Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Amy Alexander, Director of Mayo Clinic's Division of Engineering
Ever wonder how the coolest medical technologies are created? Here’s your chance to explore the innovative world of Mayo Clinic’s engineering team! Join Amy Alexander, the Director of the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, for an exclusive, insider tour of their high-tech labs.
Why You Should Attend:
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- See the future of medicine: Discover how engineers at Mayo Clinic design and develop groundbreaking medical devices and systems that don’t exist yet in the market.
- Explore cutting-edge labs: Walk through the Additive Manufacturing Facility, where 3D printers create life-changing medical devices, and the Microfabrication Laboratory, where tiny, high-tech devices are built for research and healthcare.
- Be inspired: Meet the diverse team of engineers, software developers, and innovators who are using their skills in biomedical, electrical, and mechanical engineering to shape the future of healthcare.
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Whether you’re into robotics, coding, design, or medicine, this tour will show you how engineering can revolutionize healthcare—and how you could be part of it one day!
Who: High school students interested in medical technology
Where: Mayo Clinic Rochester – Baldwin Building Lobby (221 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902)
When: February 22, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
What You Will See on the Tour:
The Division of Engineering (DOE) at Mayo Clinic is dedicated to providing consultation, design, and development services for devices, systems, or instruments that are not commercially available. With a team of over 65 engineers, software developers, project managers, and technologists, the DOE specializes in de-risking innovation through prototyping sprints and offers expertise in various engineering disciplines, including biomedical, electrical, software, mechanical, and chemical engineering. The division plays a crucial role in advancing medical device innovation and development, supporting Mayo Clinic’s mission to transform clinical practice and improve patient care.
Additive Manufacturing Facility, Baldwin Building
The Additive Manufacturing Facility in the Division of Engineering at Mayo Clinic is a state-of-the-art space dedicated to 3D printing, housing a titanium printer, various polymer printers, and a comprehensive suite of post-processing equipment. It represents a strategic investment by Mayo Clinic to foster innovation, research, and the transformation of clinical practice, producing unique medical devices, laboratory instruments, and other products that serve the needs of Mayo Clinic patients.
Microfabrication Laboratory, Baldwin Building
The Microfabrication Laboratory in the Division of Engineering at Mayo Clinic is a cutting-edge facility equipped with advanced technologies for the development and fabrication of microscale devices. The laboratory specializes in the fabrication of thin film electrodes for both stimulation and sensing, microfluidic devices, and 3D printed microdevices. These capabilities enable the lab to support a wide range of medical and research applications, driving forward the frontiers of healthcare technology. The lab plays a crucial role in supporting the intricate design and production of medical and research instruments.