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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="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are just one day away from this semester’s Career Fair! Hope your resume is polished and you’ve picked out your outfit for tomorrow. If you are running low on energy,
swing by the NANO-BME main office for some free coffee and power snacks to get you geared up and ready to do your best when you meet with employers tomorrow.
</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"> Don’t forget to check out the employer info sessions happening over the next couple of days as well.
(See attached screenshot for details.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In celebration of Black History Month, check out this article on
<a href="https://web.iit.edu/pritzker-institute/influential-black-biomedical-researchers">
Influential Black Biomedical Researchers</a>. One of the names on the list is Dr. Patricia Bath. Dr. Bath is famous for her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, which is an important surgical device for cataracts surgeries. She also founded the American Institute
for the Prevention of Blindness and served as the chair of the Ophthalmology Residency Training Program (which was the first time a woman had ever held such a position in the U.S.). You can read more about her
<a href="https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/patricia-bath">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Also, remember that it’s heart health and cancer prevention awareness month. Check out this article on
<a href="https://wellfleetstudent.com/student-well-being/why-college-students-need-to-be-more-heart-health-aware/">
Why college students need to be more heart health aware</a> and this scientific article from the Journal of Cancer Education titled
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2641508/">Changing college students’ lifestyles in favor of cancer prevention: a case study</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 exciting opportunities for you and fun 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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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Follow us on our Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sdsmtnanobme">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sdsmtnanobme/">
Instagram</a> accounts! We'd love to post anything exciting our students are up to. Internships, co-op's, new jobs, accomplishments, etc. Send any info you'd like to let us post to Dr. J. We also have
<a href="https://twitter.com/SdsmtB">Twitter</a>, which is being run by Dr. Scott! Help us showcase all the great things we're doing!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Be sure to meet with Dr. J sometime this semester 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 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you need some help from the tutors in Student Success, check out the attached tutoring schedules.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Volunteer Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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">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">Dr. J needs your help! There are several outreach activities coming up and we could use student volunteers to engage
with local middle school/high school students and with the general public. Opportunities on
<a href="volunteersignup.org/QABPA">March (14<sup>th</sup>)</a>, and <a href="volunteersignup.org/HRTX4">
May (10<sup>th</sup>)</a>. (Free lunch for both of these events.) You can learn more and sign up by clicking on the links for each day.<span style="color:#7030A0">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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">Students/groups interested in applying for the Braun Student Inventor Award (see attached) must submit a signed invention
disclosure to the Office of Economic Development by <b>February 28<sup>th</sup></b> for consideration. Learn more by going
<a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Research/Economic-Development/Braun-Student-Inventor-Award/">
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">For those of you receiving Federal Pell Grants and would like to study/intern abroad, check out the Gilman Scholarship
by going <a href="https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/">here</a>. Deadline is <b>March 9<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">For those of you receiving Federal Pell Grants who are children/spouses of active or activated military personnel
and would like to study/intern abroad, check out the Gilman-McCain Scholarship by going
<a href="https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/">here</a>. Deadline is
<b>March 9<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 are now open for applying to the
<i>Completing the Dream Scholarship Program</i> (see attachment). This program is for students in good academic standing who are facing challenges with returning/graduating due to an outstanding financial need and/or an emergency situation. The application
window is open until all scholarship funds are awarded or until <b>May 31<sup>st</sup>, 2023</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Employment/Internship Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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">Our Admissions Team is looking for student Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 school year (Aug.-May). This is a great
opportunity to get paid while giving back to South Dakota Mines! Apply by sending your resume to Genene Sigle at
<a href="mailto:Genene.Sigler@sdsmt.edu">Genene.Sigler@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">Our Marketing & Communications Team is looking for a Website Assistant. $11/hr, no nights/weekends. Contact
<a href="mailto:Julia.Easton@sdsmt.edu">Julia.Easton@sdsmt.edu</a> with inquiries.<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">Genentech offers internships in biotechnology. Learn more by going
<a href="https://careers.gene.com/us/en/internships">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">Dakota Lions Sight & Health is hiring! Learn more about the positions open by going
<a href="https://dakotasight.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/">here</a> and see attached flyer.<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">Check out GE’s list of internships by going
<a href="https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/internships-co-ops">here</a>. More specifically,
<a href="https://jobs.gecareers.com/healthcare/global/en/students-graduates">here’s student opportunities through GE Healthcare</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 (AFRL) has both a Scholars Program and a Scholars Professionals (for recent college
graduates) that provide opportunities for professional development. Learn more by going
<a href="https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/">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 University Research and Engagement Program (UREP) through AFRL provides research opportunities for undergraduates,
graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Learn more by going <a href="https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Professional Development Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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">Applications for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) are now open!
