Dates

March 21 Dr. Jeffrey Moran seminar

March 22 VSE UG Research Celebration, Call for Proposals

March 28 Dr. Michael Kolios seminar

April 16 VSE UG Research Celebration

News

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SUMMER REGISTRATION NEXT WEEK:

Registration - Graduate students & Seniors: Mar25, Juniors: Mar26, SO: Mar27, FR: Mar28

FALL SCHEDULE is UP for viewing:

Registration - Graduate students & Seniors: Apr2, Juniors: Apr8, SO: Apr10, FR: Apr12

Academics

Undergraduate NEWS:

ATTENTION:

Class Changes for Fall 2019 DUE to new curriculum implementation. Please see REVISED equivalency sheet attached.

Fall Class Schedule Conflicts: Some of our classes currently pose time conflicts and will be rescheduled. This may take until the beginning of April.

Controls and Overrides: Many of the BENG classes for Fall 2019 have controls. The controls will be lifted after grades have posted. The exact date will be announced. Students who will take BENG 492 in fall 2019 or spring 2020, please email me for an override of BENG 391 (which is now senior seminar I). Students who are graduating in fall and still need BENG 420 please email me as well for an override.

Appointments with your Advisor: Use the appointment system SSC Campus - https://gmu.campus.eab.com/

Walk ins this week: Wednesday, March 20^th from 2-4pm, Thursday March 23^rd from 3-4pm. Please make use of the walk ins, I hardly ever have anybody show.

[FLYER] BENG 417 – Bioengineering World Health: You always wanted to take a class abroad as an engineer and have it count as a Technical Elective? BENG 417 is a fall lecture with an abroad experience over winter break in Guatemala. Students live in home stays and work at remote hospitals paired with students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in this course. See flyer for more info.

SUMMER CLASSES AT HOME: Are you considering taking a class or two at home. Please fill out a STUDY ELSEWHERE form at your earliest convenience. No class credit without prior approval. Deadline at my office April 15^th.
May and August 2019 Graduates: Important information about timelines and the entire graduation process can be found at https://registrar.gmu.edu/students/graduation/

Gowns for Grads - lends commencement regalia to students that are unable to purchase their own cap and gown. The Spring 2019 Gowns for Grads application is now open. New this semester is an option for anyone affected by the furlough to apply for the program. Students can go to https://ulife.gmu.edu/students/gowns-for-grads-lending-program/ to apply. The deadline is May 6, 2019 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Any questions can be directed to [log in to unmask] or to Adrienne Thompson, at [log in to unmask].

Events

VSE UG Research Celebration | April 16^th | 5:30-8:30 pm Dewberry Hall

If you have completed a research or scholarly project, or have one in progress, please consider participating in the poster session. Cash Prizes of $1000 will be awarded for the most outstanding projects. There is a lot of helpful information at https://oscar.gmu.edu/students/poster-info/ . Workshops will be offered on March 7 and April 2; check https://oscar.gmu.edu/events/event/ for details. The deadline to submit proposals for inclusion in the VSE Undergraduate Research Celebration is Friday, March 22. Proposals need to include a title and abstract of the project. Please submit your proposals here. You will be notified via email by Friday, March 29 if your poster is accepted. Award decisions will be made during the poster session and the celebration will conclude with an award ceremony.

BENG SEMINARS

Dr. Jeffrey Moran | Thursday, March 21st |12pm-1:00pm| Krasnow, Room 229

Topic: Active Colloids: Basic Physics and Biomedical Applications

Dr. Michael Kolios | Thursday, March 28th |12pm-1:00pm| Krasnow, Room 229

Dr. Kolios is an expert on ultrasound, photoacoustic, and optical imaging. He is also the Associate Dean of Science, Research, and Graduate Studies at Ryerson University: https://www.physics.ryerson.ca/mkolios/

More Events
[FLYER] Peace Corp Prep | see flyer for dates and locations

Peace Corp information sessions. Mason has a program with the Peace Corp focusing on language, experience, and leadership.

Internships/Jobs

Jobs

Are you doing an internship this summer, were you accepted to a special program? LET US KNOW. We want to know what you do!

Do you have a Linkedin account? Check out what Linked in can do for you:

https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Job Services

Peer Mentor Center | ENGR 2614| Mo-Th: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Fr: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and sign up for free tutoring. For more information click here.

[FLYER] Career Services |Nguyen Engineering Building ENGR 2901| Mondays and Tuesdays – Come and speak to our Industry Advisor!

Thursday: Appointments 9:30am – 2pm, ENGR 2812 https://careers.gmu.edu/students/make-appointment

Drop-ins: 2:30 – 4:30pm, ENGR 2812.. Schedule Industry Advising appointments on handshake.gmu.edu, or by calling 703-993-2370 (Pay attention to location – Engineering building or SUB I)

General drop-in hours are also available in SUB I 3400, Monday through Friday, 11-1

Handshake

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Mason’s source for jobs, internships, workshops, & career fairs.

Scholarship/ Contests

Caring.com Scholarships for Student Care Givers: Deadlines vary

More and more high school and college students are taking on the role of caregiver for aging loved ones. To help support these students, Caring.com has made available scholarships that can provide financial assistance. There are 12 different scholarships listed.

More information: