Francesca Riccio-Ackerman recalls shadowing neurosurgeons in the operating room at a local hospital. Her head filled with engineering ideas to facilitate the doctors’ work and improve patient outcomes. It was at this moment that she knew she belonged in the biomedical engineering field. Riccio-Ackerman ’18 graduated recently with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and […]

On Monday, July 30th, nine students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering walked proudly across the commencement stage. A total of 3 graduate students and 6 undergraduate students earned their degrees this semester. We are proud to announce the successes of all of our graduating students. We would also like to announce the outstanding dedication […]

  Ever wonder what it’s like to attend a conference abroad? Members from TEMIM and CMRL labs had the opportunity to experience it earlier this month. Graduate students Sana Nasim, Brittany Gonzalez, Daniel Chaparro, Andres Rodriguez, Alexander Williams, and Manuel Perez attended the 8th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB) that took place in Dublin, Ireland […]

Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, Arash Moshkforoush grew up with a passion for a combination of mathematics and understanding the complexity of the human brain. Before pursuing his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering in the United States, Moshkforoush attended Sharif University of Technology—one of the most renowned engineering schools in Iran. There, he earned both […]

Last month, BME graduate students Tananant Boonya-Ananta and Andres Rodriguez attended FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s (HWCOM) Community Health Fair. This student-led event was held to aid the residents of Miami’s underserved community, Little Haiti. During the service event, tables were set around Little Haiti Cultural Complex to provide physical check-ups that tested BP, […]

FIU’s AEMB chapter enjoyed a beautiful day at Bill Baggs State Park welcoming 21 new members to BME’s Honor Society at this year’s Induction Ceremony! Congratulations to all the new members!

On May 1st, students from the College of Engineering walked proudly across the Ocean Bank Convocation Center stage, as they earned the recognition of FIU graduates. We are proud to announce the successes of all of our graduating students. BME had a total of 66 graduating students: 60 undergraduate and 6 graduate students. This semester’s […]

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering College/School: College of Engineering and Computing In eighth grade, Daniel Rivera suffered his first seizure. After multiple medical visits and examinations, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. The diagnosis shaped his career path. Daniel no longer dreamed of being a doctor – he wanted to focus on the functions of the […]

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering College/School: College of Engineering & Computing Nicole Sevilla always dreamed of going to medical school. In high school, she was a member of the Pre-Medical Club and volunteered at Broward General Hospital twice a week. But after starting FIU as a biomedical engineering major, she realized that more than a […]

On Friday, April 20th, undergraduate seniors from the College of Engineering and Computing participated in the college’s first annual Senior Design Project Showcase. Over 500 graduating seniors showcased their research to faculty, friends, and family. The senior design projects are a reflection of the students’ efforts and serves as their capstone undergraduate experience. This event […]