Academics
Undergraduate NEWS:
ATTENTION:
ADVISING
Appointments with your Bioengineering Academic Advisor:
All scheduled advising appointments will general be online unless you chose the in person option in Navigate for the days it is available.
Use the appointment system SSC Campus (Navigate) -
https://gmu.campus.eab.com/. 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.
Office hours:
Wednesday, September 8th from 3-4pm in person - Atrium of Peterson Hall and
Friday September 10th from 2-3pm virtually:
Zoom: https://gmu.zoom.us/j/6724250700?pwd=c1Zoa0NnMVh2T244aVc3ME11amFMZz09
FALL 2021 Graduates: Information to apply for graduation:
https://registrar.gmu.edu/students/graduation/
Deadline: September 30th, 2021
Graduating fall 21 seniors starting
Accelerated MS in spring 22: Submit your
transition form by
September 27th, 2021:
International Buddy Program |
Want to make friends from all over the world? Want to learn about different cultures without going abroad? Want to develop a global mindset and build your intercultural communication skills and competency?
Get out of your comfort zone and join the International Buddy Program! This program pairs domestic and international students to establish friendship and build intercultural communication skills and global
competency.
Application is now open until
September 10, 2021: https://oips.gmu.edu/internationalbuddyprogram/
Events:
CEC’s Ice Cream Social:
September 9 | Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM in the Engineering Building
BENG and CASBBI SEMINARS
BENG Seminars:
Sept. 09
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Craig L Duvall, Ph.D, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biomedical Engineering at VU
Zoom link: : https://gmu.zoom.us/j/91001788853?pwd=enZXRXFneG1zdk5NN1VMSWtnQlJMUT09
Meeting ID: 910 0178 8853 Passcode: 229574
Title: Technologies for Development and Screening of Molecularly-Targeted Therapies
CASSBI Seminars:
Look for upcoming events
here.
BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society): Local Chapter:
President: Renae Bitor, Organization email:
[log in to unmask], Instagram: bmes_gmu, Twitter: @BmesGmu and snapchat: @Bmes_Gmu,
BMES 1st General Body Meeting:
Friday, September 3rd | 12:00 pm | JC-3 Room 326-B
Python Workshop:
Friday, Sept 10th | 12:00 – 1 pm |
Friday, Sept. 17 | 12:00 - 1 pm |
Friday, Sept. 24 | 12:00 - 1 pm |
Mindfulness/Meditation session | In Person and online. Location and
Info: go.gmu.edu/MMM. Come and join the Mason community for an opportunity to pause, breathe, relax, and be in a kind, supportive, loving space.
Internships/Jobs/Opportunities
BENG UG Research Opportunities:
Coming Soon..
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 fill out the attached release form and send to:
[log in to unmask].
Scholarships
Katona Scholarship for Excellence in Bioengineering:
The Katona Scholarship for Excellence in Bioengineering is available to rising seniors with a declared major in Bioengineering at George Mason University. Rising seniors means Spring/Summer or Fall 2022 graduation
date. This Scholarship is open to Bioengineering students pursuing any concentration within the degree program. Students selected for the scholarship have demonstrated strong academic performance, professional leadership within the university or outside, and
exceptional promise for a successful bioengineering career that would benefit society. Selection of the scholarship awardee may be based entirely on merit, however, a compelling financial need will also be considered. The annual Katona Scholarship award levels
may vary from year-to-year but it is expected to be no less than $1,000.00.
To be considered, interested students should complete form sent via email last week and today and submit it electronically to Ms. Claudia Borke
(cborke@gmu,.edu)
by no later than Monday September 7th, 2020
@ 11:59pm.
SMART Scholarship:
Department of Defense's Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program
Application open until 12/1/2021-
https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?mc_cid=10ce7527f0&mc_eid=1d6d469855
KDF Hardship Grant Program:
Please visit https://thekimmyduongfoundation.org/.../kdf-hardship-grant to
check the poverty guidelines and apply today!
The Volgenau School of Engineering offers several scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students.
https://volgenau.gmu.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Jobs
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
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Services schedule TBD
University Career Services
| University Career Services is now virtual. You can also schedule
an appointment on Handshake.
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
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