When applying to college, I had no idea what major I wanted to pursue. I had a strong passion for all forms of science and was eager to learn and pursue a path that would teach me aspects of all sciences, allowing me to impact the world positively. I knew engineering was the right path, but what form? As I explored engineering disciplines throughout my time leading up to coming to Purdue and including my own FYE experience, once I discovered BME, I knew it was truly my calling. BME is an engineering field like no other. BME is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that affects everyone across the globe. With my family affected by Alzheimer's, I also wanted to pursue a path to improve people's healthcare and the medical industry. Ultimately, I choose BME because I could be at the forefront of medical, biological, and technological innovation, shaping the future of healthcare for the better.

~ Dean Stornello, Junior in BME

Biomedical engineering focus on the engineering aspects of health devices on human beings. Many faculty members have a wide range of research topics, from bioelectricity and bioimaging to molecular-level research. BME is the best place if you are interested in health and love to put engineering aspects into it.

~ Kunlun Wang, Senior in BME

I chose BME because I wanted to improve the lives of those I was designing things for. BME is the perfect combination because I am interested in the medical field and STEM. BME also has a lot of opportunities to work in different areas of industry and applications, so when I can move around to find positions that best fit my interests.

~ Allison Lisota, Junior in BME

I've always been interested in the medical world and hands-on learning. I knew I didn't want to be a doctor, so I was able to combine both of my passions through the biomedical engineering program here at Purdue. This program challenges me to use all of my engineering skills and apply them to real-world medical applications.

~ Diya Sakhrani, Senior in BME

Initially, I was drawn to biomedical engineering because it allows you to actively solve medical anomalies instead of just diagnosing and treating them. You can explore solutions to different health conditions and find ways to apply engineering practices to help the human body. It is a proactive approach to answering problems that affect the daily lives of others. Through the BME program, I could use my educational background and what I have learned from industry experience to create viable products, experiments, and solutions that help individuals with certain conditions that are otherwise without a cure.

~ Elizabeth Grivetti, Senior in BME