February 2026 - Bmegradstudents-list

May in Indy
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Macromolecule Delivery * A rare opportunity to build real-world, industry-aligned skills in just one week while residing in Indy with your peers and earning a digital badge. * May 11-15, Purdue University Indianapolis. * Housing provided for all students. * For students interested in - Biologics & pharmaceutical sciences - Drug delivery & development - Engineering for human health - Careers in the pharmaceutical industry. * Lead by Prof. Luis Solorio, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC). * See flyer for more information. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Best, Laura [cid:image001.png@01DCA7E8.D00A75F0] Laura Cayon Academic-Industry Research Coordinator Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC)

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Please provide feedback for Dr. Jennifer Munson by Friday, March 6th, using the following Qualtrics link https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WVL4sT3O15x89w
by Lucht, Martha Leticia 28 Feb '26

28 Feb '26

Good morning, Professor Ardekani would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate in Dr. Jennifer Munson seminar and/or met with her. If you had a chance to meet with Dr. Jennifer Munson during her visit Th, Feb 26th to Fri, Feb 27th or attended or listened to her seminar, Professor Ardekani would appreciate any feedback by Friday, March 6th, using the following Qualtrics link link<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WVL4sT3O15x89w<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> For your convenience, you may find Dr. Jennifer Munson Seminar Recording below: Shareable link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/lH6kB91KVllyUyjRHrF7p7rZCrw-vN-NNemV53… <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Passcode: 6W!Enx%Z Best Regards, Martha Lucht School of Mechanical Engineering Senior Administrative Assistant 100% Remote 765.496 7553 Office 765.496.7536 Fax mlucht(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlucht@purdue.edu> [cid:image003.png@01DCA88C.67407E80] Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907

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FW: Special Seminar and Workshop for SOTLPD research area of excellence.
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Dear faculty, post-docs, academic staff, and graduate students in BME, Please consider attending the two special events next week focused on educational research in BME. Here is more information about the special seminar and workshop that is happening next week, March 3 & 4 in BME. Dr. Jenny Amos, of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will be an excellent first speaker for our new Scholarship of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development (SOTLPD) research area in BME. She is excited to come to Purdue and speak with our faculty, staff, and graduate students about her trajectory as a SOTLPD scholar and about her recently published research on engineering education in BME. Please see the attached flyers for both the workshop, March 3, 3:30-5 pm in MJIS 2001, and special seminar, March 4, 3:30-4:30 pm, in MJIS 1001, and consider attending both sessions. More detailed information is below. Please also distribute these flyers to any faculty, post-docs, staff, or graduate students, that you think might be interested and invite them to attend. I look forward to joining you all in welcoming Dr. Amos to campus and engaging with her pioneering educational research in BME. Sincerely, Andrew Brightman [cid:image003.jpg@01DCA804.B297CA60]Bio: Jenny Amos is a Teaching Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an AIMBE Fellow, BMES Fellow, ABET Commissioner and Executive Committee Member, two-time Fulbright Specialist in engineering education and has won multiple awards and recognitions for her teaching and scholarship of teaching. Amos is part of numerous NSF-funded research projects and leads efforts to innovate bioengineering training, medical training, and translation of innovative designs into practice. Workshop, March 3, 3:30-5 PM, MJIS 2001 "From Classroom to Contribution: Navigating the Path to BME Educational Scholarship" Abstract: As Biomedical Engineering (BME) curricula evolve, faculty are increasingly moving beyond classroom instruction to investigate student experiences and professional competency development. This seminar provides a roadmap for transforming these classroom innovations into rigorous educational scholarship. We will define the boundaries between the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and Engineering Education Research (EER), then guide participants through the mechanics of a publication-worthy study. Attendees will learn to craft precise research questions, select robust theoretical frameworks, and align their methodology with dissemination goals. Participants will leave with a conceptual framework ready to elevate their educational projects into peer-reviewed contributions. Special Research Seminar, March 4, 3:30-4:20 PM, MJIS 1001 "Evidence-Based Excellence: Why Educational Research is Vital for the Future of BME" Abstract: Biomedical Engineering (BME) is defined by rapid innovation and interdisciplinary complexity; as the field evolves, so must our approach to preparing the next generation of engineers. This seminar begins by exploring the current BME education landscape and highlights how research-informed strategies are critical for engaging and retaining a diverse student population. To illustrate these principles in practice, this session presents findings from a mixed-methods study of a sophomore bioengineering problem-solving course. By analyzing quantitative metrics, including growth mindset, sense of belonging, and learning styles, alongside qualitative thematic analysis, we identify how course design and disposition directly shift student attitudes. We will specifically examine the transformation of students' goal-setting and study behaviors over a single semester. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how intentional course architecture can foster professional persistence and reshape how students approach learning in the BME pipeline.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Printer 3017 is down.
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

