[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

[nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu]

Good Morning, All!

Hope you stayed warm this weekend and are ready to finish this week strong before heading into Spring Break next week. Remember that if you need a pep talk or some candy for motivation, you are welcome to pop by my office! 😊

Also, in honor of Women’s History Month, here’s an article about 20 Women Who Changed the World<https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/what-we-do/our-stories-and-news/blogs/20-women-who-changed-the-world/>.

There’s lots happening this week and beyond. Check things out below!

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.
     *   At some point 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.
     *   We are still 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.
     *   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>
  *   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.
     *   Looking for some summer employment? Apply to be a summer camps assistant! 30-hours per week at $12.50/hr M-R 8AM-3:30PM. If interested, e-mail resume to Shelli.Grinager at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Shelli.Grinager at sdsmt.edu>
  *   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.
        *   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>.
     *   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. The priority deadline for applying to this program is March 15th. – Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.westriversdahec.org/higher-education-students/sd-ahec-scholars/>.
     *   Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting a 6-week summer program for students preparing to apply to dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, or physical therapy programs. This program is called the Summer Academic Enrichment Program and will take place May 24th-July 1st. Learn more and apply by the March 15th deadline by going here<https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/summer-academic-enrichment-program-saep/>.
     *   Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting a 2-week summer program for students interested in health career programs. This program is called Allied Health Career Exploration and will take place June 13th-24th. Learn more and apply by the April 1st deadline by going here<https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/allied-health-career-exploration-ahce/>.
     *   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/>.
     *   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>.

This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, March 7th:

  *   Health Professions Week continues to help you explore different careers in healthcare. Learn more about the event and register for free by going here<https://bit.ly/SpringHPW22>.
  *   11:30AM MST – UIWSOM is hosting a general information session/Q&A with students about their programs. Learn more by going here<https://som.uiwtx.edu/Prospect/SignupEvent.aspx?id=86>.
Tuesday, March 8th:

  *   International Women’s Day!
  *   The deadline for applying for the Gilman Scholarship (Pell Grant recipients only) for study abroad. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/>.
  *   7:00AM MST – Morning Fill Up at Home is featuring a conversation with Dennis Lower, president of Innovation Community Strategies, about innovation and entrepreneurship. This is a free, one-hour, early morning session run by Matt Ehlman of the Numad Group here in Rapid City will be worth waking up early for on a Tuesday morning! (Also, the speaker used to be the VP of Planning and Development for the Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana.) Learn more and RSVP to get the invite link by going here<https://www.morningfillup.com/this-months-guest>.
  *   2:00PM MST – PCOM Georgia is hosting an informational sessions for their Medical Lab Science (MS) program<https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/visit/online-events/intro-to-medical-laboratory-science-online-info-session-mar-8-2022.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=info-session>
  *   4:00PM MST – PCOM Georgia is hosting an informational sessions for their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program<https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/visit/online-events/pcom-georgia-pharmacy-student-life-online-info-session-mar-8-2022.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=info-session>
  *   4:00PM-5:00PM – The Rebenitsch VR research lab on campus is doing an open house! Swing by M108 in McLaury to learn more about the VR research happening right here at Mines! (Note that there is a strict scent-free policy for the lab [so leave your cologne/perfume/body spray off that day] and that masking will be required.)
Wednesday, March 9th:

  *   7:00PM MST – Tufts University is hosting a virtual open house for their DPT program. Register by going here<https://gradhlthsci.admissions.tufts.edu/register/?id=7485839b-23d9-4671-9040-48cd77afffc6&utm_source=NAAHP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fy22tuftsdptprograms&utm_content=eblast-open-house>.
Thursday, March 10th:

  *   11:00AM MST – Rush University is hosting one of several informational sessions about their MS program. (See attachment.) Learn more and register for this and/or other sessions by going here<https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform>.
  *   4:00PM – NANO-BME Seminar (topics vary each week and additional information will be sent out in a subsequent e-mail)
  *   6:00PM MST – The AAMC is hosting an informational series titled Training Opportunists for Physician Scientists (TOPS). Their March meeting will be on the topic of Physician Scientists in Biotech and will be a Q&A session for those of you planning on doing a MD/PhD or DO/PhD and interested in biotechnology. Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUod-utqzIjHdcQ3eWz1hK-W8nVE-LbiJZO?timezone_id=America%2FDenver>.
Friday, March 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-246810927127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile>.
Saturday, March 12th:

  *   9:00AM MST – Rush University is hosting one of several informational sessions about their MS program. (See attachment.) Learn more and register for this and/or other sessions by going here<https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform>.


Other Upcoming Events:

  *   The AAMC is hosting a webinar titled Paying for Medical School on Tuesday, March 15th at 5:00PM MST. Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__aSI7ni4T1apoYbue1eTcg?timezone_id=America%2FDenver>.
  *   The TMDSAS is hosting a webinar for Freshmen/Sophomore pre-med students on March 16th at 12:00PM MST. The webinar will feature information about how to prepare for medical schools in your first few years of undergrad. Learn more and watch the live stream by going here<https://www.txhes.com/ihe/2022/22.03-free-tmdsas-workshops.html>.
     *   The TMDSAS will also be hosting other webinars<https://www.txhes.com/ihe/2022/22.03-free-tmdsas-workshops.html> in the coming weeks:
        *   March 23rd - Enriching Your Application as a Re-Applicant​
        *   April 2nd - Leveraging Your Experiences as a Non-Traditional​ or Military Applicant
        *   April 12th - Dental Workshop​
        *   April 14th – Medical Workshop
        *   April 15th – Veterinary Workshop
        *   April 19th – Panel with Dental Schools
        *   April 20th – Panel with Medical Schools
        *   April 21st – Panel with Veterinary Schools
        *   April 25th – Ask Us Anything about Applying
  *   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
  *   The 12th Annual South Dakota Mines Student Research Symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 5th in the Surbeck Center.
  *   Rush University is hosting one of 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, April 9th at 9:00AM MST. Learn more and register for this and/or other sessions by going here<https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform>.
  *   The AAMC will be hosting a Virtual Medical School Fair on April 19th from 9AM-6PM MST. The fair will feature over 70 U.S. medical schools, organizations, application services, and representatives from the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). Learn more and register by going here<https://aamcvirtualmedicalschoolfair.vfairs.com/#Login>.

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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