[Nano-bme] NANO-BME Weekly Update
nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu
nano-bme at gold.sdsmt.edu
Mon Jan 22 10:47:16 MST 2024
Greetings, All!
I hope you all had a nice weekend and are looking forward to a week of warmer temperatures as much as I am! 😊 We are getting closer and closer to the spring career fair, so be working on getting those resumes polished and practicing your networking/interviewing skills. There are lots of resources available to help you get ready, so take advantage of them all!
There are exciting opportunities for you and fun things happening this week and beyond. Check them out below!
Announcements & Reminders
* If you are a BME undergraduate, be sure to check in with your academic advisor each semester! (You can find the name and contact information for your academic advisors in DegreeWorks or ask Dr. J if you aren’t sure who your academic advisor is.)
* If you haven’t already, you should also meet with me (Dr. J) 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.
* Monument Health is looking for volunteers to interact with patients as either a Patient Volunteer or as a Guest Services Wayfinder. Learn more and apply for these positions by going here<https://monument.health/careers/volunteer-opportunities/>.
* Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities:
* Applications for Boren Awards are now open! Undergraduate applications are due January 31st, 2024. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.borenawards.org/>.
* Applications for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program open on February 5th, 2024. This is for those applying to MD programs. Learn more and apply by going here<https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program>.
* The Grad Office recently released a list of several exciting scholarships/fellowships for MS & PhD students! You can check them out and apply by going here<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Graduate-Education/Graduate-Fellowships/>. Some of these require nominations from departments/faculty and most are due by March 7th.
* Applications for the Laura Bassi Scholarship are now open! This scholarship provides editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study (broadly construed). It is open to every discipline. Learn more and apply by going here<https://editing.press/bassi>. The application deadline is March 24th, 2024.
* Employment/Internship Opportunities:
* The University of Kentucky is accepting applications for NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates in Engineered Bioactive Interfaces and Devices. (See attached flyer.) Applications are due February 16th. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.engr.uky.edu/research-faculty/summer-research-experiences>.
* Medtronic is hiring a Quality Engineer I for products built at the Rice Creek Pharma Operations manufacturing site in Rice Creek (central), Fridley, MN. Learn more and apply for this job by going here<https://jobs.medtronic.com/careers/job/20123421?ref_src=.eJyrVkrNTczMUbJSKs7Py6xM1MvTS8rIzypPzMt0yE1NKSkCiibrJefnKukopRfllxbEZ6YAFaNK1QIAgmUZXQ.GIimhg.o3CpFpR62fpPTrhaMG0tKNxbCEU>. This is a position on a team that currently works with BME alumnus, Beth Blake! You can reach out to her here if you have questions about working for Medtronic in the Twin Cities: beth.blake at medtronic.com<mailto:beth.blake at medtronic.com>
* Spartronics is hiring for several positions within the company (located in Watertown, SD). If you are planning to graduate soon, check them out! (See attached position descriptions.) Questions regarding how to apply can be directed at BME alumnus, Evan McConnell (Evan.McConnell at spartronics.com<mailto:Evan.McConnell at spartronics.com>).
* GE Healthcare is hiring a Calibration Engineer to work with MRI machines at Mayo in Minnesota and is looking for an apprentice (possible co-op) to work on ultrasound and MRI machines (also in Minnesota). If you are interested in either of these positions, please reach out directly to BME alumnus, Victoria Zagorski (Victoria.Zagorski at ge.com<mailto:Victoria.Zagorski at ge.com>) for more information. (Reference job number R3653309, but it is best to speak with Victoria before submitting your application.)
* The Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Healthcare Engineer-Project Engineer to serve the VA Black Hills Health Care System. Learn more and apply for this position by going here<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/722716100?utm_source=ziprecruiter>.
* Boston Scientific is hiring a Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Field Clinical Representative to work right here in Rapid City! Learn more and apply for this position by going here<https://jobs.bostonscientific.com/job-invite/564352/>. They are specifically looking for Biomedical Engineers, so be sure to check it out if you are on the market and want to stay in the area. 😊
* TRIMEDX is a medical device and cyber medical technology company with career opportunities for Biomedical Equipment Technicians, Imaging Engineers, and Medical Device Services. Learn more about careers with this company by going here<https://trimedx.gr8people.com/>.
* Stryker is a medical technologies company that offers paid summer internships and many career opportunities. Learn more about internships by going here<https://careers.stryker.com/students-and-graduates-usa/> and search for open positions within the company by going here<https://careers.stryker.com/job-search-results/>.
* Danaher is a parent company for an array of life science technology and diagnostic companies. They have multiple internship and leadership programs available through these various companies. Learn more about student programs through Danaher by going here<https://www.danaheru.com/global/en/home>.
