Students in the News
UW Bioengineering students excel in research, leadership and service. Read on to learn how our students are inventing the future of medicine.
BioE undergraduate, Zoe Chau, receives scholarship to study breast cancer therapeutics in Japan
Zoe Chau, a senior bioengineering undergraduate student, received a MEXT scholarship to study in Japan starting in the fall. This scholarship is funded by the Japanese government to assist students interested in studying at Japanese [...]
Endozene, LegUp Prosthetics and Piezopulse win top prizes at the 2023 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
Winning BioE team members and some of their work. Credit: Matt Hagen/UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and Soraya Bailey/UW Bioengineering Seven teams involving UW BioE students were among 22 teams to compete [...]
Seven BioE teams to compete in the 2023 Health Innovation Challenge finals
Congratulations to the seven UW Bioengineering-related teams competing in the 2023 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) March 2. The Bioengineering students are part of 22 regional finalist teams facing off in the competition. Four [...]
UW BioE students receive scholarships and fellowships
We are proud of our students who have been honored with scholarships or fellowships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Levinson Emerging Scholars Award The Levinson Emerging Scholars Award supports talented and highly [...]
Creating Community through Coffee Chats
The isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light how important social connection is for a person’s well-being. Recognizing the significance of connection, a group of UW Bioengineering students, at the suggestion of faculty, [...]
BioE Ph.D. student Julien Bloch, receives the 2022 Center for Neurotechnology Best Paper Award
UW Bioengineering Ph.D. student, Julien Bloch, was named the 2022 recipient of the Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) Best Paper Award for Neurotechnology Advancement.
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.
HUMANS OF BIOENGINEERING: Becky Darrow
Becky Darrow is a senior in the Department of Bioengineering at UW, and she will work as a consultant at Accenture after graduation. Read more to learn about her love of dance and lessons she learned throughout college.
HUMANS OF BIOENGINEERING: Jayleen Leon
Jayleen Leon is a junior in the Department of Bioengineering at UW, and wants to continue her education in graduate school. Read more to learn about her journey to BioE.
HUMANS OF UW BIOENGINEERING: Levi Davis
Levi Devis is a senior in the Department of Bioengineering at UW, and wants to continue his education in graduate school. Read more to learn about his transition from community college to UW.
HUMANS OF BIOENGINEERING: Bonnibelle Leeds
Bonnibelle Leeds is a senior in the Department of Bioengineering at UW, and wants to continue her education in graduate school. Read more to learn about her transition from community college to UW.
Humans of UW Bioengineering – Arielle Howell
Arielle Howell is a senior studying Bioengineering, and plans to apply to medical school after graduation. Read more to learn about how Arielle realized the value of extracurricular activities like water polo to find balance in a busy school schedule.
HUMANS OF BIOENGINEERING: Vaishnavi Dhawan
Vaishnavi Dhawan is a B.S./M.S. student in the Department of Bioengineering at UW, and wants to continue her education in graduate school. Read more to learn how the cohort nature of bioengineering put her on a more positive trajectory.