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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Good Morning, All!<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">Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are taking a little time to celebrate yourself and those who you love today. Swing by my office (EEP 235A) if you’d like some candy
and a Valentine’s Day card from yours truly. </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><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">It's also Black History Month, so here’s
<a href="https://web.iit.edu/pritzker-institute/influential-black-biomedical-researchers">
an article about Influential Black Biomedical Researchers</a>.<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">There are A LOT of things happening this week and beyond. Check them out below!</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 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 freshman</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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Later this semester, you’ll want to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your Fall 2022 course schedule (Ask
Dr. J if you aren’t sure who your academic advisor is!)<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">Volunteer 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">BME graduate student, Brock Folkers, is looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring how muscle
tissue changes its electrical signal as it transitions from rested to fatigue states. If you are interested in participating, or to learn more about the study, please contact Brock (<a href="mailto:Brock.Folkers@mines.sdsmt.edu">Brock.Folkers@mines.sdsmt.edu</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. 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">Judges are needed for the 67th Annual High Plains Regional Science & Engineering Fair on
<b>Tuesday, March 22<sup>nd</sup></b>. If you are interested in judging 6<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup> grade student projects in the biological, physical, or social sciences or engineering, you can register to do so by going
<a href="https://www.online-registration-system.com/sd/hprsef/">here</a>. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Skea at (605) 394-2420 or
<a href="mailto:Rachel.Skea@sdsmt.edu">Rachel.Skea@sdsmt.edu</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">We are looking for volunteers to work a booth for our department during the Women in Science Conferences (<b>March
15<sup>th</sup>-16<sup>th</sup> and May 11<sup>th</sup></b>). If you are interested in volunteering for one or both, please contact Dr. J.<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">The Avera Center for Pediatric and Community Research is hiring two summer interns. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/71473">here to see the call for an intern in Rapid City</a> and
<a href="https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/avera/#/job/71468">here to see the call for an intern in Pine Ridge</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">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></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">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">The deadline for applying for the Gilman-DAAD Scholarships for Germany is
<b>March 1<sup>st</sup></b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/undergraduate-opportunities/gilman-daad-germany-scholarship/">
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">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>. Applications for the business competition are due <b>February 25<sup>th</sup></b> and student applications are due
<b>March 4<sup>th</sup></b>.<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">Abstracts for the 12<sup>th</sup> Annual South Dakota Mines Student Research Symposium are due
<b>March 4<sup>th</sup></b>. The symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 5<sup>th</sup> in the Surbeck Center and is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. You may submit an abstract for doing an oral presentation or a poster presentation (but
not both). Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in all categories. Submit your abstract using
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dzv0q-64stpGhXTTj7zXmcFl8Sw1rxrxTzakpyOnkY4/edit">
this form</a>. (Note that your mentor/advisor must review your abstract prior to submission.)<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 deadline for applying for the Gilman Scholarship (Pell Grant recipients only) for study abroad is
<b>March 8<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/">
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<sup>th</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup></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, February 14<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">Valentine’s Day! Go by Dr. J’s office (EEP 235A) for candy and a card.
</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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, February 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">Deadline to apply to the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM)’s 5-week Summer Scholars
program for underrepresented or educationally/economically disadvantaged students. The program replicates the experience of a first-year student in their program and features coursework in various medical sciences, workshops on admissions to OU-HCOM, study
skills, time management, etc., and provides a living allowance. Those who complete the program will be eligible for a guaranteed interview with the medical school. Learn more by going
<a href="https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/med-education/pre-med-education/summer-programs/summer-scholars">
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">Deadline to apply for summer scholarships for CAPA, The Global Education Network. (Application deadline is
<b>February 23<sup>rd</sup></b>.) Learn more <a href="https://www.capa.org/study-abroad#students">
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">10:30AM-1:30PM – CEA representative (study abroad) will be hosting an informational table in lower Surbeck. Learn
more about them <a href="https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/">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">Wednesday, February 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">2:00PM MST – UIWSOM is hosting a virtual student panel to talk about their experiences in a medical program, living
in San Antonio, TX, and participating in community and other service activities. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://som.uiwtx.edu/Prospect/SignupEvent.aspx?id=85">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">2:30PM MST – The Touro College of Pharmacy is hosting a virtual informational session about their program via Zoom.
