[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

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Tue Nov 29 15:23:32 MST 2022 

Greetings, All!


I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving break and that you are all taking care of yourselves while preparing final projects and gearing up for final exams in the coming weeks! I got married (yay!), but had to postpone our big honeymoon trip because of COVID (boo). The good news is that my new husband and I are on the mend and I’ll be back in the office tomorrow (all masked up). I’ll be bringing in leftover candy from my wedding reception for those who need a little chocolate to get them through this week!



Speaking of this week, we’ve reached the end of November and will be headed into the final month of 2022 and the final few weeks of the semester. Here’s a couple of articles with some tips for taking care of yourself at this busy time of the year: 10 Self-Care Tips for the End of the Semester<https://ideasonfire.net/10-self-care-practices-for-the-end-of-the-semester/> and 17 Self-Care Activities for College Students<https://www.collegegirlsmarts.com/self-care-activities-college-students/>



Also, big congrats to one of our newest NANO-BME faculty members, Dr. Shan Zhou, for his recent publication in Nature<https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05384-8> and for this cool press release<https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Nano-Pinwheels/#.Y4aFZnbMKUk> about his research. You can learn more about Dr. Zhou’s research group here on campus by checking out this website<https://www.nanoshan.com/>.


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:
     *   BMES Meeting Topics/Events for upcoming weeks:
        *   Social/Finals Prep (November 30th)
     *   Applications are open for the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program in Germany. Learn more and apply before December 15th by going here<https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/>.
     *   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/>.
     *   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:
Tuesday, November 29th:

  *   No events listed for this day.
Wednesday, November 30th:

  *   Last day to apply for spring admission to the exchange program with Aalen University in Aalen, Germany. Learn more about course offerings and applying by going here<https://www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/aaa_english-taught-lectures>.
  *   5:00PM MST – BMES is hosting their final meeting for the semester in EEP 252. Come be social!
Thursday, December 1st:

  *   Application deadline for the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Young Scholars Program. This program is for college freshmen/sophomores interested in careers in cardiovascular medicine. The program involves a year long project with a member mentor from the ACC and an opportunity to travel to the 2024 annual scientific session of ACC’s meeting. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.acc.org/Membership/Sections-and-Councils/Academic-Cardiology-Section/Young-Scholars-Program>.
  *   3:00PM MST – VCOM is offering a Virtual Physician Experience session featuring DOs from specialties in family medicine, sports medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and urology. Learn more and register for this free event by going here<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ex-PmxOwcUSoxJmhXsyLHLZFy792TjpJq5YDLhfLtYxUQk1OV0pLRUM5QUFNRTVZNU01MExLVlVYMS4u>.
Friday, December 2nd:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic has not yet been announced, but will be forwarded to you whenever we get information from Monument. You will be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
  *   7:30AM-4:30PM MST– The Avera Research Institute and Walking Forward are hosting their second annual Health Symposium at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. The event will be held both today and Saturday, December 3rd (also from 7:30AM-4:30PM). This is a great local opportunity for those of you interested in health careers! Tickets for the event are $10. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-walking-forward-health-forum-and-policy-symposium-tickets-410837143957>.
  *   10:30AM MST – VCOM is offering a Virtual Physician Experience session featuring DOs from specialties in family medicine, sports medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and pathology and histology. Learn more and register for this free event by going here<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ex-PmxOwcUSoxJmhXsyLHLZFy792TjpJq5YDLhfLtYxUQk1OV0pLRUM5QUFNRTVZNU01MExLVlVYMS4u>.

Other Upcoming Events:

  *   AACOM is hosting a virtual Choose DO Medical School Expo on December 7th from 10AM-4PM MST. Details for registration coming soon!
  *   The AAMC Fee Assistance Program application deadline is December 9th. Learn more and apply by going here<https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program-fap>.

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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