Academics
Undergraduate NEWS:
ATTENTION:
Class Changes for Fall 2019
DUE to new curriculum implementation.
Please see REVISED equivalency sheet attached.
Controls and Overrides: The following BENG classes for Fall 2019 have controls:
BENG 214, 230, BENG 320, BENG 330/331, BENG 360, BENG 370/371, BENG 420, BENG 391.
The controls will be lifted on May 21st at 10 am.
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.
MATH 203 BIOE section:
Is mandatory and needs an override from me. Please email
[log in to unmask] for an override.
BIOL 213 BIOE section:
For BIOE students in fall 2019, includes additional material in preparation of higher BENG classes.
Want to take a 5XX class?
You need to fill out this form and have your instructor sign. Then bring it to our office:
https://registrar.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/GCUC-0818.pdf
Appointments with your Advisor:
Use the appointment system SSC Campus -
https://gmu.campus.eab.com/
Walk ins Week of April 8th:
April 9th from 2-4pm, April 10th from 1-3pm, April 11th from 10-12pm, April 12th from 10-12pm.
Walk ins Week of April 15th:
April 15th from 3-4pm. April 17th from 2-3:30pm
Please make use of the walk ins. They can also be looked up on Navigate.
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 15th. Please look up my earlier email this month what to include with the form to get it approved.
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
Faculty Career Advising Event
| April 12th | 1:00 – 4:00 pm Sign-up sheet was sent to BIOE majors with instructions. Our new Pre-Health Advisor Ms. Mimi Qureshi Lewis has been so kind to participate in our event.
Health and Science Industry Week
| April 15th – April 19th| Spend a week exploring careers in health and/or science! Talk to people who have been there, discover opportunities, meet employers, and go behind the scenes to find out what it takes
to work in these fast - growing fields. https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/events/244053/share_preview
VSE UG Research Celebration
| April 16th | 5:30-8:30 pm Dewberry Hall
Ask Me Anything | April 18th | 4:30-6:30 pm Krasnow, Great Room, How does The Big Bang Theory get their equations right? Who consulted about the tech in The Avengers? Ask Ann! Join the IBI for appetizers and
an “Ask Me Anything” session with Ann Merchant of The Science & Entertainment Exchange. RSVP:
https://form.jotform.com/90666466692168
BENG SEMINARS
Dr. Ethan Cohen | Thursday, April 11th |12pm-1:00pm| Krasnow, Room 229
Title: Development of a Microscope for Simultaneous Optical Coherence Tomography and Confocal Imaging for Use
in Toxicology
Dr. Gregory Clement | Friday, April 12th |1:00pm-2:00pm| Krasnow, Room 229
Title: New and Emerging Transcranial Ultrasound Brain Therapies
Dr. David Hamilton | Thursday, April 18th |12pm-1:00pm| Krasnow, Room 229
Title: Biologically Inspired Engineering Solutions for Finance and Defense
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
[FLYER] Veterans
Health Administration: TCF Biomedical Engineering Position
|Application Deadline 4/17/2019:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/529417400
The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a unique career opportunity in Biomedical (Clinical) Engineering that invites qualified candidates with drive and commitment to serve
a very special class of citizens – our nation’s Veterans. The Technical Career Field (TCF) Trainee Program is a two-year program that develops Biomedical Engineers to be effective Program Managers in a VA Medical Center. These fulltime positions provide salary,
benefits, focused training and travel.
[FLYER] How to build
a resume in USAJOBS: Since building a resume is very important, this is a guide that will help you build one effectively step by step.
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.
Career Services
|Nguyen Engineering Building ENGR 2800|
Mondays and Wednesdays: Dorothy Hayden is our newest Industry Advisor in University Career Services. She will be working with Mason students interested
in working in all engineering fields, as well as construction, manufacturing & transportation, and employers in these industries
Scheduled Appointments all day Monday and Wednesday, ENGR 2800:
https://careers.gmu.edu/students/make-appointment
Drop-ins: 2:30-4:30 pm Thursday ENGR 2800
Other times: SUB I 3400
Handshake
handshake.gmu.edu
Mason’s source for jobs, internships, workshops, & career fairs.
Scholarship
Elena’s Student Scholarships for Well-Being
| Applications can be found
here.
Deadline is April 17th, 2019.
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:
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