Zeynep Erim, PhD

Zeynep.Erim@nih.gov

Program Director, Division of Interdisciplinary Training

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

NIBIB’s Design by Biomedical

Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge

Program Elements

• Part of rethinking of NIBIB’s support of undergraduate BME education

• Companion to the Team-Based Design in Biomedical Education R25 program

• America COMPETES! Act• Open to teams of 3 or more undergraduate

students• Faculty sponsor from Biomedical/Bioengineering

dept.

Novel Features

• Design projects in 3 categories– Diagnostic Devices/Methods– Therapeutic Devices/Methods– Technology to Aid Underserved Populations and

Individuals with Disabilities

• Focused on design• $10,000 prize for each category• Up to $2,000 for travel to award ceremony• Open only to US citizens and permanent

residents

Outcomes2012 2013

Received 31 entries

from 19universities

in 14 statesengaging a total

of 136 students

Received 61 entries

from 39universities

in 23 statesengaging a total

of 284 students

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8

Looking Ahead

• Increase participation– Expand eligibility– Modify rules– Work with partners

• Your suggestions, experiences?• Award ceremony: Friday 10:30am, Rm 6E• www.nibib.nih.gov