Academics
Undergraduate NEWS:
ATTENTION:
ADVISING
NEW: Do you have concerns about classes or other issues at Mason?
Please let us know. Your information will be handled confidentially. Please follow this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOHespJDuUIuwpBYSgatU-i2SCFACb8mL2BXeuzP3MyUqf-A/viewform?usp=sf_link
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 about upcoming registration
on October 7th from 11:00-11:30pm. https://gmu.zoom.us/j/6724250700?pwd=c1Zoa0NnMVh2T244aVc3ME11amFMZz09
STUDENT GUIDE 2020-2021: Find curriculum information, classes and more
here.
Fall Break currently scheduled for Monday, October 12, will be transformed into an instructional day and regularly scheduled Monday classes will meet that day. Tuesday classes will
meet on Tuesday, October 13. (As previously scheduled, Monday classes would have met on Tuesday.)
Events:
BENG and CASBBI SEMINARS
BENG Seminar:
Oct.
8
| 12 – 1:00 pm | Haichong Kai Zhang, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Robotics Engineering, Founder of Medical FUSION Laboratory, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.
Zoom link:
https://gmu.zoom.us/j/92554249038?pwd=V2p1ZUdqM1Y2RnBCcWhDU0V0T2FZZz09,
Meeting ID: 925 5424 9038 Passcode: 640851
Title: Listening to the Sound of Light with A Robot: Molecular Photoacoustic Imaging and Robotic Instrumentation
Oct.
15
| 12 – 1:00 pm | Conrad Russel Cruz, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University, Washington, DC.
Zoom link:
https://gmu.zoom.us/j/92554249038?pwd=V2p1ZUdqM1Y2RnBCcWhDU0V0T2FZZz09,
Meeting ID: 925 5424 9038 Passcode: 640851
Title: Cell Therapies for HIV and Cancer
Oct.
22
| 12 – 1:00 pm | Mariaelena Pierobon, M.D, Associate Professor, School of System Biology and Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Zoom link:
https://gmu.zoom.us/j/92554249038?pwd=V2p1ZUdqM1Y2RnBCcWhDU0V0T2FZZz09,
Meeting ID: 925 5424 9038 Passcode: 640851
Title: Advancing Precision Medicine Using “Omics” – Based Approaches
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):
Local Chapter: President: Antarjot Kaur, Organization email:
[log in to unmask], Instagram: bmes_gmu, Twitter: @BmesGmu and snapchat: @Bmes_Gmu
BMES General Body Meetings
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 5:30 pm
|
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75049365751?pwd=eVE2ZklxSUJLN3VWTDg2T2JaM1JPdz09
Thursday, Nov. 12 | 5:30 pm |
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78385320417?pwd=d0JROThpSG5EcGg5S3Y3ZDk0MGc3dz09
BMES LIMITED-ACCESS PASS!
Non-presenting students can register for the BMES at the discounted rate of $99! The BMES2020 Limited Access pass includes access to the live-streamed platform and plenary sessions, as well as social/networking events taking place
October 14-17, 2020.
The Exhibit Hall is a great opportunity to speak directly with many departments about their graduate and postdoctoral programs!
AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association)
Virtual Resume Workshop: The link to register for your individual time slot is here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A4AC2BA1FDC34-resume
AFCEA’s mission:
AFCEA provides a forum for military, government, and industry communities to collaborate so that technology and strategy align with the needs of those wo serve. In short, it is where industry expertise meets
government needs.
Virtual Open House Events:
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
OSCAR’S Undergraduate Research Scholars Program:
The application for the program is now open!
The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) is designed to give undergraduates an authentic research, creative, or scholarly experience under the guidance of a mentor. Students may receive
financial support and/or academic credit for their projects, in addition to developing relevant academic and professional skills. More information can be found here in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs).
Oct. 21, 6:00 pm:
URSP Proposal Writing Workshop
Oct. 28:
URSP Proposal Submissions deadline
Link:
https://oscar.gmu.edu/students/ursp/
[Flyer]
The Navel Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) – Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2020:
https://nreip.asee.org
[Flyer]
National Security Agency Summer Intern Program for Science and Technology (SIP/ST):
Application Deadline: Oct. 31st, 2020,
https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html?Agency=NSA
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:
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
Job and Mason Tutoring Services
Peer Mentor Center
VSE |
For appointments:
https://volgenau.gmu.edu/about/current-student-resources/find-tutor
Please see attachment for links and times or use
learningservices.gmu.edu
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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