

Familiarity with Entrepreneurship

The Quantified Self social movement is an exciting multifaceted trend that is being used as a tool to develop entrepreneurial class modules.

Engineering Specialist, K-4th, STEM Magnet Academy