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April 7th , 2021


Dates<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1E_B3cbkM55HlAg-PySR8V91cnHw92p8MzsHbu_PifzlgbhN3yq1OJWvyP-EfbTy-PCqUknuVM3PDnkn2rlhWSgaXhgfOt85L7DvojB2Ic6FhWWAh_Wgg3Ui9dqzyi80kh7Nnaq4dkl9jFaBQ8rBoxBsyF5PMMaOCORZo8h1FO9xRwM5p5tit1vcfi14R31EbMLeh6eY7R9wlrYvyHLJ9sn2Qa6jsNuzjIoipxqtqgjzlr7dOSMfmesCxB8BJAV64I5pYH9-ZhUhJvIqXXM_oDHuhD9Lgo8JLViIks4OqD-mNtzTaFITsm_WRMJp4UEpicELTZ-M_JOr6a0m-4dZJtncgHyEJOXhyubrdmFCdiOuUMk3YhRzoj0tu4F4MxQtayQHubC3Sl4C2FcuWGXLZuBEIohi9_tWrv0yHiWuLzvC0_8BXXoEzOvs1J3t11kFiQATqS25IfhIJ7yzORojPjA/https%3A%2F%2Fgmu-csm.symplicity.com%2F>
April 9      BIOE Faculty Research Symposium
May 13    BIOE Spring graduation, 11am
May 14    University Commencement, 2pm

Spring 2021 Alternate Grading Options:
https://registrar.gmu.edu/students/registration/spring-2021-academic-options/
News
BIOE Faculty Research Symposium
April 9, 2021 – 9:00 am – 11:35 am
FALL 2021 registration priority dates:
4/20:  Graduate
4/22: Seniors (90+ credits earned)
4/26: Juniors (60-89 credits earned)
4/28: Sophomores (30-59 credits earned)
4/30: Freshmen (0-29 credits earned)
https://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars/fall_2021/
Academics
Undergraduate NEWS:
ATTENTION:
Overrides: Students who are taking Organic chemistry I and II this summer will have to request an override for the organic chemistry II lecture and lab. Please email

  *   For Organic lecture and lab - Dr. Kenneth Foreman - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
For an override and include your name, Gnumber and CHEM section and CRN.
Study Elsewhere: Do you plan to take a class in summer elsewhere and not at Mason? Make sure to complete a Study Elsewhere<https://registrar.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/SE-UG-Study-Elsewhere-0818.pdf> form by April 15th and send to Claudia Borke ([log in to unmask]). The class has to be approved by the UG dean’s office and the respective department/college BEFORE you can take the class. You will also have to attach a word document and explain your reason for this request. Unfortunately, financial reasons won’t be accepted.
CS 112 is now offered in SUMMER 2021.
Alternate Grading Options are back for Spring 2021. If you are graduating please read your options here:
https://registrar.gmu.edu/students/registration/spring-2021-academic-options/
AN XS in MATH 114 and 214 will suffice as a prerequisite for the BENG classes.

ADVISING
Appointments with your Bioengineering Academic Advisor and Success  Coach:
All scheduled advising appointments will be online. Use the appointment system SSC Campus -  https://secure-web.cisco.com/1RfdEWhEJyfmbtpuUY8cfJnOYudP5x0fWILlsulUvbk6DCw2urnJkvkyvcYNcTOhADM-eELX3BwwJRskWvzKROVrDvIwZpBCG1jjOd830a0KroEmt4Q31QS7MkFNqUuKBkadKRjHE49erx2XdJXr05Vr03Fb4HLAdS_-aJhIiMNcUUH-Pi7bEAWBsIAMoFHJt_fOp7nD9j3tcm88_AsXSbSh2W4mUXHk9ODSTTGeRFDr7NXhb3mKYQhTVXqd8-Stj-hphcpojMqgB0_tXB40019pHI0-sRCtfb3gLVmFIGc4Hx0Xz1UMZIY80LfEucPoly0fTLl8j2FmhXdefiK5rG4TNWtuvigny4EjLAGf-oVERRWsuyZ5l3V5-QWnMochRtWyDwBkqH5Sc_8YQatiGmFZJXsP2jlbc4JOlK5kNCpfNRs5kMCBKtl0EddWHcdDL3qygX3jGWx4QrlPij3recT8OqQkbApJN4_45tZMBXzM/https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.campus.eab.com%2Fpal%2FEjfcLxc6WF
You can also email me.

