In an exciting new development, engineering students have been extended an invitation to join healthcare design teams. This initiative, spearheaded by Engineering World Health RSO, is set to commence in the fall of 2023, extending into the spring of 2024. This initiative aims to bring together students from engineering and healthcare disciplines to tackle pressing healthcare challenges in under-resourced regions.
The design teams will be meeting on a weekly basis starting from early October. The initial phase will involve research into a particular healthcare issue affecting disadvantaged areas. Once the problem is identified, the teams will brainstorm and prototype a unique technological solution. The scope of these projects is broad, ranging from using CAD to model a medical device, applying chemistry principles to develop a novel water sterilizer, constructing an electronic sensor using Arduino, or even coding an app to catalog medical device use instructions. The diversity of project options ensures that students with interests in electronics, computers, programming languages, and coding can all find a project that suits their skills and interests.
Ultimately, the goal of these teams is to submit a summary report of their innovative solution to the global Engineering World Health design competition by the end of May 2024. This competition offers opportunities for recognition and prizes, providing students with an added incentive to participate.
The benefits of this initiative are manifold. Firstly, it offers an exciting opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions to real-world healthcare challenges. This hands-on engineering design and prototyping experience not only provides valuable practical experience but also enhances students’ resumes.
Moreover, this initiative encourages collaboration among students from various engineering majors. This cross-disciplinary collaboration fosters diversity of thought and creativity, leading to more innovative solutions. Furthermore, participants have the potential to enter the global Engineering World Health design competition, which offers recognition and prizes for winners.
Participants will also become members of the University of A Engineering World Health community. This community plans to host electronic kit building activities, social events, and volunteering opportunities, providing students with a well-rounded experience.
For students interested in getting involved, more information can be found on the Engineering World Health website. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 22, and the teams will begin meeting in early October.
The initiative has received support from the Biomedical Engineering Department. For any queries or concerns, students can reach out to President Bree Scott at [email protected] or Design Team Coordinator Ahmed Tolba at [email protected].
In summary, this initiative offers engineering students a unique opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world healthcare challenges. With the potential to win recognition and prizes in a global competition and the chance to gain hands-on experience, this initiative is a golden opportunity for any student interested in electronics, computers, programming languages, and coding. It is sure to be an enriching experience that will leave participants better equipped for their future careers.
