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Graduate Open House 2026
Join the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering for an open house event on February 2, 2026 (attend in person or via Zoom). This is a great opportunity to connect with faculty, ask questions, and discover what makes Iowa a strong choice for your graduate education. Learn more and RSVP here.
Call for photos
We're collecting photos from BME alumni and students to showcase their experiences at the University of Iowa on our website and social media channels. We would love to see and share photos from your time at Iowa. Whether you have pictures from graduation, Iowa 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 here.
BME Events
Senior Design Day 2026
College Events
Library Workshops: A Guide to Scholarly Publishing—from Journals to Open Access
Are you unsure which journal to publish in? Have you ever wondered how to identify and avoid predatory publishers? What is the difference between traditional publishing and open access? This workshop will provide answers to these questions and more, and you’ll learn strategies for navigating the jungle of scholarly publishing. Bring your own questions too! Presented by Kari Kozak, director, Sciences and Engineering Libraries.
Earth Day at Seamans Center
Celebrate Earth Day at the College of Engineering’s Seamans Center. Stop by to connect with campus organizations, explore sustainability initiatives, and take part in hands‑on activities designed to spark curiosity and action. Enjoy music, movement, seed giveaways, and a welcoming, come‑and‑go atmosphere.
This year’s celebration will also include visits from preschoolers from the LENA Project, whose presence adds an extra dose of joy and inspiration as they help remind us why caring for our...
Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF)
Maker Break: Shrinky Dinks
Get creative with chemical engineering by making your own shrinky dinks! Make your own design and use it to create your own bracelet or keychain.