May 2022 - Bmegradstudents-list

BMEGSA Ramadan/ Eid Info Session
by Benito Alston, Claudia 05 May '22

05 May '22

Hello All, Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a slight change of plans, the event is now combined with the CoffeeChat session from 11-12pm in MJIS 2001. Mazin Hakim has gracefully stepped up to lead this part of BMEGSA’s Diversity initiatives. We will have informational pamphlets to learn a bit about Ramadan as well as delicious Baklava! Have a lovely day! Sincerely, Claudia

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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements May 4th, 2022
by Siemers, Tammy R 04 May '22

04 May '22

[May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day at SJMQT - San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements May 4th, 2022 * Career and Internship Opportunities * NSF I Corps Meeting Registration, May 5th * Ignite Program for Starting a Company * AIM -AHEAD Research Fellowship Application Preparation Workshop May 3, 2022 * Job Openings at Merck * GM Track Program, from Alumni * 2022 Postdoc Preview, Van Andel Institute * NSF Graduate Fellowship Workshops Starting Next Week * Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (April 29) * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Summer 2022 Associate Engineer, SpaceX<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3046559089/?lgTemp=jobs_jymbii_digest&eB…> Postdoctoral Positions * Postdoc/Research Assistant, Brain Stimulation, MIT<https://web.mit.edu/deblina-sarkar/brainstimulationandrecording.html> * Postdoc, Biomechanical Engineer, Sanford Health<https://www.simplyhired.com/job/0EaRVvNiE_zI4peB3IujcMs5j0lzuhKvVRGcAdfmmYk…> * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/ Full time Positions * Associate Project Manager, Sage Bionetworks<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3059957930/?lgTemp=jobs_jymbii_digest&eB…> * Sr. Engineer/Principal Engineer, Drug Product Process Development, Allogene Therapeutics<https://www.simplyhired.com/job/Nx0u_gQpTmbKIaFsf-BOj6DgJOjRc305gmqx8DFZsxl…> * Research Analyst, Molekule Consulting LLC<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3061805825/?lgTemp=jobs_jymbii_digest&eB…> * Associate Systems Engineering Support Analyst, Boeing<https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3059999567/?lgTemp=jobs_jymbii_digest&eB…> * Engineer II, Process Development, Inceptor Bio<https://www.simplyhired.com/job/jsUtSCJP-yFDBfA4PmO1xwy35g5UyrwZM7sSLjXtfMl…> * Purdue Start-up Job Board<https://purduefoundry.com/jobs?utm_source=Foundry+Mailing+List&utm_campaign…>-Foundry Start Up Companies Looking to Hire * ACTS Career Center<https://careers.actscience.org/>-Association for Clinical and Translational Science * Doc Jobs<https://www.docjobs.com/jobs/list/>-Jobs beyond traditional clinical and academic roles NSF I Corps Meeting Registration, May 5th https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdu6spj0oHzNpeCtS7e4Bv-rfX5tweT… Ignite Program for Starting a Company A cohort-based program for founders looking to start a company in the next 3 -9 months. We teach founders processes to clarify the problem they're solving and the value they are delivering - from the customer's perspective. Working within a cohort to define problem-market fit, each founder or team will develop elements of their business model in each workshop and present to the cohort for feedback and pressure testing of both their ideas and presentation skills - culminating in a final presentation for a panel of industry professionals. Ignite is the first step in derisking your startup. https://purduefoundry.com/programs/ideate/?utm_source=Foundry+Mailing+List&… AIM -AHEAD Research Fellowship Application Preparation Workshop May 3, 2022 The NIH-funded AIM-AHEAD [Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity] Research Fellows Program provides early career researchers (graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty, and others) the opportunity to receive funding to help support research on novel and innovative data science and data-focused research problems. The fellows will work in collaboration with the AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center to actively participate in biomedical research that involves the use of AI/ML methodologies on electronic health record (EHR) data to address health disparities and inequities, including bias in AI/ML algorithms. The application-preparation workshop will be held virtually May 3rd 2-4 PM EST, and the deadline for submitting an application is May 22, 2022. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals. Complete details are available at https://lnkd.in/gDkvDN2R. Job Openings at Merck Just wanted to pass along that we currently have several open positions within the state-of-art FLEx center. All are welcome to apply. R176603/Sr-Scientist-Research-Pharmacy R176800/Sr-Scientist-Process-Engineer R176609/Scientist-Research-Pharmacy R176798/Scientist-Process-Engineer Other opportunities we have can be found here<https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/job/R148416/Senior-Scientist-Sterile-and-Speci…> and all are welcome to apply. GM Track Program, from Alumni This is for a Design Release Engineer (aka Project Engineer). As a Project Engineer, you are essentially the chief engineer for your own component. This is an excellent foundational role that lets people learn more about how the business works and how to develop a product. There is tons of collaboration with design, quality, validation, suppliers, and program teams. Based on the job description, I'm assuming they might also be looking at filling some roles on other restraints teams - such as Airbags, or Seatbelts, etc. I think this would be a great fit for a Purdue BME that is interested in learning about product development, vehicle safety/restraints, and developing more project management skills. The posting can be found here: https://search-careers.gm.com/jobs/job/design-release-engineer-restraints-s…. Please have interested students send me resumes & cover letters (dimitrija.pecoski(a)gm.com<mailto:dimitrija.pecoski@gm.com>) no later than Sunday, 5/8/2022. Once I submit the referral, an email will be sent to the applicant with a link to apply for the role. Please feel free to have students reach out if they have questions! 