Winter Mass Meeting 1/17/12
Schedule Introductions Joining BMES Kaplan Presentation Upcoming Events
About BMES Career Development Networking Research Industry Social Events
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 – Naimish Bakane 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: 2 nd year (planning to graduate next year) Research: Human Biomechanics and Control Laboratory (HBCL)
Secretary – Joshua Berus 2 nd year BME Research: Pej Rohani’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. Christiane Wobus – murine norovirus pyrosequencing 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 3 rd 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 – Abishek Thiagaraj 1 st 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 – 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 – if 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 executive board