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Bio-Engineering studies at the College of Engineering and Applied Science cover diverse technologies, from wheelchair innovations to retinal disease treatments and robotic-assisted therapy. University of Wyoming Bio-Engineering graduates have pursued careers with organizations like the military, Microsoft, and GE Aviation, among others.
Drs. Cam Wright and Steve Barrett regularly collaborate with the U.S. government on military-focused research projects. Their notable achievement includes developing the biomimetic vision sensor, popularly known as the fly eye. UW researchers have simplified optical detection systems and reduced processing demands for real-time target tracking. Wyoming faces significant demand for automated physical therapy solutions.
Dr. John McInroy and UW collaborators are uniting specialists across computer vision, robotics, networking, virtual reality, visualization, and health sciences to create robotic rehabilitation systems. Forbes has recognized Bio-Engineering as the highest-value college degree.