2022 Postdoc Preview, Van Andel Institute About Van Andel Institute VAI is an independent biomedical research organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our research encompasses five central themes: epigenetics, neurodegenerative science, metabolism and nutrition, cell biology, and structural biology. Postdoctoral fellows are a crucial part of VAI's efforts to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations. All VAI postdocs receive: * Mentorship from world-renowned principal investigators. * Access to state-of-the-art research spaces and an extensive suite of Core Technologies and Services. * Support from a dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which provides a comprehensive professional development program. Postdoc Preview (Sept. 15-17, 2022) Postdoc Preview is a three-day competitive program that provides selected applicants the opportunity to visit VAI to learn about our postdoc training opportunities, meet one-on-one with our internationally recognized faculty and explore our extensive scientific resources. * VAI will provide transportation, lodging and meals for selected applicants. We also are pleased to offer family care grants for those caring for children or other family members. * Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduate students at U.S. institutions who anticipate beginning a postdoc by January 2024. Individuals who identify as members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. * Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1. * More information and the application may be found here<https://vari.vai.org/event/postdoc-preview-2022/>. Cancer Epigenetics Training program (funded by a National Cancer Institute T32 award) * Offers cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research training in structural and functional aspects of epigenetics, complemented by state-of-the-art Core Technologies and Services, unique professional development activities, and integration with established translational research programs and partnerships led by VAI investigators. * Prepares postdocs to become independent research leaders in the field of cancer epigenetics. * Eligibility: Applicants must be near completion of a Ph.D., M.D. or other appropriate terminal degree Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Individuals who identify as members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply. * Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. * More information and the application can be found here<https://vari.vai.org/cancer-epigenetics-training-program/>. Inspire Fellowship * Supports postdocs who identify as members of underrepresented racial or ethnic groups as they finish preparing to be independent research leaders in academia or industry. * Provides $50,000 per year toward the Inspire Fellow's salary, which starts at $57,200. Support is renewable for up to two additional years (so three years total). * Inspire Fellows form a cohort that meets for monthly professional development events. * Eligibility: Applicants must be within 12 months of completing a Ph.D., M.D. or other appropriate terminal degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who identify as members of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group as defined by NIH. * Application opens on Aug. 1 and closes on Oct. 31. * More information and the application can be found here<https://vari.vai.org/inspire-fellowship/>. NSF Graduate Fellowship Workshops Starting Next Week See Attached Starting next Thursday is the first session of a trio of NSF Graduate Research Fellowship workshops. I am excited to help students get started on their applications! Undergraduates who are entering their senior year this fall and plan to enter a grad program in 2023 are also welcome to attend these sessions and apply for the NSF Fellowship. The eligibility requirements for the NSF Fellowship include: * US citizenship or permanent residency * Have not applied for the NSF Fellowship previously as a graduate student * Either senior undergrad, first year or second year grad student as of Fall 2022 - "first year" means first year in any graduate program: for disciplines that typically have masters degrees before PhD, only masters students can apply since masters is the first grad program for those individuals; for disciplines where it is not uncommon for students to "skip" a masters and enroll straight into a PhD program, then first year or second year PhD students can apply since they do not already have a masters degree. Students are encouraged to reach out to Lisa R. Nielsen, PhD at lnielse(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lnielse@purdue.edu> with their questions. Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (April 29) https://mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?FileID=f8222c4b-5b25-464f-9569-8cd80a4bf3… Workshops and Deadlines Here are some upcoming workshops and deadlines more detailed information about the workshops will be sent out separately closer to the event. May 4th OIGP Spring Reception May 5th Faculty Coffee Chat: Professor Alexandria Volkening May 13th Peer Mentoring Grab and Go Lunch News from You Please inform Tammy of honors, awards, or other accolades (to include having a paper published) you receive so that the Weldon School may recognize your accomplishments. Send the complete information - specific title and nature of the award, name of conference or event at which award was given, date of said event, photograph if available, etc. - to tsiemers(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsiemers@purdue.edu>. Tammy Siemers Senior Graduate Training Program Administration and Professional Development Specialist Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [233FFCD4]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Paula Sarmiento (D. Little, advisor)
by May, Sandra M 04 May '22

