Aug 22, 2025

Grad students, BME undergrads and faculty are invited to join us for an exciting and impactful day of discovery, connection, and career growth at the 2025 Biomedical Engineering (BME) Research Day, scheduled for August 22, 2025! 

What to Expect

 

On Biomedical Engineering Research Day, graduate students are invited to showcase their research during dynamic poster sessions, engage with faculty and peers across disciplines, and participate in hands-on professional development workshops designed to build real-world skills. 

The day will kick off with a special welcome and keynote address by Dr. Hu Yang, our new Department Chair. In his address, Dr. Yang will share his bold vision for 2026, outline new directions for the department, and discuss how he sees graduate students shaping the future of biomedical engineering.

Graduate students are invited to cap off the day with a student social—network, relax, and celebrate the innovation happening in our BME community.

Students & Faculty Registration

 

Agenda

 

9:45 am	Coffee & Conversation
10:10 AM	Welcome & Ice Breaker Welcome given by Aysan, Emma & Nick Icebreaker
10:30 AM	Keynote Address 2026 Vision w/ BME Department Chair, Dr. Hu Yang Student Chair Q&A “town hall”
11:00 AM	Poster Session 1
12:00 PM	Lunch
12:45 PM	Student Speed Socials Incoming + 2nd year students speed socialize with PhD candidates in 3 minute rounds
1:15 PM	Grad Hacks & Talkbacks David Huges: “Expectations Conversations” Janece Shaffer: “The Power of Failure” Grad student anonymous Q&A panel with Aysan, Emma and Nick
2:00 PM	Poster Session 2
3:00 PM	Wrap Up / Thank you