ADVISING OFFICE HOURS in April for Registration questions: Mondays April  12, 19 and 26th from 3-4:30pm, Zoom Link: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/6724250700?pwd=c1Zoa0NnMVh2T244aVc3ME11amFMZz09 , Meeting ID: 672 425 0700, Passcode: 8AIpcC
Concerns about classes or other issues at Mason? Please let us know. Your information will be handled confidentially. Please follow this link:
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Events:

FACULTY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: Register to see the latest research of our faculty. This is a great opportunity for all students to find out what our faculty is working on and how to select your concentration.

Agenda and registration: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior-1col.aspx?sid=1564&gid=2&pgid=5932&content_id=9768



BENG and CASBBI SEMINARS
BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society):
Local Chapter: President: Antarjot Kaur, Organization email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, Instagram: bmes_gmu, Twitter: @BmesGmu and snapchat: @Bmes_Gmu

BENG Seminar
April 8th  | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Axel Krieger, Ph.D, Johns Hopkins University
Zoom Link: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/98805494005?pwd=M1A2R1BaSEdqa2hhOUltTE5YeWxtdz09
Meeting ID: 988 0549 4005       Passcode: 454698
Title: Autonomous Surgical Robots: Will Future Surgeons Need Caffeine or 120v?

April 15th  | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Carmen Canavier, Ph.D, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Zoom Link: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/98805494005?pwd=M1A2R1BaSEdqa2hhOUltTE5YeWxtdz09
Meeting ID: 988 0549 4005       Passcode: 454698
Title: Hippocampal Dynamics: Simulation of Analogs of Place Field Firing in CA1

GMU Global Health Event
Patriots for Health Assistance, an RSO on campus, is hosting a virtual Global Health Careers Panel for iWeek. We have 5 panelists, and the majority of our panelists have global health field experience and have taken a variety of paths in their undergraduate and graduate work.
April 8th | 7:00 pm EST | Please register on Mason360: https://mason360.gmu.edu/PHA/rsvp_boot?id=1011735
If you have any questions, please reach out to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Nonprofit Careers Week 2021
Nonprofit Careers Week 2021 is coming up next week! The dates are from April 12 - April 16. University Career Services has developed a week of events to explore the diversity, vibrancy, and versatility of the world of nonprofit work. Nonprofits hire for all types of positions, and hire ALL majors!
Make sure to check your emails from Handshake to view all the details: https://secure-web.cisco.com/1JgSgp52_XTZgFVnloX7xoWgluu7HkPC9TPOM9893xRin5meF4CKNSOOMzhr4ykoJajUcN4Qn1mAZkwsJUod-ba8XErTqn6qAk4R6B_pRQ-XclQ8tsSi6_zdhKVKBq6Z8Vbrtb0cGxA0SQLLFgw5L_U5zedeJa0IlK1EolbloepgvnHB6jQi3ZUnqFCIHJRNdPZ20z0jHhhVR7o39u0lewI7QMnsAK0it9CBhO6DxrSPPFfcAKIoBlZNiOQVI9r_OFTJcQrdOb3cKKNs6UsDUrI_o6fhhfx1-2sPNnRugEt-l7Q5zER6O-o2wf7ibIydgiYKu3sDtYoXWdUjB1udNgE6PB_BEU5gtKNE7ohBBrp3RHIwFDlChvcAqKol3HoDyDIfmJLSbZq2gilN32-gTBu0R81mgQpExC93Q2GIXvuex-8-ieDZn5OsNfQC7sdwCn4jllVC6mlJa84n039ahZg/https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.joinhandshake.com%2Fevents%2F731484%2Fshare_preview

