[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update
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nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu
Mon Dec 13 08:38:07 MST 2021
Greetings, All!
Well, this is it—the last NANO-BME Weekly Update of 2021. I will be out of the office from December 17th-31st, so you won’t be hearing from me again until January, 2022.
I’d like to extend a big congratulations to NANO grad student, Kim Yip Chiok! Kim won the 8th annual CEO Business Plan Competition this year for his business Solar Nanotech! In collaboration with his advisors, Dr. Aravind Baride, Dr. Stanley May, and Dr. Steve Smith, he came up with a new type of nanotechnology-enabled film that increases the sunlight absorption of solar panels and boosts the efficiency of solar cells substantially. Way to go, Kim! 😊
As we wrap up finals this week and head into commencement on Saturday, I want to congratulate all of you on making it through this semester. It’s certainly been a busy and challenging one for me in this new role, but I’ve learned a lot and truly enjoyed working with all of you. 😊 From conversations I’ve had with many of you, it hasn’t been an easy semester for anyone, but you are less than a week away from a well-earned winter break and I hope you spend it relaxing and recharging for whatever you have planned for 2022.
If you are traveling for the break, stay safe and I look forward to seeing you again in January!
Here’s a few things happening this week and beyond:
Announcements & Reminders
* If you are a BME undergraduate student, be sure to…
* Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your Spring 2022 course schedule (Ask Dr. J if you aren’t sure who your academic advisor is!)
* Meet with Dr. J to discuss your career goals & professional development opportunities (Book your appointment here<https://sdsmt.campus.eab.com/pal/NyfnNwlsuF>.)
* If you are a freshmen, you should also meet with your BME hybrid advisor, Chris Roman (Christopher.Roman at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Christopher.Roman at sdsmt.edu>) over in Student Success.
* If you are a NANO or BME graduate student, be sure to…
* Introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already! 😃
* Employment/Internship Opportunities:
* For those of you looking for direct patient care experiences, Janice Knutsen is looking for a part-time live-in or non-live-in caretaker for her adult son with disabilities. She partners with Black Hills Works to provide care for her son and several of our pre-health students have worked for her in the past. Job duties, pay, benefits, and contact information can be found on the attached flyers.
* Olympus America is hiring an Associate Product Manager for multiphoton microscopy and custom solutions. If you are graduating soon and planning to go into industry, this could be a good opportunity for you! Learn more about working for microscope companies by going here<https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/en/resources/webinars/career-panel-how-we-got-here/> and view this specific job posting/details by going here<https://careers.olympusamerica.com/job/Waltham-Associate-Product-Manager-MA-02453/805971200/?locale=en_US>.
* The Avera Center for Pediatric & Community Research is hiring a student intern. Learn more and apply by going here<https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/69334>.
* Carpenter Dental here in Rapid City is looking for a Lab Technician. Our very own Dr. Scott Wood spoke with them about our BME program and they were open to having our students nearing graduation applying for this kind of role. BMEs with experience using CAD and working with 3D printing/ceramics are highly encouraged to apply. Check out the full job description by going here<https://www.facebook.com/jobs/job-opening/390995452758277/?source=post_homepage_stream>.
* Applications are now open for the CDC funded RISE UP (Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement Undergraduate Program), which is a summer internship for rising seniors, juniors, and recent graduates. (See attachments.) The deadline to apply is January 31st, 2022.
* Other Professional Development Opportunities:
* Are you a member of a professional organization, such as the Biophysical Society<https://www.biophysics.org/>, the Biomedical Engineering Society<https://www.bmes.org/>, or the Society for Biomaterials<https://biomaterials.org/>? If not, you should be! Click to learn more about those organizations and ask Dr. J if you want to know more about why these organizations are important.
* South Dakota Biotech sponsors the South Dakota FAST Launch program, which has a series of events coming up (see attached FAST flyer). Learn more and register for these events by going here<https://www.sdbio.org/fast>.
* Monument Health is now allowing South Dakota Mines students to shadow again (as long as you have proof of vaccinations for both COVID-19 and this season’s flu). Ask Dr. J for more information if interested!
* West River Area Health Education Center (WRAHEC) Scholars Program applications are now open. This is a great program for anyone interested in learning more about rural healthcare and/or anyone planning to practice in rural/medically underserved areas. – Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.westriversdahec.org/higher-education-students/sd-ahec-scholars/>.
* MEDLIFE is a non-profit organization providing service learning experiences in Peru, Ecuador, and Tanzania. They make trips over winter break, spring break, and during the summer to accommodate student schedules. The deadline for applying for summer 2022 trips is January 3rd, 2022. See attached flyer or go here<https://my.medlifemovement.org/> for more details.
* Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis has opened applications for their Medical Scientist Training Program. This summer program is for freshman/sophomores interested in M.D.-Ph.D. career paths and features professional development activities, mentoring, and networking opportunities (as well as a nice stipend)! The deadline to apply is January 7th, 2022. Learn more and apply by going here<https://sites.wustl.edu/mstpsrp/program-overview/>.
* The Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars Program applications are now open – Learn more here<https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/scholarsprogram/> and apply before the January 10th, 2022 deadline.
* Applications for UCLA’s Pre-Medical Enrichment Program (PREP), which was created to help pre-med students from disadvantaged backgrounds strengthen their backgrounds for applying to medical school, are now open. The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2022. Learn more and apply by going here<https://medschool.ucla.edu/apply/prep>.
* The Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C) will be held in Maryland from June 20-23, 2022. Learn more by going here<https://sb3c.org/>.
This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, December 13th:
* Today is the deadline for applying to the internship program for Health Career Connections, a non-profit that connects future healthcare workers with clinical experiences, mentors, and other healthcare professionals. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.healthcareers.org/about-us/mission-and-goals/>.
Tuesday, December 14th:
* No events listed for this day.
Wednesday, December 15th:
* The Fall 2021 semester officially ends today.
Thursday, December 16th:
* Today is the deadline for applying to the AAMC Fee Assistance Program is December 16th. Learn more and apply by going here<https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program-fap>.
Friday, December 17th:
* 7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds: This week’s topic is All Creatures Great and Small: How South Dakota Animals Can Kill You hosted by Dr. Elise Dick & Dr. Megan Ruffcorn, Rapid City Hospital Family Medicine Residents. You can join the session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
This Weekend:
* Saturday, December 18th: Commencement!
Other Upcoming Events:
* SHPEP is hosting a webinar titled Week in the Life of an SHPEP Scholar at 4:00PM MST on January 12th, 2022 – Learn more and register for free by going here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_29q5-SYPRXeS7GVSWpvu2w?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=>.
* Stanford University’s Minority Medical Alliance is hosting their annual conference (SUMMA) virtually on February 5th, 2022. The SUMMA Conference “serves to educate conference attendees regarding careers in medicine and allied health careers” and will include “pre-med information sessions, inspirational keynote speakers, a medical school exhibit hall with over 80 partners, networking opportunities, social activities, and more”. Registration for the event is $20. Learn more and register by going here<https://summa2022.pathable.co/>.
* The Biophysical Society (BPS) is hosting their annual meeting on February 19th-23rd, 2022 in San Francisco, CA. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.biophysics.org/2022meeting/#/>.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to know more about opportunities, events, or activities related to our department!
Have a wonderful week,
~Dr. J
Dr. Johnica J. Morrow, (she/her)
NANO-BME Program Coordinator
Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
South Dakota Mines
501 E. Saint Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701
605.394.1911 | Johnica.Morrow at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Johnica.Morrow at sdsmt.edu>
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