[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update

Tue Jan 17 09:03:28 MST 2023

Greetings, All!

I hope you were able to enjoy some of the nice weather early in this past weekend and that you were able to enjoy being cozy inside when the snow hit us yesterday. If you need any warm beverages or candy to keep you going today, be sure to pop by the main office and say hello! 😊

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!

  *   Be sure to meet with Dr. J sometime this semester to discuss your career goals & professional development opportunities (Book your appointment here<https://sdsmt.campus.eab.com/pal/NyfnNwlsuF>.)
  *   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:
     *   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/>.
     *   Students/groups interested in applying for the Braun Student Inventor Award (see attached) must submit a signed invention disclosure to the Office of Economic Development by February 28th for consideration. Learn more by going here<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Research/Economic-Development/Braun-Student-Inventor-Award/>.
     *   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 Spring 2023 Career Fair is happening in-person on February 7th
        *   You can check out videos of previous career prep workshops by going here<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDC9r0CP814dvq0je4fFYzyB7Fc0PZJy>.
        *   There will also be several in-person workshops in the coming weeks (see Workshop List Spring attachment).
        *   There are currently 16 employers/programs looking for students like you! As we get closer to the event, I’ll send out a full list of these employers/programs.
     *   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:
     *   The SHPEP application deadline for freshmen and sophomores interested in health professions is February 5th. This is a free 6-week summer experience. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.shpep.org/>.
        *   The SHPEP National Program Office is also offering several 1-hour informational sessions over the next few weeks to help you with your application and answer any questions you have about the application process. Learn more about these sessions and register for free by going here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fZLQu6TYQaWNbNRD-Mg4wQ?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=>.
     *   The University of South Carolina-Columbia is now accepting applications for their NIH-funded summer training program titled, “Big Data Health Science Scholar Program for Infectious Diseases”. To be eligible, you must be at least 1 year into your graduate program and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Learn more about this program and apply by February 15th by going here<https://bigdata.sc.edu/t35-program/>.
     *   Want to earn your CNA and start working with patients to gain direct patient care experiences? Check out the Nursing Assistant Program that is part of the Rural Health Works Nursing Initiative<https://www.westriversdahec.org/rural-health-works/> run by the WRAHEC to learn how they will cover 100% of the tuition for your 8-week course through Monument Health. (This is a great way to gain clinical experiences, which are required for admission into professional programs in healthcare, such as med school, PA school, etc.)
     *   Resume Review Week – January 30th-February 3rd.
     *   Career Fair Preparation Workshop – January 30th at 4PM-5PM in Bump Lounge
     *   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/>.
     *   Career Fair – February 7th & 8th
     *   Applications for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) are now open! SEP is for any students interested in dental programs and provides educational and professional development experiences to prepare students for future careers in dentistry. This 9-week course offers free housing and DAT prep as well as a stipend and covering travel expenses. Learn more and apply before February 15th by going here<https://dental.udmercy.edu/community/outreach/sep.php>.
     *   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/>.
     *   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>.

This Week’s Events/Reminders:
Monday, January 16th:

  *   MLK holiday – No classes
Tuesday, January 17th:

  *   4:00PM MST – SHPEP is hosting a Week in the Life of a SHPEP Scholar webinar. Learn more and register by going here<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VpMCUCkqSJ2fSocX1wp8Mg?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=>.
  *   6:00PM MST – STEAM Café at Hay Camp! This month’s topic is Dark Sky Magic: 70 Years of the Night Sky Above the Black Hills, which will be presented by Hank Fridell, member of the Black Hills Astronomical Society.
  *   11:00PM MST – Deadline for applying for Medtronic’s 2023 WISE Intern Program (in/around Minneapolis, MN for 10 weeks starting in May or June). They are looking for freshmen women with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Learn more and apply by going here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzWFuYGUjk9ITpUr0qL_Q9RiVMJnMtMM2KpGepB6ICUElvfA/viewform>.
Wednesday, January 18th:

  *   No events listed for this day.
Thursday, January 19th:

  *   4:00PM – Education Abroad Info. Session in the Bump Lounge.
  *   4:00PM – Braun Student Inventor Award information session in McKeel. Students/groups interested in applying must submit a signed invention disclosure to the Office of Economic Development by February 28th for consideration. Learn more by going here<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Research/Economic-Development/Braun-Student-Inventor-Award/>.
Friday, January 20th:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic has not been announced yet, but will be shared in a subsequent e-mail. (The topic for Jan. 27th has been announced; See attached flyer.) 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:

  *   7:30AM-8:30AM MST - Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! The topic for Friday, January 27th is Palliative Care: A Different Voice in Healthcare to Help Patients Find Their Own. This topic will be presented by Dr. Timothy Ihrig of Ihrig MD & Associates. (See attached flyer.) You will be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using this link<https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6>.
  *   10:30AM MST – VCOM is hosting a virtual session for learning about their International Outreach Programs on Monday, January 30th. Learn more and register for free by going here<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ex-PmxOwcUSoxJmhXsyLHJT-V_8SB75DrmND1l7S25BUNkJCWjdaSjZEV1FBNEQ4WFk1QzRDOTFLMSQlQCN0PWcu>.

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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