Mission, Facts and Stats
2009 Factsheet [PDF*]
Our Mission
To serve a worldwide leadership role in Bioengineering research, education, service, clinical applications, and technology transfer.
Student Demographics
- Undergraduate enrollment: 148
- Undergraduate degrees awarded in 2007-2008: 40
- Graduate enrollment: 105
- MS degrees awarded 2007-2008: 12
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees awarded 2007-2008: 20
| Diversity of Degree Recipients | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 37% | 44% |
| Underrepresented Minorities† | 4% | 8% |
† African American, Hispanic, Native American
Faculty Data
- Core Faculty: 27
- Full Time Lecturers: 2
- Part Time Lecturers: 4
- Research Faculty: 9
- Active Emeritus Faculty: 5
- Adjunct Faculty: 44
- Affiliate Faculty: 41
Achievements
- Five members of the National Academy of Engineering.
- Graduate program ranks 5th in the US News & World Report rankings for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering programs. The undergraduate program ranks 12th.
- Twelve UW BIOE predoctoral students received top national fellowships: eight National Science Foundation fellows, two Kirschstein National Research Service Award fellows, and one National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate fellowship.
- Eight BIOE undergraduate students have been awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships.
- More than 100 undergraduates have been named Mary Gates Scholars; this is a competitive UW scholarship program intended to engage students in activities that enhance their undergraduate experience through research, leadership or venture projects.
Financing Bioengineering
BIOE Sources of Funds FY 2007
BIOE Uses of Funds FY 2007
Instruction and research comprised 88% of the total BIOE operating expenses in fiscal year 2007.
Direct student support in the form of undergraduate scholarships and graduate student stipends account for about 2% of BIOE’s operating expenses.
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