Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Renee Rogge, PhD, has been selected to participate as a visiting scholar in the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign’s Global Faculty Training (GFIT) program in 2027. The internationally recognized program prepares academic leaders from around the world to design, launch, and sustain high-impact health technology innovation programs at their home institutions.

As part of the GFIT program, Rogge will spend several months in residence at Stanford University, working closely with faculty from the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign, industry experts, and a global cohort of innovation educators. The immersive experience focuses on need-driven innovation, program design, and ecosystem development, with the goal of equipping participants to apply these frameworks within their own institutional contexts.

“The GFIT program offers a rare opportunity to study how successful health technology innovation ecosystems are built and sustained,” Rogge said. “I look forward to bringing these best practices back to Rose-Hulman, strengthening Innovation Grove, and expanding the real-world learning experiences we can offer our students.” 

Upon her return to campus, Rogge will work with colleagues across Rose-Hulman to apply insights from the program in support of Innovation Grove and the college’s broader academic and innovation initiatives. These efforts will help advance experiential learning opportunities, faculty-led innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration aligned with Rose-Hulman’s strategic priorities.

“Dr. Rogge’s selection reflects the strength of her leadership and Rose-Hulman’s commitment to innovation-driven education,” said Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons. “Investments in faculty development like this allow us to continuously enhance how we prepare students for complex, real-world challenges, particularly through initiatives such as Innovation Grove.” 

Innovation Grove is Rose-Hulman’s emerging innovation district designed to expand the college’s entrepreneurial, innovative and research ecosystems by connecting students, faculty, industry partners, and community collaborators.

In 2024, the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign received a transformative naming gift from Linda and Mike Mussallem to help ensure the center’s ongoing sustainability. The former chairman and CEO of Edwards Lifesciences, Mike Mussallem is a 1974 chemical engineering alumnus of Rose-Hulman and a member of its Board of Trustees.