* Genentech offers internships in biotechnology. Learn more by going here<https://careers.gene.com/us/en/internships>.
* Siemens Healthineers offers student internships as well as specialized development programs such as their Point of Care R&D Development Program (see attached flyer). Learn more about these opportunities by going here<https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers/students>. (See attached flyer.)
* Virscio, Inc. is hiring for several positions. Learn more about this company and see their job postings by going here<https://www.virscio.com/>.
* Check out GE’s list of internships by going here<https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/internships-co-ops>. More specifically, here are student opportunities through GE Healthcare<https://jobs.gecareers.com/healthcare/global/en/students-graduates>.
* Other Professional Development Opportunities:
* Mark your calendar for the Spring Career Fair happening on February 6th! It will be held in the King Center from 11:00AM-4:00PM. Be sure to check out these pre-career fair prep opportunities:
* Resume Review Week – January 29th 8:00AM-4:00PM (Drop off in Devereaux Library 213 & 214.)
* Career Fair Pointers Workshop – January 31st 4:00PM-5:00PM (CB 309)
* Various other prep videos created by Career Services can also be found here<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDC9r0CP814dvq0je4fFYzyB7Fc0PZJy>.
* Here is a list of schools/employers looking for NANO-BME students:
* Army ROTC Mount Rushmore Battalion
* Darceo, Inc.
* Federal Bureau of Investigation
* GE Healthcare
* Indian Health Service, OEH & E – South Dakota
* Los Alamos National Laboratory
* Minerals Technologies, Inc.
* Nebraska Public Power District
* Pete Lien and Sons
* SDSM&T Grad Office
* U.S. Air Force Health Professions Recruiting
* U.S. Department of State
* U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
* University of Wyoming Graduate School
* 3M
* Geisel School of Medicine in Dartmouth is hosting a virtual information session about their MD programs once a month from December 2023-June 2024. The next session will be held 5:00PM-6:00PM on Wednesday, February 7th. You can register for this event by going here<https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_PvbLncTq2BR7n6H95SdQ>. You can register for subsequent sessions below:
* Monday, March 18, 2024<https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FfFc0OT0Tq2GAB18Ny7P_w>
* Tuesday, April 16, 2024<https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDtubAvDT1avi_Fkn7_MAg>
* Wednesday, May 15, 2024<https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLEFuU2HQwGKIhDBjVoU0A>
* Thursday, June 13, 2024<https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PbzkvmPmTpCxk7CMAR0zbw#/>
* The AAMC is hosting a webinar about their Fee Assistance Program for those interested in applying to medical schools on January 30th at 12:00PM MST. Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/learn-about-the-2024-aamc-fee-assistance-program-january-30>.
* The Heersink School of Medicine within the University of Alabama at Birmingham is accepting applications for various clinical and research undergraduate summer programs for those interested in careers in medicine or biomedical sciences. Many of the deadlines for these programs are in January and February. You can read about these various programs by going here<https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/education/undergraduate-programs/summer-programs>.
* The AAMC is hosting a webinar about the PREview Professional Readiness Exam (for those applying to MD programs) on February 8th at 11:00AM MST. Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/preview-nuts-n-bolts-scheduling-and-taking-the-aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam-february-8>.
* The AAMC is doing a live web event titled, MCAT 2024 Testing Year Update for Examinees on February 13th. Learn more and register by going here<https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/mcat-2024-testing-year-update-for-examinees-february-13>.
* The Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences is accepting applications for their Health P.A.S.S. program, which is a summer program for helping pre-health students prepare for professional programs in medicine or other health sciences. You can learn more and apply by going here<https://www.dmu.edu/healthpass/>. The deadline to apply is February 19th.
* The next Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting will be held in Baltimore, Maryland from October 23rd-26th, 2024. Learn more by going here<https://www.bmes.org/annualmeeting> and be sure to talk to your local BMES student chapter representatives if you are interested in attending the meeting as part of our campus’ student org!
* Also, did you know that BMES has an archive of webinars? If you are a national member of the organization, you can go here<https://www.bmes.org/webinars> and login to view these webinars.
* The 109th Annual Meeting of the South Dakota Academy of Science will be held on April 19th-20th in Aberdeen, SD. The call for papers has been released and the deadline for submissions is April 1st. Learn more and submit your abstract by going here<https://sdaos.org/>.
* You can become a member of the South Dakota Academy of Science by going here<https://sdaos.org/membership/>. Student memberships only cost $10.87, which is a great deal! 😊
* Aalen University in Germany is offering project semesters on a broad range of topics (see attached flyer). Learn more by going here<https://www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/project-semester> and if you are interested, please reach out to Suzi Aadland in the Ivanhoe International Center (Suzi.Aadland at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Suzi.Aadland at sdsmt.edu>) to discuss your options.
