Download PDF Engineering for Women's Health April 25, 2022 Volume 52 Issue 1 The articles in this issue describe the latest technologies for detection of breast and other cancers, approaches to reduce the incidence of premature births, and remote monitoring for pregnancy, a development of particular interest as the pandemic discouraged many people from going to a doctor’s office or hospital. Articles In This Issue Editor's Note A Bridge to Public Engagement Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AuthorRonald M. Latanision Just over a year ago, the 50th anniversary issue of The Bridge was released.[1] Fifty years is a long time, and all that has transpired in our now technologically intense world over the past 5 decades is remarkable by any standard. When I was a teenager, I was very impressed with Dick ... A Word from the NAE Chair: Implementing the NAE Strategic Plan Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AuthorDonald C. Winter Last October the NAE Council approved a new strategic plan for the academy, developed by a team led by our executive officer, Al Romig.[1] It is a concise statement of the vision and mission of the NAE, building on the objectives set forth in the original charter for the NAS, signed by ... Guest Editor's Note Enhancing Engineering Approaches to Understand and Treat Women's Health Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AuthorMarta Villarraga The field of biomedical engineering has been emerging over the last few decades. While its contributions may be less visible than engineering applications in cars, trains, bridges, electrical grids, and buildings, it is no less critical. And it is rich with opportunities for development to ... Investigating Reproductive Biomechanics Using Physical Models Tuesday, March 29, 2022 AuthorAlexa Baumer, Alexis Gimovsky, Michael Gallagher, and Megan C. Leftwich Engineering models can enhance understanding of reproductive biomechanics and improve the care provided to pregnant women. Most research into pregnancy and childbirth has historically been done through a clinical framework, relying on large-scale statistical studies. This process makes ... The Future of Remote Monitoring for Pregnancy Tuesday, March 29, 2022 AuthorJessica R. Walter, Shuai Xu, Jeffrey S. Stringer, and John A. Rogers A wearable sensor ecosystem is essential to reduce health disparities and maternal mortality. To maintain access to health care while mitigating the risk of in-person exposure during the covid-19 pandemic, digital and mobile health care expanded as did rapid acceptance by patients, physicians, ... The Menstrualome: Bringing Precision Medicine to Reproductive Care Tuesday, March 29, 2022 AuthorRidhi Tariyal and Stephen K. Gire The availability of accessible, objective, and precise diagnostics is critical for delivery of adequate female reproductive care. A lack of accessible, precise diagnostic tools in women’s health significantly impacts the lives of female-born individuals and hampers the delivery of care by ... Breast Cancer Screening: Opportunities and Challenges with Fully 3D Tomographic X-Ray Imaging Monday, March 28, 2022 AuthorSrinivasan Vedantham and Andrew Karellas Dedicated breast computed tomography presents an opportunity to realize fully 3D tomographic x-ray imaging. Mammography screening aims at early detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women. If a patient is symptomatic, or recalled following an indeterminate or a positive screening exam for ... The Role of Engineers in Women's Health Thursday, March 24, 2022 AuthorNicole Danos Improved health outcomes for women are associated with improved life outcomes for all. It may seem puzzling that engineers have a social and ethical responsibility to improve women’s health. But although there is talk about Industry 4.0, efforts to address women’s health are not even ... An Interview with . . . Paul Drumheller, Chemical Engineer and Whisky Connoisseur Wednesday, March 23, 2022 AuthorPaul Drumheller RON LATANISION (RML): Good afternoon, Paul. When we read of your experiences as a whisky educator and connoisseur,[1] we decided we had to talk to you. CAMERON FLETCHER (CHF): We got your name from Janet Hunziker—you attended one of the early Frontiers of Engineering symposia. PAUL ... Invisible Bridges: A Bridge to Engineering for Youth Wednesday, March 23, 2022 AuthorSimil Raghavan As the NAE’s EngineerGirl celebrates its 20th year, I am thinking about how far we have come and how much there is still to do. In 2000 only 9 percent of the US engineering workforce identified as women despite gains in female involvement in other professions.[1] Women now account for 16 ...
