June 2025 - Bmegradstudents-list

[Bmeroundtable-list] BME PhD Defense Announcement for Nathan Dimmitt (C. Lin, advisor)
by Sandra M May 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

BME PhD Defense Announcement for Nathan Dimmitt (C. Lin, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Title: Click Crosslinked PEG Hydrogels with Tunable Degradation Date: July 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: SL220A in Indianapolis and Zoom - https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/94642658902<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Meeting ID: 946 4265 8902 Committee Members: Dr. Chien Chi Lin (Chair), Dr. Jiliang Li, Dr. Sungsoo Na, Dr. Taimoor Qazi Abstract: Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels crosslinked by orthogonal chemistries have emerged as an ideal platform for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications due to their rapid crosslinking kinetics and excellent biocompatibility. Norbornene-functionalized PEG is routinely synthesized through Steglich esterification using 5-norbornene-2-carboxylic acid with hydroxyl-terminated PEG (PEGNB). A new synthesis method replaced the pungent 5-norbornene 2-carboxylic acid with odorless carbic anhydride (PEGNBCA). Hydrogels crosslinked by the new macromer, PEGNBCA, experienced accelerated hydrolytic degradation compared to the PEGNB counterpart. Through modularly blending PEGNBCA with PEGNB along with different functionality of thiol crosslinkers, the rate of hydrolytic degradation could be tuned with complete degradation times ranging from a few days up to a year. The tunability in degradation allowed for multi-modal release of various model cargo with controlled kinetics. PEGNB can also be crosslinked via iEDDA click reaction with tetrazine-bearing crosslinkers; however, these hydrogels exhibited unprecedented hydrolytic stability owing to the supramolecular interactions between norbornene-tetrazine complexes. In contrast, PEGNBCA crosslinked with tetrazine bearing PEG (PEGTz) exhibited fast hydrolytic degradation, while methyltetrazine functionalized PEG (PEGmTz) exhibited slow hydrolysis kinetics. Through dual functionalized methyltetrazine/tetrazine PEG crosslinkers at different ratios, the rate of hydrolytic degradation of iEDDA click crosslinked PEG-based hydrogels could be tuned. Through secondary amide conjugation onto the carboxylate group of PEGNBCA (PEGNB-X, where X is an amide group), hydrogels crosslinked via thiol-norbornene click reaction underwent rapid ester hydrolysis with complete degradation occurring within hours. In contrast, iEDDA click crosslinked PEGNB-X macromers initially degraded from ester hydrolysis and formed stable supramolecular interactions between tetrazine-norbornene complexes. A fully aqueous synthesis of norbornene functionalized PEG was developed using amine terminated PEG reacted with carbic anhydride under basic conditions. The macromer, PEGaNBCA, was capable of being crosslinked via iEDDA click reaction and thiol-norbornene click chemistries and exhibited hydrolytic stability owing to the amide bond. Additionally, PEGaNBCA hydrogels could be 3D printed using a digital light processing printer and was capable of being photodegraded through secondary light exposure at 365 or 405 nm wavelength light in the presence of the photoinitiator LAP. -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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ANTS
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

We are very aware that ants have joined the BME family in MJIS. They, too are hot. Pest control has been contacted. Don't forget to stay hydrated this week. Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones (she/her/hers) Senior Marketing and Communications Professional Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu [cid:image001.jpg@01DBE5B0.98FCC9F0]

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leftover sweets
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 23 Jun '25

23 Jun '25

If you are in MJIS, there are leftover sweets in 3015. Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones (she/her/hers) Senior Marketing and Communications Professional Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu [cid:image001.jpg@01DBE45E.4DCAB2B0]

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[Bmeroundtable-list] FREMINDER: Energy Conservation
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 23 Jun '25

