[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

[nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu]

Greetings, All!


Well, here we are at the end of the semester. (Whew!) We wish all of you well on the last of your finals this week and hope you have safe travels in the hours/days ahead! Big congratulations to those of you who are graduating this Saturday! (Be sure to fill out the BME Senior Exit Survey if you are finishing up your B.S. in BME!) I look forward to congratulating you in-person if you are planning to walk. 😊 (Look for me! I’ll be one of the ones in the funny hats. 😉) For those who aren’t graduating, get lots of rest during the break and we will see you in 2023!



This will be the last weekly update until January. We hope you have a wonderful winter break and we look forward to catching up with you in the new year!


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

Announcements & Reminders

  *   Follow us on our 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 Dr. J. We also have Twitter<https://twitter.com/SdsmtB>, which is being run by Dr. Scott! Help us showcase all 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>.)
  *   If you are a NANO or BME graduate student:
     *   Drop by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already.
  *   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:
     *   The Barry Goldwater Scholarship application is now open for students pursuing a B.S. in science, math, or engineering who are within their first two years of study. (See attached flyer.) For more information about this scholarship, please reach out to Career Services. Deadline for nominations is the first week in January.
     *   Boren Scholarships (for undergraduates-deadline February 1st, 2023) and Boren Fellowships (for graduate students-deadline January 25th, 2023) are now open. Recipients must work for the federal government for one year after graduation. Learn more by going here<https://www.borenawards.org/>.
     *   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:
     *   A local family is looking for an after school caregiver to help with caring for their 6-year-old son, Sam, who has cerebral palsy, from 2:30pm-5:30pm 3 days/week. (See this link<https://sites.google.com/view/caregiver-position> & the attachment.)
        *   For those of you on pre-health career paths, this is a great opportunity to get some direct patient care experience!
     *   The Avera Research Institute is hiring! West River is looking for an Administrative Coordinator (check out the position here<https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/80716>) and East River is looking for a Clinical Coordinator (see position here<https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/80759>) and a Research Assistant (see position here<https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/80114>).
     *   Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for R2B Biomechanical Engineering interns for 2023. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Biomedical%20Engineering%20Internships&redirected=1&vjk=a4a719b3e6a02771>.
     *   R&D Internship with Smith & Nephew recently posted. Read more and apply by going here<https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Biomedical+Engineering+Internships&redirected=1&vjk=b3612b3d622d0c2c>.
     *   Genentech offers internships in biotechnology. Learn more by going here<https://careers.gene.com/us/en/internships>.
     *   Check out GE’s list of internships by going here<https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/internships-co-ops>. More specifically, here’s student opportunities through GE Healthcare<https://jobs.gecareers.com/healthcare/global/en/students-graduates>.
     *   The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has both a Scholars Program and a Scholars Professionals (for recent college graduates) that provide opportunities for professional development. Learn more by going here<https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/>.
     *   The University Research and Engagement Program (UREP) through AFRL provides research opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Learn more by going here<https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/>.
  *   Other Professional Development Opportunities:
     *   The U.S. Army Medicine is hosting a Virtual Career Fair and lecture series for pre-health students on December 20th from 11AM-4PM MST.
        *   11:00AM MST – Current health care trends and indicators
        *   12:00PM MST – Graduate school interview tips
        *   1:00PM MST – Starting your personal statement and strengthening your application
        *   2:00PM MST – Experience as a military physician
        *   3:00PM MST – Health professions scholarship program
        *   Learn more and sign up for this free event by going here<https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/3704e4d8-cc78-421b-825d-ff095ce413b9/us-army-healthcare-career-fair/attendee>. When you register, you are entered into a drawing for a Littmann Stethescope ($400 value!) that will be held the day after the event.
     *   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>.
     *   Applications for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) are now open! SHPEP is a free six-week summer enrichment program for students interested in the health professions. The SHPEP application deadline is February 5th, 2023. Learn more about SHPEP by going here<https://www.shpep.org/application-process/admission-timeline/>.
     *   Applications for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) are now open! SEP is for any students interested in dental programs and provides educational and professional development experiences to prepare students for future careers in dentistry. This 9-week course offers free housing and DAT prep as well as a stipend and covering travel expenses. Learn more and apply by going here<https://dental.udmercy.edu/community/outreach/sep.php>.
     *   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/>.
     *   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>.
     *   Looking for supplemental clinical shadowing opportunities? Check out HEAL for shadowing 101 courses that are free and happening every Wednesday night. (*Note that this should not be your only shadowing experience, but it is a great way to gain some additional shadowing and learn some new things. 😊) Learn more and sign up by going here<https://www.clinicalshadowing.com/>.

This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, December 12th:

  *   No events listed for this day. Good luck with your finals!
Tuesday, December 13th:

  *   Good luck with finals!
  *   1:00PM MST – The AAMC is hosting a financial aid webinar titled COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Measures, Loan Moratorium, Loan Forgiveness, and other Student Loan Updates Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i-Q60tFBTGeZDzGnT2V4Yw>.
Wednesday, December 14th:

  *   Last day of Finals! Good luck!
Thursday, December 15th:

  *   Deadline for applications for the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program in Germany. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/>.
Friday, December 16th:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic is Syphilis: A rising problem in South Dakota. This topic will be presented by Dr. Michael Osterholt and Dr. Justin Avigliano, both residents in the Monument Health Family Medicine Residency program. (See attached flyer.) You will be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
Saturday, December 17th:

  *   Fall Commencement. Big congratulations to Delaney, Evan, & Kate! 😊

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. Winter, (she/her)
NANO-BME Program Coordinator
Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering
South Dakota Mines
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