USU Biological and Chemical Engineering

USU Biological and Chemical Engineering We combine biology, chemistry, and engineering to create innovative technologies and solutions.

Our Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs prepare students for careers in industry, research, government, and academia.

09/28/2026

Take a quick tour with Zoe Johnson of the undergraduate study space on the fourth floor of the Engineering Building!

The space gives students a place to study, work with classmates, relax between classes, or grab lunch. It includes a whiteboard for working through problems, a microwave, study areas, a reservable private room with a TV for presentations, and lockers for student use.

Check out the space and see what’s available for our engineering students!

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Dr. Ronald Sims recently spoke with ENGR 1010 students, introducing them to opportunities within Utah State University’s...
09/22/2026

Dr. Ronald Sims recently spoke with ENGR 1010 students, introducing them to opportunities within Utah State University’s Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering. (BCE)

As part of USU’s Engineering Foundations experience, students have an opportunity to learn more about engineering disciplines as they begin identifying the path that best fits their interests.

Presentations like this give BCE the opportunity to connect with first-year engineering students and show them where biological and chemical engineering can lead, from research and innovation to solving real-world challenges.

We’re excited to introduce more students to BCE and the opportunities waiting for them at Utah State!

Join the Utah State University Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series featuring Dr. Ryan Jackson...
09/22/2026

Join the Utah State University Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series featuring Dr. Ryan Jackson, R. Gaurth Hansen Associate Professor at Utah State University.

“How Basic Research on Bacterial Immune Systems Revealed a Biotechnology for Selectively Killing Cells”

Dr. Jackson will explain how his research team used bioinformatics, microbiology, biochemistry, and structural tools to define the structure and function of distinct CRISPR systems. He will also discuss how these systems were repurposed into novel biotechnologies, including RNA diagnostic tools and a tool that selectively kills cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11:30 AM–12:20 PM
ENGR 406

A Zoom link is available.
Contact Lauren Shanley at [email protected]

09/18/2026

Getting a spider and its nearly invisible silk into focus takes patience—and some engineering skills. 🕷️🎥

During his internship in Taiwan, Benjamin “Ben” Huntzinger, a Biological Engineering student and research assistant at Utah State University, helped document how spiders zipline along silk.

Ben learned to operate a new high-speed camera and experimented with lighting, angles, and background contrast to capture the movement. A calibrated background provided a reference for measurements, while math and physics helped him describe the behavior and explore its biomechanics—the movement and forces involved in living systems.

He also shared what he learned, helping another student film courtship behavior in a different spider species.

At USU, Ben works with microalgae biofilms and wastewater treatment research, gaining experience with Rotating Algal Biofilm Reactors (RABRs), water quality testing, and biomass measurements.

These experiences show the range of opportunities within biological engineering and its connection to USU’s Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering: studying how living systems work and applying that knowledge to practical problems.

Watch the video for a closer look at the spider’s full ziplining movement!

Join us for a seminar featuring Dr. Chuancheng Duan, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ut...
09/08/2026

Join us for a seminar featuring Dr. Chuancheng Duan, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah.

Electrochemical Devices for Decarbonization and Electrification

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:20 PM
📍 ENGR 406

Dr. Duan will discuss recent efforts to develop electrochemical devices based on advanced ionic materials and catalytic interfaces for sustainable energy and chemical conversion. Topics will include solid oxide and protonic ceramic fuel cells and electrolyzers, reversible electrochemical energy conversion, electrochemical production of fuels and chemicals, and emerging applications in low-carbon industrial processes.

The seminar will also explore how materials design, interfacial chemistry, and device engineering can improve efficiency, durability, and functionality for renewable electricity, chemical manufacturing, energy storage, and decarbonization of difficult-to-electrify sectors.

📢 BCE Students: UBEC 2026 Is Coming Up!The Utah Biomedical Engineering Conference (UBEC) 2026 will take place October 1–...
09/01/2026

📢 BCE Students: UBEC 2026 Is Coming Up!