23 Jun '25

When using the conference rooms, please ensure the projector is turned off, the lights are off and the blinds are down when you leave. Remember to wipe down the tables as well. Please assist BME staff by closing blinds on all externally facing rooms (labs, offices, etc.) due to the extreme heat. Please note (and follow) the suggestions below, and help us keep cool! [Purdue logo] [cid:image003.png@01DAD479.7A0E4DA0] ENERGY CONSERVATION ACTION DAYS MONDAY, June 23 - WEDNESDAY, June 25 Due to the upcoming extreme temperatures and humidity forecasted, Administrative Operations is declaring a few Energy Conservation Action Days. ACTIONS TO TAKE * If possible, consider rescheduling research activities for cooler parts of the day or different days of the week. * Close fume hood sashes completely when not in use to reduce the amount of conditioned air that's exhausted. * If you are able to, increase your thermostat by a few degrees to reduce air conditioning demand. * Close windows, blinds and doors to prevent heat from entering. * Turn off lights when rooms are unoccupied to reduce electricity use and eliminate the heat given off by the lights. * Turn off and unplug any unused equipment/devices to reduce electricity use. * Eliminate or reduce indoor heat sources, including autoclaves, lasers and ovens, especially during the hottest hours of the day. RESULTING OUTCOMES By working together and taking action, we will: * Reduce energy consumption * Ensure our campus utilities are running smoothly * Keep indoor spaces comfortable Your help and cooperation in these efforts are appreciated. [cid:image004.png@01DAD479.7A0E4DA0]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/46436297/1539708179/6558603/0/124872/?x=201d…> -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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AI In Research Talk
by Tammy R Siemers 20 Jun '25

20 Jun '25

Please join us at the next PICR Career Development Series event: AI Use in Research Friday, June 27, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Drug Discovery (DRUG) Lobby Conference Room Please join Dr. James Mohler, PhD AVP of Research Integrity, Compliance & Care, Research Integrity Officer & Professor, Office of the Executive Vice President for Research to learn more about how to use AI in research. Lunch provided Register here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> For questions, please contact: Dr. Jiang Yang (yang1491(a)purdue.edu<mailto:yang1491@purdue.edu>)

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[Bmeroundtable-list] MJIS ALERT: Energy Conservation
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

Please assist BME staff by closing blinds on all externally facing rooms (labs, offices, etc.) today to prepare for the upcoming heat. Please note (and follow) the suggestions below, and help us keep cool! [Purdue logo] [cid:image003.png@01DAD479.7A0E4DA0] ENERGY CONSERVATION ACTION DAYS MONDAY, June 23 - WEDNESDAY, June 25 Due to the upcoming extreme temperatures and humidity forecasted, Administrative Operations is declaring a few Energy Conservation Action Days. ACTIONS TO TAKE * If possible, consider rescheduling research activities for cooler parts of the day or different days of the week. * Close fume hood sashes completely when not in use to reduce the amount of conditioned air that's exhausted. * If you are able to, increase your thermostat by a few degrees to reduce air conditioning demand. * Close windows, blinds and doors to prevent heat from entering. * Turn off lights when rooms are unoccupied to reduce electricity use and eliminate the heat given off by the lights. * Turn off and unplug any unused equipment/devices to reduce electricity use. * Eliminate or reduce indoor heat sources, including autoclaves, lasers and ovens, especially during the hottest hours of the day. RESULTING OUTCOMES By working together and taking action, we will: * Reduce energy consumption * Ensure our campus utilities are running smoothly * Keep indoor spaces comfortable Your help and cooperation in these efforts are appreciated. [cid:image004.png@01DAD479.7A0E4DA0]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/46436297/1539708179/6558603/0/124872/?x=201d…> -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Weldon Graduate Program Announcements June 18th, 2025
by Tammy R Siemers 18 Jun '25

