Immersive Summer Program for Education, Enrichment, and Distinction in Biomedical Engineering

3 Credits.

This cross-disciplinary, project-based course will introduce students to the field of biomedical engineering with particular emphasis on applying engineering principles to solve problems related to human health. Throughout the course, students will learn and implement modern techniques and methodology to address biomedical questions using biological, computational, and design approaches. Students will (1) apply molecular biology, cell culture, and other wet-lab techniques to answer hypothesis-driven experimental questions; (2) apply programming, coding, and machine learning techniques to analyze data and model disease; and (3) work in small groups to identify, design, and prototype solutions to unmet clinical needs. Guest lectures and workshops will round out the course, introducing students to careers in biomedical engineering, enhancing professional development skills, and providing other tools necessary for future success in the field.