Current Project Opportunities
The following are a list of the projects currently available for students. The list is constantly updating as we grow the program and community partner needs shift.
Do you have a project in mind? Have an organization you want to work with to make a project happen?
Let us know! We can help you make this happen. (Additional examples of what is possible can be see at the well-established Purdue EPICS Teams page.)
What to see what projects our students have engaged in in the past? Check out our page dedicated to that information HERE.
Spring 2026 Projects
Additional projects are on the way!
- University of New Mexico, Biomedical Engineering: Biodegradable implants for orthopaedic subcutaneous fracture repair
- When: Spring 2026.
- Type of Organization: Educational non-profit
- Mission: The School of Engineering provides accessible pathways and experiential learning opportunities to prepare a diverse, imaginative, and responsible engineering, computer science, and construction management workforce. We conduct research with global impact that fosters healthy, resilient, and secure communities. We leverage excellence across disciplines on our flagship campus and creative partnerships with government, industry, and local communities to realize impact, enhance economic development, and improve quality of life.
- Population Served: NM residents, non-residents, international students
- This project most closely aligns with Biological and Mechanical Engineering
- Potential Project:Student will assess the feasibility of 3D printing biocompatible and biodegradable materials in the form of a low profile mesh plate. They will explore the use of nano coatings to improve strength and integration of these implants for repair.
- "How do you see this (these) project(s) fulfilling the 'help address human, community, and environmental needs' aspect of SoE UNITY @ UNM?": Human-centered design.