SEP is for any students interested in dental programs and provides educational and professional development experiences to prepare students for future careers in dentistry. This 9-week course offers free housing and DAT prep as well as a stipend and covering
travel expenses. Learn more and apply before <b>February 15<sup>th</sup> </b>by<b>
</b>going <a href="https://dental.udmercy.edu/community/outreach/sep.php">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 University of South Carolina-Columbia is now accepting applications for their NIH-funded summer training program
titled, “Big Data Health Science Scholar Program for Infectious Diseases”. To be eligible, you must be at least 1 year into your graduate program and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Learn more about this program and apply by
<b>February 15<sup>th</sup></b> by going <a href="https://bigdata.sc.edu/t35-program/">
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 HAN University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands is offering 1-week courses from May 29<sup>th</sup>-June
23<sup>rd</sup> on a range of topics. Deadline for applying to this exchange program is
<b>February 19<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more through the Ivanhoe International Center.<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 Society for Biomaterials (SFB) is hosting a 3-Minute Thesis Competition during their annual meeting
<b>April 19<sup>th</sup>-22<sup>nd</sup></b> in San Diego, CA. This competition will feature cash prizes for the top three presentations. Learn more and register by
<b>February 17<sup>th</sup></b> by going <a href="https://form.jotform.com/223625234420042">
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 the Zucker School of Medicine’s College Pipeline Program are now open! This program is for college
freshmen who are underrepresented in medicine. Those who do well in the program may be offered direct matriculation into the Zucker School of Medicine. To learn more about this program and to apply before the
<b>March 1<sup>st</sup></b> deadline, go <a href="https://medicine.hofstra.edu/pipeline/cpp-application.html">
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">Want to learn some basic Spanish? Check out the free Survival Spanish course that will be synchronous and online
from <b>March 27<sup>th</sup>-July 21<sup>st</sup></b>. (See Survival Spanish attachments for 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">Looking for supplemental clinical shadowing opportunities? Check out HEAL for shadowing 101 courses that are free
and happening every Wednesday night. (*Note that this should not be your <i>only</i> shadowing experience, but it is a great way to gain some
<i>additional</i> shadowing and learn some new things. </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">) Learn more and sign up by going
<a href="https://www.clinicalshadowing.com/">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">Want to earn your CNA and start working with patients to gain direct patient care experiences? Check out the Nursing
Assistant Program that is part of the <a href="https://www.westriversdahec.org/rural-health-works/">
Rural Health Works Nursing Initiative</a> run by the WRAHEC to learn how they will cover 100% of the tuition for your 8-week course through Monument Health. (This is a great way to gain
<i><span style="color:#C00000">clinical experiences</span></i>, which are required for admission into professional programs in healthcare, such as med school, PA school, etc.)<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 studying abroad, be sure to swing by and chat with Suzi Aadland and Beth Riley in the
<a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/Ivanhoe-International-Center/">Ivanhoe International Center</a>. They can help you plan an amazing learning journey!
</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 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">One of our partners is CEA, which hosts study abroad programs in specific fields, including Biomedical Engineering!
Check out some of these programs in various countries by going <a href="https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/find?subjectarea=Biomedical%20Engineering&pastprograms=false">
here</a>. If you apply for certain programs by <b>February 17<sup>th</sup></b>, you can get a $1,000 flight credit voucher!
<a href="https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/">Here is a link to the CEA website in general.</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Also, did you know that South Dakota Mines offers both a minor and a certificate in Global Engineering & Science?
