From: Steven Szymeczek <steven@ed2s.org> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 6:57 PM To: Holderbaum, Cynthia L <cholderb@purdue.edu>; Siemers, Tammy R <tsiemers@purdue.edu>; Render, Darshini N <render@purdue.edu> Subject: Opportunity for Purdue Biomed Students: Scholarship & Virtual Biomed Career Meet and Greet You don't often get email from steven@ed2s.org<mailto:steven@ed2s.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> ---- External Email: Use caution with attachments, links, or sharing data ---- Purdue Biomedical Engineering - Hope you are all doing well! I am a director for Education2Success, part of an independent 501C3 nonprofit organization working with Universities through our innovation workforce advancement programs (iat1.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fiat1.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbmegradstudents-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Ce05b15173c4c4389643c08dd7c23817b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638803214407118877%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2NgnKPM2CMww3G6vmd2tKoFyGlDmLERRXLMFdJvsscQ%3D&reserved=0>) We successfully completed a program with Purdue and Bayer Crop Science recently, with great success (https://www.iat1.org/post/bayer-iat-regenerative-agriculture-a-collaborative-journey<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iat1.org%2Fpost%2Fbayer-iat-regenerative-agriculture-a-collaborative-journey&data=05%7C02%7Cbmegradstudents-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Ce05b15173c4c4389643c08dd7c23817b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638803214407139774%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oIoubpgYvMwEq7zl6oviaMQVAc0KrYWpaZP%2Fpdh%2Bb%2B0%3D&reserved=0>). We are now looking to offer new programs for Purdue students in Biomedical! Reason for reaching out - We are looking for more applicants for our Virtual Career Meet and Greet: Biomedical Focus, happening this Thursday April 17th. Very excited for the program meet and greet, as we have added attending industry members from orthopedic implant and 3d printed surgical guides - RMS, Ricoh Healthcare 3D, and Mayo Clinic. Please pass this along directly to your Biomedical focused students as it will be a great opportunity for them to interact with industry and a chance for a scholarship! Info for students to Apply Submit your resume directly to steven@ed2s.org<mailto:steven@ed2s.org> Along with a 2 paragraph statement illustrating: ✔️ Why innovation matters to you ✔️ A biomedical challenge you’re passionate about solving Also happy to set a time to meet individually to discuss our programs more, my availability is here: https://calendar.app.google/ZiuWnRwXWo1TZpG2A<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.app.google%2FZiuWnRwXWo1TZpG2A&data=05%7C02%7Cbmegradstudents-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7Ce05b15173c4c4389643c08dd7c23817b%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638803214407152451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R%2FxKoVBvTsEiSgR337JgJCDsRHQRusXJ%2F6zLjCVmYrw%3D&reserved=0> Thanks so much for sharing this opportunity! 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Are you ready to join and excel in the innovation workforce? Join us for an exclusive Virtual Career Meet & Greet where you are eligible to receive scholarships and direct connections for internships and early career positions with top companies in the Biomedical Industry. At this event you can elevate your career, connect with industry leaders, and showcase your hands-on innovation skills! 🔹 What is an Innovation Career Meet & Greet? Our Talent Meet & Greets combine the best aspects of virtual career fairs while eliminating their common challenges. Unlike traditional open career fairs where students have difficulty aligning with direct requirements for typical open positions, our approach is designed to give you direct access to the most promising employers who are seeking your specific talents! Unlike other career fair type opportunities, our Meet & Greets are limited to 30 students and 20 industry members–all focused on the topic of the event. No waste of time roaming between recruiters and hoping you are a fit. 🔹 Why Attend the Career Meet & Greet? · Network with industry professionals looking for specific and emerging talent. · Explore career pathways in Biomedical innovation and technology. · Discover how you can earn additional scholarships ($450-$600) while building real-world expertise in our accompanying program Innovate-A-thon (not required for Meet & Greet) 🔹 Who Should Apply? Students from all disciplines who are passionate about innovation in the biomedical sector. Eligible applicants include: ✅ Undergraduate juniors and seniors ✅ Graduate students Info for students to Apply Submit your resume directly to steven@ed2s.org<mailto:steven@ed2s.org> Along with a 2 paragraph statement illustrating: ✔️ Why innovation matters to you ✔️ A biomedical challenge you’re passionate about solving Only excellent applications will be accepted. We encourage you to spend a little time on your submission materials – The top 2 applicant submissions will receive scholarships of $300 and $200! Those top 2 applicants will each give a 5 min presentation at the event showcasing their winning submission–accelerating their visibility from among other applicants. Scholarships will be posted to bursar accounts following Meet & Greet and upon receipt of student ID information. 🚀 Be part of the event will put you at leading edge of new innovative careers that are shaping the future of industry! Event Date Thursday April 17th First session: 12-2 ET Second Session: 3-5 ET Want to learn more about this opportunity before you apply? Reach out directly to steven@ed2s.org<mailto:steven@ed2s.org> for questions. 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