The activities of the Center for Biomedical Engineering span the five departments within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Biomedical engineering is one of the newest specialties within engineering.
Engineers are increasingly involved with the development of innovative methods for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries. The subjects of solid and fluid mechanics, materials, heat transfer, systems analysis, and control have important applications in biomedical engineering. Center research includes the application of mechanics to musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, the development of biologic methods for making wastewater safe, and the measurement of human performance in work situations. In addition to research, the center serves as a resource for students seeking information about biomedical engineering programs, for companies seeking to hire engineers or become involved in collaborative projects, and for other outside agencies. The center sponsors a seminar series, and publishes brochures and reports on biomedical engineering.