[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

[nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu]

Greetings, All!


I hope you all had a great weekend and are settling into this new semester. I’m excited to be back in the classroom this Fall and enjoying the bright and inquisitive students who are populating that course. 😃 It’s going to be a great semester!



As a final nod to National Wellness Month, I thought I’d share this article from the NYT about the Science of Wellbeing course offered by Yale University through Coursera. (I actually took this course during the pandemic and it was truly amazing!) 😊


There are exciting opportunities for you and fun things happening this week and beyond. Check them out below!

Announcements & Reminders

  *   Follow us on our new Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/sdsmtnanobme> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/sdsmtnanobme/> accounts! We'd love to post anything exciting our students are up to. Internships, co-op's, new jobs, accomplishments, etc.
     *   Send any info you'd like to let us post to Leslie<mailto:Leslie.Prosneski at sdsmt.edu>. Let's spread the word about the great things we're doing!
  *   If you are a BME undergraduate student:

     *   Be sure to meet with Dr. J to discuss your career goals & professional development opportunities (Book your appointment here<https://sdsmt.campus.eab.com/pal/NyfnNwlsuF>.)
     *   Swing by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to our Program Assistant, Leslie!
  *   If you are a NANO or BME graduate student:
     *   Drop by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already.
     *   Swing by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to our Program Assistant, Leslie!
     *   Fulbright<https://us.fulbrightonline.org/> applications are open! This can be a wonderful opportunity for conducting research abroad as a graduate student. The deadline to apply is October 11th. Learn more and get started by going here<https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started>.
     *   American grad students can apply for a study/research abroad fellowship through the American-Scandinavian Foundation. Learn more and apply by going here<http://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/>. The application deadline is November 1st.
  *   Volunteer Opportunities:
     *   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. See attached flyer or go here<https://my.medlifemovement.org/> for more details.
  *   Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities:
     *   Applications are now open for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), which is a fellowship for those planning to pursue a doctorate. New graduate students and senior undergraduate students are eligible for the program. If you are interested, check out this link<https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22614/nsf22614.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> and talk with your academic advisor about this great opportunity! Deadlines for applying are October 17-21, 2022 (deadline dependent on field of research).
     *   Applications are now open for applying to the Completing the Dream Scholarship Program (see attachment). This program is for students in good academic standing who are facing challenges with returning/graduating due to an outstanding financial need and/or an emergency situation. The application window is open until all scholarship funds are awarded or until May 31st, 2023.
  *   Employment/Internship Opportunities:
     *   Rapid City Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant/Scribe in their Dermatology Department. (See attachment.) If you are interested in applying for the position, please reach out to Lindsey Hauer, hauerld at rcmed.net<mailto:hauerld at rcmed.net> (HR) or call 605-721-8494 to speak with the Dermatology Department Manager, Audra Sayler.
     *   Johnson & Johnson is hiring an Associate Clinical Account Specialist. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.wayup.com/i-Hospital-and-Health-Care-j-Associate-Clinical-Account-Specialist-All-Areas-Central-Great-Lakes-Great-Plains-Mid-Atlantic-Johnson-Johnson-960241658010290/?clickcastid=28497882-25816&utm_source=ziprecruiter&utm_medium=jobxml&utm_campaign=ziprecruitercpc-XML-APPS-Rapid%20City-SD-253256-28497882&refer=zxml-ziprecruiter-XML-APPS-Rapid%20City-SD-compid-253256-pk-28497882-High%20Converting%20Jobs-cid-38159968328&cid=38159968328>.
     *   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.
  *   Other Professional Development Opportunities:
     *   Get ready for the South Dakota Mines Career Fair, happening on September 13th!The latest list had 18 employers looking for biomedical engineering students to take on as interns, so polish up that resume, dust off your power suit, and brush up on your interviewing skills in preparation for the big day! 😊
     *   St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is hosting a competitive National Symposium for Undergraduate Research (October 21-22, 2022). The symposium will not only allow students to showcase their research and practice their skills in presenting at scientific gatherings, but also give them opportunities to learn more about the research happening at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Select students may also be able to have their symposium-related expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc.) covered by the Graduate School. The application deadline is September 18th, 2022. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.stjude.org/education-training/predoctoral-training/undergraduate-students/national-symposium-for-undergraduate-research-nsur.html>. If you need any support putting together materials for your application (such as starting/revising their CV or getting a professional photo taken), please let us know!
     *   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.
        *   If you are in our campus chapter of BMES, but not a member of the national organization, you can change that for only $15! (One of the cheapest membership dues for a national society that I’ve ever seen.) Here’s some information about the benefits of becoming a national member<https://www.bmes.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=578>.
        *   The BMES 2022 Annual Meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, October 12th-15th. If you are a member of our BMES chapter, the club will pay for your travel, hotel, and admission. If you are a member of BMES and are interested in attending the meeting, please fill out this Google form<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FnhAC4kxuaQ8yMZWq9&data=04%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C26af58cf8b2840b939c108d9f67344d6%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637811797559886232%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2FbSbVPXsZ8NzF7jj1y8sQ6hHpcoSs52IKSKSKETldHE%3D&reserved=0>.
     *   Sanford Research has opened applications for their Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) summer program for next year. The application deadline is January 31st, 2023. Learn more and apply by going here<https://research.sanfordhealth.org/academic-programs/undergraduates/spur>.
     *   If you are interested in studying abroad, be sure to swing by and chat with Suzi Aadland and Beth Riley in the Ivanhoe International Center<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Ivanhoe-International-Center/>. They can help you plan an amazing learning journey! 😊
        *   Also, did you know that South Dakota Mines offers both a minor and a certificate in Global Engineering & Science? Learn more about these by going here<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Global-Academic-Focus/>.

This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, August 29th:

  *   6:30PM – First BMES meeting of the year! Join the organization in CBEC 3304 to learn more about the club’s purpose and goals for this semester. I hear there will be cookies! 😊
Tuesday, August 30th:

  *   No events listed for this day.
Wednesday, August 31st:

  *   4:00PM-5:30PM – Interested in education abroad? Check out the presentation about your options hosted by the Ivanhoe International Center! CB 205 (Free snacks!)
  *   5:00PM – BMES Welcome Meeting! (Regular meetings will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings.)
Thursday, September 1st:

  *   Deadline for applying for the Magellan TV Women in STEM Scholarship. Each scholarship is $1,000. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.magellantv.com/scholarships>.
Friday, September 2nd:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic is Lung Cancer, featuring a presentation by Dr. Abdel Azzouqa of the Monument Health Cancer Care Institute. (See attachment.) You can join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.

Other Upcoming Events:

  *   The AACP is hosting a Pharmacy School Virtual Fair on September 22nd. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=b5b508b6-543a-41bd-92fe-ae190137c8e6>.
  *   The College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University Kansas City is hosting an in-person informational session on Tuesday, October 4th. Please contact Career Services for details if you are interested in attending this event.

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 & Biomedical Engineering
South Dakota Mines
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