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HES Sponsorship to the SHPE 2026 Conference
It’s that time of year…the SHPE 2026 Conference Sponsorship application for continuing students has just opened! This year, the conference will be from October 28th to 31st in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sponsorship covers the costs of transportation, lodging, and registration, as well as mandatory workshops in Fall 2026 to prepare for the conference. The application is…
Read MoreDiscover UChicago Fly-In Program Applications
Looking at applying to grad school in the fall? The University of Chicago is now accepting applications for our Discover UChicago program, our annual preview weekend scheduled for October 18-20, 2026. This 3-day event is intended to introduce undergraduates to the prospect of pursuing a master’s degree or PhD at a selective research institution. A…
Read MoreOntogen Medtech Biomedical Scholarship
the Ontogen Medtech Biomedical Innovation Scholarship is intended to support promising biomedical engineering students who are passionate about building real-world medical devices and contributing to patient impact—especially students pursuing hands-on product development, manufacturing, and commercialization pathways. Applications due August 31
Read MoreCongratulations 15 NSF Fellows!
We are very proud to announce that fifteen Berkeley Bioengineers are receiving NSF Graduate Research Fellowships this year – one of the most competitive and prestigious awards for early-career PhD students. Congratulations to graduating seniors Esha Ananth, Emilie Petit and Christopher Zavala; recent BS alumni Sina Ghandian ’21, Pamela Herrera ’25, Cassandra Reyes ’24, Hanen…
Read MorePhd student James Pai named Soros Fellow
PhD student James Pai, a member of Iain Clark’s lab, is one of only 30 outstanding graduate students in the US who received a 2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. The Soros Fellowship is a highly competitive award for immigrants and children of immigrants who are poised to make significant contributions to American society.
Read MoreYartsev named Guggenheim Fellow
Professor Michael Yartsev has been named to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation’s 101st Class of Fellows for his trailblazing work in neuroscience and neuroengineering. One of the country’s most prestigious awards, fellowships are given to innovators in a wide range of disciplines with a monetary stipend allowing them to pursue independent work at the highest level under “the freest possible conditions.”
Read MoreCongratulations Grad Slam participants
Congratulations to all of our 2026 Grad Slam finalists! Nadja Michelle Maldonada Luna took 3rd place at UCSF on April 7, and Kavita Parekh and Grace Hu competed at Berkeley on April 8, with Kavita winning the People’s Choice prize. Amazing work showcasing a passion for their research!
Read MoreConway-Hamilton receives Excellence In Management Award
Congratulations to Bioengineering Department Manager Janna Conway-Hamilton, recipient of a 2026 UC Berkeley Excellence in Management Award. This year’s theme, “Leading Through Uncertainty: Vision, Resilience, and Mission-Driven Leadership,” highlights managers who foster environments of steadiness and courage. Congratulations Janna!
Read MoreEast Bay STEM Scholarship for Women & Non-Binary Students
Association for Women in Science (AWIS) East Bay Scholarship applications are now open. This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward outstanding women & non-binary students pursuing degrees in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Medicine) at East Bay community colleges, as well as undergraduate and graduate programs. • Award Amount: $1,000 (12 recipients) • Application Deadline: Sunday, June…
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