18 Jun '25

[4,354 Breaking News Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images] Weldon Graduate Program Announcements June 18th, 2025 * Career and Internship Opportunities * This Week's Professional Development Workshops * Call to Artists - Vibrant Community Exhibition in Neil Armstrong Hall * Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (June 13) * Interested in fast tracking your innovation through a QuickFire Challenge? * Upcoming Event from Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurship Network * Workshops and Deadlines * News from You Career and Internship Opportunities Internship Positions * Los Alamos Grad Student Internship Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> Postdoctoral Positions * Postdoctoral Associate, Trauma Research, Baylor College of Medicine<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Postdoctoral Associate, Virginia Tech<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * Postdoctoral Fellow, MSH<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> * NPA Website: https://careers.nationalpostdoc.org/jobs/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.n…> Full Time Positions * Purdue Start-up Job Board<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurduefou…>-Foundry Start Up Companies Looking to Hire * ACTS Career Center<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.a…>-Association for Clinical and Translational Science * Academic Careers<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facademicc…> * Doc Jobs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.docjo…>-Jobs beyond traditional clinical and academic roles This Week's Professional Development Workshops NSF GRFP Workshop Series: Part 2 - Personal Statement 6/18 | 4:00 PM | Fully Online<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47818733/1540384810/105321407/1/125061/?x=c0…> Healthy Eating on the Run 6/19 | 2:30 PM | Fully Online<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47818733/1540384810/105428167/0/125061/?x=d1…> Sleeping for Success 6/20 | 9:30 AM | Fully Online<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47818733/1540384810/105428168/0/125061/?x=cd…> Call to Artists - Vibrant Community Exhibition in Neil Armstrong Hall We are excited to announce a Call to Artists for the inaugural Vibrant Community Art Exhibition<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Community/vibrant-arts>, which will be displayed in Neil Armstrong Hall for a twelve-month period. This is a unique opportunity to share your creativity and contribute to a more vibrant and welcoming community within the College of Engineering. Eligibility: All two-dimensional art forms and mediums are welcome, provided the subject matter is appropriate for all visitors and the work can be safely exhibited. Who Can Submit: Current faculty, staff, and students within the College of Engineering. How to Apply: Submit an application<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> (via Qualtrics), including a digital photo of each piece (up to four entries per person). Please ensure each photo is clearly labeled to match the application. For complete guidelines and requirements, please refer to the Vibrant Arts Submission Guidelines<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Community/vibrant-arts/documents…>. Questions? Reach out to us at VibrantCommunity(a)purdue.edu<mailto:VibrantCommunity@purdue.edu>. We look forward to seeing your work and celebrating the artistic talents within our engineering community! Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (June 13) Graduate Professional Development Newsletter (June 13)<https://mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?FileID=0948c808-4731-4d1b-9fd6-d3a6e05f63…> Interested in fast tracking your innovation through a QuickFire Challenge? Interested in fast tracking your innovation through a QuickFire Challenge?<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjji.jnjin…> Application Deadline: July 11, 2025 Upcoming Event from Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurship Network Join the Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurship Network<https://click.deliver.purdue.edu/?qs=055428889a91d1cc6125de743ab07c2d606e87…> for the startup insights from Purdue Alumni - A PAEN Conversation with fellow alumni and friends! Wednesday, July 2 7-8 p.m. ET Michael McCracken and Tim Tsouchlos, from the Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurship Network (PAEN), invite you to join an engaging discussion with two Purdue alumni founders as they share their experiences navigating the startup and launch phases of their businesses. The conversation will explore how startup founders can leverage the Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurial Network to navigate the wide range of challenges inherent in launching and growing a business. Featured guests include: Beth Brown, CEO and CTO of Rev Pharmaceuticals Michael Munizzi, CEO of DroneSpotter. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and connect with fellow entrepreneurial Boilermakers! REGISTER NOW<https://click.deliver.purdue.edu/?qs=055428889a91d1cc3ab57c103d19e164e71006…> After you register, a Zoom link will be sent in a confirmation email. Creative Biolabs Webinar Free Webinar: Neural Circuits of Survival: How the Brain Orchestrates Defensive Behavior<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goview…> What's our upcoming webinar about? A primary focus of Dr. Jonathan P. Fadok's research is aimed at understanding how animals rapidly switch between different defensive states, such as freezing and fleeing. Recently, his team identified a novel brain pathway from the dorsal peduncular cortex to the amygdala that plays a key role in promoting flight behavior when threatened. This research offers new insights into how top-down control from the cortex can regulate survival behaviors and may help inform treatments for anxiety and trauma-related disorders. Creative Biolabs has invited Dr. Jonathan P. Fadok to walk us through neural circuits of survival: how the brain orchestrates defensive behavior. Key webinar highlights: * Overview of innate and learned defensive responses: freezing, flight, and their neural underpinnings * Introduction to the conditioned flight model and behavioral state transitions * Central amygdala microcircuits and their role in defensive action selection * Discovery of a top-down cortico-amygdala pathway from the dorsal peduncular cortex * Functional relevance of downstream targets: PAG and RRF contributions to threat modulation * Broader implications for understanding emotional regulation and trauma-related disorders Discover the speaker: [cid:image002.png@01DBE071.E0B44B40] Jonathan P. Fadok, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology at Tulane University Faculty Member of the Tulane Brain Institute Research Neuroscientist at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Dr. Jonathan P. Fadok earned his doctorate in Neurobiology and Behavior from the University of Washington and completed his postdoctoral training at the Friedrich Miescher Institute in Switzerland. Dr. Fadok leads several federally funded projects, including grants from the NIH and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and has received multiple honors for his work, including the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation's Young Investigator Award and Tulane's Early Career Professor Award. Register Now: https://neuros.biolabsantibody.com/neural-circuits-of-survival.htm<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneuros.bi…> 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. June 18th NSF GRFP Workshop Series: Part 2 - Personal Statement (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 19th Healthy Eating on the Run (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 20th Sleeping for Success (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 24th NSF Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 25th Eat Right When Your Budget is Tight (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 25th How to Improve your Public Speaking (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 25th Creative Biolabs Webinar - Neural Circuits of Survival (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fneuros.bi…>) June 26th How to Be a Good Reviewer (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 26th Presenting Your Research: How to Sell Others on Your Ideas (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 27th RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) June 30th Deadline to apply for New England Future Faculty Workshop (COE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/Events/newenglandfut…>) July 1st Deadline to apply for Rising Stars in Engineering in Health Workshop (Columbia University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bme.c…>) July 2nd Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurship Network Event (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.bl…>) July 8th Sleeping for Success (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 10th Citation Management with Zotero (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 10th Research with Scite.ai (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 10th The Academic Cover Letter (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 11th Preparing for Academic Interviews (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 11th Deadline to apply for Johnson & Johnson Respiratory Innovation QuickFire Challenge (Johnson & Johnson<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjnjinnova…>) July 14th Debt Management (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 14th Introduction to Student-Centered Teaching (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 15th Diet, Stress, & Emotional Eating (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosig…>) July 15th How to Buy a House (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 16th How to Find and Prepare for Fellowship Applications (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 16th Power & Control (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 17th Interviewing for Industry Positions (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 17th AI Tools for Lit Reviews (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 18th RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 21st Managing Uncertainty During Graduate School (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 21st NSF Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 22nd NSF GRFP Workshop Series: Part 3 - Research Statement (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 22nd Success Over Stress (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 23rd NDSEG (Defense Research) Fellowship Info Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 24th Conducting a Literature Review (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 24th Time Management (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 25th Get to Know Your Postdoc Office! (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 28th Comparing Job Offers (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 28th Staying Happy and Productive in Grad School (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 29th Healthy Financial Habits (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 29th Healthy Relationships (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 30th Conference Paper Writing and Presenting: Strategies for Success (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 30th Microteaching (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 30th NSF Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) July 31st NIH Fellowship Opportunities for Graduate Students (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) August 1st Entrepreneurship as a Career Path (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) August 1st Application Deadline for Johnson & Johnson Neuroscience QuickFire Challenge (Johnson & Johnson<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjnjinnova…>) August 1st Deadline to Apply for IGNITE Future Faculty Development Program (Apply Here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wm.ed…>) August 5th NSF Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) August 8th RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) August 11th NSF Fellowship Help Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) August 14th NIH Fellowship Opportunities for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Scholars (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) August 22nd Get to Know your Postdoc Office (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Sept. 5th Deadline to submit for Vibrant Community Art Exhibition in Neil Armstrong Hall (Submit<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>) Sept. 12th Postdoc Power Session (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Sept. 19th Copyrights: An Overview for Scholars (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Sept. 19th RCR: Discipline-Specific Training (GSPD<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…>) Sept. 30th-Oct. 1st Boston MEDevice 2025 Event (Register<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xpres…>) 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 She/Her Associate Director, Graduate Education BME Students (ONLY): Schedule appointments with me via BoilerConnect here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [cid:image003.png@01DBE071.E0B44B40]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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FW: Trauma THOMPSON Challenge in MICCAI 2025
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 17 Jun '25

