3D Printing for Bioengineering

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3D printing and bioprinting are critical tools used in bioengineering, from studying cell interactions to creating organs. Students learn the basics of mammalian cell culture and how it integrates with bioprinting, how to use CAD software to develop 3D prints through workshops during class, and ultimately design and print their own biological model, which will be used in an interactive demo for a local public outreach event. Students learn materials selection, multi-material printing, various types of printers, and what parameters are important to consider in 3D printing for biol. applications. While this course covers 3D printing, the focus is largely on biomedical and bioengineering applications of 3D printing and bioprinting.