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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Greetings, All!<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 all stayed safe and warm during last week’s snowstorm and that you were able to enjoy a fun final weekend of February/first week of March! If you didn’t already
know, March is National Disability Awareness Month, which became a thing after President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5613 in 1987 (a very good year). Here’s an article published by the National Institutes of Health titled
<a href="https://diversity.nih.gov/blog/2021-07-21-advancing-disability-inclusion-scientific-workforce">
Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Scientific Workforce</a>. March is also Women’s History Month and National Reading Month, so here’s an article about the
<a href="https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/the-top-25-women-leaders-in-medical-devices-of-2022/">
Top 25 Women Leaders in Medical Devices of 2022</a>.</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"><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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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#A66BD3;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<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">Want to nominate a faculty or staff member for an award? Now’s the time! South Dakota Mines is currently accepting
nominations for the following Faculty/Staff Awards (until <b>March 10<sup>th</sup></b>). Nominations can be sent to
<a href="mailto:Gina.Fiorello@sdsmt.edu">Gina.Fiorello@sdsmt.edu</a><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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:
Established to recognize a <u>full-time faculty member</u> who has demonstrated a sustained record of outstanding overall accomplishments at SD Mines.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">BENARD A. ENNENGA AWARD</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: To recognize
<u>any teaching assistant, teaching associate, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor</u> at SD Mines who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or motivating students.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">VIRGINIA SIMPSON AWARD</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">: Open to
<u>any SD Mines faculty or staff member</u> to recognize and encourage new or continued involvement with the Rapid City community. This involvement may be through community activities, social services, volunteer services, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">DICK KITCHEN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STAFF PERSON</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:
To honor <u>non-faculty staff members</u> at SD Mines who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating excellence in their work and encouraging students to complete their education at SD Mines.<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">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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">StudyDakota is looking for tutors to serve K-12 students here in Rapid City! Getting involved with this program is
a great way to give back to your community and pick up some volunteer hours along the way. Direct inquiries to
<a href="mailto:studydakota@mines.sdsmt.edu">studydakota@mines.sdsmt.edu</a> and see attached flyer.<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">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">Graduate Education Fellowship applications are no open. You can see available fellowships, forms, and full award
criteria by going <a href="https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Graduate-Education/Graduate-Fellowships/">
here</a>. Check in with your advisor if you need a nomination for an award that interests you! Get all of your documentation in by
<b>March 10<sup>th</sup></b> for full consideration.<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 SD Mines Chapter of the American Society of Microbiology will be presenting a workshop on applying for a NSF
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) on <b>April 19<sup>th</sup> </b>starting at 5:00PM in CBEC 2228. (Free Pizza!) If you are interested, please RSVP to
<a href="mailto:Kelsey.gilcrease@sdsmt.edu">Kelsey.gilcrease@sdsmt.edu</a> by <b>
April 6<sup>th</sup>.</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">Indian Health Services is hiring biomedical equipment support specialists within the Office of Environmental Health
and Engineering here in Rapid City. Learn more and apply for this job by going <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/job/707973100">
here</a>. Graduating seniors in BME are encouraged to apply.<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 are 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">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">The AAMC is hosting the 2023 Virtual Medical School Fair on
<b>March 28<sup>th</sup>-29<sup>th</sup></b>. Attendees who register will be given 15% off of a MSAR subscription and the fair will include live information sessions and chats with medical school students and representatives for a wide range of programs. Learn
more and register for this free event by going <a href="https://aamcmedschoolfair.vfairs.com/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VMSF&utm_content=marchfair2023">
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">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">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="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><img border="0" width="526" height="165" style="width:5.4791in;height:1.7187in" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image002.png@01D94A88.01A4DE50"></span></i><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>
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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 27<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:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5:30PM – Circle K, FHSP, & MEMSC will be hosting a fleece blanket making/movie night event with snacks! Come help
make blankets for a good cause and pick up some volunteer hours! <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 28<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">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>TODAY</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></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, March 1<sup>st</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:l0 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deadline for applying to the Zucker School of Medicine’s College Pipeline Program. 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, 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:l0 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">11:00AM MST – The Carle Illinois College of Medicine will be hosting a Zoom presentation titled
<i>COVID-19 Infodemic: Managing Medical Misinformation</i> as part of their Springtime Science Series. This presentation will feature PhD Candidate in Industrial Engineering, Carolina Carvalho. Learn more and register for this free event by going
<a href="https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/5988?eventId=33453017">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">Thursday, March 2<sup>nd</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">No events listed for this day. (Though it is Texas Independence Day for those of you who are also from my home
state!)<o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, March 3<sup>rd</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"><a href="https://www.wildlifeday.org/en">World Wildlife Day</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">7:30AM-8:30AM MST - Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic will be
<i>The Role of Specific IgE testing in Food Allergies, Childhood Allergies, and Asthma</i> presented by Emily Leech of the Monument Health and Gabriel Ortiz of Thermo Fisher Scientific. (See attachment.) 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">On
<b>March 10<sup>th</sup> </b>from 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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On
<b>March 24<sup>th</sup> </b>from 7:30AM-8:30AM MST - Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic is
<i>New Strategies for Optimizing Employed Physician Group Performance: A Case Study of Turning Conflict into Partnering</i>, presented by Dr. Paulette Davidson, Dr. Joe Tuma, and Dr. Alex Schabauer, all administrators for Monument Health. (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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<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>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<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>
<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">~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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