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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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I hope you had a delightful weekend! I spent mine doing a little yard work, cooking, playing Pokémon, shopping, getting into a new-to-me anime, and cuddling with my husband
and the four dogs currently in our house (2 are mine and the other 2 are visiting while their parents are in Hawaii).
</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>The shopping included some new fruit snacks for today’s Kaplan Course Scholarship drawing! (See daily info below for details!)<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">Big congratulations to Dr. Wang and his family who welcomed a new baby girl to the world last week!
</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">Summer is a great time to get in some volunteer hours and I could use help with several outreach activities over the next few months! I need helpers for camps happening
here on campus on <b>June 19<sup>th</sup></b> and <b>June 27<sup>th</sup></b> (<a href="http://volunteersignup.org/YEPMC">sign up here!</a>) and I could use some help for Go To Mines on
<b>June 9<sup>th</sup></b> and <b>July 22<sup>nd</sup></b> (<a href="http://volunteersignup.org/JK9D9">sign up here!</a>). Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions!<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">For
<a href="https://www.jewishheritagemonth.gov/#:~:text=May%20is%20Jewish%20American%20Heritage,Americans%20who%20helped%20form%20the">
Jewish American Heritage Month</a>, check out <a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/judith-love-cohen">
this article on Judith Love Cohen</a>, electrical and aerospace engineer, ballerina, mother of 4 (including the actor Jack Black!), and co-owner of Cascade Pass (publishing company). She worked on the Hubble space telescope and the Minuteman missile as well
as for the Apollo Space Program. After she retired, she devoted her life to promoting women in STEM through a series of children’s stories.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">And for
<a href="https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/">Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month</a>, here’s
<a href="https://bme.duke.edu/faculty/tuan-vo-dinh">an article about Dr. Tuan Vo-Dinh</a>, Vietnamese American researcher in photonics, biomedical engineering, and chemistry. Dr. Vo-Dinh works at Duke University and is known for developing gene probes that
help screen for cancer. He holds over 20 patents and uses techniques in nano-biophotonics, nanosensors, laser spectroscopy, molecular imaging, chemical sensors, biosensors, and biochips to further his research.
<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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. J needs your help! We need volunteers for a couple of recruitment events coming up soon:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Our Admissions team hosts on-campus recruitment events called Go To Mines. We would love to have students participate
in these events! If you are interested, please sign up for one or more event by going
<a href="https://volunteersignup.org/JK9D9">here</a>. Commitments for each event are from ~8:00AM-12:00PM. Upcoming events are on
<b>June 9<sup>th</sup>, July 22<sup>nd</sup>, October 21<sup>st</sup>, </b>and<b> November 4<sup>th</sup></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There is also an opportunity to help with a STEM Exploration Camp on
<b>June 19<sup>th</sup></b> and a Dakota Dreamers Camp on <b>June 27<sup>th</sup></b>. I especially need help for the event on the 27<sup>th</sup>! You can sign up for one or both events by going
<a href="http://volunteersignup.org/YEPMC">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Whispering Pines Fire Department is looking to train more volunteer firefighters as we approach the summer months.
This training involves learning techniques and methods of fire, rescue, and medical responses. Learn more by going
<a href="https://volunteer.helplinecenter.org/opportunity/a0C1600000cZDaP/volunteer-firefighter?id=a0C1600000cZDaP">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 level2 lfo2"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Currently no upcoming deadlines to report. Be sure to check back next week!</span></i><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:l1 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:l1 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">KBI Biopharma is actively recruiting students for their internship program! Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.kbibiopharma.com/careers-internships">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Additionally, 3 new positions were just posted for doing this same job in Pierre, SD.
<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/job/709604400">Here’s the link to learn more and apply for this position.</a> If you have questions about these positions, Dr. J can put you in touch with one of our contacts at HIS, so don’t be afraid to ask!