Internships/Jobs/Opportunities
1800 NoVa Internship opportunities:
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Unpaid Internship Scholarships
The Scholarship for Unpaid Internships is open to all Mason students (undergraduate AND graduate) who plan to participate in an unpaid internship and meet the criteria listed below. The Scholarship for Unpaid Internships is designed to provide financial support to students completing an UNPAID internship who may incur costs associated with the internship (e.g. transportation, wardrobe, materials, or lost wages from missed paid employment) that can be a challenge in obtaining valuable internship experience. Students may receive up to $2,500 per semester/term.
Note: Research positions are not eligible for this scholarship. Please visit OSCAR<https://oscar.gmu.edu/students/ursp/> or your academic department for information about research funding.
Application deadline: August 3rd, 2021 at 11:55 pm.
Minimum requirements: Minimum 2.0 GPA, currently enrolled and degree-seeking student at GMU during the time of internship
Application materials: Current resume, a letter of recommendation, and short answer questions
For more information, please click here<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1S_q3fioLzGlkYB-krohDIC7iBFmXuPPuUKqs63R0vLUjdZ8cvj0d7wJwv2FxjKQEJr-Ds3ciRlt1OvOc4p29R2ZbhaVGGkBYiXP5eU_OppD9ZjRRc9VjwCRrV3-OUsSXI6RO2Ywn0aifKPom0IZtJYqJkU-22vmOPkUmrWI-KczNdW4x1qIyCyECg25038REmaZajxpTbo3LIY8Ch_3WQFeqpk4s6T_x7vQ35wl7hzMo8oxRh0SuOoZppUJxh_2LikNtxsh8_qkD_OrwG3fhjJD8swdYlqo4_PR2wlFq-XvBMoiakuj6ApTXVbAsWnwndGdbtOw2wf-Lc4iCJyFcDCczoCWDEDNuQKkB3z7YZGvGpEucFTUM7eLKWTw47Z1et4XVTLWTjmuVH_sixgmYmhD0Ajz1qD2D5HSuAlG_CprCjgEeQTbQiM38gClmobZhI_FWrMxboYlddnaJ597cwg/https%3A%2F%2Fgmu.joinhandshake.com%2Fjobs%2F3843291%2Fshare_preview>.

Configuration Analyst/Front-End Developer Intern
As a Configuration Analyst/Front-End Developer Intern at Vibrent Health You will be a member of the Implementation Services team. You will help other Configuration Analysts in configuring ground-breaking digital health research program surveys, content and experiences similar to Drupal or WordPress.
Application deadline: October 10, 2021 at 2:45 pm
Estimated salary: $12.00/hour
US work authorization: Will sponsor a work visa and accepts OPT/CPT
For more information, please visit: https://secure-web.cisco.com/1ySLbGpouTIkiYUQBDtrHPwcbzEqT-x9VRoaoAir6hZ4mUiUlQWkslsxqoKh85c5v77YN2a76vQ2WF_Ggp9Tk4Clos8-kq_OG0kQt6cztivSQ8UrfkAM4hHtwp4i-IfLzFsyt70FABYNAJFsFM05zJfY2_dI7ZjFbMJRmQcYzBxxzJ2TrYT1NUzoZRiMusTbOKDMkyOkPC2XXJcT9XHfZTsL-MxEmLulTIgzTZnvIuJ1zbZeoSURM_AG89A1svU8sdvms2-_y92PLNGf-_EH0QtTCDiUKa-L4qTdbvGaK51uAdbZMAxR4UHYOuvyJpJ-VPcAc_LcgAWQmX-W5jgfkoJZJz6fahlziWkL1cwX0WIHouBitYHmH6MEArVzWsJMqM1bwoC5XJALnzCYgi_v96u4qHMBBjwSkBrzhQ70Rnvlsbka-ktTlW0Q6OKtcEfVE4Q4owb6HSN18lyBcnydoJw/https%3A%2F%2Fapp.joinhandshake.com%2Fjobs%2F4570634

