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Drexel Engineering Perspectives
Dr. Elisabeth PapazoglouDr. Donald McEachron
Siddharth GadkariChetana Sunkari
Jay Bhatt
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Workshop: Measuring the Lifelong Learning Outcome in Terms of Information Literacy Components
Engineering Libraries Division, ASEE 2007
Increasing the effectiveness of Student Research in a Biomaterials Course
User needs and users’ skillsTo understand what our users want, we must
knowWho our users are What their information needs are
Use Drexel’s Engineering Programs as an example / case study
Describe our efforts to meet their needsImprove through user feedback
User community Understanding the user community
Undergraduate and Graduate Students(today Drexel educates 17000 students)
Co-op studentsInternational students representing several
countries
Awareness of new initiatives helps in projecting new emerging information needs
Meetings with Department Heads University Web Sites Newsletter articles
User communityDoctoral programs are growing
Number of doctoral students increased by 40% in the last five years
Faculty members: As new programs evolve, more faculty are hired. 75 new faculty members hired in the
last three yearsSo …..more users than ever before….What do they want? How do they let us know what are they
looking for?
Drexel’s Engineering ProgramsAll major engineering disciplinesBiomedical engineering, Science, and
Health systemsInterdisciplinary focus is increasing
(Nanotechnology, Biomaterials, Bionanotechnology, Biomechanics, etc.)
Undergraduate ResearchGraduate Research
Case Study - BiomaterialsCourse Sequence
3 Quarters = 2 SemestersChallenges
Interdisciplinary FieldDiverse Student BackgroundLack of appropriate textbooks
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials I – Fall TermProf. Papazoglou teaches the three course
sequence60-70 students Biomaterials propertiesVarious types of materials such as
polymers, hydrogels, ceramics, and glasses
Controlled Drug Release systems Nanotechnology
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials I – Fall TermResearch intensive coursesStudents need to search across a variety
of literatureType of literature students need to consult
HandbooksEncyclopediasBooks at the libraryElectronic booksStandards such as those from ASTM or ISOScientific Literature
Skills targetedDevelop basic understanding of various types
of biomaterials, their properties and their biomedical applications
Develop awareness of both print and electronic resources to find information on Biomaterials
Use library blogs efficiently to successfully find information needed for assignment questions
Locate relevant research papers by using a variety of but appropriate resources
Find patents and Intellectual Property for biomedical devices
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials I – Fall TermDr. Papazoglou’s email earlier in the Fall
term shows what problem she and her students were facing
Problems Several Students were not familiar with a number of
databases and resources available through the library Google appeared to be the choice even when the
specific property of a particular material was needed Some students thought they knew about the resources
but what they knew was only about 20% of what they actually can use
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials I – Fall TermInformation NeededBiomaterial Properties – Handbooks.Find inventions reported in news
Lexis/Nexis Academic Universe medical news Follow up research on new inventions
(find research papers)RSS feeds and alerts from databasesUse Refworks or Endnote( required to create
a bibliography)
ABET Criteria met by Biomaterials courses
Criterion k (Outcome) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and
modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Criterion i (Outcome) Recognition of the need for, and ability
to engage in, life-long learning
These Outcomes were further mapped into Performance Criteria
Performance Criteria for Outcome ABET i
(ABET i) Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, life-long learning
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Ability to use library and online resources
for research purposes – addressed here directly
Membership and participation in professional organizations
Ability to identify and take advantage of learning opportunities – addressed here indirectly
Performance Criteria for Outcome ABET k
(ABET k) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
PERFORMANCE CRITERION Ability to use computers and computer
software for analyzing and solving problems – addressed indirectly
Performance Criterion Rubric relevant to library resources for Outcome ABET iPerformance
CriterionPts
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
TOTAL POINTS ()
Regularly uses library and
online resources; Exceeds Uses library and online Uses library and online
Is unable to effectively use
minimum requirements for
resources; Meets minumum
resources if directed to do so;
library or online resources;
Ability to use library and
references in classroom papers
requirements for references in
Does not always meet minimum
Seldom meets minimum
online resources for and projects; Asks
questionsclassroom papers and
projects;standrads for references in
standrads for references in
research purposes based upon outside
sources Occassionally asks
questions classroom activities;
Seldomclassroom activities;
Never
and actively seeks out
morebased on outside sources. asks questions based upon
asks questions based upon
than minimum required outside resources outside resources
knowledge
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials I – Fall Term
What did we do?
Library Instruction SessionBlog web site
- Biomaterials and Tissue EngineeringResearch GuidesOnline tutorials – Ei Compendex, Knovel, RSS
feeds, Refworks Consultations
How students communicatedEmail questionsPersonal visits Appointments (consultations)Virtual chat using IMInstruction during lecture time (classes)Informal communicationFrequently asked by users even while
walking on campus
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials II – Winter TermPatents and Intellectual propertyStudents needed to use what they learned in
the Fall term as well as search for patentsCancer nanotechnology as an exampleGroup ProjectsBlog site for patents
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials II – Winter TermInformation Needed
List 5 patented technologies for controlled drug delivery of cancer chemotherapy (last 7 years)
List any patent on drug delivery based on nanotechnology for drug delivery of cancer chemotherapy (last 5).
Determine uniqueness of each patentFind research literature using sources
learned during the Fall term
Biomaterials courses – Biomaterials III – Spring Terma) List 3 FDA approved devices for artificial valvesb) List 3 FDA approved devices for stents and drug
eluting stentsc) Intellectual property protection for 2 of the
artificial valves d) Intellectual property protection for 2 of the drug
eluting stents e) Select the valve with the best chance of success –
discuss reasons in detailf) Select a drug eluting stent with the best chance of
success – discuss in detail
Assessment – Objective IIFamiliarity of use of electronic and other
library resources in order to complete an independent Biomaterials project
At the beginning of the class = 20% of studentsAt the end of the class = 88% of students
Assessment – Open QuestionDo you feel knowledgeable and
comfortable in transferring what you learned from the Biomaterials / library use modules to your research?
Question was asked at the end of the term:
62% of students answered – Very Comfortable
28% of students answered – Comfortable 10% of students answered – Need more
practice
ConclusionInteraction between students, faculty and the
librarian promotes increased awareness about the sources of information.
Information seekers must utilize the help provided to take maximum advantage of the library resources.
Last but not the least, collaboration of the users and the library personnel would reduce effort and increase the effectiveness of information search.
Students have shown increased use of relevant library resources as evident from their interaction with the librarians and faculty members
ConclusionContinued learning environment is a lifelong skill
that can help the graduating students succeed in the fast, competitive global environment.
Drexel has a quarter system. Quarter was just finished last week.
Some data evaluation still needs to be doneProactive approach for faculty collaboration is
essentialFaculty members’ Information Literacy awareness
is crucial in order for such collaboration to succeed.
Thank You!Our contact information:
Dr. Elisabeth Papazoglou School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel
Dr. Donald McEachronSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel
Jay BhattW. W. Hagerty Library, Drexel [email protected]
Suggestions and recommendations most welcome!