The BME-SIM REU Site Announces New Changes to the Leadership Team

After serving as PI of the BME-SIM REU site for the past seven years, Dr. Stephanie George (Associate Professor of Engineering), is stepping back.  In September, Dr. George was selected to serve at the Program Director for the Engineering of Biomedical Systems (EBMS) program at the National Science Foundation (NSF).  After her involvement with the NSF through the REU program (NSF funds the REU Site), Dr. George is excited to embark on this new journey.  Please see this announcement for more information on what this appointment means to ECU and Dr. George’s new role.

Because of the new responsibilities, Dr. George is taking a step back from her REU responsibilities.  You will still see her around, though, as she will support the professional development component of the program.  Dr. Chris Venters (Assistant Professor of Engineering) has been named the new PI of the NSF REU awards.  Dr. Venters brings engineering education expertise to the program and will serve as project manager.  This is not Dr. Venters first involvement with NSF.  Dr. Venters is Co-PI of an NSF S-STEM award which funds engineering scholarships.

Also joining the team is Dr. Stacey Meardon (Associate Professor of Physical Therapy).  Dr. Meardon is no stranger to the REU program after serving as an REU faculty mentor for five years!  Dr. Meardon will work with Dr. Zac Domire (Associate Professor of Kinesiology) to co-direct the program.  Dr. Domire has been involved with the REU site since the beginning as a Co-PI.

The last new faces you will see this summer are Dr. Blair Weaver (teaching faculty, Department of Engineering) and our BME-SIM graduate assistant (TBA – stay tuned).  Dr. Weaver will support program and facility logistics.

This new leadership team is the perfect blend of expertise with both familiar and new faces!  We can not wait to see what the next three years bring.

To learn more, check out our leadership page.