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.

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Biomedical Engineering News

A group of a dozen people wearing white construction hats hold shovels that are placed into a square of dirt.

Construction Begins on UArizona's New Applied Research Building

July 1, 2021 | University Communications

The new building at the southeast corner of East Helen Street and North Highland Avenue will connect researchers across four colleges and eight departments.

Breaking Ground >>

A close up photo of a student wearing a dark motorcycle helmet and sitting in a Formula-style vehicle. A man is behind him working on the vehicle.

Building Skills, Machines and Friendships in Clubs

June 10, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

From racecars to prosthetics and air quality sensors, students roll up their sleeves and get the job done.

Hands-On Clubs >>

A mannequin covered in black tape is held up by a PVC pipe frame in a large room. Two students kneel next to electronic equipment near the mannequin.

Staying Safe When Lightning Strikes

May 28, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

As a capstone project, a team of engineering seniors built a mannequin to test the efficacy of lightning protection garments.

Manny the Mannequin >>

A student sitting next to a computer monitor and wearing a VR headset.

Students Net $46,000 in Prizes at Craig M. Berge Design Day 2021

May 11, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

College of Engineering seniors at the University of Arizona showcase their efforts to make crops healthier, humans safer, and the future brighter.

Going Virtual... Part 2 >>

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