Academics
Undergraduate NEWS:
ATTENTION:
ADVISING
Appointments with your Bioengineering Academic Advisor and Success Coach:
All scheduled advising appointments will be online.
Use the appointment system SSC Campus -
https://gmu.campus.eab.com/, choose GET ASSISTANCE
à Virtual and Bioengineering Major advising. Download
Zoom from the ITS
 website
for free: https://its.gmu.edu/service/zoom// Download
the app to your desktop. Once you make an appointment with me in SSC Campus I will send you an invitation.
You can also email me.
Coffee Chat:
Join me for a chat on September 23rd from 3:00-3:30pm.
https://gmu.zoom.us/j/6724250700?pwd=c1Zoa0NnMVh2T244aVc3ME11amFMZz09
STUDENT GUIDE 2020-2021: Find curriculum information, classes and more
here.
Events:
BENG and CASBBI SEMINARS
BENG Seminar:
Sept.
24 | 12 – 1:00 pm |
Ambika Bajpayee, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Head of the Molecular Bioelectrostatics and Drug Delivery Lab, Noreastern University, Boston, MA.
Zoom link: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/92554249038?pwd=V2p1ZUdqM1Y2RnBCcWhDU0V0T2FZZz09,
Meeting ID: 925 5424 9038 Passcode: 640851
Title: Bioeletricity in Nanomedicine; Drug Delivery and Imaging Using charged Biomaterials
For more information on our fall 2020 seminar series and speakers please check attachment.
CASSBI Seminars:
Look for upcoming events here.
BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society):
Sept. 24
| 10:30am – 11:45 am |3D printing work shop
https://gmu.webex.com/meet/akaur23
Sept. 25 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |Game Night
https://gmu.webex.com/meet/akaur23
Local Chapter: President: Antarjot Kaur, Organization email:
[log in to unmask], Instagram: bmes_gmu, Twitter: @BmesGmu and snapchat: @Bmes_Gmu
Virtual Open House Events:
Sept. 25
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | EST
Oct. 30
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | EST
The MS-MPE program at the University of Pittsburgh is designed to provide students didactic and experiential learning opportunities aimed at accelerating translation of innovative ideas into impactful medical products. Pittsburgh
is a hub for healthcare and biomedical innovation. Students in our MS-MPE program work closely with clinical and engineering leaders on innovative projects that have a potential to change the field of healthcare delivery, while learning best practices from
industry professionals.
RSVP to
[log in to unmask] for login information. In your RSVP, include:
Name: First & Last
University/College:
Year: Junior/Senior/Other
Email address:
Preferred Open House Date: September 25 or October 30
Questions (optional):
Life Sciences Future-BioPharm Conference:
Dr. Marla Phillips and two QSE students will be presenting this year! They will be discussing the
Quality Science Education Program
and their experiences. Our Mason Bioengineering department is offering the program through Pathway for Patient Health and this offers an opportunity to learn more about it. Mason BIOE students may register for FREE! There is NO COST for students to
attend the conference. The organizers also placed it on Handshake throughout the United States.
The student registration link is here: https://life-sciences-pennsylvania.ticketleap.com/life-sciences-future-biopharm-diversity-and-inclusion-initiative/
Internships/Jobs/Opportunities
BENG UG Research Opportunities:
Follow this link-
bioengineering.gmu.edu or copy and paste this address: https://bioengineering.gmu.edu/why-study-here/student-research-opportunities/undergraduate , we are not adding any opportunities
for this semester.
SPOTLIGHT:
Friday, September 18th, bioengineering student Ashley Lewis,
will be doing one of our #StudentFeatureFridays.
On VSE’s Instagram and Twitter, Ashley will be sharing some of her favorite Mason memories, talking about research, and her passion for bioengineering. The handles for both platforms are: @Volgenauschool
Did you have an internship last summer and would like to tell us about it? Is your senior design group on the brink of making a global impact or you would like to share your lab experience here in the
newsletter? Please email a short summary, picture and a confirmation for information release:
[log in to unmask].
Jobs
Accenture Virtual Career Events:
Please see attach flyer for RSVP link
Sept. 17: Inclusion & Diversity Sept. 23: Working Virtually at AFS
Sept. 21: Intel Sept. 24: Analytics Tech Talk
Sept. 22: Women at Accenture Sept. 24: Emerging Tech Talk
Government Week:
This is our biggest industry week each year because federal, state and local governments hire from every discipline from graphic design, to nursing, to economics, to construction engineering, to law enforcement, to wildlife
management.
This will be a one-week event starting from
Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25.
Link: https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/events/558332/share_preview
Corning is Hiring in Manassas:
Ceres Nanosciences just won a $6.5M NIH award to increase their manufacturing capabilities for COVID-19 tests, so they are looking to ring on several new interns this fall.
College students must work for a minimum of 24 hours.
Duties: The successful associate will be able to work effectively in a manufacturing environment doing repetitive tasks to fill and package products using aseptic techniques. Duties include measuring and dispensing
product into vials, hand applying labels to the vials and boxing the finished products.
Working conditions:
Stand for long periods of time. Wear PPE as required: gowning, safety glasses, gloves, mask, etc. Able to lift up to 25lbs
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent. No experience required. Must successfully pass drug screen and background checks. Must be detail oriented and able to follow instructions.
Hourly pay rate:
$13 - $15 depending on experience
Please send your resume to
[log in to unmask]
Job Services
Peer Mentor Center
VSE |
Please see attachment for links and times
University Career Services
| University Career Services is now virtual. You can also schedule
an appointment on Handshake. Our industry advisor is Ms. Dorothy Hayden.
Major/Career Exploration and Job/Internship Search Assistance:
Schedule a phone or video chat appointment through Handshake
Resume Reviews: Email your resume or cover letter for review, along
with the position description of the job for which you're applying, to [log in to unmask]
Workshops and Employer Events: Check the calendar in Handshake 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:
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InterviewStream:
the perfect tool for a practice interview
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Vault:
your go-to resource for employer and industry research
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LinkedIn Learning:
a seemingly endless stream of educational programs, including certifications
Scholarships
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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