[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update
nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu
nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu
Tue Sep 6 08:24:06 MDT 2022
Greetings, All!
I hope you all had a great holiday weekend and were able to get out and enjoy the sunshine! I spent mine camping with my fiancé and future in-laws and finally got a chance to try out our new paddle boards. (So fun!) Lots of things coming up this month, which is also better breakfast month. I’m celebrating that with a banana nut shake for breakfast this morning (made with ripe bananas, pecans, honey, vanilla extract, and lactose-free milk)…mmmmm…like banana bread in a smoothie! 😝 Check out lots of other good recipes for Better Breakfast Month by going here<https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/30-breakfast-recipes-for-national-better-breakfast-month/>.
Also, the Fall 2022 Career Fair is coming up, so take some time to check out the many resources and events that can help you prepare for the big event: https://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Career-Services/Events-and-Workshops/
There are exciting opportunities for you and fun things happening this week and beyond. Check them out below!
Announcements & Reminders
* Follow us on our new 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 Leslie<mailto:Leslie.Prosneski at sdsmt.edu>. Let's spread the word about 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>.)
* Swing by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to our Program Assistant, Leslie!
* If you are a NANO or BME graduate student:
* Drop by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already.
* Swing by EEP 235 and introduce yourself to our Program Assistant, Leslie!
* Fulbright<https://us.fulbrightonline.org/> applications are open! This can be a wonderful opportunity for conducting research abroad as a graduate student. The deadline to apply is October 11th. Learn more and get started by going here<https://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/getting-started>.
* 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:
* The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Scholarship application deadline is September 14th. Learn more and apply by going here<https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/FundForEducationAbroadScholarship>.
* The Gilman and Gilman/DAAD Scholarships for study abroad application deadline is October 6th. You must be a Pell Grant recipient to be eligible. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/program-overview/>.
* The Gilman-McCain Scholarship for study abroad is available for children/spouses/dependents of active/activated military personnel. The application deadline is October 6th. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/>.
* Applications are now open for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), which is a fellowship for those planning to pursue a doctorate. 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 17-21, 2022 (deadline dependent on field of research).
* 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.
* Borean Scholarships (for undergraduates-deadline February 1st, 2023) and Borean 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/>.
* Employment/Internship Opportunities:
* Rapid City Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant/Scribe in their Dermatology Department. (See attachment.) If you are interested in applying for the position, please reach out to Lindsey Hauer, hauerld at rcmed.net<mailto:hauerld at rcmed.net> (HR) or call 605-721-8494 to speak with the Dermatology Department Manager, Audra Sayler.
* Johnson & Johnson is hiring an Associate Clinical Account Specialist. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.wayup.com/i-Hospital-and-Health-Care-j-Associate-Clinical-Account-Specialist-All-Areas-Central-Great-Lakes-Great-Plains-Mid-Atlantic-Johnson-Johnson-960241658010290/?clickcastid=28497882-25816&utm_source=ziprecruiter&utm_medium=jobxml&utm_campaign=ziprecruitercpc-XML-APPS-Rapid%20City-SD-253256-28497882&refer=zxml-ziprecruiter-XML-APPS-Rapid%20City-SD-compid-253256-pk-28497882-High%20Converting%20Jobs-cid-38159968328&cid=38159968328>.
* 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:
* BMES Meeting Topics/Events for upcoming weeks:
* Community service (September 21st)
* National Conference Prep (October 5th)
* BMES National Conference! (October 12th-15th)
* Snack Social (October 19th)
* Tour of local facility (TBA) (November 2nd)
* Interview with a professional (TBA) (November 16th)
* Snack Social/Finals Prep (November 30th)
* Get ready for the South Dakota Mines Career Fair, happening on September 13th!The latest list had 18 employers looking for biomedical engineering students to take on as interns, so polish up that resume, dust off your power suit, and brush up on your interviewing skills in preparation for the big day! 😊
* St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is hosting a competitive National Symposium for Undergraduate Research (October 21-22, 2022). The symposium will not only allow students to showcase their research and practice their skills in presenting at scientific gatherings, but also give them opportunities to learn more about the research happening at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Select students may also be able to have their symposium-related expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc.) covered by the Graduate School. The application deadline is September 18th, 2022. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.stjude.org/education-training/predoctoral-training/undergraduate-students/national-symposium-for-undergraduate-research-nsur.html>. If you need any support putting together materials for your application (such as starting/revising their CV or getting a professional photo taken), please let us know!
