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On April 1, 2026, the College of Engineering and Computer Science at ����Vlog welcomed nearly 100 students from Saint Andrew’s School for a day of exploration and hands-on exposure to engineering research and innovation. The visit introduced 96 biology students and 8 teachers to the interdisciplinary work taking place across the Department of Biomedical Engineering’s laboratories and facilities, offering a firsthand look at how engineering is shaping the future of healthcare and biomedical innovation.

Students gathered in Gangal Hall for a welcome presentation by Javad Hashemi, Ph.D., associate dean, chair, and professor, and Mahsa Ranji, Ph.D., associate chair and professor. They provided an overview of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and discussed how engineers collaborate with scientists and clinicians to address complex challenges ranging from medical technologies to advancing diagnostics and improving patient care.

Following the presentation, students participated in guided laboratory rotations, engaging directly with faculty and researchers in several specialized research environments.

One stop on the tour was the SMART Health laboratory, led by Maohua Lin, Ph.D. The lab focuses on technologies that integrate engineering and healthcare, including biomedical sensing, signal analysis, and intelligent health monitoring systems designed to support earlier detection and treatment of disease. By combining electrical engineering, computing, and biomedical science, the research aims to develop more precise diagnostics and accessible healthcare solutions.

Students also visited the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Lab, led by Yunqing “Kevin” Kang, Ph.D. Research in the lab focuses on advanced biomaterials for regenerative medicine and drug delivery, including bioceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration, polymer-based materials, and nanoparticles designed for targeted therapies. The work explores how engineered materials interact with cells to support tissue repair and improve treatment outcomes.

Another stop included the College’s Fab Lab, where students met with Rebecca Leal, Fab Lab student assistant, and the ����Vlog student team leading the R.E.A.C.H. Senior Design Project. The group demonstrated how engineering students use the Fab Lab’s tools and technologies—including digital design systems, 3D printers, laser cutters, precision milling machines, and electronics workstations—to design, prototype, and test new devices. Students gained firsthand insight into how classroom knowledge is applied to develop real-world solutions through hands-on design and fabrication.

By opening its Biomedical Engineering laboratories and research spaces to visiting students, the College of Engineering and Computer Science continues to support STEM outreach and education. Experiences like this provide aspiring engineers with early exposure to emerging technologies while offering insight into the collaborative research environment at ����Vlog.