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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 everyone had a lovely weekend and was able to enjoy both the sunshine and the rain.
</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>As we continue to celebrate Pride month, here’s a link to some profiles for <a href="https://500queerscientists.com/engineering/biomedical-engineering/">
LGBTQ+ Biomedical Engineers</a>. Also, in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, here’s an article from the American Immigration Council about
<a href="https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/foreign-born-stem-workers-united-states">
Foreign-born STEM Workers in the US</a>.<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">As I mentioned last week, June is also a month for celebrating a wide range of foods/drinks, including dairy, candy, iced tea, soul food, frozen yogurt, lemon, fresh
fruit and vegetables, papaya, dairy alternatives, and mango. So, here’s a list of
<a href="https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8050132/lemon-recipes-for-summer/">15 Lemon Recipes for Summer</a> and a recipe for the
<a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/perfect-iced-tea-recipe-2105628">
Perfect Iced Tea</a> from the Food Network. Happy eating & drinking! </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">
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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">If you haven’t already, you should meet with me (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: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>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">Spartronics in Watertown, SD, is hiring interns! Read more about these internships in general
<a href="https://www.spartronics.com/about/careers/current-job-openings">here</a>. There’s also a most specific internship in process engineering with the following description:<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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">JOB DESCRIPTION:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Develop and maintain
documentation such as manufacturing procedures, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and assembly quality plans with Manufacturing Technicians. Use these systems to train core assemblers for rapid transition of production responsibility to production personnel.
Provide technical support and training to the assembly line, including technical and management aspects of new-build programs, assisting with the development of inspection criteria, and solicitation of assembler feedback. Perform rework and defect root cause
analysis, implement corrective/preventative actions, and report findings. <b>Minimum Requirements:</b> Must be working to obtain degree from a university or technical school in engineering, precision machining, robotics, electronics/electrical systems, manufacturing,
business or related discipline.<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">If you are interested in this position, please contact Evan McConnell (<a href="mailto:Evan.McConnell@spartronics.com">Evan.McConnell@spartronics.com</a>)
to learn more and to ask about a referral before applying. <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">The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board is currently accepting applications from both undergraduate and graduate
students for summer internships. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://gptchb.bamboohr.com/careers/12">
here</a> or call Annie at 605-721-1922.<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">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 IHS, 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">TRIMEDX is a medical device and cyber medical technology company with career opportunities for Biomedical Equipment
Technicians, Imaging Engineers, and Medical Device Services. Learn more about careers with this company by going
<a href="https://trimedx.gr8people.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">Stryker is a medical technologies company that offers paid summer internships and many career opportunities. Learn
more about internships by going <a href="https://careers.stryker.com/students-and-graduates-usa/">
here</a> and search for open positions within the company by going <a href="https://careers.stryker.com/job-search-results/">
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">Danaher is a parent company for an array of life science technology and diagnostic companies. They have multiple
internship and leadership programs available through these various companies. Learn more about student programs through Danaher by going
<a href="https://www.danaheru.com/global/en/home">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">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">Siemens Healthineers offers student internships as well as specialized development programs such as their
<i>Point of Care R&D Development Program</i> (see attached flyer). Learn more about these opportunities by going
<a href="https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers/students">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">Virscio, Inc. is hiring for several positions. Learn more about this company and see their job postings by going
<a href="https://www.virscio.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">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">June 30<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> is the deadline
for submitting applications to the <i>Rising Stars in Engineering in Health</i> workshop hosted by Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering and Columbia University Biomedical Engineering. They welcome applicants who are postdoctoral fellows, research
scientists, or graduate students planning to apply for faculty positions within 2 years. They especially encourage applicants from groups historically underrepresented in the disciplines. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Yst3nXSb2rolmK">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, June 12<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"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-loving-day/">National Loving Day</a> – Holiday celebrating the Loving
v. Virginia Supreme Court ruling that made it illegal for any state to enforce laws the prevent interracial marriage!
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">❤</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tuesday, June 13<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">Wednesday, June 14<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"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/us-flag-day/">Flag Day</a> – Holiday celebrating the U.S. flag!
<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></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">9:00AM-12:00PM – Swing by the main office to help us sort Legos for an upcoming outreach event! (There will be snacks
available to sorters. </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">)<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></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_EUJHdf-wSN-dSgMLsQI8BQ#/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, June 15<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, June 16<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. I’ll send
out a message later this week when we hear about the topic for the event. 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>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></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: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">June 23<sup>rd</sup>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(7:30AM MST) - Monument Health Virtual Grand Rounds! This week’s topic will be Breast Cancer Update given by Dr. Alice Police of Monument Health. (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>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></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><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Columbia University’s Bioethics Program hosted an event titled,
<i><a href="https://sps.columbia.edu/events/why-there-confusion-about-whether-masks-prevent-covid-19-public-perceptions-misperceptions?program_id=1061">Why is there confusion about whether masks prevent COVID-19? Public perceptions, misperceptions and the messaging
of science</a></i>. You can also check out other event recordings and see upcoming events through their Bioethics events page by going
<a href="https://sps.columbia.edu/academics/masters/bioethics/events">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. 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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