[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update
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Mon Feb 7 08:52:41 MST 2022
Good Morning, All!
I hope you had a lovely weekend and are ready to tackle this week. Apparently, it’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, so go carb-load and enjoy one of my personal favorites! (It’s good with chicken or shrimp and try it with veggies like broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, peas, and/or mushrooms.) 😊
It's also Black History Month, so here’s an article from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) about 10 African-American pioneers in medicine<https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/celebrating-10-african-american-medical-pioneers>. Happy Reading!
Here are some important things happening this week and beyond:
Announcements & Reminders
* 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 freshman, 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.
* Later this semester, you’ll want to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your Fall 2022 course schedule (Ask Dr. J if you aren’t sure who your academic advisor is!)
* If you are a NANO or BME graduate student, be sure to…
* Introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already! 😃
* Volunteer Opportunities:
* BME graduate student, Brock Folkers, is looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring how muscle tissue changes its electrical signal as it transitions from rested to fatigue states. If you are interested in participating, or to learn more about the study, please contact Brock (Brock.Folkers at mines.sdsmt.edu<mailto:Brock.Folkers at mines.sdsmt.edu>)
* 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.
* Judges are needed for the 67th Annual High Plains Regional Science & Engineering Fair on Tuesday, March 22nd. If you are interested in judging 6th-12th grade student projects in the biological, physical, or social sciences or engineering, you can register to do so by going here<https://www.online-registration-system.com/sd/hprsef/>. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Skea at (605) 394-2420 or Rachel.Skea at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Rachel.Skea at sdsmt.edu>
* We are looking for volunteers to work a booth for our department during the Women in Science Conferences (March 15th-16th and May 11th). If you are interested in volunteering for one or both, please contact Dr. J.
* Employment/Internship Opportunities:
* The Avera Center for Pediatric and Community Research is hiring two summer interns. Learn more and apply by going here to see the call for an intern in Rapid City<https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/71473> and here to see the call for an intern in Pine Ridge<https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/71468>.
* 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:
* 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.
* 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/>.
* 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>.
* The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) is hosting a 5-week Summer Scholars program for underrepresented or educationally/economically disadvantaged students. The program replicates the experience of a first-year student in their program and features coursework in various medical sciences, workshops on admissions to OU-HCOM, study skills, time management, etc., and provides a living allowance. Those who complete the program will be eligible for a guaranteed interview. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Learn more by going here<https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/med-education/pre-med-education/summer-programs/summer-scholars>.
* 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 20th-23rd. Learn more by going here<https://sb3c.org/>.
This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, February 7th:
* No events listed for this day.
Tuesday, February 8th:
* Tour for Diversity in Medicine will be hosting three days of free virtual events as part of their Virtual Tour Through the Health Professions February 8th-10th. Learn more about these events and register for free by going here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ClChZNlFR1G_ixiqCzW7QA?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=>.
* 4:00PM – The BMES tour of the Avera Research Institute Center for Pediatric and Community Research was cancelled due to COVID restrictions, INSTEAD Avera will be hosting an Informational Session/Q&A via Zoom at this time. They will be talking about their ongoing research projects and applying to summer internships that just opened (see Employment/Internship section above). Join us via this Zoom link<https://sdsmt.zoom.us/j/99863605007>.
* 6:00PM – KGI is hosting a PharmD Interview Tips Webinar. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.kgi.edu/event/pharmd-interview-tips-webinar-7/>.
Wednesday, February 9th:
* 4:30PM MST – St. George University School of Medicine will be hosting a virtual informational session via Handshake. Learn more and register by going here<https://sgu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoduiqqTItHNdfvP0-A46tR5hV34_6VZF9>.
* 6:00PM MST – KGI is hosting a Master of Business and Science Program Overview. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.kgi.edu/event/master-of-business-and-science-mbs-program-overview-2/>.
Thursday, February 10th:
* Deadline for applying to the ProtonGuru test prep scholarships (for MCAT, PCAT, and PA-CAT). Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.proton.guru/scholarships>.
* 11:00AM MST – Rush University is hosting an informational session about their MS program in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Learn more and register by going here<https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform>.
* 4:00PM – NANO-BME Seminar: Dr. Anahita Haghizadeh will be giving a presentation titled Real-time measurements of dynamic single-molecule interactions: from DNA-binding proteins to molecular motors. (See attachment.)
* 2:00PM MST – KGI is hosting a Summer 2022 Drop-In Hour. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.kgi.edu/event/summer-2022-drop-in-hour-2/>.
* 6:00PM MST – KGI is hosting a What is Community Medicine? webinar. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.kgi.edu/event/what-is-community-medicine-2/>.
Friday, February 11th:
* 7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds. This week’s topic hasn’t been announced yet, but you will be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>. More information to come in an e-mail later this week.
* 12:00PM MST – ATSU is hosting a virtual information session about their MSOT and OTD programs in occupational therapy. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-program-atsu-occupational-therapy-programs-msot-otd-tickets-246809302267?aff=ebdsoporgprofile>.
Other Upcoming Events:
* ATSU is hosting a virtual workshop for MCAT preparation and a Q&A session with students in their medical program at 2PM MST on February 17th. Learn more and register for free by going here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atsu-mcat-prep-workshop-registration-257981879747>. (Advanced registration required.)
* 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/#/>.
* The AAMC is hosting a free webinar where you can learn more about the AAMC Fee Assistance Program at 12:00PM MST on February 22nd. Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/learn-about-the-new-2022-aamc-fee-assistance-program-february-22#tab-product_tab_overview>.
* Mark your calendars for the Virtual Career Fair on February 24th.
* Check out the CPDC’s YouTube channel<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDC9r0CP814dvq0je4fFYzyB7Fc0PZJy> for more videos and information to help you get ready for the fair.
* ATSU is hosting a virtual information session about their MSOT and OTD programs in occupational therapy on March 11th at 12PM MST. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-program-atsu-occupational-therapy-programs-msot-otd-tickets-246810927127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile>.
* Rush University is hosting several informational sessions about their MS program in Medical Laboratory Sciences throughout the Spring semester. (See attachment.) The next session will be held on Saturday, March 12th at 9:00AM MST. Learn more and register for this and/or other sessions by going here<https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform>.
* The Sanford PROMISE Community Lecture Series will host two public events via Zoom:
* March 24th – Dr. Nathan Skelly will present 3D printing technology in orthopedic surgery
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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