04 May '22

BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Paula Sarmiento (D. Little, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 10:00am EST. Research Title: Rotator Cuff Tendon Characterization Through Multi-omics Techniques Date: May 17th, 2022 Time: 10:00am EST Location: Online, Zoom. Topic: Paula Sarmiento's Preliminary Exam Time: May 17, 2022, 10:00 AM Indiana (EST) Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98106574717 Meeting ID: 981 0657 4717 Committee Members: Dr. Dianne Little D.V.M. Ph.D. (Chair) Dr. Douglas Brubaker Ph.D. Dr. Sarah Snelling Ph.D. Dr. Luis Solorio Ph.D. Dr. Vikki Weake Ph.D. Abstract: Rotator cuff tendon (RCT) tears cause chronic shoulder pain and impaired function. RCT repair is typically done through suture repair and allograft extracellular matrix patch augmentation, but re-tear of the fibrotic repair is common. The low cellularity and hierarchical dense matrix of tendon further impedes regenerative healing due to extended inflammatory stages and slow remodeling. As a result, high retear rates can occur. Tissue engineering works to eliminate these shortcomings. Tendon engineered approaches seek to support the healing structure with a biomaterial and functional cells (mesenchymal progenitors, tendon fibroblasts) to increase organized matrix deposition and remodeling. Novel engineered approaches are evaluated through specific tendon-related outcomes including expression of tendon-related genes and development of highly aligned collagen. These outcomes evaluate a small fraction of the tendon phenotype but do not guarantee uniform cell differentiation or a healthy mature tendon phenotype. Hence, initially promising results can show disappointing long-term results, or complications (e.g., fibrochondrogenesis, fibrosis, metabolic imbalance). Prior work shows promise for engineered tendon development through enrichment of novel biomaterial scaffolds with tendon extracellular matrix. The overarching goal is to characterize native healthy and diseased RCT through integration of multiomic platforms and then use this new insight to better evaluate novel engineered tendon approaches. Here I will identify how close these engineered tendons come to mimicking healthy tendons. I will implement unbiased multiomic techniques that, when integrated, completely characterize and integrate outcomes. Together these studies will improve definition of outcomes and increase understanding of engineered approaches for treating RCT tears.

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BME PhD Preliminary Exam announcement for Emeka Nwanochie (J. Linnes and T. Kinzer-Ursem, co-advisors)
by May, Sandra M 04 May '22

