Binghamton University Bioengineering chair Kenneth McLeod wants his students to understand one main point: "We're an engineering program here," he says. "What engineers do is develop the future. They create the products and systems used in the future."
In the old version of bioengineering, engineering techniques were applied to biological systems. At Watson, on the other hand, bioengineering means studying the complex systems of living beings and applying those lessons to engineering innovations.
For example, you might design a solar energy panel based on the design of a leaf. Or develop a computer program that models the spread of a forest fire. As the only ABET-accredited engineering program in the nation that focuses on complex systems, we’re creating a new future for the field.
We’re also creating a dynamic future for you. Whether you’re a graduate student or an undergraduate, you’ll hone your professional skills by working in diverse teams, developing business and marketing plans, and communicating your ideas. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to lead -- in any career you choose.
