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If home is where the heart is, then one UT Austin couple painted theirs burnt orange.

The UT Austin Department of Biomedical Engineering held its first-ever Academy of Distinguished Biomedical Engineers with dozens of people in attendance and a significant surprise to close out the evening.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin continues to be recognized as one of the top 25 graduate programs in the nation, a status held since the founding of the BME Department in 2001.

Two University of Texas at Austin students have been named recipients of Goldwater scholarships, the preeminent award for undergraduate students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering.

A degree in biomedical engineering opens the door to a wide range of high-paying jobs that continues to expand along with population growth and healthcare needs.

Eight current students in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and several admitted, prospective graduate students received 2023 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awards that will allow them to pursue graduate studies in the field of biomedical engineering.

UT Austin Biomedical Engineering professor Nicholas Peppas stands in front of a bookcase

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) awarded UT Austin Biomedical Engineering professor Nicholas Peppas, Ph.D. the Professional Impact Award for Mentoring during its annual meeting this past weekend.

Researchers behind discoveries that led to vaccines for the virus that causes COVID-19 have identified a potential Achilles heel that exists in all coronaviruses. These findings, led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, could aid the development of improved treatments for COVID-19 and also protect against existing and emerging coronaviruses.

The UT Austin Cockrell School of Engineering awarded four biomedical engineering programs seed grants. 

UT Austin Biomedical Engineering Professor Dr. Mia K. Markey discussed her career as a scientist, researcher, and professor in a male-dominated space; offering advice to other female scientists about how they can navigate similar challenges.