The experiences of Jennifer Blauvelt, chief digital and information officer at CQ Medical and University of Iowa alumna, show how a biomedical engineering degree can branch into many interesting areas as long as you stay curious and are open to unexpected opportunities.

Biomedical engineering students at the University of Iowa don’t just learn theory, they roll up their sleeves to understand tools of medicine by building them.

Each year, the University of Iowa community is invited to showcase its creativity through Capture Your Research, an image competition where students, faculty, and staff submit a photo that illustrates the essence of their research.

The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.

Patrick Link, assistant professor in biomedical engineering, brings global experience and a problem-solving mindset shaped by his service as a Green Beret to healing-focused research.

Emily Formella, an undergraduate biomedical engineering student, is among four University of Iowa students and eight Iowans named Iowa Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year to pursue STEM research projects that align with NASA’s mission.

Meesha Dogan, who holds three University of Iowa engineering degrees, was named to Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list. Dogan is the founder and CEO of Cardio Diagnostics, a biotechnology company that uses AI to make cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection more accessible, personalized, and precise.

Discovery Day, hosted by the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, is planned for Thursday, September 25. This event is designed to demystify the field and help students explore professional pathways in biomedical engineering through four panels.

Ten faculty members, including BME's Tyler Bell, have been named inaugural Provost AI Fellows to develop courses for the AI certificate.

Three engineering graduate students were named 2025-26 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse them in the dynamic world of healthcare innovation. The engineering students include Connor Grierson (biomedical), Michael Scott (biomedical), and Katie Vaiciulis (mechanical).