* SFB is hosting two free webinars as part of their Tissue Engineering Special Interest Group. Part 1 will be held at 11AM MST on September 23rd and Part 2 will be at 11AM MST on September 30th. Register for one or both events! Register for Part 1 here<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservices.biomaterials.org%2Fsfbssa%2Fecmssamsganalytics.click_through%3Fp_mail_id%3DE156266A3053629B1C495734&data=05%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C1918c6b489fa4bfff38308da8c2ce9f4%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637976421815900095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qa6uPObdemN4s4PZZqVoh%2BpzWbZT4SFmumoxLIaN00g%3D&reserved=0> and Part 2 here<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservices.biomaterials.org%2Fsfbssa%2Fecmssamsganalytics.click_through%3Fp_mail_id%3DE156266A3053629B1C495735&data=05%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C1918c6b489fa4bfff38308da8c2ce9f4%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637976421815900095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fAoDOR7ajOKdMlc4TzCus%2Bo0poY3u4YVez0Wlfu0YJY%3D&reserved=0>.
* Part 1 will be moderated by Ngan F. Huang and will feature:
* Sophia Letcher: "Decellularized Mycelium as An Edible 3D Scaffold for Cultured Insect Fat"
* Mary Lowrey: "Bioprinting Ultrasound-Responsive Particles for Remote-Controlled Cellular Manipulation in Tissue Constructs"
* Haoyuan Shi: "Molecular Mechanisms of a Thermo- and Ion-responsive Silk-elastin-like Protein"
* Part 2 will be moderated by Qun Wang and will feature:
* Katelyn Mistretta: "Three-Dimensional Cancer-Immune Co-culture Model Using Lyophilized Silk Fibroin Scaffolds"
* Justin Harvell: "Stem Cell-Laden Microspheres as Building Blocks for Large Cardiac Tissue Production Through Secondary Encapsulation in Poly(ethylene glycol)-Fibrinogen"
* Victor Quiroz: "Hydrogel System for Improved Cell Graft Viability and Function in Treating Type 1 Diabetes"
* 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>.
* 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>.
* 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/>.
This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, September 5th:
* No Classes! Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 6th:
* No events listed for this day.
Wednesday, September 7th:
* Deadline for expressing interest in joining Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) and/or running for an officer position! Please contact Lexy.Elizalde at mines.sdsmt.edu<mailto:Lexy.Elizalde at mines.sdsmt.edu> to express interest or ask for additional information!
* 8:30AM-3:00PM – FHSP will be hosting a blood drive on campus. They are looking for volunteers, who can sign up here<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F128RSm_IWwtz7nJapQ0sYqr841kEAlNyNffhGvVH8I6w%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C765d019a2fe84416eae908da8b88c3dc%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637975716804343261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xN2pSLeDlfgZux%2BHbb%2BT%2BF6IXkYe%2BTK%2B5Ony5psUMo0%3D&reserved=0> and for people to book appointments for donations, which can be done here<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdonors.vitalant.org%2Fdwp%2Fportal%2Fdwa%2Fappointment%2Fguest%2Fphl%2FtimeSlotsExtr%3Ftoken%3DO1g54reeFXvl6MuNzhTbmnt2pJWlpzxokSielWw%252FaWU%253D&data=05%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C765d019a2fe84416eae908da8b88c3dc%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637975716804343261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WtCqvJmy0YAb7b34NQ5nIPrCVhB7uBwPDMLGrOR2Nrs%3D&reserved=0>.
* 4:00PM – Financial Literacy 101: Budgeting in College (Hardrock Room in Upper Surbeck)
* 5:00PM – BMES Meeting! Topic: Career Fair Preparations
Thursday, September 8th:
* 2:00PM – Graduate Education is hosting a workshop titled Writing your Thesis/Dissertation in MI 222
* 3:00PM – Graduate Education is hosting a workshop titled Finishing your Thesis/Dissertation in MI 222
Friday, September 9th:
* 7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic is Lung Cancer, featuring a presentation by Dr. Abdel Azzouqa of the Monument Health Cancer Care Institute. (See attachment.) You can join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
Other Upcoming Events:
* STEAM Café for this month will feature the Walker Research Group’s graduate students talking about their work! Check it out at 6:00PM MST on September 21st live at Hay Camp Brewing Company (601 Kansas City Street) or view the livestream on Zoom<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsdsmt.zoom.us%2Fj%2F96063498449&data=05%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C2a71f15e064247858a6908da90102cd3%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637980696502009940%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d5hCdFTpNoo3WAftuYVIkjAKz7lrkNzvNoiYTH6B5hg%3D&reserved=0>.
* The AAMC GREAT Committee is hosting two Virtual Q&A Sessions focused on biomedical graduate and MD-PhD programs on September 21st (3:00PM MST) and October 13th (2:00PM MST). Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lduyvrT8qGtPhmD1uwG3-qT85R9OxQiUW>.
* The AACP is hosting a Pharmacy School Virtual Fair on September 22nd. Learn more and register by going here<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=b5b508b6-543a-41bd-92fe-ae190137c8e6>.
* The College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University Kansas City is hosting an in-person informational session on Tuesday, October 4th. Please contact Career Services for details if you are interested in attending this event.
* 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>.
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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