BME News

September 3, 2025

Purdue Alumna Kristen Cattin Inducted into Medtronic’s Prestigious Bakken Society

When Kristen Cattin arrived at Purdue to study electrical and computer engineering, she could not have foreseen that her path would one day lead her to the highest technical honor at Medtronic. This August, Cattin was inducted into the Bakken Society—an elite group of 209 Fellows out of Medtronic’s 95,000 employees worldwide. The society recognizes the company’s most distinguished scientists, engineers and clinicians for their lasting contributions to patient care.
August 11, 2025

High School Interns turn curiosity into research breakthroughs

This summer, four ambitious high school students stepped into the world of biomedical engineering research through the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering's 2025 High School Summer Research Internship. Over six intensive weeks, they traded traditional classrooms for active research labs gaining hands-on experience, mentorship and a clearer vision for their future in STEM.
July 29, 2025

Safa Vucsko: From Recovery to Regulatory Science

For Safa Vucsko, the path to biomedical engineering was shaped by lived experience. Diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia in 2023 after years of undetected back pain, Safa underwent four surgeries including two periacetabular osteotomies (PAOs) and a labral repair that changed the course of her life and career.
July 24, 2025

Three Purdue BME Alumni Honored as 38x38 Award Winners for Fall 2025

The Weldon School is proud to celebrate three outstanding alumni! Krista O’Shaughnessey Toler, Keith Hansen MD and Brooke Beier—who have been named to Purdue Engineering’s prestigious 38x38 list for Fall 2025. This honor recognizes Purdue Engineering alumni under 38 years old who are already making waves across industries through innovation, leadership and impact.
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