[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

[nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu]

Greetings, All!


Happy National Pasta Day & National Mulligan Day (so it seems that if you mess up your pasta, you get another chance! 😉) Hope everyone’s week is starting off well and wishing you the best in the days ahead.



As a reminder, if you are looking for a social science elective for the coming Spring 2023 semester, Dr. Kayla Pritchard will be teaching SOC 492 Health and Society, which is a great course for anyone interested in the health professions. (See attachment.)


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.
     *   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 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals, which is a full year fellowship including 2 months of intensive German language and 1 semester at a German university (plus 3-5 month internship in your field). Learn more and apply before November 1st by going here<•%09https:/culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-young-professionals/>.
     *   Applications are now open for the Study Scholarship for graduate study in Germany. (Must be in your final year of undergraduate to qualify.) Learn more and apply before November 4th by going here<https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/graduate-opportunities/study-scholarship/>.
     *   Applications are now open for the Brass LIFE Award for $5,000/semester for up to 3 semesters (one must be study abroad). Learn more and apply before November 7th by going here<https://sdsmt.presence.io/form/brass-life-award-2022>.
     *   Critical Language Scholarship applications are now open. Learn more and apply before November 15th by going here<https://clscholarship.org/>.
     *   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:
     *   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>.
  *   Other Professional Development Opportunities:
     *   BMES Meeting Topics/Events for upcoming weeks:
        *   Tour of local facility (TBA) (November 2nd)
        *   Interview with a professional (TBA) (November 16th)
        *   Snack Social/Finals Prep (November 30th)
     *   Explore Health Careers is hosting Health Professions Week in November (Nov. 5th-11th)! Learn more and register for the week’s activities by going here<http://hpw.explorehealthcareers.org/hpw22/inquiryform>.
     *   Applications are now open 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. Deadline to apply is December 1st, 2022. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.acc.org/Membership/Sections-and-Councils/Academic-Cardiology-Section/Young-Scholars-Program>.
     *   Applications are open for the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program in Germany. Learn more in an upcoming informational session on October 26th. 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>.
     *   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, October 17th:

  *   Deadlines for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), which is a fellowship for those planning to pursue a doctorate, are this week. 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 17th-21st, 2022 (deadline dependent on field of research).
Tuesday, October 18th:

  *   No events scheduled for this day.
Wednesday, October 19th:

  *   4:00PM – Career Services is hosting a Surviving Conflict in Group Work session in the CB 206-E.
  *   BMES Snack Social!
Thursday, October 20th:

  *   No events scheduled for this day.
Friday, October 21st:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic has not been announced yet, but will be sent out in a subsequent e-mail. Whatever the topic, you will be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.


Other Upcoming Events:

  *   There will be a general information webinar about studying in Germany on October 25th. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/put-germany-on-your-resume-study-at-a-german-university-tickets-418282132117>.
  *   MCAT Registration for Jan.-June 2023 testing dates opens on October 25th & 26th.
  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds on October 28th will feature speakers Dr. Scott Stacy and Dr. Peter Graham, founders of the Acumen Assessments and Acumen Institute, as they present Revisiting on Being Sane in Insane Places: Maintaining Composure When on the Razor’s Edge. (See attachment.) You can join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
  *   Applications for spring admission (starting in March) to Aalen University in Aalen, Germany, will be open November 1st-30th. Learn more by going here<https://www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/aaa_english-taught-lectures>.
  *   The Avera Research Institute and Walking Forward are hosting their second annual Health Symposium at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn on Friday, December 2nd-Saturday, December 3rd from 7:30AM-4:30PM both days. 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>.
  *   AACOM is hosting a virtual Choose DO Medical School Expo on December 7th from 10AM-4PM MST. Details for registration coming soon!

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
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