04 May '22

BME PhD Preliminary Exam announcement for Emeka Nwanochie (J. Linnes and T. Kinzer-Ursem, co-advisors) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 9:00am EST (Indiana). Title: Point-of-care molecular-based platform for multiplexed detection of HIV and viral coinfections in blood samples Date: May 19, 2022 Time: 9:00am EST (Indiana) Zoom Meeting Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95216004215?pwd=SUxYUWlnQU9iWXcwN3pZcDVMTkwrdz… Advisory committee: Jacqueline Linnes (Co-Chair); Tamara L. Kinzer-Ursem (Co-Chair); Joseph P. Robinson; Aman Russom Abstract: 37.7 million people worldwide are living with HIV with low-to-middle-income communities (LMICs) disproportionately affected. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for two-thirds of the population of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) has prolonged the life of PLHIV, treatment success is contingent upon early detection which requires new strategies to detect acute HIV infection. Further, co-infection with Human T- Lymphotropic Virus-1 (HTLV-1) and/or Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in PLHIV are known to accelerate the progression to AIDS. Unfortunately, existing rapid tests that detect host antibodies are affected by long seroconversions of these infections which allow the viruses to remain undetected long after infection and the persistence of host antibodies after viral clearance. In contrast, molecular methods based on nucleic acid amplification are suitable for detecting early infections of HIV, HTLV-1, and HCV; however, the high-operational costs of these assays restrict their use in low resource settings. Herein, I will develop a simple, cost-effective point-of-care (POC) device, detecting HIV, HTLV-1, and HCV from patient's whole blood sample by combining the multiplex capability of centrifugal microfluidics with isothermal nucleic acid amplification. First, I will develop and optimize an isothermal nucleic acid amplification, including an internal amplification control (IAC) assay to achieve clinically relevant detection of HIV-1. Next, I will combine both assays with centrifugal microfluidics for high-throughput detection of HIV-1. Finally, I will develop and optimize parallel isothermal assays detecting HCV, and HTLV-1. The fully integrated platform will enable early screening of at-risk individuals for HIV-1 and HTLV-1 and/or HCV in LMICs.

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[Bmeroundtable-list] BME Monday Roundtable - 5/2/22
by Gelfand, Johanna K 02 May '22

