Archive for November 2007

Megan C. Frost joins the Department of Biomedical Engineering as an assistant professor. She comes to Michigan Tech from the University of Michigan.

Frost holds a PhD in Chemistry with a Cellular Biotechnology Certificate from the University of Michigan. She also holds an MS in Analytical Chemistry and a BS in Chemistry from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame.

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Now in its third year, our new PhD program has nine graduate students, with women leading the pack five to four. Areas of concentration include biomaterials, tissue engineering, and physiological measurements. Students with a BS or MS degree in engineering, mathematical sciences, the physical sciences, and/or the biological sciences from an accredited college or university are eligible for admission.

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Story by John Gagnon

Ryan Gilbert has what looks like a dog tag hanging on the wall of his office. Affixed to a small chain is an ornament the size of a half dollar. It bears a Superman logo and the words, “Go forward.” The back side reads, “Christopher Reeve Foundation” — a research initiative established to address the paralysis that proved to be a real, super man’s krypton.

Gilbert, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is inspired by the message as he strives to repair spinal cord injuries and allow paralyzed people to use their limbs again. Gilbert immerses himself in tissue engineering to help regenerate nerves after injury to the spinal cord.

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The Senior Design Project of Andrew Delvaux, Josh Dykla, Chris Rivet, and Matt Trombley, left, earned 1st Place in the Michigan Tech Undergraduate Research competition.

Also View the Senior Design Projects for 2007

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