Upcoming Events

Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series

Conference/Seminar

The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Dr. Rebecca Gerth, Research Sales Engineer at Ripple Neuro, will present: "Going to the Dark Side - Choosing Industry".

February 3rd at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326

Over the last two decades, academic neuroscientists and engineers have dedicated their lives to developing brain-computer interfaces for the restoration of independence in amputees and paralyzed individuals. Ripple Neuro creates neural interfaces and medical devices to advance research and improve the lives of underserved patient populations. Engineers at Ripple work with academic partners, industry leaders, and clinical experts to solve the problems that still limit the translation of brain-computer interfaces. This presentation will highlight one engineer’s decision to transition to industry and the varied opportunities working for a biotech company provides.

A meet and greet with Dr. Gerth will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.

Intellectual Diversity at The University

Conference/Seminar

This will be a respectful conversation between an Atheist and a Christian to discuss how Social Justice and Identity politics have harmed intellectual diversity at the university. Moderator discussion, Q&A, guest speakers Peter Bue

Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research

Conference/Seminar | Year of the Woman

Utah State University is pleased to host the 2020 Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research. With schools from all over Utah, the day will be filled with poster sessions, oral presentations, and an art exhibit. See the list below for women-themed research that will presented throughout the day:

Art Exhibits: Sister, Sister (Erica Nelson), Womanhood in Art (Harriet Richardson), Women by Nature (Kristen Ackerman)
Posters: How to Raise Our Daughters to be Leaders (Abigail Chapman), North Star: Center for Women (Kelsie Jones); Women in Human Trafficking: A Case Study (Sierra Templeton)

Oral Presentations: Feminism and Women's Suffrage in the Work of George M. Cohan (Sofia Filip); Language, Gender Norms, and Rape Culture (Bethany West); Rhetoric of Reproductive Technologies (Madison Lang); Understanding Personal Influencers to Support Women in STEM(Joshua Luchs); A Cultural Analysis of Political Cartoons from the Women's Suffrage Movement (Alana Manesse, Emily Call); Sex & Gender Attributes in Rock Art in Six Counties in Utah (Samantha Shipley)

See link for time, location and additional research topics: https://2020ucur.sched.com/

Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research

Conference/Seminar

The annual Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research highlights the best research being done by undergraduate students throughout the state. Research information at the event is shared in the form of poster and oral presentations. Participants should register for the event, but all are welcome to attend the presentation sessions.

Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series

Conference/Seminar

The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Dr. Tara Deans, Assistant Professor at University of Utah, will present: "Engineering Stem Cells to Create Novel Delivery Vehicles".

February 10th at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326

Synthetic biology has transformed how cells can be reprogrammed, providing a means to reliably and predictably control cell behavior with the assembly of genetic parts into more complex gene circuits. Using approaches and tools in synthetic biology, we are programming stem cells with novel genetic tools to control genes and pathways that result in changes in stem cell fate decisions, in addition to reprogramming terminally differentiated cells to function as unique therapeutic diagnostic and delivery vehicles.

A meet and greet with Dr. Deans will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.

Women’s Suffrage | Let Your Voice Be Heard Conference/Seminar | Year of the Woman

Conference/Seminar | Year of the Woman

Join us to celebrate women of the Uintah Basin and their social impacts. Keynote speaker, Emma Houston, Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the Salt Lake County’s Mayor’s Office of Diversity Affairs will share the history and importance of women in Utah. Learn about the woman’s suffrage movement and register to vote. We will also screen “Iron Jawed Angels”, a docudrama about a fiery American suffragette who lights a fire under the older women’s leaders in Washington D.C.

Bring donations to support Split Mountain Youth Center.

Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series

Conference/Seminar

The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Ms. Rachel Muller, Project Engineer at Merit Medical , will present: "Using Your Resources; A Look At Project Management In Engineering".

February 24th at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326

Behind the scenes of Merit Medical’s success as a global leader in medical manufacturing are the people that make it possible. Learn about what it takes to bring a product to market, key project management strategies, and vital skills to learn as an engineer before entering the medical device industry.

A meet and greet with Ms. Muller will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.

Diversity Conference

Conference/Seminar

The Diversity & Inclusion Conference is an annual event for students, faculty, staff and community members to explore issues of diversity and social justice on a deeper level.

Register online at https://usueastern.edu/cdi/conference