This program will introduce you to a variety of cultures, traditions, and biomedical engineering efforts that are actively occurring in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. The specific theme of this program is Biomedical Modeling and Global Health, a major focus for researchers throughout Scandinavia and the Nordic countries.
You will observe cultural and societal similarities and differences between Nordic countries and the USA by interacting with students at host universities as well as renowned researchers. Students will develop a broad understanding of advanced modeling techniques in biomedical sciences and how they can be integrated and translated into patient benefits, as well as insight into how Scandinavian research facilitates this translation by engaging global health partners in the developing world.
All non-academic questions (travel, costs, itinerary, registration, etc.) should be directed to Jill Churchill at churchil@purdue.edu . All questions regarding academic matters should be directed to the program leader.
Proposed itinerary: (subject to change due to availability)
May 10-11-Depart USA-Students book their own flights
May 11- Arrive in Copenhagen Denmark, make your way to the hotel, free evening for rest, get your transportation pass
May 12- Scavenger Hunt in Copenhagen, course activity, Welcome Dinner
May 13-Company visit #1 (Cook Medical), cultural activity, free evening
May 14-Morning project work, travel to Linköping, Sweden by train.
May 15-Activities at University of Linköping, free evening
May 16-Academic activities at University of Linköping
May 17-Train to Stockholm, Check into hotel, afternoon project work, evening visit to the Ice Bar, rest of the evening free
May 18-Sunday- Free day
May 19-Day at KTH (Royal Swedish University of Technology), Dinner at Anna Hamilton's home (cultural activity)
May 20-Day trip the University of Uppsala, return to Stockholm by train, free evening
May 21- Early cultural activity, transfer to ferry for overnight trip to Helsinki, dinner included on ferry
May 22-Arrive Helsinki- Siemens visit, project work, free evening
May 23- University of Espoo visit, project work in the afternoon, free evening
May 24-Project wrap-up, Cultural event (possible local cuisine cooking class), Farewell dinner
May 25- Students free to depart any time.