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Biomedical Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Biomedical Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of BME, please visit the department website.

Biomedical Engineering News

Daniel Wieland wearing a suit and tie.

BME Senior Receives Merrill P. Freeman Award

Engineering student Daniel Wieland is one of just seven undergraduates will be recognized with four university-wide awards for their service to the community, academic accomplishments and perseverance.
Jocelyne Rivera

Hispanic Engineering Senior a First in NIH Oxford Scholars Program

First-generation transfer student heading to prestigious doctoral program aims to inspire other women in STEM.
A man holds up a tiny electronic device, about the size of a chocolate chip.

Engineers Use Confetti-Sized Device to Change Songbird Pitch, Improve Understanding of Human Speech

University of Arizona engineers have created a tiny, wireless device to rapidly change the pitch of adult songbirds' songs, with the goal of better understanding communication and speech in the human brain.
Eight women in professional attire stand on three levels of steps posing for a photo in front of the Anaheim Convention Center.

Student Clubs Work to Ensure All Voices Are Heard

Organizations geared toward underrepresented populations become home away from home for many engineering students.

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