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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">Welcome back! We hope your Spring 2024 semester is off to a great start and that you are rested, recharged, and ready to take on this new semester.
</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>There is LOTS of holiday candy in the main office in case you need it and though our coffee machine is down for the moment, you are welcome to borrow the electric kettle for heating water for apple cider and/or tea in the meantime.<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">Also, we are excited to announce the launch of the new
<b>Certificate in Quantum Communications</b> (see attached flyer), which features courses offered in quantum information science. Check out
<a href="https://sdepscor.org/qis-coursework-certificate-approved-by-sdbor/">this article</a> about the program!<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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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#A66BD3;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 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: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">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></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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications for Boren Awards are now open! Undergraduate applications are due
<b>January 31<sup>st</sup>, 2024</b> and graduate applications are due <b>January 24<sup>th</sup>, 2024</b>. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.borenawards.org/">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">Applications for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program open on
<b>February 5<sup>th</sup>, 2024</b>. This is for those applying to MD programs. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/fee-assistance-program/fee-assistance-program">
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">Applications for the Laura Bassi Scholarship are now open! This scholarship provides editorial assistance to postgraduates
and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study (broadly construed). It is open to every discipline. Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://editing.press/bassi">here</a>. The application deadline is <b>March 24<sup>th</sup>, 2024</b>.<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">Medtronic is now accepting applications for the Medtronic WISE Intern Program! Learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://app.mdtinternal.com/e/es?s=585185754&e=287543&elqTrackId=133ab0f6fefe410dad7a231dcd6cbecf&elq=28b3a056dccb4cea84ecc56cc6574531&elqaid=44209&elqat=1">
here</a>. Deadline is <b>January 17<sup>th</sup>. </b>(And shout out to BME alumnus, Beth Blake, for sharing this opportunity!
</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><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 is hiring for several positions within the company (located in Watertown, SD). If you are planning to
graduate soon, check them out! (See attached position descriptions.) Questions regarding how to apply can be directed at BME alumnus, Evan McConnell (<a href="mailto:Evan.McConnell@spartronics.com">Evan.McConnell@spartronics.com</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">GE Healthcare is hiring a Calibration Engineer to work with MRI machines at Mayo in Minnesota and is looking for
an apprentice (possible co-op) to work on ultrasound and MRI machines (also in Minnesota). If you are interested in either of these positions, please reach out directly to BME alumnus, Victoria Zagorski (<a href="mailto:Victoria.Zagorski@ge.com">Victoria.Zagorski@ge.com</a>)
for more information. (Reference job number R3653309, but it is best to speak with Victoria before submitting your application.)<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">The Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Healthcare Engineer-Project Engineer to serve the VA Black Hills Health
Care System. Learn more and apply for this position by going <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/job/722716100?utm_source=ziprecruiter">
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">Boston Scientific is hiring a Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Field Clinical Representative to work right here in
Rapid City! Learn more and apply for this position by going <a href="https://jobs.bostonscientific.com/job-invite/564352/">
here</a>. They are specifically looking for Biomedical Engineers, so be sure to check it out if you are on the market and want to stay in the area.
</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><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>. (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">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">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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Geisel School of Medicine in Dartmouth is hosting a virtual information session about their MD programs once a month
from December 2023-June 2024. The first session will be held 5:00PM-6:00PM on <b>
Tuesday, January 16<sup>th</sup></b>. You can register for this event by going <a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4k8EQUX9SV6rrde9uFpRGw">
here</a>. You can register for subsequent sessions below:<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"><a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_PvbLncTq2BR7n6H95SdQ">Wednesday, February 7<sup>th</sup>,
2024</a><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"><a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FfFc0OT0Tq2GAB18Ny7P_w">Monday, March 18, 2024</a><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"><a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDtubAvDT1avi_Fkn7_MAg">Tuesday, April 16, 2024</a><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"><a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLEFuU2HQwGKIhDBjVoU0A">Wednesday, May 15, 2024</a><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"><a href="https://dartmouth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PbzkvmPmTpCxk7CMAR0zbw#/">Thursday, June 13, 2024</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">The Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the College of Engineering & Computer Science at the University
of Central Florida are hosting a 10-week summer research program for students interested in the study and development of materials and devices with applications in biotechnology and medicine. This program is NSF funded and is limited to 10 students, all of
whom will be provided with housing and a $6,000 stipend for the work. The deadline for applications is
<b>January 17<sup>th</sup>, 2024</b>. Learn more and apply by going <a href="https://nsfreunano.research.ucf.edu/">
here</a>. (See attached flyer.)<u><o:p></o:p></u></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">South Dakota FAST Launch is hosting a virtual boot camp training program on
