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.
Programs: Undergraduate | Graduate
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.
Programs: Undergraduate | Graduate
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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.
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Virginia Tech leads $2.6 million study of brain trauma, epilepsy connection
BEAM faculty member and interim department chair Pamela VandeVord will serve as a key member of the team, studying specific aspects of the glial response in the brain.
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What do bubbles, cells, and dancers have in common?
Virginia Tech engineers have teamed up with a choreographer for a radical, creative approach to visualizing microscopic acoustic phenomena. The goal? Developing technologies that could lead to more effective treatments for cancer and other diseases.
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Gilliam Fellowship will support graduate student’s investigation of racial disparities in medical research
As a 2018 Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study recipient, Cherice Hughes-Oliver will focus on the lack of racial representation in biomechanical research and hopes to discover how common research practices are limiting the generalizability of results.
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