02 May '22

[cid:image001.jpg@01D85E14.55334590] BME MONDAY ROUNDTABLE May 2, 2022 HEAD UPDATE Hello everyone - Today marks the beginning of finals week and a time of year where we both look ahead and reflect on the previous academic year. It is also an important time for many faiths and cultures with important events and dates, including Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of Ramadan today, and in recent weeks, the celebrations of Passover and Easter. In my own reflections of the past academic year, I've truly enjoyed learning and serving in my new role in support of our diverse and growing community, and I've really enjoyed the additional opportunities to get to know many of you. I've enjoyed learning from you and listening to your stories as I think about ways to continually improve the Weldon School as a critical part of your training and experience. I've also had a recent opportunity to share a bit more about my story (including the ups and downs, the challenges, doubts, and joys) and importantly the roles of mentors in shaping each one of us. Some of my story is available at https://stories.purdue.edu/a-multidimensional-mentor/ but it is not unique. We celebrated three outstanding mentors last week who have each been awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor awards from the past three years - Dr. Dianne Little (2022), Dr. Joseph Rispoli (2021), and Dr. Vitaliy Rayz (2020). These mentors also shared words and sentiments that highlight their passion for training and success of BME students. We are happy that we are a part of your story! Thanks for being a Boilermaker and part of this big team! Important updates for the week to not miss: guidelines for faculty for finals week and grade submission is attached. Also attached is the fall teaching calendar. PROTECT PURDUE * Masks protocols changed as of March 14! Check for updates https://protect.purdue.edu/required-covid-19-protocols/ * Vaccines are strongly encouraged (though not required) https://protect.purdue.edu/vaccine-information/ * Updated guidance for research SOPs, etc. and Protect Purdue are coming quickly. Please make sure you are staying current with Purdue guidelines. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES Week of May 2 Thurs., May 5: BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Karl Ferdinand Ziegler (S. Iyer-Biswas, advisor), 10:00 via Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91596296472 Meeting ID: 915 9629 6472 and Passcode: 059756. Title: "Precision measurements and long-term live imaging of stochastic dynamics of whole organisms" Thurs., May 5: Coffee Chat with Faculty: 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Location LYLE (Room TBM). Faculty host: Alexandria Volkening. Potential discussion topics: website development, public science and outreach, social media, academic job materials (with an interdisciplinary perspective) Upcoming important deadlines and info. Sun., May 15: Deadline for applications for Bioengineering Training in Diabetes Research Program (T32 Predoctoral Fellowships). See below for details. Tues., May 31: Deadline for submission of abstracts for BMES 2022 Annual Meeting, to be held October 12-15 in San Antonio, TX. For more information: https://www.bmes.org/abstract-information This year's meeting theme is "Embracing Inclusion to Advance Innovation in Healthcare and Education" Fri., June 3: Application deadline for Trailblazers in Engineering program. See below for details. Committee Updates Academic Programs Update Hello professors, The email below states all of the information about grading for both courses and your research students (both grad and undergraduate) for the semester. Grade entry is already open and ends at 5 p.m. May 10th. Faculty at West Lafayette not meeting the submission deadline for their reporting window will be required to submit via the Grade change workflow found in their myPurdue portal. Thanks, Cindy Holderbaum cholderb(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cholderb@purdue.edu> 765-494-2995 From: Beals, Lesa K Subject: Final Grading Just a friendly reminder of things to keep in mind when faculty are inputting final grades. 2. Now is the time to ensure they are up to date on the required certifications that will affect their ability to submit grades. a. FERPA b. GLBA c. Protecting SSNs d. Data Handling 3. Final Grade submission windows<https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/faculty/grading/index.html> for Spring 2022. a. Grade entry begins at 8 a.m. April 22 and ends at 5 p.m. May 10th. b. How to<https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/faculty/grading/PWL-grade-entry-update.html> enter final grades in myPurdue. c. How to<https://mediaspace.itap.purdue.edu/media/Brightspace+ResourceA+Submit+Final…> enter final grades using BrightSpace video. Document attached. d. For late grades, you can use Grade Change Workflow<https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/faculty/grading/Grade_Change_Workflow.html>. 4. Important information regarding the use of Incompletes. a. Please share the attached document with faculty as a refresher to Final Grade submission and appropriate use of Incomplete grades. Looking ahead: The Fall 2022 BME course schedule is attached. Graduate Committee Programs Update DEI Committee Update Remaining BME Graduate Peer Mentoring meeting days are: 11-1pm on May 13th Trailblazers in Engineering (TBE) are workshops to prepare future trailblazing faculty in engineering with a focus on preparing outstanding scholars who are also committed to increasing the success of underrepresented communities of engineers. Fellows will network with leading faculty in engineering, thought leaders, program managers at key federal funding agencies, Purdue Engineering heads, and of course, each other. Participants will also meet current Trailblazers and benefit from their inspiring keynote talks. TBE 2022 will be held in person on Purdue's beautiful West Lafayette, IN campus July 26 - 28, 2022. More information and application details for the Black Trailblazers in Engineering (BTE) and Latinx Trailblazers in Engineering (LATinE) program is available at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Trailblazers APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022 Resources, attachments, further information BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Karl Ferdinand Ziegler (S. Iyer-Biswas, advisor), Thurs., May 5, 10:00 via Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91596296472 Meeting ID: 915 9629 6472 and Passcode: 059756. Title: "Precision measurements and long-term live imaging of stochastic dynamics of whole organisms" Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 10:00 AM ET. Advisory Committee: Srividya Iyer-Biswas; Dana Weinstein; Rudro R. Biswas; Young Kim Abstract: Over 150 years since Claude