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FW: NSF-IEEE EMBS International Summer Leadership Academy, June 7-13, 2026, Greece
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Dear Students 23rd International Summer Academy/School on Bio-X: AI in Healthcare, Medicine, and Biology June 7-13, 2026 Chalkida, Greece Venue: Mirage City Resort https://miragecityresort.gr/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmiragecit…> Academy Website: http://2026.biocomplexitysummerschool.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F2026.bioco…> The 23nd International Summer Academy/School on Bio-X: AI in Healthcare, Medicine, and Biology is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Houston Department of Biomedical Engineering, the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), the Columbia University BME Department, the Georgia Tech/Emory Biomedical Engineering Department, the Technical University of Crete, the National University of Singapore Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthTech), and others. Since its inauguration in 2001 at Dartmouth by NSF Director Dr. Rita Colwell, this Summer Academy/School has played a transformative role in shaping future leaders in science, engineering, and medicine. More than 660 alumni have gone on to become rising-star scientists, distinguished professors, institute directors, and global healthcare industry leaders. This program provides an outstanding opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to learn, collaborate, and engage directly with internationally recognized leaders in the field-while experiencing an inspiring academic environment in Greece. Fellowship Opportunities Several fellowships are available and will be awarded based on: * Academic excellence * Research relevance (for graduate students) * Career goals * Financial need For full details and application materials, please visit: http://2026.biocomplexitysummerschool.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F2026.bioco…> You may also view previous academies: 2025: http://2025.biocomplexitysummerschool.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F2025.bioco…> 2024: http://2024.biocomplexitysummerschool.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F2024.bioco…> 2023: http://2023.biocomplexitysummerschool.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F2023.bioco…> Application Materials Required: * Completed application form * Curriculum vitae (CV) * Recommendation letter from advisor or department chair * Research summary (graduate students only) * Statement of career goals Applications should be sent to Dr. Akay at: makay58(a)gmail.com<mailto:makay58@gmail.com> Deadline: March 15, 2026 Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] Seminar Speaker: Michael Natan, Wed. March 4
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

[cid:image001.jpg@01DCA64C.9A607410] BME Distinguished Seminar Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:30 - 10:30 am, MJIS 1001 Students registered for the seminar are expected to attend in person. Teams Meeting ID: 211 123 896 292 8 Passcode: Uh9qs2pf "Playing In a Nano/Bio/Materials Sandbox: Challenging Problems, and The Elegant Solutions That Mattered (or Didn't)" [cid:image002.jpg@01DCA64C.9A607410] Michael Natan, PhD President of Diametryx 3PoundFlax, LLC Abstract: A common thread in much of my professional career has been the design and application of nano- and microparticles with novel compositions that give rise to distinctive, information-rich optical signatures. These signatures can be exploited for generations of encoded particles for highly multiplexed assays, for creation of exceptionally robust, quantitative detection labels, and for novel pigments for anti-counterfeiting applications. In some cases, the enabling discoveries were made in my academic lab at Penn State, and later moved into start-up companies (Nanoplex Technologies, Oxonica Materials- along with me- for commercialization; in others, the technology was conceived and completely developed within industry (Diametryx). Biography: Michael J. Natan, Ph.D. has over 30 years of entrepreneurial activity in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, and bioanalytical chemistry. He has a degree in Chemistry with Honors from Yale University (1981), a Ph.D. in Chemistry from MIT (1986), and carried out postdoctoral research at Northwestern University (1987-1991). He was an Assistant, Associate and Full Professor of Chemistry at Penn State from 1991 - 1999. Since then, he has served in leadership roles at SurroMed (CTO), Nanoplex Technologies (co-founder/CEO), Oxonica Materials (co-founder/CEO), Ultivue (CEO), Cabot Corporation (Director, New Business Development), Harvard (entrepreneur-in-residence), Cavisense (CEO), and Spear Bio (co-founder/CEO). Michael is currently a co-founder and President of Diametryx Inc., a Boston-based start-up focused on novel color-changing micro/nano materials. ~BMEGSA Host: Samantha Robles~ -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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FW: Special Seminar and Workshop for SOTLPD research area of excellence.
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Dear faculty, post-docs, academic staff, and graduate students in BME, Please consider attending the two special events next week focused on educational research in BME. Here is more information about the special seminar and workshop that is happening next week, March 3 & 4 in BME. Dr. Jenny Amos, of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will be an excellent first speaker for our new Scholarship of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development (SOTLPD) research area in BME. She is excited to come to Purdue and speak with our faculty, staff, and graduate students about her trajectory as a SOTLPD scholar and about her recently published research on engineering education in BME. Please see the attached flyers for both the workshop, March 3, 3:30-5 pm in MJIS 2001, and special seminar, March 4, 3:30-4:30 pm, in MJIS 1001, and consider attending both sessions. More detailed information is below. Please also distribute these flyers to any faculty, post-docs, staff, or graduate students, that you think might be interested and invite them to attend. I look forward to joining you all in welcoming Dr. Amos to campus and engaging with her pioneering educational research in BME. Sincerely, Andrew Brightman [cid:image003.jpg@01DCA63F.2E737020]Bio: Jenny Amos is a Teaching Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an AIMBE Fellow, BMES Fellow, ABET Commissioner and Executive Committee Member, two-time Fulbright Specialist in engineering education and has won multiple awards and recognitions for her teaching and scholarship of teaching. Amos is part of numerous NSF-funded research projects and leads efforts to innovate bioengineering training, medical training, and translation of innovative designs into practice. Workshop, March 3, 3:30-5 PM, MJIS 2001 "From Classroom to Contribution: Navigating the Path to BME Educational Scholarship" Abstract: As Biomedical Engineering (BME) curricula evolve, faculty are increasingly moving beyond classroom instruction to investigate student experiences and professional competency development. This seminar provides a roadmap for transforming these classroom innovations into rigorous educational scholarship. We will define the boundaries between the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and Engineering Education Research (EER), then guide participants through the mechanics of a publication-worthy study. Attendees will learn to craft precise research questions, select robust theoretical frameworks, and align their methodology with dissemination goals. Participants will leave with a conceptual framework ready to elevate their educational projects into peer-reviewed contributions. Special Research Seminar, March 3, 3:30-4:20 PM, MJIS 1001 "Evidence-Based Excellence: Why Educational Research is Vital for the Future of BME" Abstract: Biomedical Engineering (BME) is defined by rapid innovation and interdisciplinary complexity; as the field evolves, so must our approach to preparing the next generation of engineers. This seminar begins by exploring the current BME education landscape and highlights how research-informed strategies are critical for engaging and retaining a diverse student population. To illustrate these principles in practice, this session presents findings from a mixed-methods study of a sophomore bioengineering problem-solving course. By analyzing quantitative metrics, including growth mindset, sense of belonging, and learning styles, alongside qualitative thematic analysis, we identify how course design and disposition directly shift student attitudes. We will specifically examine the transformation of students' goal-setting and study behaviors over a single semester. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how intentional course architecture can foster professional persistence and reshape how students approach learning in the BME pipeline.

