Biomedical Engineering: Drug Delivery

Beginner

Participants will delve into the sense of touch, taste and smell, explore how these sense organs are impacted by diseases and what role they play in the intake of medicines to cure diseases. They will learn about germs / pathogens like bacteria and viruses, explore various drug delivery approaches and technologies, learn about vaccinations, design pills and get hands on closing a wound and fixing a broken nose! Activities include: Sensory Scavenger Hunt, The Braille Challenge, Ultra V- Ultra Vibrant!, Skin sensitivity, Skinny Model, Traveling Germs, Baggy Stomach, Dissolving Pills, Snot In My Nose, Broken Nose Engineering Challenge and more! stemforkids.net/…

NGSS: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. Common Core ELA: Comprehension, Collaboration and Presentation of Ideas; 4Cs Biomedical Engineering

Usage: Afterschool Camp Or Classes

Prerequisites: None