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Winter Mass Meeting 1/17/12. Schedule. Introductions Joining BMES Kaplan Presentation Upcoming Events. About BMES. Career Development Networking Research Industry Social Events http://www.bme.umich.edu/societies/bmes/. President – Michael Friedman. BME Ph.D. Candidate
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Winter Mass Meeting 1/17/12
Schedule • Introductions • Joining BMES • Kaplan Presentation • Upcoming Events
About BMES • Career Development • Networking • Research • Industry • Social Events http://www.bme.umich.edu/societies/bmes/
President – Michael Friedman • BME Ph.D. Candidate • Research: Kohn lab – Diet and exercise effects on bone • Oversees entire organization • Communicates with the BME department • Organizes meetings and BMES events
Undergrad VP – Jon Nicholas • Coordinates and arranges department lab tours • Assists President and rest of board with organizing events
Graduate VP – NaimishBakane • Runs events of interest to grad students • Increases grad student participation • Organizes seminar series
Treasurer – Lanxin Liu • Makes sure that the society doesn’t go broke • Handles the money • Major: BME • Year: 2nd year (planning to graduate next year) • Research: Human Biomechanics and Control Laboratory (HBCL)
Secretary – Joshua Berus • 2nd year BME • Research: PejRohani’s Lab (Center for the Study of Complex Systems & Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) • Reserves rooms • Keeps track of membership database • Attends UMEC meetings
Community Service – Otto Sipe • B.S.E. Computer Science & Engineering • Minor: Multidisciplinary Design • Research: Smart Boots – Design boots for soldiers that monitor weight carried and walking habits -> prevent leg fractures. • Organizes BMES Community Service Events • Help With Other BMES Events.
Webmaster – Patrick Hooper • IOE, B.S.E. (2012) • Research: Dr. ChristianeWobus – murinenoroviruspyrosequencing 16S rRNA sequence analysis • Personal Info: I’m super easy-going, and also a little lazy. I love music, sports, and food! Feel free to approach me with questions you have about anything, or just to chat. • Maintains BMES website and social media pages
Logistics/Publicity – Ryan Randall • 3rd year BME • Experience • Research: Dr. King Yang – Advanced Human Modeling Lab making biological models for FEA and crash test analysis • Alternative Spring Break Lead Team • Increase involvement of BMES within the BME department and vice versa • Responsible for sending out the BMES newsletter
Activities – AbishekThiagaraj • 1st Year BME • Research experience : Hollister Labs for tissue and scaffold development • Plans and coordinates events including IM sports and monthly socials for all BMES members
BMES Membership Benefits • T-shirt • Gift card awards at end of year • Kaplan test prep discounts • Free IM sports participation • Free entry to holiday party and other social events • Increased prizes in fantasy sports games • Eligible to become distinguished member
Distinguished Members • Members that participate in 4 events • Benefits • Increased gift card amounts given as awards or prizes • Eligible for BMES national conference funding • Distinguished members listed on website
How to Become a Member • Register on BMES website • Go to ‘Members -> Join the U-M BMES’ tab from BMES homepage • http://www.bme.umich.edu/societies/bmes/join • Pay membership dues - $10 • Cash or check to University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering Society • Give dues to any officer at any event
Kaplan Partnership • Discount on any tutoring and prep classes • Free workshops throughout the year
Upcoming Events • IM Broomball at Yost Ice Arena • Thursdays 10:40pm • Must register at least 1 day before the game • Email bmescontact@umich.edu if interested • Feb social at Cottage Inn – Thurs 2/2, 7pm
Future Events • Monthly socials • More IM sports – water polo, softball • Seminar series • Lab tours • March Madness bracket pool • Distinguished member social
Questions? • Ask now or after meeting • Email executive board bmescontact@umich.edu