Get Involved with BESA
The Biomedical Engineering Students’ Association (BESA) is led by graduate students committed to building a strong, supportive, and engaged community within Biomedical Engineering.
Whether you are interested in leadership, advocacy, event planning, or contributing in a flexible capacity, there are many ways to get involved. No prior experience is required—just an interest in participating and making an impact.
Express Interest in Getting InvolvedWhy Get Involved?
Shape the Graduate Experience
Contribute directly to decisions and initiatives that affect Biomedical Engineering graduate students.
Develop Transferable Skills
Build leadership, communication, and organizational skills valuable inside and outside academia.
Build Community
Connect with graduate students across programs, labs, and research areas.
Flexible Participation
Engagement can be tailored to your availability, interests, and capacity.
Ways to Get Involved
Leadership & Representation
Serve in executive or representative roles that support advocacy and governance.
Committees & Working Groups
Participate in focused teams addressing events, initiatives, or policy-related topics.
Events & Programming
Support planning and logistics for academic, social, and professional development events.
Advocacy & Feedback
Contribute to advocacy efforts and help represent graduate student perspectives.
Communications & Outreach
Assist with newsletters, website updates, and community communications.
Expressing interest does not require a commitment to a specific role. Opportunities arise throughout the year.
What Happens Next?
Submit the Form
Complete the interest form to let us know how you would like to contribute.
Review & Matching
The Executive Team reviews submissions and identifies relevant opportunities.
Follow-Up
You may be contacted when an opportunity aligns with your interests.
Response timelines vary depending on current needs and available roles.
Interested or Have Questions?
If you are unsure where you might fit or would like more information, please reach out through the Contact Us page.