Biomedical Engineering Society
Pre-Health·Community Service/Nonprofit·Research·Engineering·Professional Fraternities
Cal BMES is the largest bioengineering club on campus, open to any major with an interest in the field. Members can join as general members, attending panels, workshops, industry tours, and socials, or go deeper by joining one of five committees: Academic, Corporate, Design, BioE Banquet, or Outreach. The goal is to connect undergrads with research opportunities, biotech industry professionals, graduate students, and alumni, building a path toward internships, jobs, or grad school.
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Events They Host
BioE Banquet
Annual formal networking and dinner event bringing together students, faculty, graduate students, and alumni. Typically takes place in the spring and is BMES's largest event.
Industry Dinner (InDin)
One of the two largest annual events from the Corporate Committee, focused on networking with biotech industry professionals.
BioTech Tank
One of the two largest annual events from the Corporate Committee; members network with professionals and develop leadership skills for the biotechnology industry.
Graduate School Panels
Panels with graduate students organized by the Academic Committee to help undergrads explore post-undergraduate paths such as graduate school or medical school.
Research Exhibition and Symposium
Larger events organized by the Academic Committee to provide undergrads with insight into research and unique academic paths in bioengineering.
STEM Outreach Events for Middle School Students
Organized by the Outreach Committee within the greater Bay Area community.
Design Showcase
End-of-year showcase for the Design Committee's projects and portfolios.
Resume and LinkedIn Workshops
Monthly professional development workshops organized by the Corporate Committee.
Biotech and Consulting Panels
Monthly panels hosted by the Corporate Committee on opportunities in the biotech and consulting industries.
Enginqueers Event
A social event organized by the BioE Banquet Committee to provide a space for students to network and connect.
Volunteering with Bay Area Organizations
Outreach Committee organizes volunteer opportunities with organizations including the Berkeley Project, Meals on Wheels, Berkeley Humane, and the American Red Cross.
BMES Podcast
Created and shared by the Outreach Committee's Podcast sub-committee; covers bioengineering information and advice for Berkeley students. Available on Spotify.
Member Experiences
Welcome Week Hike
A hike for members at the start of the school year.
General Meetings
Regular club-wide meetings for members to connect with other bioengineers and officers.
Company Tours
Monthly tours of prominent Bay Area bioengineering companies organized by the Corporate Committee.
Lab Tours and Professor Lunches
Organized by the Academic Committee to help undergrads find research opportunities tailored to their interests by networking with professors and student researchers.
Banquet Bash
A social event organized by the BioE Banquet Committee for members.
BioE Resource Social
A social event organized by the BioE Banquet Committee for students to learn about and share resources.
Design Committee Weekly Workshops
Weekly meetings covering Adobe Creative Suite, CAD modeling (Fusion360), 3D printing, laser cutting, EECS topics, and design methodologies.
Feel Good Friday
A recurring member social event.
BMES Mentor and Mentee (M&M) Program
Organized by the Outreach Committee; pairs underclassmen with upperclassmen and graduate students for mentorship and guidance.