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
Dare to Discover campaign highlights engineering students, post docs
Monday, January 27, 2025
Kaleb Young, a University of Iowa PhD student in civil and environmental engineering, working to improve flood forecasting for the state of Iowa, is among 10 engineering students and postdocs highlighted in the Dare to Discover campaign.
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.
Announcements
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.
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College Events
Engineering Library Workshops: Patents and Trademarks
Tuesday, March 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.
Explore the hidden world of patents and trademarks. This workshop will feature a basic introduction to what patents and trademarks are, the various types of patents in existence, and how to complete patents searches to begin the process. In addition to providing inventor exclusive rights to products, patents also give great detailed...
Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Candidate Seminar
Thursday, March 13, 2025 1:30pm
Sahar El Abbadi, Postdoctoral Researcher, Sustainable Energy & Environmental Systems, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be presenting, "Decarbonizing Wastewater: Strategies for Estimating and Reducing Methane Emissions."
Maker Breaks: Pi Day Celebration!
Friday, March 14, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Give your brain a break and get creative for a few minutes with monthly themed crafts. Celebrate circles and the magic of Pi! Make your own Pi-themed buttons and enjoy free apple pie bites.
One Day for Iowa!
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (all day)
Every year, thousands of Hawkeyes come together to make an important—and meaningful—impact for Iowa. All gifts made in March will count toward the One Day for Iowa total.
Learn to Solder: Weevils
Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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. Taught by Kara Beauchamp, instructional lab manager. Sponsored by IEEE and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library.