17 Jun '25

=============================================================================================================================================== Hi everyone, We cordially welcome and invite you to take part in The Trauma THOMPSON Challenge 2025, hosted at MICCAI this year in Daejeon, South Korea. This challenge aims to advance AI for critical care in austere, low-resource, and emergency response environments. Participants will tackle a range of computer vision and multimodal AI tasks, including action recognition and anticipation, hand tracking, tool detection, visual question answering, and realism assessment. Teams will work with a unique egocentric dataset of ~3700 video clips featuring unscripted and lifesaving regular and just-in-time procedures under diverse environments. Top-performing teams will be eligible for prizes and publication opportunities. You can find more information and register for the challenge with the URL below. Please feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues or groups who may be interested. We look forward to your participation in pushing the boundaries of AI for emergency medicine! Best regards, The Trauma THOMPSON Challenge 2025 Organizing Committee ************************************************************************************* Title: The Trauma THOMPSON Challenge 2025 Venue: MICCAI 2025 (T3Challenge2025) Date: September 23-27, 2025 Website: https://t3challenge25.grand-challenge.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft3challen…> Abstract The Trauma THOMPSON Challenge 2025 invites participants to develop AI algorithms for autonomous remote instruction systems that provide real-time medical guidance in austere and disconnected settings, such as disaster zones. Specifically, the scientific community is invited to submit algorithms that, given videos as input, they can: (a) recognize and anticipate actions, (b) track hands, (c) detect tools, and (d) answer medical questions to support inexperienced providers during high-stakes procedures. Sample algorithms are provided to encourage participation. The goal is to drive innovation in AI for emergency care under low resource environments, ultimately improving patient outcomes in first response medicine. Important Dates · Release of train data: Jun. 1st, 2025 · Start of test phase: Aug. 1st, 2025 · End of test phase: Aug. 22nd, 2025 · Presentation invitation: Sep. 1st, 2025 · Summary report submission deadline: Sep. 12th, 2025 · Winner announcements & awards: On challenge day at MICCAI 2025 · Challenge day: Sep. 23rd, 2025 Prizes: First and second places for every task. Total funds in prizes, $3,000. Organizers Yupeng Zhuo (Purdue University), Juan Wachs (Purdue University), Eddie Zhang (Purdue University), Xiangchen Yu (Purdue University), Aditya Pachpande (Purdue University), Andrew W. Kirkpatrick (University of Calgary), Jessica Mckee (University of Calgary), Edgar Rojas-Muñoz (Texas A&M University), Brian Vanvoorst (RTX BBN Technologies), Jin Tae Kwak (Korea University), Stas Tiomkin (Texas Tech University), Vikhyat Bebarta (University of Colorado Anshutz), Yanjun Gao (University of Colorado Anshutz) Contact If you have any questions about The Trauma THOMPSON Challenge 2025, please email Yupeng Zhuo (zhuoy(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zhuoy@purdue.edu>).

