Engineering for Human Health
Scientific discovery aimed at improving healthcare, through interdisciplinary research and education
$ 66,000
Median salary of our 2015-2016 BME graduates
95 %
Undergraduate placement rate
45 %
of our biomedical engineering students are women
Ready to take the next step?
In the News
Bringman on two Innovation in Teaching with Technology Awards
Monday, December 9, 2024
Colleen Bringman, University of Iowa associate professor of instruction in biomedical engineering, is part of two interdisciplinary teams selected for Innovation in Teaching and Technology Awards
BME turns 50: Celebrating the past, trailblazing the future
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering marks its 50th anniversary at the University of Iowa with a legacy of partnering across health care disciplines to gain a deeper understanding of human health.
Iowa engineers win $39,500 at Iowa Innovation Challenge
Monday, November 25, 2024
University of Iowa engineering students and a post doctoral scholar were awarded prize money at the Innovation Challenge hosted by the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC).
Sander named editor-in-chief for prestigious biomedical engineering journal
Monday, September 9, 2024
Edward Sander, University of Iowa’s Robert and Virginia Wheeler Faculty Fellow in Engineering, has been selected as the new editor-in-chief of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering.
Engineering graduate students receive Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowships
Friday, September 6, 2024
Four University of Iowa engineering graduate students have been selected for the 2024-25 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship program through the Iowa Office of Innovation.
BME undergraduate awarded Tau Beta Pi scholarship
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Hannah Vogts, a fourth-year University of Iowa biomedical engineering (BME) student, has been awarded a scholarship from Tau Beta Pi, which is among the oldest engineering honor societies in the country.
Announcements
BME Graduate Program Open House
February 3, 2025
9 AM either in person or zoom
Register here
Call for photos
We're collecting photos from alumni and students to showcase their experiences at the University of Iowa on our website. We would love to see and share photos from your time at UI. Whether you have pictures from your graduation, events, or just hanging out on campus, we would be grateful if you could share them with us. You can upload your photos through the Alumni and Student Photo Submission page on the BME website. Thank you for your contribution to our community!
Need a medical device or research tool?
We can help! Submit your idea to the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Course at bit.ly/Iowa_BME.
BME Events
College Events
BME Graduate Program Open House
Monday, February 3, 2025 9:00am to 3:00pm
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering is hosting a graduate program open house on Feb. 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. RSVP to join us in person or attend via Zoom.
Maker Breaks: DIY Light Up Paper Lanterns
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Give your brain a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. Combine paper craft with paper circuits to make DIY light-up paper lanterns. Light up the dark days and prepare for the Chinese Lantern Festival.
Engineering Library Workshops: Introduction to Overleaf
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Get ahead on your research skills and enjoy coffee and donuts! These workshops are designed for graduate students and faculty but also open to undergraduates.
LaTeX not only creates professional-looking documents but also allows you to tackle the more complicated parts of typesetting, such as inputting mathematics, creating tables of contents, referencing and creating bibliographies. Instead of downloading, installing and trouble-shooting LaTeX software and packages locally in your computer...
Engineering Open: Mini Golf Design Challenge
Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm
The Engineering Open: Mini Golf Design Challenge is back! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 27 as each department and various organizations and departments within the College of Engineering competes to design the best fairway! The Engineering Open is open to the public from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Student Commons of the Seamans Center. Stop by to check out these great designs, play a round of mini-golf, and cast your choice for the people’s choice. The awards ceremony will take place at 3 p.m.
Looking for...
Learn to Solder: Weevils
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to explore the world of electronics. This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of electronics and be better equipped to create your own. This hands-on workshop is a standalone event. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, Instructional Lab Manager.
Co-sponsored by IEEE and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library