Four BME student teams win awards to develop innovations

Collage of BME research innovations: STudents working in lab, a CAD drawing of a cylindrical medical device, LEGO prototype of a simulator, and an assistive device attached to someone's leg. — Biomedical engineering innovations from four teams of BME undergraduate students recognized for being among the University of Minnesota's “Most Visionary Prototypes”.

December 28, 2021—Four teams of BME undergraduate students were recognized for their biomedical engineering innovations. Teams created their innovations as part of their senior design project.

MIN-Corps’ MVP Challenge recognizes the “Most Visionary Prototypes” among submissions from University of Minnesota students and researchers. Winners were selected based on the innovation’s potential to make a positive difference for people, businesses, society, or the environment.

The following teams were awarded $1,000 to $5,000 each to to develop their prototypes.