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[Bmeroundtable-list] FW: Call to Artists – Vibrant Community Exhibition in Neil Armstrong Hall
by Rhonda Wolf Jones 16 Jun '25

16 Jun '25

BME Family – The deadline for the Vibrant Community art project is Friday, Sept. 5. This is different from our Art in Research program. The deadline for Art in Research is Friday, Sept 26. You may submit for both if you wish. Happy to answer any questions. Boiler Up! Rhonda Jones O 765.494.3940 | C 765.427.2065 rwjones(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rwjones@purdue.edu> Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering From: Engap-list <engap-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of William J Sondgerath Sent: Monday, June 16, 2025 10:54 AM To: Engcs-list <engcs-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'Engap-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <engap-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; engfaculty-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu; Coe-grad-oncampus-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu; Engr-postdoc-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [engap-list] Call to Artists – Vibrant Community Exhibition in Neil Armstrong Hall Dear College of Engineering Faculty, Staff, and Students, We are excited to announce a Call to Artists for the inaugural Vibrant Community Art Exhibition<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Community/vibrant-arts>, which will be displayed in Neil Armstrong Hall for a twelve-month period. This is a unique opportunity to share your creativity and contribute to a more vibrant and welcoming community within the College of Engineering. Eligibility: All two-dimensional art forms and mediums are welcome, provided the subject matter is appropriate for all visitors and the work can be safely exhibited. Who Can Submit: Current faculty, staff, and students within the College of Engineering. How to Apply: Submit an application<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> (via Qualtrics), including a digital photo of each piece (up to four entries per person). Please ensure each photo is clearly labeled to match the application. For complete guidelines and requirements, please refer to the Vibrant Arts Submission Guidelines<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Community/vibrant-arts/documents…>. Questions? Reach out to us at VibrantCommunity(a)purdue.edu<mailto:VibrantCommunity@purdue.edu>. We look forward to seeing your work and celebrating the artistic talents within our engineering community! Sincerely, Will William J. Sondgerath Senior Assistant Dean for Staff and Administration, College of Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-1871 wsondger(a)purdue.edu<mailto:wsondger@purdue.edu> [Description: W:\PU_signature_white_bg_215x80.png] -- Bmeroundtable-list mailing list Bmeroundtable-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/bmeroundtable-list

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Evonik Site Visit Scheduled for September 5th--Any Interest?
by Tammy R Siemers 16 Jun '25

16 Jun '25

Good Afternoon, We have the opportunity for a site visit to Evonik in Lafayette this fall on September 5th. Since we are partnering with another school on this visit, we are hoping to gather some preliminary information on whether BME students would even be interested in attending this visit. If you think this is a visit you would be interested in let me know. Once I have a general interest, I can see if moving forward for a site visit makes sense for BME or not. We also have quite a few upcoming events on the calendar for fall. I will roll those out closer to the events (and outline them during orientation) but fall looks to be an exciting line-up for professional development and networking! Tammy Tammy Siemers She/Her Associate Director, Graduate Education BME Students (ONLY): Schedule appointments with me via BoilerConnect here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 o: 765-496-0294 Achiever, Relator, Includer, Restorative, Developer [cid:image001.png@01DBDECD.AE0840C0]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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