Three BME undergraduates awarded honors society scholarship
Tau Beta Pi awards recognize academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and contributions. Read more
News: BME
Here you will find recent and archived news about the Meinig School and our affiliates and partners. For more stories, don't forget to browse our spotlights and annual BME newsletters as well!
Lynden Archer named dean of College of Engineering
Lynden A. Archer, the James A. Friend Family Distinguished Professor in Engineering, has been named the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering for a five-year term beginning July 1. Read more
Meinig School alum founds startup to develop spinal health wearable
M.Eng. graduate founds Dynein Health to develop smart wearable muscle pain device. Read more
Celebrating the Class of 2020
We weren't able to meet in person this year due to COVID, but that didn't stop us from cheering on our class of 2020 from afar with a congratulatory messages from around campus. We look forward to celebrating with graduates in person when safety allows. Read more
Meinig School hosts 4th-annual Industry Engagement Day and Project Showcase
Over fifty industry participants connect with students and reflect on biomedical engineering careers. Read more
Merrill Scholars near and far honor their teachers, mentors
Thirty-five outstanding seniors were recognized as 2020 Merrill Presidential Scholars, an honor they share with the teachers and professors who inspired them and contributed to their academic development. Read more
Researchers connect matrix fiber structure and cell behavior
A Cornell-led collaboration investigated how differences in collagen fibers are responsible for influencing the behavior of myofibroblasts – findings that could have implications for preventing and treating fibrotic diseases such as cancer. Read more
Students and postdocs present activities for kids online through local science center
Educational outreach at Ithaca Sciencenter on rainbows, refractive light, mixtures and solutions. Read more
Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?
Medical Express article reviews Hernandez lab collaboration with USDA at Tufts University to understand how the microbiome influences bone matrix strength. Read more
Cornellians help keep Loaves & Fishes going during pandemic
Antaki Lab Ph.D. Grant Rowlands volunteers at Ithaca food pantry in "Cornellians help keep Loaves & Fishes going during pandemic." Read more