Summer intern brings fresh perspective to CU research lab

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:30:23 +0000

Summer intern brings fresh perspective to CU research lab Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/01/2021 - 14:30

Jesse Duran, a senior at Fort Lewis College in Durango, spent the summer working on research projects in the lab of Shu-Wei Huang, an assistant professor in the Biomedical Engineering program.

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Biomedical engineering career paths

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:43:42 +0000

Biomedical engineering career paths Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/31/2021 - 13:43

Demand for biomedical engineers in the United States is high, and it’s only going to keep growing.

Employment for biomedical engineers is expected to grow five percent by 2029, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That translates to about 1,400 biomedical engineering job openings each year, for a total of 22,200 biomedical engineers being employed in 2029.

“The future is really bright for these students because of this possibility,” Professor Mark Bordon, the program director for the University of Colorado’s Biomedical Engineering Program, said. “It’s a popular major because it deals with something that’s a fundamental importance to everybody. Which is how does the human body work. It’s at the intersection of medicine and engineering.”

Career paths for CU Boulder BME students

Biomedical engineering students at CU Boulder get a multi-disciplinary education in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering to prepare for their future careers. The coursework gives them the skills to go into one of three fields: industry, research or medical school.

Industry

MedTech
- Develops medical devices to detect and treat disease, improve quality of life and improve human performance
Consulting
- Work with medical organizations, research institutions and companies to provide guidance and recommendations
Clinical Engineer
- In a hospital:
  - Purchase, install and maintain hospital equipment
  - Work with physicians and patients on using the technology
- In a clinical trial:
  - Perform trials on new medical technology and devices

Industry Professional Development

Research

Biomedical research is well-funded
- The National Institutes of Health 2021 budget was $43 billion, compared to the National Science Foundation's budget of $8.5 billion.
- More funding means more research opportunities
Various PhD programs available
- Inside discipline: Biomedical engineering PhD
- Outside discipline: Other engineering programs or schools of medicine

Research Opportunities

Medical School

Pursue a medical degree to become a physician or surgeon
Doctor and surgeon positions are expected to grow five percent by 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Pre-Med Opportunities

Biomedical engineering students have multiple opportunities in the job market; including careers in the industry, in research or at medical school.

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