VaNTH Engineering Research Center

VaNTH Additional Publications

Birol, G., Liu, S., Smith, H.D., & Hirsch, P. (2006). Educational modules in tissue engineering based on the "How People Learn" framework. Bioscience Education E-journal (7).  Available at http://www.bioscience.heacademy.ac.uk/journal/vol7/beej-7-6.pdf

Birol, G., McKenna, A.F., Smith, H., Giorgio, T., & Brophy, S. (2007). Development of challenge based educational modules in the biotechnology domain. International Journal of Engineering Education, 23(1), 171–183.

Birol, G., McKenna, A., Smith, H.D., Giorgio, T. & Brophy, S. (2002). Integration of "How People Learn" framework into educational module development and implementation in biotechnology. Proceedings of the Second Joint EMBS-BMES Conference (CD-ROM, Omnipress): 2640–2641. (PDF)

Giorgio, T., Brophy, S., Birol, G., McKenna, A., & Smith, H.D. (2002). Assessment of educational modules based on the "How People Learn" framework delivered to biotechnology learners at two universities. Proceedings of the Second Joint EMBS-BMES Conference (CD-ROM, Omnipress): 2642–2643. (PDF)

Hirsch, P., Linsenmeier, J., Smith, H.D., & Walker, J. (2005). Enhancing core competency learning in an integrated summer research experience for bioengineers. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(4), 391–401.

Hirsch, P., Smith, H.D., Birol, G., Yalvac, B., Casler, J., Anderson, J., & Troy, J. (2005). Establishing schoolwide standards for engineering writing: A data-driven approach. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.

Kanter, D., Smith, H.D., McKenna, A., Rieger, C. & Linsenmeier, R. (2003). Inquiry-based laboratory instruction throws out the "cookbook" and improves learning. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Conference & Exposition. (PDF)

Troy, J., Hirsch, P., Smith, H.D., & Yalvac, B. (2004). Team-based written communication exercises for biomedical engineering juniors:  Where to do it and what works.  Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.

Yalvac, B., Smith, H.D., Hirsch, P., & Birol, G. (2007). Teaching writing in a laboratory-based engineering course with a "How People Learn" framework. New Directions in Teaching and Learning, 108, 59–73. (PDF)

Yalvac, B., Smith, H.D., Troy, J., & Hirsch, P. (2007). Promoting advanced writing skills in an upper-level engineering class. Journal of Engineering Education, 96(2), 117–128. (PDF)