IBEC 2026 — Intermountain Biological Engineering Conference
Hosted by the Utah State University Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering
2026 Theme: "Designing Life, Transforming the World"
Join us for our 8th annual intermountain conference! We will have keynote speakers, oral and poster competitions, industry mentorship, lab tours and more! This year the event is taking place in-person at Utah State University and will provide opportunities for students, professors, and industry professionals to be interact and learn.
Overview
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Engineering building Biological Engineering Department -Utah State University Logan, Utah
Track #1 Biomedical
Track #2 Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing
Track #3 Bioenvironmental & Agri-Biotech
Track #4 Next-Gen Scientists:
High School Biotech Projects
Contacts:
- Dr. Elizabeth Vargis - Chairperson, vargis@usu.edu
- Dr. Erika Espinosa-Ortiz - Vice Chairperson, erika.espinosa-ortiz@usu.edu
- Dr. Anhong Zhou - Sponsorship, anhong.zhou@usu.edu
- Lauren Shanley - BE Staff, lauren.shanley@usu.edu, 435-797-1041
Keynote Speakers
Panel Topic: "What's next? Navigating career paths in science and engineering."
The discussion will focus on career journeys, transitions between academia and industry, key skills for success, and advice for students exploring career opportunities