"Biomedical engineering is the fastest growing engineering field. From designing life-saving medical devices to high-performance athletic gear, these engineers improve people's lives every day. This book explores the creative ways biomedical engineers help diagnose, treat, and prevent problems found in human body systems. Real-life examples make learning about the engineering design process interesting for readers. Practical, hands-on activities help readers to understand scientific and engineering principles."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

What is biomedical engineering? -- The human body -- Historical devices and discoveries -- Modern biomedical engineers -- Starting the design process -- Brainstorming -- Selecting a solution -- Building models -- Testing models -- Improving designs -- Communicating the solution -- Design challenge -- The future of the field.