Ryan Siegel.
I am a Senior Biomedical Engineering Student at UVM
I am passionate about exploration, technology, and sharing my knowledge for the world.
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About Me
I enjoy so much about the world around me, and I always strive to learn more, and share it with others. I am a Senior Biomedical Engineering Student at the University of Vermont, also enrolled in the Accelerated Masters Program for Biomedical Engineering.
I am passionate about exploring new technologies (and places), solving problems, and helping others. I especially enjoy learning new things and being able to share my knowledge with others. I love interacting with people, and I am always looking for new ways to connect with others and learn from them.
Experience
During the school year, I work as a Teaching Assistant for various courses. I help students with assignments, projects, and answer questions. I also help grade assignments and projects, and provide feedback to students.
Skills I have developed in this position:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Courses I have taught:
- BME Design 0 (BME 1600) - Spring 2024 & 2025
- Biomechanics & Sensing (BME 2000) - Fall 2024
- BME Design 1 (BME 2600) - Fall 2024
- Machine Learning for Engineers (CSYS 5990) - Fall 2025
- Circuits 1 (EE 2125) - Fall 2025
- Systems & Signals (BME 3000) - Fall 2025
I helped facilitate lab resources, organization, and communication. I have also consulted on some BME Capstone projects, based in the lab. I aided in training other students and faculty on Soldering and 3D printing.
Skills developed in this position:
- Soldering
- 3D Printing
- Safety Protocols
- Lab Management
I am currently developing a Multi-Sensor system for non-invasive, in-home tracking of standard Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for patients with Mild Cognitive Impairments (MCIs). This system will be implemented to help track and predict trends in patient health.
This project incorporates the following skills:
- User Centered Design
- 3D Printing
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
Inclusion Aide & Support Staff
-
Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County
May 2024 - August 2024
I worked with a variety of people with varying disabilities. I helped individuals enjoy their time with their peers through accomodations, helping individuals communicate with eachother more effectively.
I also helped facilitate activities, communicate with parents & staff, and provide aid during ADLs.
Skills I developed in this position:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
Employee of the Month July 2021 & December 2021 for my dedication, organizational skills, and ability to work with a variety of people. I have also been recognized for my ability to work with patients with dementia and other cognitive disorders.
I provided quality care to individuals with cognitive & physical impairments (not limited to age-related disorders). Care was provided in a variety of departments. I also helped communicate between staff and administration, train new team members, ensure safety protocols were followed, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Skills I developed in this position:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Healthcare Administration
Education
Jan 2024 - Dec 2026
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
University of Vermont
GPA:
3.73 out of 4.0
Currently still enrolled in this program.
I am focused on the following topics in my thesis
- Machine Learning
- Microbial Interaction
- Computational Modeling
- Optimization
Aug 2022 - Dec 2025
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
University of Vermont
GPA:
3.66 out of 4.0
Currently still enrolled in this program.
Minor in Electrical Engineering & Statistics.
Extracurricular Activities
- Biomedical Engineering Society Executive Board Secretary
- Research Assistant in Microbiome Metabolic Modeling Lab
High School
Lake Zurich High School
Completed several AP, Dual Credit, & Honors classes. Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
Completed full Engineering Course Pathway. Extracurricular Activities
- Robotics Club
- Spanish Club
- Young Hearts 4 Life (YH4L) Junior Board
Projects
Machine Learning
LightGBM
Butyrate
Prediction Butyrate Production in Microbial Communities with Machine Learning (In Progress)
Studying the effectiveness of using LGBM Regressors for predicting Butyrate Production. This project is a part of my Masters Thesis.
Microbiology
Engineering
Prototyping
BioME Plate (In Progress)
A reusable, modular, open-source cell-culture plate used to study microbial interactions in a lab setting.
Machine Learning
Logistic Regression
U-Net
Reinforcement Learning
Automated Articular Knee-Cartilage MRI Segmentation
A term project (group) exploring the use of machine learning to improve efficiency of auto-segmentation articular knee cartilage.
Web Development
Hugo
Personal Website
My personal, self-taught website, built with Hugo and Bootstrap. It is a portfolio of my work, and a place to share my knowledge and experiences.
Achievements
Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Junior Award (2024-2025)
Recognized for excellence in performance, contribution to the Biomedical Engineering program, and greatest promise of success
UVM Student Research Conference (2025)
Presented my research on "Prediction of Butyrate Production in Microbial Communities with Machine Learning"