UND Biomedical Engineering Program

Great to see Aimene Aihar, Taylor Kinnunen, silvia galindo, and Anna Machart representing UND Biomedical Engineering Program at the UND College of Engineering & Mines Spring Semester Saturday this past weekend! ?? Our students showcased the spirit of BME with enthusiasm, engagement, and smiles on their faces. Their dedication and representation of our department truly made an impact. A huge thank you to our students for their hard work and for being outstanding ambassadors for BME! Well done! ?????? #BiomedicalEngineering #UND #FutureEngineers #ProudMoment #ThankYou #undbme

At University of North Dakota and UND College of Engineering & Mines, Michelle Di Cicco and Paige Jones are proving that elite athletics and UND Biomedical Engineering Program can go hand in hand. ?? Michelle, a figure skater for Argentina, recently competed at the FISU World University Games—just months after recovering from major back surgery. ? Paige, a U.S. Ski Team member, is competing on the FIS World Cup circuit, aiming for Team USA at the 2026 Olympics. Both credit UND’s flexible BME program for helping them balance their demanding training schedules with academics. ?? "UND’s online program has been my saving grace," says Michelle. ?? "The department was excited to have me," adds Paige. Join us in celebrating their dedication in both Engineering and sport! https://lnkd.in/dZdYYPVi #UNDproud #BiomedicalEngineering #AthletesInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #UND #STEM #undbme #undproud

Honored to Represent MindMend Biotech at the InternGF Launch Event! I had the privilege of attending the InternGF Launch Event, where I joined an inspiring panel discussion alongside Kiley House, our Senior Lead Intern at MindMend Biotech. It was incredible to share insights about how internships shape the future of innovation and provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge fields like biomedical engineering and neurotechnology. At MindMend Biotech, we believe in investing in the next generation of talent, and it was great to see so many passionate individuals eager to learn and grow. Thank you to the InternGF team for putting together such a fantastic event! Looking forward to continuing to support and mentor emerging professionals in STEM and entrepreneurship. #InternGF #MindMendBiotech #STEMInternships #Innovation #FutureLeaders

Meet Dan Newman , a graduate student in the Biomedical Engineering program at UND, who is making waves in the medical device industry with his company, Sharp Medical! Sharp Medical is redefining spinal procedures with its Lift, Lock, and Fusion technology—an innovative approach that enables minimally invasive spinal fusion through a small incision. This cutting-edge solution aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce recovery time, and advance the future of spinal surgery. If you're interested in staying updated on their journey and innovations, join their newsletter! Reach out to Dan Newman to get connected. #UND #BiomedicalEngineering #MedicalDevices #Innovation #SpinalFusion #SharpMedical #Entrepreneurship #undbme

Enjoyed attending SPIE Photonics West and the Expo! Dina did an excellent job presenting our results on the pressure injury prevention and assessment tool on behalf of our BioPhotonics innovation Lab at UND Biomedical Engineering Program.

It was such a fun couple of days at KNC25 connecting with fellow engineering educators in Austin! Highlights included presenting with Enrique Alvarez, Ryan Striker, and Daniel Ewert about the Innovation-Based Learning Framework, getting a robot-generated portrait, and spending time with Iron Range Engineering and College of Science, Engineering & Technology- Minnesota State Mankato colleagues!

As we wrap up the 2025 KEEN National Conference, one thing is crystal clear: engineering education is all about?impact! ?? Our BME faculty team had the pleasure of presenting a workshop on Innovation-Based Learning (IBL), showcasing our framework that empowers students to think entrepreneurially and innovate. Through their IBL projects, our students are not just learning—they’re creating real-world solutions with a ripple effect that benefits society. Here’s to making a difference in engineering education and beyond! #EngineeringImpact #IBL #KEEN2025 #undbme

Congratulations to Paige Jones, Rachel Francis, Daniel Voxland, and Gabe Hanson for their outstanding work on an incredible research project in partnership with the USA Luge Team! This UND Biomedical Engineering student team is analyzing inertial forces experienced by luge athletes to improve brain health and safety. Their efforts took them all the way to Lake Placid, NY, where they collected data directly from Olympic athletes during practice runs. The project was initiated by Paige Jones, an undergraduate student and member of the U.S. Ski Jumping Team, showcasing how innovation-based learning (IBL) empowers students to tackle real-world challenges. The team’s collaboration, guided by professors Ryan Striker and Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, demonstrates the power of experiential, interdisciplinary education at UND. Their work highlights how student-driven research can make a global impact. We can’t wait to see their findings shared in academic journals and conferences. Kudos to the team for embodying the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of University of North Dakota! More info here: https://lnkd.in/dhPN4Ppi #InnovationBasedLearning #BiomedicalEngineering #UNDproud #USAOlympics #EngineeringExcellence #undbme

It has been fun to watch my project become more and more real these past months. Huge thank you to Christy K. Sheehy-Bensinger, PhD and C. Light Technologies, Inc. for their support and equipment.

???? It’s a podium sweep kind of day! Three BME student engineers owning the top spots—??????—pulling off an impressive trifecta! Turning learning experiences into podium moments. On a serious note, these talented BME student engineers are taking their skills to the next level this week by collecting measurements at Lake Placid as part of their coursework. Blending engineering innovation with real-world applications—this is how we push boundaries in Biomedical Engineering! ???? #BMEstudents #PodiumSweep #EngineeringWins #InnovationGoals #BiomedicalEngineering #undbme #undproud