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Purdue Hackathon needs Mentors
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

We’re looking for judges and mentors, and we’d really appreciate it if you could share this with your students, especially grads, postdocs, fellows, and anyone else who'd be interested in judging 1000+ of the best students in the world from top schools like Stanford, UC Berkeley, MIT, etc., and setting a Guinness World Record. There are a variety of categories to mentor in, ranging from electronics and embedded systems to mechanical design and robotics controls, and so much more. 📌 Apply here: https://starkhacks.com/mentor-judges<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstarkhack…> 📅 Event Dates: April 17–19, 2026 📍 Location: Purdue University Applications close this Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Thank you so much for all the help! Regards, Aayan Agarwal (He/Him) Founder Humanoid Robot Club Purdue ________________________________ Access the HUMANOID-EXEC Home Page and Archives<http://lists.purdue.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=HUMANOID-EXEC> Unsubscribe from the HUMANOID-EXEC List<http://lists.purdue.edu/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=HUMANOID-EXEC&A=1>

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[Bmeroundtable-list] REMINDER: Dr. Jennifer Munson Seminar Friday, February 27, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – MJIS 2001 and Zoom
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

You are cordially invited to attend the Seminar of Talent Based Candidate Dr. Jennifer Munson Friday, February 27, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – MJIS 2001 and Zoom https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/92243381318?pwd=Os80L83JWLjhH79bd4dIL6dcldjfLJ…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Please find her seminar announcement in the attachment. We look forward to seeing you. [cid:image002.png@01DCA0B8.0E9589A0] Best Regards, Martha Lucht School of Mechanical Engineering Senior Administrative Assistant 100% Remote 765.496 7553 Office 765.496.7536 Fax mlucht(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlucht@purdue.edu> [cid:image004.png@01DCA4A5.F3CA9010] Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907 -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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[Bmeroundtable-list] REMINDER: Dr. Jennifer Munson Seminar Friday, February 27, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – MJIS 2001 and Zoom
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

You are cordially invited to attend the Seminar of Talent Based Candidate Dr. Jennifer Munson Friday, February 27, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – MJIS 2001 and Zoom https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/92243381318?pwd=Os80L83JWLjhH79bd4dIL6dcldjfLJ…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Please find her seminar announcement in the attachment. We look forward to seeing you. [cid:image002.png@01DCA0B8.0E9589A0] Best Regards, Martha Lucht School of Mechanical Engineering Senior Administrative Assistant 100% Remote 765.496 7553 Office 765.496.7536 Fax mlucht(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlucht@purdue.edu> [cid:image003.png@01DCA246.F6A2B120] Mechanical Engineering, 585 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907 -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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