Bernard coined the evocative phrase, "milieu intérieur", to draw attention to a deep mystery in the natural world, fundamental questions remain open about how the simplest living system, a bacterial cell, maintains homeostasis of its best studied attribute, cell size. In this preliminary work towards dissertation, I will address how life shapes time in a bacterial cell, and discuss the interplay between homeostasis and adaptation in this context. First, I will first establish that stochastic intergenerational bacterial cell size homeostasis is maintained under constant growth conditions for non interacting cells, using our high-precision data on growth and division of individual C. crescentus cells using our SChemostat technology. Next, the emergent simplicities or scaling laws revealed by these data, and their mechanistic implications. Following this, the questions, approaches and challenges in the extension to time-varying growth conditions, other microorganisms, and spatially patterned arrangement of cells, and possible new emergent simplicities. Deadline for applications for Bioengineering Training in Diabetes Research Program (T32 Predoctoral Fellowships), Sun., May 15. Eligibility: * U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident * Admission to Purdue BME PhD, Purdue IBSC PhD, or Indiana MSTP MD/PhD Programs * Project scope relevant to NIDDK high-priority areas, including diabetes & other metabolic diseases, obesity, digestive diseases, nutrition, gut microbiome, role of nervous system in GI health, kidney & urologic diseases, etc. * 1-2 page proposal, including: Name, Matriculation pathway (BME, IBSC, MSTP), proposed faculty co-mentors, proposed research project, signed letter of support from faculty co-mentors (not included in 2-page limit). Note: Applicants should work with faculty trainers when completing application proposal; Fellowship funding period: 9/4/2022-9/3/2023 Directors: Sherry Harbin, PhD and Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD Administrators: Sandy May and Tammy Siemers. For more information, please contact: WeldonBMEGrad(a)purdue.edu<mailto:WeldonBMEGrad@purdue.edu> (phone: 765-494-7054) or visit online at http://bit.ly/Purdue-IUSM-BTDR Raising A Resilient Scientist Workshop Series (Message from Sharon Milgram, Director, NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education): Over the last year I have interacted with many trainees across the U.S. as part of the NIH Becoming a Resilient Scientist series<https://www.training.nih.gov/nih_becoming_a_resilient_scientist_series>. After carefully considering input from students, postdocs, faculty and program administrators who participated in the program, I have decided to offer a series, RAISING A RESILIENT SCIENTIST<https://www.training.nih.gov/workshops_and_trainings_for_extramural_princip…>, for faculty and administrators who mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. The goal of the Raising a Resilient Scientist series is to promote the mental health and well-being of the academic research community by supporting faculty and administrators to develop self-management, relationship-management, and mentoring skills. A variety of topics will be covered with a specific focus on communication and shared problem-solving to help trainees deal with the inevitable setbacks experienced in high knowledge environments. There will be five units in the series; each unit will consist of a 75-minute lecture, which can be watched in real-time or asynchronously, followed by a 1-hour facilitated discussion with peers. There will be two opportunities for participation in the small groups following each webinar. There is no charge for participation, but advanced registration is required. For more information, and to register, please visit our webpage<https://www.training.nih.gov/workshops_and_trainings_for_extramural_princip…>. I do not anticipate offering this series again in the future; participation in the entire series is recommended but is not required. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions. Remaining scheduled workshop date is May 24. Trailblazers in Engineering (TBE) are workshops to prepare future trailblazing faculty in engineering with a focus on preparing outstanding scholars who are also committed to increasing the success of underrepresented communities of engineers. Trailblazers in Engineering Fellows are selected not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements but also for their potential impact in expanding representation and diversity in engineering. The workshop will provide Fellows the ability to network with leading faculty in engineering, thought leaders, program managers at key federal funding agencies, Purdue Engineering heads, and of course, each other. Participants will also meet current Trailblazers and benefit from their inspiring keynote talks. TBE 2022 will be held in person on Purdue's beautiful West Lafayette, IN campus July 26 - 28, 2022. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022 Reasons to Attend 1. Network with leading trailblazing faculty in engineering, thought leaders, program managers at key federal funding agencies, Purdue Engineering heads, and scientists who will present keynote speeches and talks throughout the program. 2. Gain insight into what academic success will look like post-pandemic. 3. Participate in panel discussions. * Why choose an academic career? * How to apply & interview? * How to negotiate salary and start-up packages? * How to get early career research funding? 4. Meet program managers from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, National Institutes of Health and others; receive advice on your proposals; and participate in a poster session to pitch your research and teaching plans and get feedback from would-be employers. 5. Attend the "Success Strategies for New Faculty Members" workshop presented by internationally recognized experts in faculty development, Drs. Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent. 6. For non-Purdue Fellows, we are reimbursing up to $800.00 per Economy flight and transportation (cab fare, shuttle, mileage, and/or parking to/from Purdue). In addition, we will provide two days of per diem for travel days of July 25 & 28. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022 Applicants are invited to apply through two programs, Black Trailblazers in Engineering (BTE)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42895178/1487133596/88073767/0/120588/?f5d63…> and Latinx Trailblazers in Engineering (LATinE)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42895178/1487133596/88073768/0/120588/?f5d63…>. Please visit these pages for details. Attachments Guidance on Final Grade Submission Fall 2022 teaching schedule -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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