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Extracurriculars for a Career in Biomedical Engineer

35 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in biomedical engineer.

Summer Science Academy
Emory University · Atlanta, GA · In-Person

Engineering and biotechnology hands-on experiences align with biomedical engineering career exploration.

MIT Women's Technology Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA · In-Person

Engineering-focused curriculum helps students explore diverse engineering specializations and career paths.

Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)
Stanford University · Stanford, CA · In-Person

Students work on bioengineering research projects and develop hands-on lab techniques in a research setting.

The Conrad Challenge
The Conrad Foundation · Houston, TX · In-Person

Health and nutrition is a competition category, requiring students to apply engineering principles to medical and nutritional problems.

Emory Summer Science Academy
Emory School of Medicine · Atlanta, GA · In-Person

Students explore biotechnology and engineering applications in medical contexts through interactive learning experiences.

Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy
Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences · Duarte, CA · In-Person

Real-world biomedical research experience in professional labs mirrors early-stage biomedical engineering work.

StandOut Connect Internship Program
StandOut Connect · Multiple · In-Person

Featured internship at healthcare company involved learning healthcare systems and company growth mechanics.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge
Thermo Fisher Scientific in partnership with Society for Science · Multiple

Competition encourages students to design and test innovative solutions bridging science and technology for practical applications.

The iGEM Competition
iGEM Foundation · Multiple · In-Person

iGEM focuses on synthetic biology and genetic engineering projects, core to biomedical engineering innovation.

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision
Toshiba and National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) · Multiple

Past winners have envisioned devices like allergen detectors and mobility aids, directly relevant to biomedical innovation.

Student Research Internship Program
Scripps Research Translational Institute · In-Person

Students explore cutting-edge health technologies including mobile health monitoring systems and personalized medicine applications.

Boston Leadership Institute
Boston Leadership Institute · Multiple · In-Person

Three-week programs in biomedical engineering and surgical research provide hands-on lab work and mentorship in this field.

Rice ELITE Tech Camp
Rice University · Houston, TX · In-Person

Dedicated biomedical engineering course covers musculoskeletal dynamics and human motion analysis.

STEM Research Experience
CU Science Discovery · Boulder, CO · In-Person

Program offers bioengineering as a research option with mentorship in laboratory techniques and data analysis.

BOLT: Biomedical Engineering Opportunities & Leadership Training
University of Colorado Denver, Department of Biomedical Engineering · Denver, CO · In-Person

Core focus: students design, build, and test biomedical prototypes while learning tissue engineering and clinical applications.

Santa Clara University Summer Engineering Seminar (SES)
Santa Clara University School of Engineering · Santa Clara, CA · In-Person

Bioengineering workshops introduce students to this engineering discipline through faculty-led sessions.

Biorocket Research Internship Program
Genspace · Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid

Program teaches genetic engineering techniques and connects students with biotech company tours for career exploration.

Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)
NYU K12 STEM Education · Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid

Lab experience in bio-interfacial engineering, biomolecular engineering, and protein engineering labs.

Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC)
California Polytechnic State University · San Luis Obispo, California · In-Person

Students see prosthetic hands developed by Cal Poly students and learn engineering design principles through hands-on labs.

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Intel Corporation · Multiple · In-Person

ISEF attracts engineering projects that apply scientific principles to solve real-world health and medical problems.

Google Science Fair
Google · Multiple · Virtual

Projects involve creating devices and applications that solve healthcare challenges, such as assistive technology for hearing loss.

IDEATE Engineering Competition
SourceAmerica · Multiple · Hybrid

Students create adaptive tools and equipment to improve job performance and comfort for people with disabilities.

Hk Maker Lab
HYPOTHEKIDS, INC. · New York, NY · In-Person

Phase 1 includes a Biomedical Engineering course led by Columbia Engineering faculty with hands-on design projects.

Neurocamp
UCLA Brain Research Institute · Los Angeles, CA · In-Person

Students gain practical experience with lab techniques and research methods applicable to biomedical research and development.

Engineering Summer Academy Program (ESAP)
University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person

Biotechnology and AI x Bio courses apply engineering to biological and medical challenges.

MDI Biomedical Bootcamp 2024
MDI Biological Laboratory · Bar Harbor, ME · In-Person

Program explores current biomedical research and cutting-edge laboratory techniques essential to the field with facility tours and scientist engagement.

University of Florida Student Science Training Program
University of Florida · Gainesville, FL · In-Person

Students engage in engineering projects and research across multiple scientific disciplines in university labs.

Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)
University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center · Iowa City, IA · In-Person

The program includes biomedical engineering research groups where students design and develop solutions to healthcare problems.

Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · In-Person

Students apply current molecular techniques in cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, and cancer biology research.

BioGENEius Challenge
Biotechnology Institute · New York City, NY · In-Person

Students design novel medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics using biotechnology research methods.

CURE Research Internship Program
University of California San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · In-Person

Research internship in biomedical sciences supports students declaring majors aligned with biomedical research.

Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Grainger College of Engineering · Urbana, IL · In-Person

Program includes bioengineering research groups where students gain hands-on experience in this field.

Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · Seattle, WA

Fred Hutch's research divisions and translational science focus align with developing medical technologies and treatment innovations.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, NY · In-Person

Computational biology track and translational medicine exposure bridge engineering and biomedical research.

High School Fellowship in Biomedical Research
The Wistar Institute · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person

Immersive training in biomedical laboratory techniques and state-of-the-science equipment builds core biomedical engineering skills.