Engineering and Computer Science Staff Spotlight – Biomedical and Chemical Engineering

Researchers in the Bioinspired Institute

Get to know the staff who keep the department of biomedical and chemical engineering (BMCE) running smoothly.

David Stablein

Name: David Stablein

Title: ESTEEMED LEADERS Program Coordinator

Tell us about your role at Engineering and Computer Science (ECS):

As program coordinator for the ESTEMED LEADERS Program, I work with our ESTEEMED LEADERS students as they prepare for a future as researchers in biomedical engineering fields. I coordinate all the services, events, and activities that directly support the ESTEEMED LEADERS students.

What is your favorite part of working here at ECS?

The reception to my ideas is positive and supportive.

Emilia Stojanovski

 Name: Emilia Stojanovski

Title: Academic Operations Specialist

Tell us about your role at ECS:

I am responsible for graduate student processes, faculty/ post doc hiring, course scheduling, and curricula support in the department. I manage the processing of all graduate student forms including petitions, independent study proposals, degree certifications and OPT/CPT recommendations. I also handle the graduate admissions process for the department, research/teaching assistantship appointments, as well as the 4+1 program application and admission process.

What is your favorite part of working here at ECS?

The staff and faculty within ECS are wonderful, and we all work together for the greater good of the students in our College. The students in ECS are amazing, as I’ve had opportunities to work with so many across the undergraduate and graduate levels during my time here. It’s exciting to see where their paths take them and knowing that I may have helped them in any way is extremely fulfilling!

Amelia Forbes

Name: Amy Forbes

Title: Administrative Assistant

Tell us about your role at ECS:

I provide administrative support for BMCE through ordering materials for BMCE labs and courses, assisting with space reservation, key distribution, and card access, and assisting with the planning and coordination of department seminars, speaker visits, and faculty candidate interviews and visits.

What is your favorite part of working here at ECS?

My coworkers in BMCE and in ECS