Community Outreach
We have worked to contribute to our community by supporting causes close to our hearts. Here's what we do!
Outstanding Outreach Award
Our chapter of BMES was awarded the Outstanding Outreach Award in 2021 by the National Biomedical Engineering Society for the exceptional efforts and accomplishments of our Community Outreach branch. From the expanded RISE program to our Science Days, our team has been able to give back to our community in many wonderful ways!
Our chapter of BMES was awarded the Outstanding Outreach Award in 2021 by the National Biomedical Engineering Society for the exceptional efforts and accomplishments of our Community Outreach branch. From the expanded RISE program to our Science Days, our team has been able to give back to our community in many wonderful ways!
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RISE
Reaching and Inspiring Students in Engineering (RISE) is a program that teaches engineering concepts to students from low-income and underserved communities in an exciting and hands-on environment. In partnership with James Madison Middle School and Fairfax High School--both Title I schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District--we host a series of workshops teaching Arduino-based circuitry, CAD, and introductory coding, ending with each student building their own project. We also emphasize how STEM can be explored outside of the classroom, and eventually in higher education. RISE is a great opportunity to make a difference in your local community while sharing your passion for STEM! |
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Science Days
BMES hosts Science Days where we bring students from local middle or elementary schools to UCLA for a full day of engaging science and engineering activities. From hands-on experiments like strawberry DNA extractions and building DNA out of marshmallows to planetarium and campus tours, we aim to foster a fun environment for students to explore STEM while also learning more about college life and the vast opportunities offered by higher education. |
BMES Annual Food Drive
An important philosophy of BMES community outreach is giving back to our local community. And one way we accomplish that goal is through annual food and toy drives to local food banks or shelters. But watch out, the drives get competitive as BMES Families fight for the most donations!
An important philosophy of BMES community outreach is giving back to our local community. And one way we accomplish that goal is through annual food and toy drives to local food banks or shelters. But watch out, the drives get competitive as BMES Families fight for the most donations!