Learn more about these by going <a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Global-Academic-Focus/">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level4 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are interested download
<a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Docs/Global-Engineering---Science-Minor-Checklist/">
this checklist for the minor</a> and <a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Study-Abroad/Docs/Global-Engineering---Science-Certificate-Checklist/">
this checklist for the certificate</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</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">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="xmsonormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Spring 2023 Semester Schedule for future BMES Meetings:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></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 6<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#7030A0;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Snacks in the NANO-BME main office to help you in preparation for the Career Fair!<o:p></o:p></span></b></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-8:00PM – Various companies are holding information sessions on campus. (See attached screenshot for details.)<u><o:p></o:p></u></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">BMES is hosting a chat with a representative from the
<a href="https://medicine.illinois.edu/">Carle Illinois College of Medicine</a>, which is the world’s first engineering-based college of medicine! Keep an eye out for a BMES e-mail with details.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></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">7:00PM – Interview Prep with SWE in CB 204W<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, February 7<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deadline for applying to the National Institute of Health’s 2023 Summer Biomedical Engineering Internship Program
for undergraduates in BME who have completed their junior year of college. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.nibib.nih.gov/training-careers/training-opportunities/besip">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#7030A0;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Morning snacks in the NANO-BME main office to help fuel you through the Career Fair!<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">11:00AM-4:00PM – Career Fair is finally here! Bring your Student ID, resume, and A-Game to the King Center to meet
employers offering internships and positions with their companies!<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">Remember that you can check out videos of previous career prep workshops by going
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDC9r0CP814dvq0je4fFYzyB7Fc0PZJy">
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">There are over a dozen employers/programs looking for students like you! Here are a few worth checking out:<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"><a href="https://confluentmedical.com/">Confluent Medical Technologies</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.emerson.com/en-us/industries/automation/life-sciences-medical/medical-devices">Emerson</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.epic.com/">Epic</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.gehealthcare.com/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=USC-PS-2021-REG-AlwaysOn&utm_term=&utm_content=12518725892&npclid=Cj0KCQiA8t2eBhDeARIsAAVEga0WYpo2OCr_Ccfj3Dgk2FekpkW8gM6FOuzwsggigCtFaV_DlJBwmE0aAsrtEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8t2eBhDeARIsAAVEga0WYpo2OCr_Ccfj3Dgk2FekpkW8gM6FOuzwsggigCtFaV_DlJBwmE0aAsrtEALw_wcB">GE
Medical/Healthcare</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.ihs.gov/greatplains/programs/officeofenvironmentalhealthandengineering/">Indian Health Service,
OEH & E – South Dakota</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://lanl.jobs/">Los Alamos National Laboratory</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4:00PM-7:00PM – Various companies are holding information sessions on campus. (See attached screenshot for details.)<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 8<sup>th</sup> :</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:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Next Day Interviews! (We hope you got one and be sure to tell us if you did!)<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 9<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">Friday, February 10<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><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>Steward’s Approach to Common Infections</i>, presented by Dr. James Keegan, Marilee Obritsch (PharmD), and Ryan Flynn of the Monument Health Antimicrobial Stewardship group. (See attached flyer.) 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>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The 2023 campus Wellness Fair is coming up on
<b>February 16<sup>th</sup></b>! Enjoy games, pet therapy, massages, prizes, and more from 10AM-2PM in the Surbeck Ballroom.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On the Replay:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Did you miss the Ivanhoe International Center’s Education Abroad Info Session? Check out the recording
<a href="https://sdsmt.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Sessions/List.aspx?folderID=24ebcc88-f819-4a27-b8f1-af97014d21f8">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Need to know how to apply for a passport? Check out these
<a href="https://sdsmt.zoom.us/rec/play/GLGB0x1UQnMBAYMZzT77dkGon9Jp0Gw4q2QSC3g68xTHC08tf3Cb46hCenWpq_OLpEYhqafnxkjO2DRu.CBcU5-tVQLTDcxXZ?continueMode=true">
Passport 101</a> and <a href="https://sdsmt.zoom.us/rec/play/MIEXtQCvt3B1PnVTc01pz2u_rm4FuZkphRlWnFDsof0WxabVEiQ8pt2-U9eDxFNPm4bVntvkdmmAub2w.CIHG47ER91T2SlnC?continueMode=true">
Passport 201</a> videos.<u><o:p></o:p></u></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. Winter,</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 & Biomedical Engineering</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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