University of Pittsburgh Calendarhttps://calendar.pitt.edu/engineering/calendarUniversity of Pittsburgh CalendarWed, 13 May 2026 12:16:00 -0400120en-usLocalistMay 19, 2026: Bioengineering Master's Programs Open HouseJoin the Department of Bioengineering for a virtual open house to learn more about our Master's programs! Hear from Dr. Pratap Khanwilkar, Director of Master's Programs and Professor of Practice, about our programs in Medical Product Engineering, Neural Engineering, Biomechanics, and more. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_52463376485468Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 -04002026-05-19T18:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/bioengineering-masters-programs-open-house-5491Open Houses & FairsMay 20, 2026: Industry Neighbors & (Pitt)sburgh – MS Open House for Professionals at Benedum HallInspired by Mr. Rogers’ legacy of neighborly connection and lifelong learning, this evening event is designed for working professionals interested in pursuing a part-time Master of Science in Engineering or graduate certificate - without pausing your career.

Built for Professionals: Flexible & Accessible Admissions

Flexible evening, part-time, online, and hybrid program optionsGRE-optional admissionsApplication fee waiver for attendeesAccepting applications to begin as early as Fall 2026Opportunities to connect with faculty and program representativesAttendees will also learn how to maximize employer tuition benefits while advancing their skills and career trajectory.

This event is free, but registration is required by May 18.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5263085531387140.444043-79.958003Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:00 -04002026-05-20T17:30:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/engineering-ms-open-houseOpen Houses & FairsMay 25, 2026: PhD Proposal Defense - Abdulmalik Kona Dahiru at Benedum HallTitle: Interfacial Behavior of Nanometer-thick Fluorinated Imidazolium Ionic Liquid Films

Abstract:

Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as a promising class of materials for advanced surface coatings and lubrication owing to their molecular tunability, negligible vapor pressure, and exceptional thermal stability. Among these, the highly fluorinated imidazolium ionic liquid, HFILOH, has demonstrated simultaneous hydrophilicity and oleophobicity at nanometer-scale coating thicknesses, a monolayer thickness of approximately 0.75 nm, and a thermal stability onset above 350°C, surpassing the state-of-the-art perfluoropolyether (PFPE) lubricants in both thermal robustness and compactness. Despite this progress, three critical questions remain unresolved: what molecular mechanism governs HFILOH's simultaneous hydrophilic-oleophobic wetting behavior, how do its compact ionic structure and processing conditions govern thin-film tribological and self-healing performance for hard disk drive (HDD) media applications, and how can rational data-driven molecular design replace the current trial-and-error paradigm for next-generation IL lubricants.

As preliminary work, film formation kinetics, dual-layer structure, and wetting behavior of dip-coated HFILOH on silica were systematically investigated. HFILOH forms a dual-layer structure consisting of a self-limiting bonded layer and a concentration-dependent mobile layer, analogous to PFPE lubricants. The bonded layer formation follows reversible pseudo-first-order adsorption kinetics with characteristic time constants of 314–2080 s. The mobile layer thickness scales linearly with concentration (R² = 0.99), consistent with Landau–Levich theory. Contact angle measurements show hydrophilic-oleophobic wetting across all conditions, which can be attributed to time-dependent fluorinated chain orientation toward the film–air interface.

This dissertation addresses the three open questions through three integrated aims. Aim 1 performs the first systematic multi-probe validation of the size-exclusion wetting mechanism using 8–10 probe liquids spanning 3.5–10 Å effective molecular diameter on HFILOH, its non-hydroxylated analog HFIL, and PFPE ZDOL. The HFIL/HFILOH comparison directly isolates the contribution of hydrogen bonding versus confinement-induced ordering to gap-size control. Aim 2 addresses two HDD performance gaps: higher friction and unknown thin-film mobility. The friction will be reduced by bonded-fraction optimization via UV treatment and chemical modification, e.g., adding more hydroxyl end groups. The spreading experiment (in collaboration with Seagate Technology LLC) will be conducted using an optical surface analyzer to characterize the thin-film mobility. Aim 3 develops supervised machine learning models trained on a curated dataset of approximately 75 ILs to predict monolayer thickness, bonded fraction, contact angles, coefficient of friction, thin-film diffusivity, and thermal stability from molecular descriptors. SHAP attribution analysis will extract interpretable design rules, and the di-hydroxyl HFILOH variant will serve as the prospective validation target.

Together, these aims establish the first mechanistic and predictive framework for HFILOH-class ionic liquid thin films, with expected impact on HDD lubrication, antifogging, self-cleaning, and oil–water separation.

Chair:

Dr. Lei Li

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

Committee Members:

Dr. Jason Shoemaker

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Mohammad S. Masnadi

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Haitao Liu

Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5286810290039140.444043-79.958003Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-05-25T10:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/phd-proposal-defense-abdulmalik-kona-dahiruDefensesJun 22, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617189739440.455201-79.89682Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-06-22T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJun 23, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617189739540.455201-79.89682Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-06-23T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJun 24, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617189944440.455201-79.89682Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-06-24T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJun 25, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617190149340.455201-79.89682Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-06-25T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJun 26, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617190456640.455201-79.89682Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-06-26T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 6, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617190661540.455201-79.89682Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-06T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 7, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617190866440.455201-79.89682Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-07T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 8, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617191071340.455201-79.89682Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-08T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 9, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617191276240.455201-79.89682Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-09T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 10, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617191481140.455201-79.89682Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-10T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 20, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617191583640.455201-79.89682Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-20T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 21, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617191686140.455201-79.89682Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-21T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 22, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617191891040.455201-79.89682Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-22T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 23, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617192095940.455201-79.89682Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-23T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 24, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617192198440.455201-79.89682Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-24T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 27, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617192300940.455201-79.89682Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-27T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 28, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617192505840.455201-79.89682Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-28T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 29, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617192710740.455201-79.89682Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-29T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 30, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617192915640.455201-79.89682Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-30T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsJul 31, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617193120540.455201-79.89682Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-07-31T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsAug 3, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617193325440.455201-79.89682Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-03T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsAug 4, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617193530340.455201-79.89682Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-04T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsAug 5, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617193735240.455201-79.89682Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-05T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsAug 6, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617193940140.455201-79.89682Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-06T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & WorkshopsAug 7, 2026: CampBioE 2.0 at Homewood Community Engagement CenterHosted annually by the Department of Bioengineering since 2007, CampBioE 2.0 inspires the next generation of scientific and medical professionals by fostering sustained engagement in STEM⁺ through hands-on bioengineering experiences and mentorship. Expanded in 2024 under the leadership of Dr. Katrina Knight to include elementary school students alongside middle and high school scholars, CampBioE 2.0 builds on the legacy of CampBioE to create a continuous STEM⁺ pipeline from elementary through high school. Together, the programs have reached more than 1,200 scholars from Western Pennsylvania and beyond over the past 18 years, with many alumni going on to pursue STEM⁺ careers—including bioengineering—and even joining organizations that supported the camp. This summer, the program will again partner with the Vascular Medicine Institute’s VESSELS program, led by Dr. Daniel Shiwarski, to offer high school scholars hands-on training in 3D bioprinting and advanced bioengineering techniques.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5181617194145040.455201-79.89682Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -04002026-08-07T09:00:00-04:00https://calendar.pitt.edu/event/campbioe-20-4638Trainings & Workshops