Overview
Members of the U.S.-based BME-IDEA consortium convene approximately every other year to share best practices, discuss common challenges, and brainstorm new directions in biomedical engineering innovation education.
This year’s meeting took place October 22-23, 2024, at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Attendees engaged in dynamic discussions and collaborative workshops, continuing the tradition of advancing biomedical engineering education through innovation, design, and entrepreneurship.
The meeting brought together faculty and staff from leading U.S. universities who teach in experiential undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate training programs focused on health technology innovation.
What Was New and Exciting in 2024?
The 2024 BME-IDEA Meeting featured a variety of engaging sessions and activities, including:
- Johns Hopkins tours: Exclusive, pre-registered tours of Johns Hopkins’ state-of-the-art facilities.
Panel discussions and workshops: Focused on addressing today’s challenges and opportunities in biomedical engineering education. - Collaborative breakout sessions: Designed to foster creative problem-solving and generate new ideas for advancing the field.
- Networking reception: A vibrant opportunity for participants to connect with peers, share insights, and explore collaborative opportunities.
This year’s meeting emphasized collaboration and innovation, providing attendees with valuable tools and strategies to integrate into their teaching and research.
The 2024 BME-IDEA Planning Team
- Sabia Abidi
- Diana Carstens
- Julia Johnson
- Aaron Kyle
- Jianming Li
- Elizabeth Logsdon
- Katie Reuther
- Eric Richardson
- Phil Weilerstein
- Youseph Yazdi
About the BME-IDEA Consortium
The BME-IDEA consortium was established in 2003 to advance biomedical engineering education by fostering collaboration among educators, researchers, and industry professionals. The group is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities at the intersection of biomedical engineering, innovation, design, and entrepreneurship.
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