What does BME + CBE stand for?

Biomedical Engineering with Chemical & Biological Engineering. Colorado State University offers a dual-degree program for those pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering. Students can choose a paired major of their interest.

Why did you choose BME?

I knew I wanted to pursue a career in engineering, like my grandfather who was an electrical engineer by trade. When declaring my major, I performed tons of research on the various engineering disciplines and eventually discovered biomedical engineering (BME). BME intersects three passions of mine: biology, medicine, and the engineering fundamentals. This avenue provides me with a strong educational foundation and allows me the opportunity to make a real difference in the world through innovation of impactful healthcare solutions.

Why did you pair CBE with BME?

I simply loved my biology teacher. (Shoutout to Ms. Pennington!) She was overall an amazing teacher and really made biology interesting. I was able to take her biotech class where I learned a lot about the art of scientific discovery and practices. This class was experiment based and provided me with incredible opportunities that many high schoolers are not able to explore on their own. This led me to choosing CBE as my paired major, as my interests aligned with future possibilities in the evolving pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Are you involved in any organizations on campus?

Yes! I love to be involved, whether through clubs and sports on campus, volunteering in my community, or participating in local professional organizations. I'm actively involved in Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers, Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE), CHAARG (a women-based workout group), and Alpha Phi Omega (APO-EpXi, a volunteer-focused co-ed professional organization). I also play intermural sports (i.e. soccer, volleyball, kickball) when I have time!

Have you had any leadership experience?

Yes! Below is a brief list of my more recent positions I've held. Please see my "Involvements" page for more details. * Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Outreach Director (2025) * Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES): Industry Director (2024) * Alpha Phi Omega (APO-EpXi): Historian (2024), VP of Service (2023-24), VP of Fellowship (2023), New Member Service Chair (2022)