The BioInspired Institute for Material and Living Systems is an interdisciplinary institute focused on research in biological materials, from the properties of individual cells, to their organization into tissues and organs, to the development of smart medical devices. The institute is a cohesive collection of highly collaborative faculty spanning eight (8) academic units, including faculty from SU College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

• Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering*
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply