Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering

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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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Syed Mubeen and Suresh Raghavan in Mubeen’s lab in IATL.

$ 70,000

Median salary of our recent BME graduates

95 %

Undergraduate placement rate

52 %

of our BME students have participated in undergraduate research experiences

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In the News

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BME graduate credits research experience in landing job

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Conducting research in a pediatric cardiology clinic throughout college opened doors for Alex Sigman, who will be graduating from the University of Iowa next week with a degree in biomedical engineering (BME).

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Visit to GE HealthCare exposes Iowa students to emerging MRI field, career pathways

Monday, May 4, 2026

University of Iowa students and post-doctoral researchers in engineering, math, health care got a behind the scenes look at the commercial side of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as early career pathways in the field, through a visit to GE HealthCare (GEHC) headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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BME student improving lung defense systems

Friday, April 24, 2026

Graduate College

Winter Philibert, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, where her doctoral research aims to improve the interaction between mucus and cilia in the lung’s self-cleaning system known as mucociliary transport.

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Photos: 2026 class of Honored Engineering Alumni

Monday, April 20, 2026

University of Iowa College of Engineering announced winners of the 2026 Honored Engineering Alumni Awards.

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Iowa engineering students win first place in ethics case competition

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The University of Iowa team of Tayla Lovan, Lydia Pauley, and Eva Singh won first place at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Nexus Region 4 conference earlier this month in Chicago.

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BME alumna's legacy lives on through scholarship, Molly's Miracles

Friday, April 3, 2026

Molly Anne Corlett died at age 23 in 2022 as the result of a rupture of a previously undetectable and asymptomatic Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) in her brain. Despite her death, the University of Iowa biomedical engineering graduate continues to shape people not only as researchers and students, but as individuals.

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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!

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We can help! Submit your idea to the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Course here.

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Engineering Welcome Fair

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Seamans Center

Join us for the annual Engineering Student Welcome Fair on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:00–6:00 PM on S. Capitol Street outside the Seamans Center (with a backup rain location of the Seamans Center Lobby).

Engineering Career Trek to Schneider Electric

Thursday, September 10, 2026 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Schneider Electric

Career Trek to Schneider Electric

Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count...

Mocktails & Mixers

Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Seamans Center

Mocktails & Mixers Networking Night

Fall 2026 Engineering Career Fair

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Fall Engineering Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11:00–4:00 p.m. at the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union.

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