The Utah Biomedical Engineering Conference (UBEC) 2026 will take place October 1–2, bringing together students, researchers, and professionals from Utah’s biomedical engineering community.

We’re especially excited that Dr. Elizabeth Vargis from Utah State University will be one of this year’s keynote speakers, presenting on October 2 at the S.J. Quinney College of Law.

Tony Chou from Route 92 Medical will also present during the networking night on October 1 at the University of Utah Alumni House.

⚠️ Important Deadlines
• Conference registration: September 4
• Poster judging abstract deadline: September 18
• Final abstract submission deadline: September 25

Students who register and order by the September 4 deadline can also receive a free conference T-shirt.

Please note that conference registration and abstract submission are separate, so students interested in presenting must complete both.

BCE students interested in biomedical engineering, research, networking, and professional development are encouraged to participate!

For registration and abstract submission, use the links provided on the UBEC flyer.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 ubec.bme.utah.edu

08/27/2026

📢 𝙉𝙄𝙈𝘽𝘽 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 2026 | 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

The National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) at UP Visayas is pleased to announce the Second Batch of the Call for Applications for the NIMBB Seed Grant 2026! 🚀

UPV Graduate and undergraduate students are once again invited to apply for the Institutional Research Support Program, a service-based initiative designed to support and strengthen molecular biology and biotechnology research studies. 🧬

Take this opportunity to advance your research with NIMBB and bring your ideas closer to meaningful scientific outcomes! 🔬✨

Through this program, selected student researchers will receive:
🔬 Access to laboratory facilities and specialized equipment
🧪 Technical expertise and research mentoring
🧫 Reagents and consumables
📊 Structured laboratory support and supervision

❗ 𝗡𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱.
All support is provided strictly in the form of services, expertise, and facility access.
👥 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 (4) 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
🗓 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: September - October 2026
🔎 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: November 2026

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆?
🎓 𝗨𝗣𝗩 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
📚 𝗨𝗣𝗩 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
✅ With an approved research proposal
🧪 Conducting Molecular Biology or Biotechnology studies

The NIMBB Seed Grant 2026 reflects NIMBB’s strong commitment to advancing scientific excellence, building research competence, and enhancing the impact of student-led scholarly work.

If your research requires molecular laboratory support, this is your opportunity to strengthen your study with institutional expertise and facilities.

📩 For details and application guidelines, email: 𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗯.𝘂𝗽𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀@𝘂𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵












08/27/2026

It is time to show us what you have been working on.

Submit your poster abstract to RSC FIRST 2026 by 1 September: https://rsc.li/4bUqnCr

Join Utah State University’s Biological & Chemical Engineering (BCE) community for our Opening Social. Come meet student...
08/27/2026

Join Utah State University’s Biological & Chemical Engineering (BCE) community for our Opening Social. Come meet students and faculty, enjoy some food, play volleyball, and learn more about our department.

📅 September 11, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Adams Park — 550 N 500 E

🔵 Thinking about studying Biological or Chemical Engineering at Utah State? You’re invited too!

Prospective students are welcome to come meet the BCE community, ask questions, hear about the student experience, and learn more about the opportunities that come with pursuing a BCE degree at Utah State.

🍕 Food
🏐 Volleyball
👋 New friends
🎓 Get to know BCE

We hope to see you there!

Dr. Erika J. Espinosa-Ortiz shared an exciting milestone from her research group: student Bradley Lawson has submitted h...
08/26/2026

Dr. Erika J. Espinosa-Ortiz shared an exciting milestone from her research group: student Bradley Lawson has submitted his first manuscript as first author.

While the manuscript will now move through peer review and possible revisions, reaching the submission stage marks an important step in a researcher’s development.

This submission is also the first paper submitted from the Fungal Biotechnology and Engineering Lab, making the achievement especially meaningful.

Dr. Espinosa-Ortiz expressed her pride and gratitude for all the students in her group whose hard work, collaboration, and persistence make milestones like this possible.

Congratulations to Bradley and the entire Fungal Biotechnology and Engineering Lab!

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