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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Good Morning, All!</span></i>
<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">I hope you had a lovely weekend!
</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"> We are reaching the end of Women’s History Month, so now is a good time to quiz yourself about
 what you’ve learned. <a href="https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/quizzes/">
Check out this great list of quizzes</a> (particularly the one about women in science and math).<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">Also, I have a fresh batch of candy in the office, so swing by, say hello, and get yourself something sweet! There are lots of exciting things happening this week and
 beyond. Check things 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>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<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>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<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">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">At some point 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">The Ivanhoe International Center is looking for volunteers to help out with the Cultural Expo on March 31<sup>st</sup>
 and April 2<sup>nd</sup>. Sign up to volunteer at one or both events by going <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7xujXlsxcwPLNmkAQAwTdhYvUUQ49Nd1PBk6gw-RRcDK34g/viewform">
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">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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There seem to be a LOT of folks on campus looking for students who want to work here over the summer. Be sure to
 check out the ads in the Weekly What’s Up if you are looking for a summer on-campus gig!<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><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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
<a href="https://www.bmes.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=578">benefits of becoming a national member</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<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">PDI is hosting their Etiquette Dinner on
<b>April 8<sup>th</sup></b> at 5:00PM in the Surbeck Ballroom. It will be followed by a school dance. Must register to attend.<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 Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) is hosting a free a PA Program Virtual Fair on Saturday,
<b>April 9<sup>th</sup></b> from 7:00AM-7:00PM MST. The fair will feature representatives from over 70 PA programs, a pre-health advisor chat room, live presentations and Q&A sessions, and prep sessions for the application process and interviewing! Learn more
 and register by going <a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=41fb05e1-c9aa-448e-873e-adf200fdea79">
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 Mines Emergency Medical Services Club is hosting Rocker Ready First Aid & CPR basics training on
<b>April 9<sup>th</sup></b> from 2:00PM-4:00PM in the Surbeck Ballroom. (Note that this will not be for certification, just for learning the basic skills of CPR, Heimlich maneuver, AED usage, Epi-pen administration, and bleeding control.) Sign up for this free
 event by going <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MWV7sm5qKYJ6QX9t2nLIF4BYPvlHG2L2ToSwcNASKk0/edit">
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">Campbell University is hosting a 3-day, online interdisciplinary, preparatory, and professional development program
 for students interested in biomedical sciences, clinical research, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, and osteopathic medicine in May and June. The deadline to apply is
<b>April 15<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://cphs.campbell.edu/centers-programs/hprep/">
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">If you are interested in learning more about optometry and are an underrepresented minority, check out this free
 program called <i><a href="https://www.ico.edu/focus-on-your-future">Focus on Your Future</a></i> hosted in July by the Illinois College of Optometry. The application deadline is
<b>April 29<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">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><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 BMES 2022 Annual Meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas,
<b>October 12<sup>th</sup>-15<sup>th</sup></b>. If you are a member of our BMES chapter, the club will pay for your travel, hotel, and admission. If you are a member of BMES and are interested in attending the meeting, please fill out
<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FnhAC4kxuaQ8yMZWq9&data=04%7C01%7CJohnica.Morrow%40sdsmt.edu%7C26af58cf8b2840b939c108d9f67344d6%7C867083e60b14435f9b4e8be26f01d84e%7C0%7C0%7C637811797559886232%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2FbSbVPXsZ8NzF7jj1y8sQ6hHpcoSs52IKSKSKETldHE%3D&reserved=0">
this Google form</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, March 28<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">No events listed for this day.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, March 29<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">No events listed for this day.<o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, March 30<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">12:00PM-1:00PM â€“ Our Graduate Education Office is hosting Q&A sessions for graduate students to talk about the Incentive
 Graduation Tuition Rates for Graduate Assistants in CB 107.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, March 31<sup>st</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<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 the Baden- Württemberg Scholarships for Aalen University and the University College London
 (UCL) for the fall semester. (Contact the Ivanhoe International Center <a href="mailto:international@sdsmt.edu">
international@sdsmt.edu</a> for more information.)<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">9:00AM-2:00PM â€“ Schools Day for the annual Cultural Expo will be held on campus!<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 MST â€“ Campbell University is hosting an information session about their
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DItO_6n5mX8&ab_channel=MsTopaz8604">HPREP summer program for pre-health students</a>. The program will be completely online and totally free to attend. Join the session by going
<a href="https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/2cdc3cf1d5a342ce80d8e46b6c54a9df">
here</a>. Learn more about HPREP and apply before the April 15<sup>th</sup> deadline by going
<a href="https://cphs.campbell.edu/centers-programs/hprep/">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">4:00PM â€“ 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></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, April 1<sup>st</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April Fools’ Day!<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 for applying to Virginia Commonwealth University’s 2-week summer program for students interested in health
 career programs (AHCE). Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/college/allied-health-career-exploration-ahce/">
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">7:30AM-8:30AM MST â€“ 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></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>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 2<sup>nd</sup> â€“ TMDSAS webinar:
<i>Leveraging Your Experiences as a Non-Traditional​ or Military Applicant</i> â€“ Learn more and watch the live streams by going
<a href="https://www.txhes.com/ihe/2022/22.03-free-tmdsas-workshops.html">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">April 2<sup>nd</sup> â€“ Cultural Expo open to the public from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Free for SD Mines students!<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 12<sup>th</sup> Annual South Dakota Mines Student Research Symposium will take place on
<b>Tuesday, April 5<sup>th</sup></b> in the Surbeck Center.<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 one of 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>April 9<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 AAMC is hosting several free MCAT prep webinars over the next few months. Learn more by going
<a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/prepare-mcat-exam/mcat-prep-webinars-register-today">
here</a>. The next event is <b>April 12<sup>th</sup></b>.<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 TMDSAS is hosting a series of webinars for pre-health students over the next few weeks. Learn more and watch
 the live streams by going <a href="https://www.txhes.com/ihe/2022/22.03-free-tmdsas-workshops.html">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 12<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> - Dental Workshop​<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 14<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> â€“ Medical
 Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 15<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> â€“ Veterinary
 Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 19<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> â€“ Panel with
 Dental Schools<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 20<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> â€“ Panel with
 Medical Schools<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 21<sup>st</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">– Panel with Veterinary Schools<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April 25<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> â€“ Ask Us Anything
 about Applying<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">The APTA and PTCAS are hosting a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Education Virtual Fair on
<b>April 14<sup>th</sup></b> starting at 8:00AM MST. Speak with admissions representatives from PT programs, staff from PTCAS, and current students, faculty, and practitioners to ask all your burning questions! Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=d47cf9a3-e1b2-4f1a-b13b-ae22014d45fb">
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 AAMC will be hosting a Virtual Medical School Fair on
<b>April 19<sup>th</sup></b> from 9AM-6PM MST. The fair will feature over 70 U.S. medical schools, organizations, application services, and representatives from the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://aamcvirtualmedicalschoolfair.vfairs.com/#Login">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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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#75787B">South Dakota Mines</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#75787B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#75787B">501 E. Saint Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#75787B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#75787B">605.394.1911 | </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:Johnica.Morrow@sdsmt.edu"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#385E9D">Johnica.Morrow@sdsmt.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#75787B"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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