BME Hosts Graduation Reception for Class of 2024
May 9, 2024 — Today the Department of Biomedical Engineering recognized the graduating Class of 2024 at a reception for graduates, faculty, staff, family members, and guests at McNamara Alumni Center.
Participants were welcomed to the reception by Brenda Ogle, Professor and Head of the department. The program included a student address by 2024 graduate Riley Duryea and a keynote address by Phil Ebeling, Chief Operating Officer of Inspire Medical Systems.
In addition, the reception individually recognized several graduating students, two teaching assistants, and one faculty member for their achievements:
- Niyati Alluri, Sydney Beck, Maya Johnson, Allison Lundborg, and Daniel Russell — First Place Senior Design Showcase Project, “FetalFocus: An Ultrasound Transducer Positioning Aid for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring”
- Ahad Kaleem, Rocco Marcaccini, Elizabeth Milker, Karson Scherer, and Ola Skibicki — Second Place Senior Design Showcase Project, “DermaRelief: Targeted Vibration and Pressure for Alleviating Pain During Anesthetic Injections”
- Adam Boeckermann, Emma Bouwman, William Christenson, Danielle Lundtvedt, and Alexis Theis — Third Place Senior Design Showcase Project, “ALIAS: Automated Laser Integrated Alignment System”
- Hammer Kuo and Noah Nathan Kochen — Class of 2024 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
- Professor Kyoko Yoshida — Class of 2024 Award for Outstanding Faculty Member
Congratulations to these award winners and the entire Class of 2024!