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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:l1 level2 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May 31<sup>st</sup>-June 1<sup>st</sup>:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SD AHECs are hosting their 4<sup>th</sup> annual
<i>Mission: Possible </i>event addressing the impacts of substance abuse and mental illness in our state. This event will be held in-person in Sioux Fall, SD, and virtually. Learn more and get your free tickets by going
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-possible-reducing-the-impact-of-substance-abuse-mental-illness-tickets-541813698357">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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:l1 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>
</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, May 22<sup>nd</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1:30PM – Drawing for the Kaplan Course Scholarship! Swing by for treats and to see who Excel selects as this year’s
winner. </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"> (If you haven’t signed up yet, but want to, you can do so by going
<a href="http://volunteersignup.org/AA9DB">here</a> before 1pm today!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, May 23<sup>rd</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, May 24<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 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">10:00AM-4:00PM MST – The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), will be hosting virtual
Choose DO - Osteopathic Medical School Expo, which will feature a panel discussions with current medical students, faculty, and staff as well as break-out rooms where applicants can speak with Admissions staff. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=1de8ae4a-aea1-48e6-bdc8-afdd00ea8618">
here</a>.</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">12:00PM-3:00PM MST – The ADEA is hosting a GoDental Virtual Fair for students interested in careers in dentistry.
Learn more and register by going <a href="https://www.adea.org/GDVF23/?_zs=bJ9kh1&_zl=9KVv8">
here</a>.</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4:00PM MST – The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is hosting a virtual info session about their MD program.
This session will feature a panel of current students and staff in a Q&A style format. Register by going
<a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vDDMnc5SR7KsAmUwjPoK1g#/registration">
here</a>.</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, May 25<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 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">11:00AM MST
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">– The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest is hosting a virtual
<i>Group Advising Session</i> to answer questions about admissions and the application process. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://apply.westernu.edu/register/?id=4cd1204a-2144-426b-8007-ddde0838756e">
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">Friday, May 26<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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 has not yet been announced. Keep an eye
out for information in a subsequent e-mail. 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 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May 31<sup>st</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(12:00PM MST)
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> – The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest is hosting a virtual
<i>Group Advising Session</i> to answer questions about admissions and the application process. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://apply.westernu.edu/register/?id=9b4d8299-b1bb-4695-b820-06ce03ded7ef">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">June 2<sup>nd</sup>
</span></b><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 PGY2 Resident Rounds. PharmD resident Jessi Henter will be talking about DAPT and PharmD resident
Natalie Morgan will be talking about Emerging Therapies for Multiple Myeloma. (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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">June 6<sup>th</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(1:00PM MST) – The AAMC is hosting a
<i>Preparing for the MCAT Exam</i> virtual session. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/preparing-for-the-mcat-exam-june-6">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">June 8<sup>th</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(7:00AM-5:00PM MST) – The ASCO is hosting an
<i>Optometry Virtual Fair</i>, featuring optometry program representatives from schools across the country. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=35623f9a-7e7b-49d8-a425-af9b00ea7b2b">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">June 14<sup>th</sup> (</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4:00PM MST)
– The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is hosting a virtual info session about their MD program. This session will feature a panel of current students and staff in a Q&A style format. Register by going
<a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUJHdf-wSN-dSgMLsQI8BQ#/registration">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">June 21<sup>st</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(2:00PM MST) – The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine is hosting a Virtual Information Session featuring a presentation by their Associate Dean for Admissions and Professor
of Radiology regarding their curriculum and admissions process. Register by going
<a href="https://hofstra.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrdOqqrT0qEtWpQCS4wI43fWBJial4gLAM#/registration">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">August 23<sup>rd</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(10:00AM-4:00PM MST) – The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), will be hosting virtual Choose DO - Osteopathic Medical School Expo, which will feature
a panel discussions with current medical students, faculty, and staff as well as break-out rooms where applicants can speak with Admissions staff. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=b7f47beb-78a8-4c59-9669-afe00122858b">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">January 24<sup>th</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(10:00AM-4:00PM MST) – The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), will be hosting virtual Choose DO - Osteopathic Medical School Expo, which will feature
a panel discussions with current medical students, faculty, and staff as well as break-out rooms where applicants can speak with Admissions staff. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=960ba243-b94d-488e-bb5f-afe00147d65b">
here</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">On the Replay:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 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:l1 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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AAMC
<i>Preparing for the MCAT Exam</i> and other pre-med webinars: <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/premed-webinars/premed-webinars">
Premed Webinars</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SHPEPconnect webinar:
<i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQixHebPtgI&ab_channel=SHPEPconnect">Diversity Session 1: Dispelling the Myths of Admissions</a></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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<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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