About the department
The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Iowa prepares students to improve human health through interdisciplinary education and research at the intersection of engineering and medicine. With strong connections to healthcare and collaborative research, students gain the skills and experience needed for careers in industry, medicine, and graduate study.
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Announcements
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.
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College Events
College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration
Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast
Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety.
May 11–17 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn — all are...
Discover Your University: IIHR Hydraulic Wind Tunnel Annex
Following the devastating 2008 flood, the Iowa Flood Center joined IIHR in 2009 and provides Iowans with critical tools and information to help them understand and mitigate flood risks.
Tour attendees will get a glimpse of IIHR and the Iowa Flood Center's research expertise and breadth by seeing what goes into the fabrication of field monitoring equipment. Participants will also experience interactive demonstrations of research labs solving complex erosion and sedimentation challenges, advancing...
College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Date, time, and location are subject to change.
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.