University Membership The BME Career Alliance is a 510 (c) 3 non-profit organization that seeks to facilitate interactions between Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering Programs and industry. We assist these programs by providing resources and additional opportunities (internships, co-ops and entry-level positions), enhancing local efforts. Our goals include: Providing a group of talented students from universities through out the country access to industrial experiences and assisting these students in achieving their goals of rewarding industrial careers. Increasing knowledge and building positive perceptions of BME students in the biomedical industry. The BME Career Alliance offers its member institutions: Free BME Career Alliance membership for all students and faculty Additional internship, co-op and job postings for your students Connections with colleagues in other Biomedical Engineering programs Industry specific career education, resources and guidance for your students Resource sharing Local, regional and national industry contacts Staff training and support (we can help new staff members get started and connect with other professionals with similar programs) First notification for your students of regional and national industry events Opportunity to host regional conferences Professional development workshops Registration discounts for faculty and students at all BME Career Alliance Events Promotion of your program on our website for students and industry partners Marketing materials that can be tailored to your program Opportunity to highlight your program in our database for industry and graduate students Ability to connect with your alumni through our website Ability to showcase top senior design projects What is required to join? You must have a local effort to connect with Industry and at least one individual dedicated to serve as "coordinator" for the Alliance. This person should be willing to communicate with other Alliance member universities. There is also a $750 annual fee associated with the Alliance University membership. You may join online or we can invoice you directly. For more information please contact the President, Charla Triplett Phone:  (480) 726-7272  Fax: (480) 726-7276 Email:charla@bmecareer.org