Red - expiring soon. Purple - graduate school. Blue - full time work. Green - summer internships. Orange - highly recommended.
Can we share your photo and post-graduation plans, or brief thoughts on BioE, on our social media? We’d love to brag about how awesome your are. Share your details at: https://forms.gle/
Non-seniors: Nominate a graduating student to be featured! Email preynolds@berkeley.edu
Abstract:
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are among the most severe congenital abnormalities, accounting for over 29 percent of deaths from developmental abnormalities. Of these, approximately 25 percent require palliative surgery in the first year of life. While the precise origins of CHDs remain unknown, they arise from disturbances in cardiac morphogenesis, a complex interconnected process involving changing hemodynamic forces concomitant with cellular and molecular signaling. Despite advances in surgical and medical management, their potential to restore cardiac function remains compromised, largely due to continued complications from implanted devices. To that end, I explore innovative ways to advance treatment options for patients suffering from CHD, through the identification of new mechanistic insights into the origin of such defects and the optimization of current treatment options. To understand causation, I rely on the chick embryo as a mechanical model of development. Through the use of non-linear optics, I minimally invasively occlude flow inside the cardiac outflow tract and detail resulting structural and hemodynamic changes. I subsequently use numerical simulations to distinguish between the immediate effects of flow redistribution and longer-term compensation mechanisms. Towards optimization, I lay the groundwork for multiscale modeling of single ventricle physiology patients in the adult and pediatric populations and discuss implications on maternal-fetal health.
May 8th, 2026 (Friday), Jarvis Auditorium- Grimes Engineering Center
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Startup Expo – Be the judge, to send the best SCET Startup team to an interview with PearVC and Alchemist Accelerator!
- 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Student venture pitches
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Networking and light refreshments served
- microbiology and molecular biology basics
- research methods
- safety and human practices
- experimental design
- and other lab techniques!
postdocs. There is no charge for the Bootcamp, and academic credit is not offered.
Three sessions are open for sign-up: May 18 – 22, June 1 – 5, and June 8 – 12. Please check the Bootcamp webpage for the latest updates.
BioEHS has been developing and refining a course map/guide over the past few years, culminating in a shared spreadsheet. BioEHS would appreciate your help to make it even better! If you notice any course descriptions that are inaccurate or incomplete, please feel free to edit the sheet. There are still several courses (such as BioE C118 and BioE C119) that currently have little to no student input.
If you’ve taken a class and have insights to share—whether it’s clarifying expectations, workload, or key takeaways—please consider adding your perspective to help other students make more informed course decisions. Update the course map here: https://forms.gle/
Access the course guide and map here: https://tinyurl.com/
The SLC is Hiring Writing Tutors for Fall 2026 and Program Ambassadors for Summer & Fall 2026!
If you are interested in contributing to a welcoming, diverse, and dynamic writing community at Cal, we hope you will apply. Our upcoming review dates for both Writing Tutor and Program Ambassador applications are 4/14, 4/24, 5/1, and 5/8; priority will be given to applications received by 5/1. We especially encourage BIPOC, interdisciplinary, multilingual, and transfer students to apply.
The Society of Women Engineers has organized this Professor Luncheon to connect engineering students and the faculty that inspire them. Join us and chat with your professors over lunch!
Date: Monday May 4th
Time: 12PM – 2PM
Location: Brayton Community Room (Grimes #162)
RSVP NOW!!
The Engineering Mentorship Program (EMP) is excited to announce that we are officially hiring for next fall semester! If you’re looking to get more involved, build leadership experience, and make an impact within our community, this is a great opportunity to join our team. We are hiring for:
- Mentor Relations
- Marketing
- Event Coordinator
You can find more details about the positions, responsibilities, and application process through our form. Applications due April 26.
Thursday, April 23, 5-7 p.m.
290 HMMB
RSVP
You just landed an internship? Congratulations! Join a high-energy panel of intern managers from Meta and BlackRock and recent interns from Boeing and Intuit who will share insights to turn your internship into career momentum. Learn how to: get noticed; network like a pro; contribute and learn; and secure a return offer. You will leave confident, ready to shine from day one, and ready to Rock Your Internship!