Biomedical/Computation Research Opportunity in NYC
We are looking for highly motivated Bioengineering students at George Mason University that are genuinely interested in computational/biomedical research to join the Tsankov lab (http://secure-web.cisco.com/18VhRc5nrq6GMeQAgrQGyHBDkx_m2R7q6m0VSRw5WhAB3w4avz-KaEfXk_ApcFicFVnImAA1U9-4xQmdrUVnm8TUO60ljo4_MOVsT2dSzSXutVoGvB7oap-Y0mMxpC5ZVfky75nFSlPq-RmLKuU7T1GwNjrU2hy6epZY6i6ZMLmRZ3RoBT6N5u_4MPvTuCOvIktju1kG_MbtyKH76P5mGA0brbwLq0wnKZ5TFpv1MRAg3gTHXOSw3_fN9R4JnxpNeFPdWEuV-dWcI4WTX_zklx6kgHAD0nma1pOUtvCawjqclQoQ4zI4vLuk5GgkFLq4T0s9JqAPch1MqKVPRmg8mmHV2IvxDDCVLrPqNs91iAvvAdVWI8ajq5LICFz5oQ_BIn82McQUgstP2dpMt1VgxUpD6nKZozOjnZDfMbrFJyXF53WkN8aYVtKzrMYyhBD-4f-cgf9z0mgIpjpPys1uFHg/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsankovlab.org<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1-sj-sirOfMVdRHQW5lDCUHNWq5tOdrvx24NTFdCfHVG6DAeiac8qHl4KOr5lPHKH_g5aiy1uFzWteAFLZBbW1oP1urcCv1h_RtgSv0DDDt4_GZVBsrO9TMvq6quejDu2Mg4qUpYnulepdSZ1zytNoB5K8sxED8Q8FafUb3fSF2YOnC5BfX15shM7Ssbdl8iOn0LPHa-ka66Az16ILM05_vnEUOTGe8HyTV-Cf8ketBQw0JnYg0g5YHwLIVEHm2ytKXbaM97Kyzq0Zh3L9HcoaM8nMOV6oYBfv2DtC-myqxshY21vdG4BRwiril0bHnitwQMBFsfeJCVtDJnxxGOffs8u0wjjOyvWNzk2I3WziIn9IOy1IKL24fr6UmrNvMTs6N9kYZny0CQNymomw2Mb1weNeigpFIVv_q1z2Px4aUTjV43tNZig7CoqTpYDIBS7/https%3A%2F%2Fbroadinstitute-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com%2FRedirect%3Fukey%3D1nbS7sw179apjARHUjKaJvnhlnm8AM1gUuMouRFZHZvE-1364993476%26key%3DYAMMID-63849755%26link%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tsankovlab.org%252F>) at Mount Sinai in New York City. Our lab focuses on using novel single-cell technologies and advanced computational analysis to study human stem cell differentiation, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases.
Job responsibilities: Process and analyze NGS and other biomedical data using established pipelines
                                    Develop and benchmark new tools for NGS and single cell data analysis
                                    Collaborate with researchers in interpretation of data
                                    Participate in the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and presentations
Requirements: BS, MS, or Ph.D in computer science, comp bio, or other quantitative discipline
                           Team oriented with abilities to think creatively and work independently
                           Excellent written and verbal communication skills
                           Programming/scripting skills in R. Python/Jupyter, Perl, Unix, and/or LSF
                           Training in machine learning, statistical modeling, and NGS genomic analysis a plus
                           A genuine love for science and people
Benefits: Career development opportunities
                 Subsidized housing for students and postdoc, recreational programs/activities
                 Health, dental, and vision insurance
                 Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Application requirements: A CV with a list of publications and research experiences
                                               A short summary of your present and future research interests to Alex Tsankov ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>)
For more information please visit our lab’s website, http://secure-web.cisco.com/18VhRc5nrq6GMeQAgrQGyHBDkx_m2R7q6m0VSRw5WhAB3w4avz-KaEfXk_ApcFicFVnImAA1U9-4xQmdrUVnm8TUO60ljo4_MOVsT2dSzSXutVoGvB7oap-Y0mMxpC5ZVfky75nFSlPq-RmLKuU7T1GwNjrU2hy6epZY6i6ZMLmRZ3RoBT6N5u_4MPvTuCOvIktju1kG_MbtyKH76P5mGA0brbwLq0wnKZ5TFpv1MRAg3gTHXOSw3_fN9R4JnxpNeFPdWEuV-dWcI4WTX_zklx6kgHAD0nma1pOUtvCawjqclQoQ4zI4vLuk5GgkFLq4T0s9JqAPch1MqKVPRmg8mmHV2IvxDDCVLrPqNs91iAvvAdVWI8ajq5LICFz5oQ_BIn82McQUgstP2dpMt1VgxUpD6nKZozOjnZDfMbrFJyXF53WkN8aYVtKzrMYyhBD-4f-cgf9z0mgIpjpPys1uFHg/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsankovlab.org<http://secure-web.cisco.com/18VhRc5nrq6GMeQAgrQGyHBDkx_m2R7q6m0VSRw5WhAB3w4avz-KaEfXk_ApcFicFVnImAA1U9-4xQmdrUVnm8TUO60ljo4_MOVsT2dSzSXutVoGvB7oap-Y0mMxpC5ZVfky75nFSlPq-RmLKuU7T1GwNjrU2hy6epZY6i6ZMLmRZ3RoBT6N5u_4MPvTuCOvIktju1kG_MbtyKH76P5mGA0brbwLq0wnKZ5TFpv1MRAg3gTHXOSw3_fN9R4JnxpNeFPdWEuV-dWcI4WTX_zklx6kgHAD0nma1pOUtvCawjqclQoQ4zI4vLuk5GgkFLq4T0s9JqAPch1MqKVPRmg8mmHV2IvxDDCVLrPqNs91iAvvAdVWI8ajq5LICFz5oQ_BIn82McQUgstP2dpMt1VgxUpD6nKZozOjnZDfMbrFJyXF53WkN8aYVtKzrMYyhBD-4f-cgf9z0mgIpjpPys1uFHg/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsankovlab.org>.