Editor's Note A Bridge to Public Engagement Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AuthorRonald M. Latanision Just over a year ago, the 50th anniversary issue of The Bridge was released.[1] Fifty years is a long time, and all that has transpired in our now technologically intense world over the past 5 decades is remarkable by any standard. When I was a teenager, I was very impressed with Dick ...
A Word from the NAE Chair: Implementing the NAE Strategic Plan Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AuthorDonald C. Winter Last October the NAE Council approved a new strategic plan for the academy, developed by a team led by our executive officer, Al Romig.[1] It is a concise statement of the vision and mission of the NAE, building on the objectives set forth in the original charter for the NAS, signed by ...
Guest Editor's Note Enhancing Engineering Approaches to Understand and Treat Women's Health Wednesday, March 30, 2022 AuthorMarta Villarraga The field of biomedical engineering has been emerging over the last few decades. While its contributions may be less visible than engineering applications in cars, trains, bridges, electrical grids, and buildings, it is no less critical. And it is rich with opportunities for development to ...
Investigating Reproductive Biomechanics Using Physical Models Tuesday, March 29, 2022 AuthorAlexa Baumer, Alexis Gimovsky, Michael Gallagher, and Megan C. Leftwich Engineering models can enhance understanding of reproductive biomechanics and improve the care provided to pregnant women. Most research into pregnancy and childbirth has historically been done through a clinical framework, relying on large-scale statistical studies. This process makes ...
The Future of Remote Monitoring for Pregnancy Tuesday, March 29, 2022 AuthorJessica R. Walter, Shuai Xu, Jeffrey S. Stringer, and John A. Rogers A wearable sensor ecosystem is essential to reduce health disparities and maternal mortality. To maintain access to health care while mitigating the risk of in-person exposure during the covid-19 pandemic, digital and mobile health care expanded as did rapid acceptance by patients, physicians, ...
The Menstrualome: Bringing Precision Medicine to Reproductive Care Tuesday, March 29, 2022 AuthorRidhi Tariyal and Stephen K. Gire The availability of accessible, objective, and precise diagnostics is critical for delivery of adequate female reproductive care. A lack of accessible, precise diagnostic tools in women’s health significantly impacts the lives of female-born individuals and hampers the delivery of care by ...
Breast Cancer Screening: Opportunities and Challenges with Fully 3D Tomographic X-Ray Imaging Monday, March 28, 2022 AuthorSrinivasan Vedantham and Andrew Karellas Dedicated breast computed tomography presents an opportunity to realize fully 3D tomographic x-ray imaging. Mammography screening aims at early detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women. If a patient is symptomatic, or recalled following an indeterminate or a positive screening exam for ...
The Role of Engineers in Women's Health Thursday, March 24, 2022 AuthorNicole Danos Improved health outcomes for women are associated with improved life outcomes for all. It may seem puzzling that engineers have a social and ethical responsibility to improve women’s health. But although there is talk about Industry 4.0, efforts to address women’s health are not even ...
An Interview with . . . Paul Drumheller, Chemical Engineer and Whisky Connoisseur Wednesday, March 23, 2022 AuthorPaul Drumheller RON LATANISION (RML): Good afternoon, Paul. When we read of your experiences as a whisky educator and connoisseur,[1] we decided we had to talk to you. CAMERON FLETCHER (CHF): We got your name from Janet Hunziker—you attended one of the early Frontiers of Engineering symposia. PAUL ...
Invisible Bridges: A Bridge to Engineering for Youth Wednesday, March 23, 2022 AuthorSimil Raghavan As the NAE’s EngineerGirl celebrates its 20th year, I am thinking about how far we have come and how much there is still to do. In 2000 only 9 percent of the US engineering workforce identified as women despite gains in female involvement in other professions.[1] Women now account for 16 ...