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
Schnieders secures NSF grant to speed up drug development
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Michael Schnieders, University of Iowa professor of biomedical engineering, is developing new computer models that would speed up development of lifesaving drugs by better predicting how drug formulas will interact with the human body.
Edward Sander inducted as AIMBE fellow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Edward A. Sander, a renowned University of Iowa scholar in the areas of tissue engineering and multiscale mechanics, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), an organization representing the top minds in the field.
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).
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 at bit.ly/Iowa_BME.
BME Events
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College Events
Maker Breaks: Square Root Day
Monday, May 5, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Celebrate Square Root Day! Collaborate with other students by filling out a mathematical color-by-number grid to reveal fun scenes and characters.
Ruben Beltran del Rio Farewell Open House
Friday, May 9, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of reminiscing on Ruben Beltran del Rio's impressive career at Iowa! Professor Beltran del Rio's open house farewell celebration will be held on May 9th from 3:00-5:00pm. Come sign a book keepsake for Professor Beltran del Rio, as well as enjoy some refreshments and music. A group picture will be taken at 3:45pm with Ruben. We hope to see you there!If inclement weather, open house will be held in 2040SC
An Evening with FIRST
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Whether you're a FIRST robotics coach looking to share insights and gather new ideas or you're thinking about starting a FIRST team and want to hear tips from those who have done it, An Evening with FIRST is for you.We're partnering with the University of Iowa College of Engineering to help connect existing FIRST coaches, share information for those interested in starting new teams, and provide resources for all in attendance. The event will include a welcome session, group discussions...
College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00pm
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
Discover Your University
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (all day)
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus. The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more. University staff and faculty are invited to join us for a tour of lab spaces in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex!