Humans of BioE

The student-led Humans of UW Bioengineering project offers an inside perspective of the department’s student experience, direct from students themselves.

  • Julio Pineda

Humans of BioE: Julio Pineda

Julio discusses his decision to double major in bioengineering and math and his passion for teaching and mentoring others.

  • Kayla Hogan

Humans of BioE: Kayla Hogan

Kayla Hogan discusses her volunteer experience at a homeless shelter and at Children's Hospital, and her plans to continue volunteering after graduation.

  • John Buchholz

Humans of BioE: John Buchholz

John Buchholz discusses his experience in Dr. Pollack's lab and traveling abroad to complete a research internship in Australia.

  • Bella Spielmann

Humans of BioE: Bella Spielmann

Bella Spielmann discusses discovering bioengineering after volunteering in a children's hospital Cambodia while she was in high school, and how this experience led her to her current research developing low-cost diagnostics for global health with the Lutz lab.

  • Philip Walczak

Humans of BioE: Philip Walczak

Philip Walczak discusses his experience managing rowing with bioengineering and plans to pursue a D.D.S./Ph.D. after graduation.

  • David McIntyre

Humans of BioE: David McIntyre

David McIntyre discusses his experience with Engineers Without Borders and his global health research passions.