<b>January 20<sup>th</sup> from 8:30AM-10:00AM</b> to teach you how to start and grow businesses as well as development and commercialization of innovations. This is connected to the Governor’s Giant Vision Competition. Learn more and register for the training
by going <a href="https://sdepscor.org/event/south-dakota-fast-launch-customer-discovery/">
here</a>. They are also hosting a virtual second boot camp that day that will cover writing a business plan. That will be held from
<b>10:15AM-11:15AM</b>. Learn more and register by going <a href="https://sdepscor.org/event/sd-fast-launch-business-model-write-a-business-plan/">
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">The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is hosting a Virtual Health Professions Fair on
<b>January 23<sup>rd</sup> & 24<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://shpep.vfairs.com/">here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></li><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">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 discussion 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><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 AAMC is hosting a webinar about their Fee Assistance Program for those interested in applying to medical schools
on <b>January 30<sup>th</sup> at 12:00PM MST</b>. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/learn-about-the-2024-aamc-fee-assistance-program-january-30">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></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">The Heersink School of Medicine within the University of Alabama at Birmingham is accepting applications for various
clinical and research undergraduate summer programs for those interested in careers in medicine or biomedical sciences. Many of the deadlines for these programs are in January and February. You can read about these various programs by going
<a href="https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/education/undergraduate-programs/summer-programs">
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">The AAMC is hosting a webinar about the PREview Professional Readiness Exam (for those applying to MD programs) on
<b>February 8<sup>th</sup></b> <b>at 11:00AM MST</b>. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/preview-nuts-n-bolts-scheduling-and-taking-the-aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam-february-8">
here</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></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">The AAMC is doing a live web event titled,
<i>MCAT 2024 Testing Year Update for Examinees</i> on <b>February 13<sup>th</sup></b>. Learn more and register by going
<a href="https://aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/products/mcat-2024-testing-year-update-for-examinees-february-13">
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">The Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences is accepting applications for their Health P.A.S.S. program,
which is a summer program for helping pre-health students prepare for professional programs in medicine or other health sciences. You can learn more and apply by going
<a href="https://www.dmu.edu/healthpass/">here</a>. The deadline to apply is <b>February 19<sup>th</sup>.</b><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">The next Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting will be held in Baltimore, Maryland from
<b>October 23<sup>rd</sup>-26<sup>th</sup>, 2024.</b> Learn more by going <a href="https://www.bmes.org/annualmeeting">
here</a> and be sure to talk to your local BMES student chapter representatives if you are interested in attending the meeting as part of our campus’ student org!<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 BMES has an archive of webinars? If you are a national member of the organization, you can
go <a href="https://www.bmes.org/webinars">here</a> and login to view these webinars.<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">Aalen University in Germany is offering project semesters on a broad range of topics (see attached flyer). Learn
more by going <a href="https://www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/project-semester">here</a> and if you are interested, please reach out to Suzi Aadland in the Ivanhoe International Center (<a href="mailto:Suzi.Aadland@sdsmt.edu">Suzi.Aadland@sdsmt.edu</a>) to discuss
your options.<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>
</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, January 8<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://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-joygerm-day-january-8">National JoyGerm Day</a>
– Spread some positivity 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, January 9<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"><a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-static-electricity-day-january-9">National Static
Electricity Day</a> – Shocking! </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">
<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">Wednesday, January 10<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:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">10:00AM – The Slide Rule (math help center) officially opens for the semester! Normal hours are MTWR 10AM-6PM & F
10AM-4PM for the rest of the semester. </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">Thursday, January 11<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">11:00AM-1:00PM – Spring Organization Fair! Swing by the Beck Ballroom to check out student orgs.
</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"> Be sure to sign up for BMES if you are a BME student and not already a member!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Friday, January 12<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#252424;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-marzipan-day-january-12">National Marzipan Day</a> – No, not the character from Homestar Runner (for those who know that obscure
webtoon from the early ‘00s), we are talking about the sugary almondy goodness of the edible sculpting material typically shaped to look like miniature fruits or vegetables.<o:p></o:p></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 presentation about working for GE Healthcare that BME alumnus, Victoria Zagorski gave in early October?
Check it out by watching the recording <a href="https://sdsmt.zoom.us/rec/play/V2ikj6P9f43BhA9rDyQkrRhZOLBqDyCVtvwcY05_2xP45f4eS1GM7kL_OiJn2crk3WBv64CZsWDNkAVP.fq8LIRNIpcpXWHVE?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1696618805000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fsdsmt.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FzfGInL5imGbhrCgPza8kojVzeKosHoUDu9rWYO7FpKDVr2d-mj5bq_bgaSp4Cgfx.JQmHel-mYGMddG5f%3FstartTime%3D1696618805000">
here</a>.<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">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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