Local Life Science Internship and Job Opportunities:
ZeoVation’s R&D Lab
ZeoVation<https://t.e2ma.net/click/8gcx7d/8w4l65c/8cpoms>'s R&D lab is seeking two post-doctoral fellows to work on antimicrobial additives. Click here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/8gcx7d/8w4l65c/o5poms> for more information on this position. Please contact CEO Bo Wang ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) if you are interested in applying.
Aarthi Narayanan’s Lab
Aarthi Narayanan's lab, located in Mason's Biomedical Research Lab in Manassas, VA is seeking to hire a post-doctoral research fellow in Virology. Please click here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/8gcx7d/8w4l65c/4xqoms> to view the position description.

Biotechnology Summer Job Opportunity
The NSLC is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals who enjoy working with high school students and have experience in the academic fields of our programs, leadership development, residential life, and/or office administration.
Job description: Team Advisors guide students through their NSLC experience. Each TA is responsible for a small group of 12-16 students. As a TA, you will: lead small group discussions and debriefs, teach academic and leadership sessions, assist Administrative staff, Professors and Leadership Facilitators with program components, serve as a chaperone during off-campus trips and evening social activities, and reside in the dormitory serving as a Resident Advisor.
Eligibility: Current college sophomores – recent graduates. Current freshmen are considered for the Assistant Team Advisor positions.
Duration: June 6 – July 2, 2021
Stipend: Stipend will be given as well as housing, food, and travel expenses will be covered
For more information, please visit this website<file:///C:/Users/ltran31/Downloads/NSLC%20Biotechnology%20Job%20Posting.pdf>.

Awards and Grants for graduate students from the Provost Office
Link: https://provost.gmu.edu/academics-and-research/graduate-education/awards-and-grants

SPOTLIGHT:

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Workshops and Employer Events: Check the calendar in Handshake<http://secure-web.cisco.com/1UsVJ6l33cKghYUrHvxMAEvWPh-fcEPBBqn9WqAGwpKj-JaSrjHVFQ7l0oxWaKyQx706cNFSdNfx-Acd7XB6Wn8XhZJNkj10J-LYnRJRGdxOtQ8OYZaGdCTtVicg7L70f05_W3cYNBM27QxNE7bYwOTgPLhcKMcSG7wbAz5favJlujeBO6ZHWHI9QvsEL3QjoucUobmtabv2DJyR532QxqRyBR5mSLrgWKUnFZY1GIY8lnUv6UeDhUvH_S6RRNqG8251v8ntWyGjaAl4D82AlD7MHhtEmIEUUKW84qoae3FfIPexKQfXZw25ZTG2YJafF_1_jlUIJ5tAkDdUEyXGL7aS_5A2NYW4glzVUOPWE-7IocMJqZa1vR-8OFXDSY0WobnCYraO9hdtbERnyFU7DLvgvGSgrl8Uf59xxKW40e4PhP9ntfdRWykhlh0ZWg-MQjqROYGkFG5Z3IviXFmzGkQ/http%3A%2F%2Femail.mail.joinhandshake.com%2Fc%2FeJxlj8tuwyAQRb8GdrV4BOIuWERu_AP9AETM2KbhYRn4_2I37abSrM7o3jljVd9Pjx47xQgjhNOeSn7lpKMduw8job0Uw13SmxjQhQTjfPeVXFxNtHk1T-imFPDaSthFciKY5bOgjxnAXOGdW8I5IWKW2Ku1lA3xG2JjmyXU_z2Nm21rtASIJSM--rQj_sEQk7UEnVPdJ2ggmJz14QL7axXAuhraCg78glOKpRU1KoSQUvxiEzbjlth4jU4Xsy9QwOozmvGunh5SNCW1hw9PsBUXJYV4-5zWlDz-k9anyJnTzqqfK9_k_G4Q> for virtual career events
Top Three Digital Career Resources:
With your Mason Net ID and password you have complete access to premium digital platforms designed to augment your career readiness preparation. Here are the top three we recommend:

  *   InterviewStream<http://secure-web.cisco.com/1fPmGsHLtOuXJ_m-2D2fFtE1WQDcvC382G7x8tzQFhov1z1jmDftATYSJv5xoIH2MAXLmJ_VF6wC2stVZoeipJKIWKOri6DdG1ohyYjhJNbCoi-EF4X4hK-DS9QgmMDLzZOTLSgmgMy00TMwb6Gaw9yzVzwmpNF21kgFZDPbLTeOeok6JTczRF5yHdVE2lqcDVcTiN6Xz8y3yuR9huSfnHacZn9coKPO0loMGeFef0HojLElRn08_1KrZiCFTkuj9-EiCmHwdauFkLNq9goh0bDhLuuPBptjHXKvSJtpIibpI4WqSlrQ0ZC5godFJCkscv9wtlBlY6FbWngNbb2hfGUrWxyX8AJRfqYwmQoCbhdROxey_qM9-9el5C7D8OAvnSnyM0yulZJVZtsIZuDTEuWwcHVN6K2S3RCohNTJT_ZAjAd5bIpOwTfLfUiK_7ufFlEh8IOc0TW0IwaDnXaww6g/http%3A%2F%2Femail.mail.joinhandshake.com%2Fc%2FeJw9ULtuwzAM_Bp7q6FHJCuDBiOPqVOLzgYjM7YaSwr0aH-_cpoW4EDe4XhHTlopc1Gt1YwwQjhVVPKek4527HQ4E6qkOJwkHcSh2REHdu0-g_UL-CktcMPOBNcumu6l6BljAskORK_UtRcGAKi57PGC13bVS8731PChYedasyud9Rnjl8XvlCOC21ZVZjAmFJ9r9xpm6xt-fsNcov-Ia8OPDRObXq4h1onXrmQ3plCiwQo4SGncUmJ8Ug4nW1ylcIOfoAnVunrwoxBCSvEHg7uDnavnsXg7ZogzZpzGhzS1Ud9WDB5yqK_YDsCptFlLIV7ezRLC2v6_ZXwEeehGO-lflx8gAnZO>: the perfect tool for a practice interview
  *   Vault<http://secure-web.cisco.com/1P6ss-LPRDVa2AZH8iblIkvif0IlZfvZ4WygAkZyX8S_OsZY-PyUzXdsfHBhc_CP_7t5qk5sZiDq8PQ2nhLqEAbnACGRtVctD98Nl9-ci9Y8c5ssAyWul55Y-ORvt5o0Kdy9p-s5TlHdgI0kRQ2EWuF1gRcVxWc9AqRB8ASkghjB85iQ1188JD8HHj2mBlHwdLJsXI_IFDOpzYzJtDvWM8nO-cYC8NBznHaaswH4cmfyCBgp3Ph06Mybc4704syJr8TqTNIJel9thmpnehTer5xhyWFFjfIEMyE7OnrJgRqzK_AlQ_ZNlMdU3LG_HG5YHPYJemfBgRwj8HjEguFSHT-CJuhh6i61jcv1M08ounQQxq01UDZ9tu9j448m2ML-nVlhcbY2XqSxK5P6bV55ml6I3ctT4LUgUWVgEjqvEcyoMaR5UNw36p8zqTcLFHRefpQi3d8j5qmfP_IoTGO4CLA/http%3A%2F%2Femail.mail.joinhandshake.com%2Fc%2FeJw9kEluwzAMRU9j7yJosBRn4UXgJhfoAQxaYm01GgINRY9fJU0LECD5Pj5J0EzjqNextxOnnFLBRqbEUVDCCL_MV8pGJeeLYmc5dwP1YB35jDbsEEze4YZER9_v05EiilWucFw_qJEDGGFAn8xgKFMn5L2b9lLunTh3_NoCtMacyRdUVx4jGtKQENPBhmxNyy5uNhDI9-9OXMGaTryxYRSKd1y5mFo7tKoWv-RYk8YGPOS8PE7E9JI8Glt9k_CBX1DHUDCURqWUSsk_DP4OdguN12CXAmnDgmZ5WnOfppvDGKDE9ofNV4Km9mVSUh7e9R6j6_9_sjwPefoWa6bfLT_zS3VR>: your go-to resource for employer and industry research
  *   LinkedIn Learning<http://secure-web.cisco.com/1wTagS5tVjxWwRQ1nCnopF8pyRodN-WLMQPxW395bCDcOeNsDXthiWhgHys3XCOqVXJLEp0EEKOh9ZLewXAHdSUaUFUSCen0CvpCjAXRcYVX0Rg1Ng10L39329RCO0OW1XSIpAH5HWeJ1kB9uuRW3XJkLvcJABWGKWQnFlo83b_xs2r2TuQauPgnjEHgVx2L6iTDPlQ2851OSbVgTwDqGB8DsHmK90qdMCQd2FPCYEIFXOWOr2k_bucDSrNxoKDs_5vrUWUnCwRuCpINks4d7mnX7v3t0vBLD-pkNgb1VzsHNWFpFgYb_JltWFGIsNNVSBrC3DpPglrWYYOGRMVfS4EMPfQNNqVmTaHXbwYSHIaFo9WSREH1gwMx4DCFoNJP2Od1sJU6DOob_d16Df0TMHLrZvjZq42wX2-P6tr5FQw4ycgnmwNvYnj46Y474OzCvIiO6AakDBowKuql5BZP8Tg/http%3A%2F%2Femail.mail.joinhandshake.com%2Fc%2FeJw9j0tyhCAQhk8ju1giwjALFlNmvEAOQCG0SobHlMD9g8akqldf1_8ygnM9c2RF3_VdRzDHjNxI1-K2f45Thzmj45PhBx2bofPKuvY72rCpYNKmXtDq6NEm7gzMMhtq8MyHwXDABCq7Y7ZQzW8LcmLL-Z0a8mj6qZ6rRqsvLZhyADK5uDfkkzY9K9nLFMuuoQKvUpJHLOzXy4OxxdcXHPiCOoYMIR8OlDL2Z6OVfyu7hspLsDKrfYUMRp7ShHbxchCDyrFuu9qgLBilH196i9Gh_53yLHLqpDXiN-UH9_BmLw>: a seemingly endless stream of educational programs, including certifications

Scholarships

Lockheed Martin Scholarship

Lockheed Martin’s STEM Scholarship program awards hundreds of renewable $10,000 scholarships to students seeking 4-year STEM degrees in engineering, computer science and physics!

