BME for All –Teaching in Unprecedented Times

Thursday, October 9, 2025

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM PDT

Location: Room 23A

Session Chair(s)

Monet Roberts

Assistant Professor
Virginia Tech, United States

Speakers(s)

Monet Roberts

Assistant Professor
Virginia Tech, United States

Organizer/Submitter(s)

Jennifer R. Amos

Teaching Professor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois, United States

Session Chair(s)

IB

Ian Berg

Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Disease
University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States

Session Title for Website and App: BME for All –Teaching in Unprecedented Times

Special Session Program

Description: As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continue to shape higher education, biomedical engineering (BME) educators must adapt their teaching strategies to foster inclusive learning environments. This session explores how BME educators can navigate the evolving DEI landscape while maintaining academic rigor and preparing students for careers in a diverse workforce. Topics include designing curricula that reflect diverse perspectives, implementing inclusive teaching practices, addressing challenges related to DEI policies, and fostering a sense of belonging for underrepresented students. Attendees will engage in discussions on best practices, share experiences, and leave with actionable strategies to enhance inclusivity in their classrooms and programs to maintain our duty as biomedical engineers to advance the quality of life and health for all.