Summary:
- This episode of the BMES Office Hours podcast discusses the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of biomedical engineering.
- The podcast features an interview with Dr. Carla Pugh, a professor of surgery and biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities related to DEI in the STEM disciplines.
- Dr. Pugh emphasizes the need for creating more inclusive and supportive environments in biomedical engineering to attract and retain diverse talent, and the benefits that diversity can bring to advancing research and innovation in the field.