Brought to you by PREP, open to everyone!
Let’s Talk Drop-In Hours
Thursdays | 3-5 PM | Latinx Student Resource Center
Informal, brief, free consultations with UHS mental health counselor, Dr. Veronica Orozco. No appointment is necessary, there is no paperwork to complete. Visits are first come, first serve and the wait time is usually very brief. All students welcome
Financial Aid Friday
Every other Friday | 4-6 PM | Latinx Student Resource Center
By appointment only: bit.ly/lsrc-finaid
Students can sign up for a 15-minute appointment with Associate Vice Chancellor of Financial Aid and Scholarships Cruz Grimaldo to talk about their financial well-being. Appointments become available on Thursday at 12 AM the day before each date listed above. All students welcome. Remaining date: May 1
Raíces Presents: Late Night Study Jams
Every Thursday | 6-9:30 pm | HFA D37 & D33 | RSVP
Want to make a difference while working virtually next fall? Apply for TFA Ignite by April 29!
Teach For America Ignite is a part-time, paid virtual tutoring opportunity for college students in any year or major. Through Ignite, you’ll get development and make a lasting impact on young learners—while sharpening career skills like communication, adaptability, and facilitation.
You’re invited to the 2026 Fung Institute End of Year Showcase – Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 4-6pm PT at the Mudd Hall Lawn.
This free event is open to the public and will feature Berkeley Master of Engineering (MEng) capstone teams and Fung Fellowship undergraduate teams showcasing their design, tech, and engineering innovations. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP now
It’s time for our annual BioE undergraduate survey – each BioE major and minor received a unique link in an email on Tuesday at 6pm. If you didn’t see it, check your spam filters. Your responses are ANONYMOUS – your identity is not linked to your survey entry.
The more people who respond, the more prizes we’re giving away. When 20% of BioE undergraduate majors respond, we’ll put 1 thing in the prize pool. Every additional 5% of respondents adds one more prize. Get our response rate over 50% for maximum chances!
We’re at 15% – 22 more people until our first prize goes in the pool!
Please take a moment to give feedback on your experience. Total time required ~ 10 minutes or less, most questions are multiple choice! We really do take these seriously.
Prizes will be drawn on Monday May 4 – so you have until midnight on Sunday May 3 to get every BioE you know to do their survey.
The Bioengineering Institute of California presents
Launching a Career in Industry as a Biomedical Engineer, tips from the experts for finding your next opportunity
TUESDAY, April 28th, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 PM, PT
Register in advance
Meet Our Panelists:
Jenna Hoof has been at Medtronic for 5 years supporting engineering talent with the Emerging Talent and Careers team as a Senior Campus Recruiter. She is especially passionate about helping students and early career professionals take their first steps into the workforce. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Administration in Healthcare Management and understands firsthand how impactful early career decisions can be. In her role, Jenna partners closely with engineering teams to build welcoming, inclusive hiring experiences and spends much of her time engaging with students, recent grads, and early career talent. She loves helping people connect their interests and skills to real world opportunities—and believes that recruiting is ultimately about people, potential, and opening doors to what’s next.
René Hubert is a proud Trojan, having earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from USC in 1993. After completing his postdoctoral training at Cedars-Sinai, he embarked on a more than 25-year career in the Los Angeles biotech ecosystem, with roles at Agensys, Xencor, Osmetech, and Amgen. Across these organizations, his work has focused on advancing antibody-based therapeutics and enabling technology innovations that help turn scientific insight into medicines. Over the past eight years at Amgen, René has held leadership roles in Research, including leading the Expression and Cell Engineering group within Protein Engineering. Today, his focus is firmly on the future— developing early-career scientific talent and connecting Amgen with academic innovation through outreach efforts, post-baccalaureate programs, and graduate fellowships. René believes that the future of biotechnology lies not only in discovery, but in the people who make discovery possible.
Sponsored by the Bioengineering Institute of California’s Industry Liaison Committee
Wednesday, April 22, 4-6 p.m.
HMMB 290 | RSVP
Thinking about research or wondering what comes after undergrad? Stop by for coffee, snacks, and casual conversation with graduate students at the Coffee with Grads Event! Learn about their paths to research, daily life, and more!
