👉AUTOMATED BIOMANUFACTURING🔗

What is the main goal for this project? The main goal of this project is for students to solve a problem occurring in an automated biomanufacturing system.

Context: Biomanufacturing consists of a series of steps performed to produce a product. What distinguishes biomanufacturing from other types of manufacturing is that the product is produced using biological or components of a biological process. Many of the steps can be automated. Automated steps involve inputs, a process, and outputs. This challenge will present several problems encountered with automated biomanufacturing processes. Students are invited to complete three stages; analyze the problem, study its parameters, and propose a solution. Employers will review each of these three stages and offer comments.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal? Students will complete a total of 5 tasks to achieve the project goal. The tasks are 1) biomanufacturing overview, 2) employer introduction, 3) problem analysis, 4) parameter characterization, and 5) solution proposal. Tasks must be completed in order. Completion of a task makes the next task available.

Overview of tasks:
Task 1 – Biomanufacturing overview: students will complete an overview of the biomanufacturing industry (resources provided). This task is completed by scoring 80% or higher on the checkpoint.
Task 2 – Employer introduction: students will schedule a meeting with the employer to introduce themselves and become familiar with the business. Meetings can be virtual or in-person, whichever the employer prefers. Care should be taken to record minutes from this meeting using the template provided. Submission/uploading of completed minutes will be required. Students will receive coaching for this task from their project coordinator.
Task 3 – Problem analysis: students will review the problem scenarios, select one on which to focus, and complete an in-depth study (resources provided). An analysis template is provided which students utilize to submit. Employers will respond and provide comments.
Task 4 – Parameter characterization: students will examine the various parameters involved in the process (resources provided). These characterizations will be completed on a template and serve as the toolkit for solution development. Employers will respond and provide comments.
Task 5 – Solution proposal: students are challenged with developing a novel solution to the problem. Solutions will be captured on a presentation template and delivered to the employer as a group presentation. Students will schedule their presentation with the employer either face-to-face or virtual. Employers and students may invite guests. Employers will complete an evaluation.

👉NAVIGATING MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATORY PATHWAYS🔗

What is the main goal for this project? The main goal of this project is for students to solve problems encountered in the process of bringing a medical device to market.

Context: A challenge for medical devices is getting them through the process required to bring them to market. The approval process ensures that medical devices meet rigorous safety standards and that they provide the medical treatment for which they are intended. The United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medical devices in the US and sets the standards for their approval, manufacture, and distribution. This regulatory system influences the development of medical devices, and it is important to include regulatory compliance from the very beginning. This challenge will present several problems encountered with the development and approval of medical devices. Students are invited to complete three stages; analyze the problem, study its parameters, and propose a solution. Employers will review each of these three stages and offer comments.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal? Students will complete a total of 5 tasks to achieve the project goal. The tasks are 1) FDA and medical device overview, 2) employer introduction, 3) problem analysis, 4) parameter characterization, and 5) solution proposal. Tasks must be completed in order. Completion of a task makes the next task available.

Overview of tasks:
Task 1 – Medical device overview: students will complete an overview of the medical device industry (resources provided). This task is completed by scoring 80% or higher on the checkpoint.
Task 2 – Employer introduction: students will schedule a meeting with the employer to introduce themselves and become familiar with the business. Meetings can be virtual or in-person, whichever the employer prefers. Care should be taken to record minutes from this meeting using the template provided. Submission/uploading of completed minutes will be required.  Students will receive coaching for this task from their project coordinator.
Task 3 – Problem analysis: students will review the problem scenarios, select one on which to focus, and complete an in-depth study (resources provided). An analysis template is provided which students utilize to submit. Employers will respond and provide comments
Task 4 – Parameter characterization: students will examine the various parameters involved in the process (resources provided). These characterizations will be completed on a template and serve as the toolkit for solution development. Employers will respond and provide comments.
Task 5 – Solution proposal: students are challenged with developing a novel solution to the problem. Solutions will be captured on a presentation template and delivered to the employer as a group presentation. Students will schedule their presentation with the employer either face-to-face or virtual. Employers and students may invite guests. Employers will complete an evaluation.

👉INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN FOOD PRODUCTION🔗

What is the main goal for this project? The main goal of this project is for students to solve a problem occurring in food production.

Context: The production of food is a core function of the human experience. For some, the production of food is distant and unfamiliar. Yet, it need not be. Food can be produced on large and small scales. Additionally, knowing how food is produced and where it comes from are important aspects of eating healthy. This challenge will present several problems encountered with food production. Students are invited to complete three stages; analyze the problem, study its parameters, and propose a solution. Employers will review each of these three stages and offer comments.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal? Students will complete a total of 5 tasks to achieve the project goal. The tasks are 1) FDA and medical device overview, 2) employer introduction, 3) problem analysis, 4) parameter characterization, and 5) solution proposal. Tasks must be completed in order. Completion of a task makes the next task available.

Overview of tasks:
Task 1 – Food production overview: students will complete an overview of the food production industry (resources provided). This task is completed by scoring 80% or higher on the checkpoint.
Task 2 – Employer introduction: students will schedule a meeting with the employer to introduce themselves and become familiar with the business. Meetings can be virtual or in-person, whichever the employer prefers. Care should be taken to record minutes from this meeting using the template provided. Submission/uploading of completed minutes will be required.  Students will receive coaching for this task from their project coordinator.
Task 3 – Problem analysis: students will review the problem scenarios, select one on which to focus, and complete an in-depth study (resources provided). An analysis template is provided which students utilize to submit. Employers will respond and provide comments.
Task 4 – Parameter characterization: students will examine the various parameters involved in the process (resources provided). These characterizations will be completed on a template and serve as the toolkit for solution development. Employers will respond and provide comments.
Task 5 – Solution proposal: students are challenged with developing a novel solution to the problem. Solutions will be captured on a presentation template and delivered to the employer as a group presentation. Students will schedule their presentation with the employer either face-to-face or virtual. Employers and students may invite guests. Employers will complete an evaluation.