Research Experiences
Xiaohong Tan | Tissue Engineering Research
"When I was in high school, I spent 2 summers doing research. I enjoyed it so much because by doing research, I am able to innovate and make human lives better."
Bahar Dhowan | Implantable Device Research
"I was excited to be thrown into this fantastic opportunity which would allow me to grow extensively not only as a researcher but also as an engineer. Exposing me to every aspect of planning, prototyping and testing my own device."
Jieying Mai | Imaging Research
"My professor is always encouraging me to learn new things and seek novel ways to solve the problems. Moreover, he advises me to participate in many activities that I would not otherwise attend."
Yumin Gao | Neuro Research
"As an undergraduate, research really provides an opportunity for students to go beyond classrooms and envision real-world clinical applications associated with the biomedical discipline. More importantly, it challenges you to develop the multifaceted qualities that are essential for scientists and engineers through communication, problem-solving, and collaboration."
Agnes Doszpoly | Protein Research
"I learned not only how to apply my undergraduate BME courses' theories but also responsibility and professional skills needed for my career path."
Hamna Qureshi | Cardiovascular Research
"Research has helped me consider the benefits of graduate school and possibly continuing my research into the future."
Daniel Shyu | Neurotrauma Research
"This next year, I will combine these results with a current study of high school football players to determine the critical physical parameters of helmets for predicting their performance in decreasing neurotrauma."
Andrew Witten | Protein Research
"Research is like a huge puzzle, although it can get frustrating at times, getting the results that you set out to get is the most rewarding and satisfying experience."
Alex Ocken | Regenerative Research
"If your only concern for not pursuing a research experience is lack of confidence to approach a professor, just remember that they were probably in your shoes at one point."
Ryan Budde | Research
"Lab work is actually fun when you aren't getting graded for it or have to write a report after. It is very useful to expand your lab skills and see how things work in a real project setting."
Will Hoggatt | Translational Research
"I looked at it as an opportunity to apply what I learned, and actually make something that could one day be useful. That was why I wanted to become an engineer in the first place."
Mackenzie Tweardy | Summer Research
"Working in a lab for a summer on campus was awesome. It is something that I firmly believe that all students should experience. It was challenging and made me apply my academic knowledge to real life application."
Amy Bogucki | Summer Research
“I would recommend a research experience to anyone. I think the only way to learn something is to try it.”