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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Greetings, All!</span></i>
<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I hope you all had a lovely weekend! It’s finally starting to feel like winter after Sunday’s tiny bit of snow and this morning’s frosty coldness. Make sure you are staying
warm and taking good care of yourselves as we enter into finals this week!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Here’s a few things happening this week and beyond:</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Announcements & Reminders<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a BME
<b>undergraduate</b> student, be sure to…<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your Spring 2022 course schedule (Ask Dr. J if you aren’t sure who your
academic advisor is!)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Meet with Dr. J to discuss your career goals & professional development opportunities (Book your appointment
<a href="https://sdsmt.campus.eab.com/pal/NyfnNwlsuF">here</a>.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a freshmen</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">, you should
also meet with your BME hybrid advisor, Chris Roman (<a href="mailto:Christopher.Roman@sdsmt.edu">Christopher.Roman@sdsmt.edu</a>) over in Student Success.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a NANO or BME
<b>graduate</b> student, be sure to…<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Introduce yourself to Dr. J if you haven’t already!
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😃</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Scholarship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Goldwater Scholarship supports students interested in STEM research careers. To learn more, contact our campus
representative, Hilary Roman (<a href="mailto:Hilary.Roman@sdsmt.edu">Hilary.Roman@sdsmt.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Employment/Internship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Olympus America is hiring an Associate Product Manager for multiphoton microscopy and custom solutions. If you are
graduating soon and planning to go into industry, this could be a good opportunity for you! Learn more about working for microscope companies by going
<a href="https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/en/resources/webinars/career-panel-how-we-got-here/">
here</a> and view this specific job posting/details by going <a href="https://careers.olympusamerica.com/job/Waltham-Associate-Product-Manager-MA-02453/805971200/?locale=en_US">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Avera Center for Pediatric & Community Research is hiring a student intern. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/69334">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Carpenter Dental here in Rapid City is looking for a Lab Technician. Our very own Dr. Scott Wood spoke with them
about our BME program and they were open to having our students nearing graduation applying for this kind of role. BMEs with experience using CAD and working with 3D printing/ceramics are highly encouraged to apply. Check out the full job description by going
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jobs/job-opening/390995452758277/?source=post_homepage_stream">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Professional Development Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Are you a member of a professional organization, such as the
<a href="https://www.biophysics.org/">Biophysical Society</a>, the <a href="https://www.bmes.org/">
Biomedical Engineering Society</a>, or the <a href="https://biomaterials.org/">Society for Biomaterials</a>? 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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">South Dakota Biotech sponsors the South Dakota FAST Launch program, which has a series of events coming up (see attached
FAST flyer). Learn more and register for these events by going <a href="https://www.sdbio.org/fast">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Monument Health is now allowing South Dakota Mines students to shadow again (as long as you have proof of vaccinations
for both COVID-19 and this season’s flu). Ask Dr. J for more information if interested!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">West River Area Health Education Center (WRAHEC) Scholars Program applications are now open. This is a great program
for anyone interested in learning more about rural healthcare and/or anyone planning to practice in rural/medically underserved areas. – Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.westriversdahec.org/higher-education-students/sd-ahec-scholars/">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications for UCLA’s Pre-Medical Enrichment Program (PREP), which was created to help pre-med students from disadvantaged
backgrounds strengthen their backgrounds for applying to medical school, are now open. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://medschool.ucla.edu/apply/prep">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Health Career Connections is a national non-profit that connects future healthcare workers to clinical experiences,
mentors, and other healthcare professionals. Learn more and apply for their internship program (<b>Deadline for applications in December 13<sup>th</sup></b>) by going
<a href="https://www.healthcareers.org/about-us/mission-and-goals/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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. The deadline for applying for summer 2022 trips is
<b>January 3<sup>rd</sup>, 2022. </b>See attached flyer or go <a href="https://my.medlifemovement.org/">
here</a> for more details.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis has opened applications for their Medical Scientist Training
Program. This summer program is for freshman/sophomores interested in M.D.-Ph.D. career paths and features professional development activities, mentoring, and networking opportunities (as well as a nice stipend)! The deadline to apply is
