Biomedical Engineering Society

The mission of the BMES is to build and support the biomedical engineering community, locally, nationally and internationally, with activities designed to communicate recent advances, discoveries, and inventions; promote education and professional development; and integrate the perspectives of the academic, medical, governmental and business sectors.

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We offer a range of events, including academic, professional, community outreach/volunteer opportunities and social events. Some examples include industry visits, research discussions, resume workshops, panel events, game night and ICK (I’m a Complex Kid!). ICK is our largest community outreach event and involves doing biomedical/science based experiments with local kids.

We offer a mentorship program to promote connections and camaraderie within our community. Our club offers diverse opportunities for all members. 

Mentorship Program

Our club offers a mentorship program where we pair underclassmen with upperclassmen who have similar major tracks to aid with registering for classes, coursework and any questions about internships or careers after receiving a degree.

New events this semester

  • Monthly coffee chats with professors and staff members
  • Networking events with other university BMES chapters
  • Virtual ICK
  • Virtual BME demonstrations to a local community mentorship program
  • Weekly Videos of the week 
  • BME/engineering-based TED Talks 

Become a member

We accept students from all majors and backgrounds. Attendance at three events (GIM, GBM, outreach, cisits, etc.) is required to be considered an active student member. 

Join the national society 

  • $30 per year for student members (any level)
  • Discounted rate for BMES annual meeting
  • Networking opportunities (committees, special interest groups, etc.)
  • Career resources (online job board, resume writing, etc.)
  • Access to BMES publications (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Cellular & Molecular Bioengineering, Cardiovascular Engineering & Technologies, BMES E-Bulletin)

E-board members

  • President: Alex Ropars
  • Vice President: Joseph Heinle
  • Treasurer: Daniel Lounsbury
  • Internal Affairs Coordinator: Christina Odendahl
  • External Affairs Coordinator: Mary Grace Roche
  • Community Outreach Coordinator: Arena Rahman
  • Director of Marketing and Social Media: Nadia Kiridly
  • Director of Fundraising: Matt Lyon

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