* 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/>.
* 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.)
* 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/>.
* If you are interested download this checklist for the minor<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Docs/Global-Engineering---Science-Minor-Checklist/> and this checklist for the certificate<https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Docs/Global-Engineering---Science-Certificate-Checklist/>.
* 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 22nd:
* National Blonde Brownie Day<https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-blonde-brownie-day-january-22> – Celebrate by baking this sweet treat that is cousin to the classic brownie.
Tuesday, January 23rd:
* The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is hosting a Virtual Health Professions Fair! Learn more and register by going here<https://shpep.vfairs.com/>.
Wednesday, January 24th:
* Deadline for graduate student applications for Boren Awards. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.borenawards.org/>.
* The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is hosting a Virtual Health Professions Fair! Learn more and register by going here<https://shpep.vfairs.com/>.
* 10:00AM-4:00PM MT – The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), will be hosting virtual Choose DO - Osteopathic Medical School Expo, which will feature a panel discussion with current medical students, faculty, and staff as well as break-out rooms where applicants can speak with Admissions staff. Learn more and apply by going here<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=960ba243-b94d-488e-bb5f-afe00147d65b>.
Thursday, January 25th:
* National Opposite Day<https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-opposite-day-january-25> – Spend a day turning things upside down and going in different directions!
Friday, January 26th:
* National Fun at Work Day<https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-fun-at-work-day-last-friday-in-january>, National Big Wig Day<https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-big-wig-day-last-friday-in-january>, & National Peanut Brittle Day<https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-peanut-brittle-day-january-26> – Three kinds of fun all rolled into one Friday!
Saturday, January 27th:
* 10AM-12:30PM – The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is hosting a Virtual Open House. Learn more and register by going here<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xHuKPzfjpUeg_A1RLA4F8f8YZfkbnuNAsKUrKsP7a85UNkVPSTlWMjE5WjE3SlpWODNPM1dVVDdPVy4u>.
Other Upcoming Events:
* Thursday, February 15th from 10:00AM-2:00PM – 25th Annual Wellness Fair! Swing by the Surbeck Center Beck Ballroom to learn wellness tips and interact with local entities. 😊
On the Replay:
* Did you miss the presentation about working for GE Healthcare that BME alumnus, Victoria Zagorski gave in early October? Check it out by watching the recording here<https://sdsmt.zoom.us/rec/play/V2ikj6P9f43BhA9rDyQkrRhZOLBqDyCVtvwcY05_2xP45f4eS1GM7kL_OiJn2crk3WBv64CZsWDNkAVP.fq8LIRNIpcpXWHVE?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1696618805000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsdsmt.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FzfGInL5imGbhrCgPza8kojVzeKosHoUDu9rWYO7FpKDVr2d-mj5bq_bgaSp4Cgfx.JQmHel-mYGMddG5f%3FstartTime%3D1696618805000>.
* Did you miss the Ivanhoe International Center’s Education Abroad Info Session? Check out the recording here<https://sdsmt.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx?folderID=24ebcc88-f819-4a27-b8f1-af97014d21f8>.
* Need to know how to apply for a passport? Check out these Passport 101<https://sdsmt.zoom.us/rec/play/GLGB0x1UQnMBAYMZzT77dkGon9Jp0Gw4q2QSC3g68xTHC08tf3Cb46hCenWpq_OLpEYhqafnxkjO2DRu.CBcU5-tVQLTDcxXZ?continueMode=true> and Passport 201<https://sdsmt.zoom.us/rec/play/MIEXtQCvt3B1PnVTc01pz2u_rm4FuZkphRlWnFDsof0WxabVEiQ8pt2-U9eDxFNPm4bVntvkdmmAub2w.CIHG47ER91T2SlnC?continueMode=true> videos.
* AAMC Preparing for the MCAT Exam and other pre-med webinars: Premed Webinars<https://students-residents.aamc.org/premed-webinars/premed-webinars>
* SHPEPconnect webinar: Diversity Session 1: Dispelling the Myths of Admissions<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQixHebPtgI&ab_channel=SHPEPconnect>
* Columbia University’s Bioethics Program hosted an event titled, Why is there confusion about whether masks prevent COVID-19? Public perceptions, misperceptions and the messaging of science<https://sps.columbia.edu/events/why-there-confusion-about-whether-masks-prevent-covid-19-public-perceptions-misperceptions?program_id=1061>. You can also check out other event recordings and see upcoming events through their Bioethics events page by going here<https://sps.columbia.edu/academics/masters/bioethics/events>.
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
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