<b>January 7<sup>th</sup>, 2022</b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://sites.wustl.edu/mstpsrp/program-overview/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Air Force Research Laboratory Scholars Program applications are now open – Learn more
<a href="https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/scholarsprogram/">here</a> and apply before the
<b>January 10<sup>th</sup>, 2022</b> deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB<sup>3</sup>C) will be held in Maryland from
June 20-23, 2022. Learn more by going <a href="https://sb3c.org/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This Week’s Events/Reminders:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Monday, December 6<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, December 7<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">9:00AM-4:00PM MST – The American Association of Podiatric Medicine is hosting a virtual Podiatric Medicine Virtual
Career Fair with representatives from all 9 US DPM program. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=4d574b33-6d4d-4af7-9083-adba013a1d5b">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">10:00AM-11:00AM – FHSP is hosting an informational interview with local rheumatologist, Dr. Jennifer May, from Rapid
City Medical Center via Zoom. Join us in EEP 252 or via Zoom using <a href="https://sdsmt.zoom.us/j/5751972995">
this link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">11:00AM-12:00PM – FHSP is also hosting a VCOM Informational Session via a Zoom livestream in EEP 252. This event
will feature information about VCOM’s early admissions and guaranteed interview programs as well as free food! If you’d like to join remotely, you can do so via
<a href="https://zoom.us/j/98506768688?pwd=c1MyeGMxbDVNS1doTlhpa1Iwb0ppQT09">this Zoom link</a>. For more information, contact FHSP (<a href="mailto:fhsp@mines.sdsmt.edu">fhsp@mines.sdsmt.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">11:00AM-12:00AM – NANO-BME Seminar
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, December 8<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, December 9<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1:00PM MST – The Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a virtual informational session about their MS in Medical Device
Engineering. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.kgi.edu/event/master-of-science-in-medical-device-engineering-msmde-program-overview-2/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, December 10<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">7:30AM-8:30AM MST – Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds: This week’s topic has not yet been announced, but will
likely be accessible virtually by going <a href="https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">10:00AM MST – The Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a Virtual Visit Day. KGI has graduate programs in medicine,
pharmacy, biopharmaceuticals, medical device engineering, and other health sciences. Learn more and register for this event by going
<a href="https://www.kgi.edu/event/virtual-visit-day-3/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This Weekend:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sunday, December 12<sup>th</sup> at 5:00PM MST – The Latino Medical Student Association is hosting a live webinar
titled <i>10 Things I Wish I Knew As a Pre-Med Student</i>. Catch it via Zoom using
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.email.aamc.org%2F%3Fqs%3D9c6e54694f030bfa305b57a5f0997dc31908cccc9284c053946928d023f8dd5003087a0a113bbc9fe49a265d70f0a1de787cc870c09e63b0&data=04%7C01%7Cjohnica.morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C555c9c3ebe9142fe290d08d9b81943fd%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637743240942915898%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=3lGf7Ax4Vdh6i7ptWn7y7n9Hn1P9sQXP%2B9hMiwNKerM%3D&reserved=0">
this link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The deadline for applying to the AAMC Fee Assistance Program is
<b>December 16<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program-fap">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SHPEP is hosting a webinar titled
<i>Week in the Life of an SHPEP Scholar </i>at 4:00PM MST on <b>January 12<sup>th</sup>, 2022</b> – Learn more and register for free by going
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_29q5-SYPRXeS7GVSWpvu2w?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Stanford University’s Minority Medical Alliance is hosting their annual conference (SUMMA) virtually on February
5<sup>th</sup>, 2022. The SUMMA Conference “serves to educate conference attendees regarding careers in medicine and allied health careers” and will include “pre-med information sessions, inspirational keynote speakers, a medical school exhibit hall with over
80 partners, networking opportunities, social activities, and more”. Registration for the event is $20. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://summa2022.pathable.co/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Biophysical Society (BPS) is hosting their annual meeting on
<b>February 19<sup>th</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup>, 2022</b> in San Francisco, CA. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://www.biophysics.org/2022meeting/#/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Have a wonderful week,<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">~Dr. J<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002554">Dr. Johnica J. Morrow</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002554">,
(she/her) <br>
NANO-BME Program Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#002554"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#75787B">Nanoscience & Nanoengineering</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#75787B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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