[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

Mon Nov 15 08:31:09 MST 2021

Greetings, All!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend and that your Monday is off to a great start! Lots of good stuff coming up this week, so check it out!

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 your BME hybrid advisor, Chris Roman (Christopher.Roman at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Christopher.Roman at sdsmt.edu>) over in Student Success
     *   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 NANO or BME graduate student, be sure to…
     *   Introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already! 😃
  *   Scholarship Opportunities:
     *   The Goldwater Scholarship supports students interested in STEM research careers. To learn more, contact our campus representative, Hilary Roman (Hilary.Roman at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Hilary.Roman at sdsmt.edu>).
  *   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>.
  *   Other Professional Development Opportunities:
     *   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>.
     *   West River Area Health Education Center (WRAHEC) Scholars Program applications are now open – Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.westriversdahec.org/higher-education-students/sd-ahec-scholars/>.
     *   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.

This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, November 15th:

  *   International Education Week starts today! All week long you can pop by the Study Abroad Info Table in Hoven’s Hub and vote for your favorite entry in our 6th Annual International Photo Contest (in upper Surbeck, near the RockerShop).
Tuesday, November 16th:

  *   11:00AM-12:00AM – NANO-BME Seminar
  *   4:00PM MST – SHPEP is hosting a webinar titled Making Your SHPEP Personal Statement Stand Out, which will feature information from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s SHPEP Program Site. Learn more and register for free by going here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zKcK8WFcQhWfaszneP95DQ?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=premed&utm_content=newsletter>.
  *   Starting at 4:00PM MST – BMES is having a Pancheros Fundraiser, so go grab yourself a burrito for a good cause!
Wednesday, November 17th:

  *   4:00PM MST – SHPEP is hosting a webinar titled Recommendations 101-How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation. Learn more and register for free by going here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z0lCwmp3TS-fDmxvmkRtWg?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=premed&utm_content=newsletter>.
  *   6:00PM MST – Saint George’s School of Medicine will be hosting a virtual information session about their program through the Career & Professional Development Center via Zoom. Contact the CPDC (careercenter at sdsmt.edu<mailto:careercenter at sdsmt.edu>) for registration information.
Thursday, November 18th:

  *   1:00PM MST – Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a program overview virtual session about their Occupational Therapy Doctorate program via Zoom. Learn more and register by going here<https://keckgraduate.secure.force.com/EventListing/?eventId=7014p000000kTkQ>.
  *   4:00PM MST – Student engagement will be doing an event titled The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team in CB 205. Building skills in teamwork is an important part of your professional development, so I encourage you to join that session if you are available! (And put it on your CV!)
Friday, November 19th:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds: This week’s topic is titled Antibiotic Stewardship and Utilization of Procalcitonin (PCT) and will be presented by Dr. James Neuenschwander, Research Director and Physician in the ED for the Genesis Healthcare System. (See attachment.) The event can be accessed virtually by going here<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
  *   7:00PM MST – BMES is hosting a guest lecturer from RISE Custom Solutions to talk about assistive technologies and wheelchairs. The event will be held in EEP 252. Learn more by e-mailing the organization (bmes at mines.sdsmt.edu<mailto:bmes at mines.sdsmt.edu>).
This Weekend

  *   5:00PM MST – Celebrate Diwali in the Surbeck Ballroom on Saturday, November 20th!

Other Upcoming Events:

  *   BMES will be hosting their final social event of the year on December 3rd. Learn more by e-mailing the organization (bmes at mines.sdsmt.edu<mailto:bmes at mines.sdsmt.edu>).
  *   FHSP will be hosting a VCOM Informational Session via a Zoom livestream in EEP 252 at 11:00AM MST on December 7th. This event will feature information about VCOM’s early admissions and guaranteed interview programs as well as free food! (See attached flyer.) If you’d like to join remotely, you can do so via this Zoom link<https://zoom.us/j/98506768688?pwd=c1MyeGMxbDVNS1doTlhpa1Iwb0ppQT09>. For more information, contact FHSP (fhsp at mines.sdsmt.edu<mailto:fhsp at mines.sdsmt.edu>).
  *   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=>.

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
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