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Two Programs, One Vision
The Virginia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM) combines fundamental and applied mechanics with biomedical science in a unique multidisciplinary interface. Together we tackle the world's most pressing engineering problems with a focus on applications that improve the quality of life.
Areas of Study
Biomedical Engineering
It's consistently one of the fastest growing degree tracks, and our program offers unique, world-renowned opportunities for research as well as academic study. From biomechanics to translational cancer research, we offer a variety of pathways to students.
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Engineering science and mechanics provides a strong foundation in engineering theory and application that bridges many areas of the discipline. Upon graduation, our alumni find a wide range of options available to them in both industry and academia.
Leaders in the Lab, Classroom, and Beyond
Engineering science and mechanics undergraduates in the Engineering Analysis of Physiologic Systems course use an electrocardiogram (EKG) prototype to check out their own heartbeats! This technology uses electrodes placed on the body to measure the heart’s patterns of electrical activity. Chris Arena, a BEAM collegiate assistant professor and an expert on the cardiovascular system, led the activity as a guest presenter. Find more of the videos about BEAM here.
Come Study With Us
With a focus on high-impact educational practices, BEAM students in both graduate and undergraduate programs have access to a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Opportunities include research alongside program faculty, access to internships, and a focus on entrepreneurial practices – among others.
News from BEAM
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Raffaella De Vita elected Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Raffaella De Vita, professor of biomedical engineering and mechanics at Virginia Tech, has been elected Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Fellowship is the highest elected grade of the society’s membership, being conferred only to members with outstanding engineering achievements.
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Scrappy McDaniel is a fighter
Experts in the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, the veterinary college's oncology clinicians partner with biomedical engineering and mechanics to advance health care in both animals and humans.
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Students reap early benefits of Calhoun Discovery Program
Just more than two months after they began, a handful of students shared how the Calhoun Discovery Program is already positively affecting their lives.
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