Learn more and RSVP by going <a href="https://tcop.touro.edu/events/list/information-session-21622.php">
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">6:00PM-8:00PM MST – The West River Area Health Education Center (WRAHEC) is hosting a COVID-19 Educational Forum
that will feature a panel of medical professionals from Monument Health, USD, Rapid City Medical Center, Good Samaritan, Community Health Center of the Black Hills, and the SD Department of Health live via Zoom. Learn more and register for this event by going
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-panel-discussion-registration-250297876687">
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">Thursday, February 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">Dr. J’s Birthday! Swing by the office (EEP 235A) to grab some candy and say hello.
</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><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 – Regis University in Denver is hosting a virtual information session for their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
degree program. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://events.regis.edu/pharmd-events">
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">2:00PM – ATSU is hosting a virtual workshop for MCAT preparation and a Q&A session with students in their medical
program. Learn more and register for free by going <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atsu-mcat-prep-workshop-registration-257981879747">
here</a>. (Advanced registration required.)<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">4:00PM – NANO-BME Seminar (topics vary each week and additional information will be sent out in a subsequent e-mail)<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">5:00PM – The Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a free virtual informational session about their PhD in Applied Life
Sciences program. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.kgi.edu/event/phd-program-information-session-webinar/">
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">6:00PM – The Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a free
<i>Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Fieldwork and Capstone Webinar</i>. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://www.kgi.edu/event/occupational-therapy-doctorate-otd-fieldwork-and-capstone-webinar/">
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, February 18<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 hasn’t been announced yet, but you will
be able to join the virtual session via WebEx using <a href="https://monumenthealth.webex.com/monumenthealth/j.php?MTID=me60ee485885ca07d5490f7e0b37013d6">
this link</a>. More information to come in an e-mail later this week.<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">1:00PM – The Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a free
<i>General Admissions Webinar</i>. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.kgi.edu/event/general-admissions-webinar-6/">
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">6:00PM – The Keck Graduate Institute is hosting a free session titled
<i>How to Write Your Best Personal Statement</i>. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://www.kgi.edu/event/how-to-write-your-best-personal-statement/">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:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">February 19<sup>th</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup> –
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Biophysical Society (BPS) is hosting their annual meeting on 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"><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 AAMC is hosting a free webinar where you can learn more about the AAMC Fee Assistance Program at 12:00PM MST
on <b>February 22<sup>nd</sup></b>. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/learn-about-the-new-2022-aamc-fee-assistance-program-february-22#tab-product_tab_overview">
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">Mark your calendars for the Virtual Career Fair on
<b>February 24<sup>th</sup></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Check out
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDC9r0CP814dvq0je4fFYzyB7Fc0PZJy">
the CPDC’s YouTube channel</a> for more videos and information to help you get ready for the fair.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3 graduate programs will be in attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Drexel University<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SDSM&T<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3 employers offering internships, co-ops, and jobs will be in attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Abbott<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Health Professions Week kicks off on
<b>March 1<sup>st</sup></b> and will run all month long. This series of events is designed to help you explore different careers in healthcare. Learn more about the event and register for free by going
<a href="https://bit.ly/SpringHPW22">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">UIWSOM is hosting a general information session/Q&A with students about their programs on
<b>March 7<sup>th</sup></b> at 11:30AM MST. Learn more by going <a href="https://som.uiwtx.edu/Prospect/SignupEvent.aspx?id=86">
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">ATSU is hosting a virtual information session about their MSOT and OTD programs in occupational therapy on
<b>March 11<sup>th</sup></b> at 12PM MST. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-program-atsu-occupational-therapy-programs-msot-otd-tickets-246810927127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">
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">Rush University is hosting several informational sessions about their MS program in Medical Laboratory Sciences throughout
the Spring semester. (See attachment.) The next session will be held on Saturday,
<b>March 12<sup>th</sup></b> at 9:00AM MST. Learn more and register for this and/or other sessions by going
<a href="https://my.rush.edu/medicallaboratoryscience/inquiryform">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 Sanford PROMISE Community Lecture Series will host two public events via Zoom:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">March 24<sup>th</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">– Dr. Nathan Skelly will present
<i>3D printing technology in orthopedic surgery</i><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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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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