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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Greetings, All!</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Well, this is it—the last NANO-BME Weekly Update of 2021. I will be out of the office from December 17<sup>th</sup>-31<sup>st</sup>, so you won’t be hearing from me again
until January, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I’d like to extend a big congratulations to NANO grad student, Kim Yip Chiok! Kim won the 8<sup>th</sup> annual CEO Business Plan Competition this year for his business
Solar Nanotech! In collaboration with his advisors, Dr. Aravind Baride, Dr. Stanley May, and Dr. Steve Smith, he came up with a new type of nanotechnology-enabled film that increases the sunlight absorption of solar panels and boosts the efficiency of solar
cells substantially. Way to go, Kim! </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As we wrap up finals this week and head into commencement on Saturday, I want to congratulate all of you on making it through this semester. It’s certainly been a busy
and challenging one for me in this new role, but I’ve learned a lot and truly enjoyed working with all of you.
</span></i><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">
<i>From conversations I’ve had with many of you, it hasn’t been an easy semester for anyone, but you are less than a week away from a well-earned winter break and I hope you spend it relaxing and recharging for whatever you have planned for 2022.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are traveling for the break, stay safe and I look forward to seeing you again in January!<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">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><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 are now open for the CDC funded RISE UP (Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement Undergraduate
Program), which is a summer internship for rising seniors, juniors, and recent graduates. (See attachments.) The deadline to apply is
<b>January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2022</b>.<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">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">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. The deadline to apply is
<b>February 28<sup>th</sup>, 2022</b>. 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">The Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB<sup>3</sup>C) will be held in Maryland from
<b>June 20-23, 2022</b>. 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 13<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">Today is the deadline for applying to the internship program for Health Career Connections, a non-profit that connects
future healthcare workers with clinical experiences, mentors, and other healthcare professionals. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.healthcareers.org/about-us/mission-and-goals/">here</a>.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, December 14<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">Wednesday, December 15<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">The Fall 2021 semester officially ends today.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, December 16<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">Today is 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></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, December 17<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 is
<i>All Creatures Great and Small: How South Dakota Animals Can Kill You</i> hosted by Dr. Elise Dick & Dr. Megan Ruffcorn, Rapid City Hospital Family Medicine Residents. You can join the session via WebEx using
<a href="https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6">
this link</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">Saturday, December 18<sup>th</sup>: Commencement!<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">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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