Berkeley Engineering’s K-12 Outreach Team is hiring student ambassadors for 2026-27! Engineering Ambassadors participate in the college’s K-12 outreach through activities like campus tours, presentations, and hands-on activities. Ambassadors also engage in communication training developed by the Engineering Ambassadors Network. Transfer students are especially encouraged to apply! We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, so apply soon! Learn more and apply online.
Thursday, April 23, 2-4 p.m.
Grimes Engineering Center B116
RSVP now to secure your spot on the track!
Join us for the CAEE Mario Kart Tournament—where friendly competition meets chaotic fun. Whether you’re a drifting pro or just here for the vibes, come through and show off your skills!
Did you know this is the national Undergraduate Research Week!?
Check out some great research by your peers at the Engineering Poster Session:
April 21st, 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Grimes Engineering Center.
Get inspired.
Feeling stressed about money? You’re not alone — support is here at the 2026 Blue and Gold Pathway Conference, April 23 and April 24 from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM at the Faculty Club.
This year’s theme, From Stress to Strength, focuses on helping students build confidence, resilience, and practical skills for managing money and making informed financial decision-making. Through interactive sessions and honest conversations hosted by the Center for Financial Wellness (CFW), you’ll hear from Berkeley faculty and alumni, industry professionals, and financial wellness experts sharing practical tools and real-life strategies to help you navigate financial stress and build a stronger financial future.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14th at 11:59 PM PST
• Apply Here: https://ebawis.org/
We encourage eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their academic and professional future. For additional details, please visit: https://ebawis.org/
Ritchie Chen is a BioE undergrad alumnus!
The Chen Lab at UCSF is seeking undergraduate research volunteers interested in gaining significant research experience in gene delivery, neural recording and stimulation devices, and/or systems and computational neuroscience. Our research goals fall into two key areas: 1) engineering therapies for neurological disorders such as intractable epilepsies and 2) mapping brain–body neural pathways to understand physiology and behavior. For more information about our work, please visit our website: www.chenlab-ucsf.org. If interested, please submit a CV, unofficial transcript, and cover letter directly to the PI at ritchie.chen@ucsf.edu.
If you like nanobodies, immunology, and building cool tools to engineer the immune system, Novalia Pishesha’s lab at the Boston Children’s Hospital is hiring a Research Assistant I. This role is ideal for someone looking for hands-on research experience before graduate or medical school, with a mix of bench work and lab management in a fast-moving research environment. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/novalia-pishesha_pishesha-lab-ra1-activity-7440466929636638720-VIDs
Novalia is a BioE alumna who has hosted our students as summer interns. She’s great!
Residential Tutoring Program provides free, evening drop-in tutoring to undergraduate students in chemistry, math, physics, and writing. Tutoring is available both in person and online and is open to all students, regardless of their housing status.
Program Details
- Start date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Days: Monday through Thursday
- Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Locations: Unit 2 and Unit 3 Academic Centers
- Virtual option: RTP Zoom Room
- Individual Academic Coaching: Enhance your academic journey by partnering with an SLP Academic Coach.
- “It’s Your Time” Workshop Series: In these one-hour sessions, you’ll gain fresh insight into how to utilize and schedule your 168 weekly hours.
- Drop-In Learning Consultations (New!): In these focused, 30-minute one-to-one sessions, you will work with a coach to gain a fresh perspective on your learning process and leave with tools to apply immediately.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Career counseling appointments with advisor Jesselle Hoque will be available every Tuesday from 1-3pm at 120 Grimes Engineering Center. Don’t wait until April! Book your time on Handshake.
The Educational Opportunity Program at Berkeley provides support resources for first generation, low-income, and underrepresented college students.
How to schedule an appointment with EOP:
Schedule an appointment online
EOP Satellite Advising
EOP students can meet with various advising units through this centralized sign-up process.
EOP STEM
Sign-up to join their EOP STEM community, no application needed!
Struggling right now? Find help for money shortages, housing, food shortage, healthcare, dependent care and more:
Graduating and looking for a full time job?
Be sure to join our private LinkedIn group to see jobs we share.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1849666
Also check out openings at Bakar Labs and QB3 startups.