Access
Every program we offer is free, and it always will be. Cost should never determine who has the chance to explore this field.
About Us
Young Medical Engineers started in 2026 at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and is run entirely by high school students. We exist to make biomedical engineering visible to students before college, and to support the ones who decide to pursue it.
What We Stand For
Three commitments shape every program we run.
Craft
We prioritize hands-on learning over passive instruction. Whenever possible, we give students the chance to build and test real projects themselves, rather than only reading about them.
Mentorship
Our mentors are close to the experience of the students they guide. They are undergraduate and graduate students in biomedical engineering, along with practicing engineers, many of whom were in the same position not long ago.
Where We Are
Our board members study at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Dunlap High School, and Glenbrook South High School in Illinois, with country directors in India, Germany, and Korea.
Tutoring and talks happen online, so students anywhere can take part. Demonstrations and events happen in person wherever we have volunteers.
How We Work
A student fills in the tutoring form and a coordinator matches them with a volunteer tutor, usually within a few days. Teachers and librarians request a talk or demonstration, and we bring the speakers and the equipment.
Volunteers set their own availability, and we handle the scheduling. Nothing costs the student anything.
Get Involved
Students can request a free tutor today. Engineers, students, and teachers can volunteer their time.