Application deadline: April, 1st, 2021

For more info: https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html



SWE Scholarship

In 2020, the Society of Women Engineers awarded nearly 260 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $1,000,000. SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a female/woman and are pursuing an associate, bachelor or graduate degree in engineering, engineering technology and computer science both in the United States and internationally.

If you will be a sophomore through Ph.D. candidate in the 2020-2021 academic year, apply online<http://secure-web.cisco.com/1MeuAUIctiMA9EgSR-OTwikI44PSQQ3tbZXOWl8aQeq3U0dDspnPob8wB_GTDBRP3J5iRxAdBvyypZWGadwRlb8zotDNWf9f6Fng8UJjEKEe58WLjaCz8K44rVnF6rnQXP6haLYdbffdip75cvLGO9Uz0I-P7MvrbBi89Zte0XeBnU22C40SGGGDs8uZjHqTH18Rts_kB6GzADx8CRcpuAl2O0bjjAMvmi6I46ekh1Aec7MQEq3iuyN5obIpmxOjhh4ShLtTRN8bqsGGjr-PYwyDOl5f9mXLGolM129ecg6hh3zbiLgexyWPLxoGiGwQhnje0OcQXAF4JEmJlKAMkC-C6catgIuCpDM0cUZLUeRkpj_BtWj4TIDNi9PI2BLYTbUTBdTiIJDc8GGlgpe4ViNjx-1fDLJm_9_cJlPSuVDfsxW1s2Igee1HAKrvhUEY-nS8WxY9GLp5la7tTs_CU_Q/http%3A%2F%2Fmarketing.swe.org%2Fe%2F858553%2Fapplications-login-asp%2Flfxxm%2F92296102%3Fh%3DqGEOtWtwzJP4YC0PsvG6xyfzq_yA8d8Cu5tXsWDw584> for a SWE Scholarship now through February 15, 2021. If you will be a freshman in the upcoming fall semester, you may apply March 1 through May 1, 2021. Learn more on our SWE scholarships page<http://secure-web.cisco.com/1eNHBjo0xQh4qkalLMwYQbNi5-bCwA5zcaq9XJHYV3WxFvO_2t1g1vR-7FvJlj-7pTVws3gYrhtkXPmri-VpOfdoCe4MiPIl-QEkQne_S0W0O4iwU9svWJzbBZKTkFMdBwQcNHwSPffhhYkYEhFf9bNbh8Blaz9CaRnzOY58e945uwPFUNcDlTG7vSDkHAKNkFzl8TyO4d-UDFmkAboqjTXSs0xJejHoNVzkZ_z-6Wb2uQvF04eIzBqU9slElgir-5wlqZ7hutu24P3qLoEYDQ-Y1RyOzuqe1pBF-W3RBCg4MPv1UFnf1eKkZWcnBpiGFEqIb6661muCJMMND1kz6NNh8hq-tcqEtUsATphiio1ax4J6GGcvz9VZOobd2tiipYK9_KpICXHxhhNm3UHfK71nJAe91ECG24MdX0QKQxJ7mMRsiZabrPBy3CkW4z1I7Db-pgbPEvgblQZoZ0QN7Bw/http%3A%2F%2Fmarketing.swe.org%2Fe%2F858553%2Fscholarships-%2Flfxxc%2F92296102%3Fh%3DqGEOtWtwzJP4YC0PsvG6xyfzq_yA8d8Cu5tXsWDw584>.

Students complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. The application process is entirely online including submission of recommendation letters and transcripts.
The Volgenau School of Engineering offers several scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students.
https://volgenau.gmu.edu/admissions/financial-aid


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Claudia Borke
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STUDENTS: Please use your MasonLive e-mail. Include name and G number!
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Frequently Used Forms and Websites:
Declare concentration: http://registrar.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/UCDM.pdf (Fill out top and enter new concentration in “advisor use only” box)
Run Degree evaluation/audit: http://registrar.gmu.edu/students/degree-evaluation/degree-works/
How to check how other courses transfer to Mason: http://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/transferCreditSearch.asp
Mason Core: http://catalog.gmu.edu/mason-core/