Minutes 3/16/15

Hi BMES!

Check out minutes here: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/322015/
 
THIS WEEK: 
“Fixed” Screening: March 19th 7 PM Gowen Room
-about human enhancement!
Food Link Volunteering Saturday 3/21: Sign up: http://doodle.com/dtk99t83cvm8meca
CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:
BME Banquet: April 10th
-cake, soda, ice, and flowers picked up the day of
-cake is ordered!
-personal emails to professors were sent!
-need center pieces, table clothes
-advertisements last week in March
-Facebook event
-paper sign ups in class next week/week after
-pay with declining or cash
-awards: gag gifts!
-will send emails to top 3 in each category
-selling bme stuff at banquet (cash only)
E-Social: Friday, March 27th
-will be in Goergen Hall
-cams pizza
-big event!
 
Fundraising:
-Quarter Zips – finding out more information to get finalized
Mentoring Program:
Wednesday, April 8th 6:30 (tentative)
-possible mentor info session to get more mentors involved
-if we want to have an orientation event – must plan early!! and contact Matt Spielman
Social Events:
-Super Smash Bros Game Night: March 25th at 7 PM, Goergen 108
-projector from BME department – only one projector
-bowling social – A Sunday – get x number of lanes
-Assassin event within BME
-car bash with SWE? co-sponsorship? – yes, definitely can give money!
-combine with study break! cinco de mayo!
Academic Events
internship session: helpful/useful – try to host another one middle/end of Fall semester and Spring semester
-Vaccinex tour: 5-6 person tours (2) on Mt Hope Ave.
2 dates, 2:30-5 Tuesday or Thursday, 2:30-5 on Friday – April 14, 16, 17
-still waiting on response about specific dates
-will give description of bioprocess engineering
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
April 13th 7-8 PM before meeting
-Matt Spielman/ SA is interested in showing academic movies
-Video called “Fixed” – about human enhancement
March 19th 7 PM Gowan Room
NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) – March 2nd due. -Email out during Spring Break
-mentoring events – Mary & Taryn – after deadline
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children) – Kelly
-RIT social – Justin
-Advertisment for banquet – Janet
-Career Info Session – Emily/Sophie
-senior design stuff?
-interview Professor Brown on 101 – Janet and Sophie
ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)
-Academic Event on internships and career center
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month
OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
2) FoodLink –
March 21st 9am – 12 noon Sign up: http://doodle.com/dtk99t83cvm8meca
transportation provided, meet in Goergen Atrium
April 18th from 9-12pm

3) STEM Family Science Day (April 18th)  – ECG, doppler

4) still looking into other schools to work with – late april/may
Tentative General Meeting:
April 1st
Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

3/2/2015

Hi BMES!

Too long? Read THESE things:

-THIS Week:

Mentoring event: Wednesday 3/4/15 (Free Insomnia cookies – see link down in minutes)

Tabling all week: Sign up HERE — http://doodle.com/5zyavhc77kv4nxqv
stuff is inside the Common Connections Office
Next Week (AFTER BREAK)
-Elections on March 16th 7:30 PM
-see positions at bottom of email!
CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:
BME Banquet: April 10th
-cake, soda, ice, and flowers picked up the day of
-need center pieces, table clothes
-advertisements last week in March
-Facebook event
-online and paper sign ups
-pay with declining or cash
-awards: gag gifts! – update spreadsheet!
-send emails to professors getting gifts
-senior superlatives google form
E-Social: Friday, March 27th
-will be in Goergen Hall
-cams or marks pizza
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM
 
Fundraising:
-will send one more email about tanks
-Quarter Zips –
-will go with more sweatshirt-like
-reserved tables for MondayFriday March 2nd to 6th
Mentoring Program:
Wednesday, March 4th 6:30 – Insomnia Cookies: Theme is Summer Internships
Wednesday, April 8th 6:30 (tentative)
Social Events:
-super smash bros game night – will March 25th
-looking into Gleason Theater? 101? 109?
-projector from BME department – see if there are 2 projectors
-bowling social – A Sunday – get x number of lanes
-Assassin event within BME
Academic Events
internship session: helpful/useful – try to host another one middle/end of Fall semester and Spring semester
-Vaccinex tour: 5-6 person tours (2) on Mt Hope Ave.
2 dates, 2:30-5 Tuesday or Thursday, 2:30-5 on Friday – April 14, 16, 17
-Justin will ask about dates and get back to us.
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
-April 13th 7-8 PM before meeting
-Matt Spielman/ SA is interested in showing academic movies
-Video called “Fixed” – about human enhancement
March 19th 7 PM Gowan Room
NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) – March 2nd due. -Email out during Spring Break
-mentoring events – Mary & Taryn – after deadline
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children) – Kelly
-RIT social – Justin
-Advertisment for banquet – Janet
-Career Info Session – Emily/Sophie
-senior design stuff?
-interview Professor Brown on 101 – Janet and Sophie
ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)
-Academic Event on internships and career center
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month
OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
2) BMEs are not taking advantage of internship/job opportunities
-Dr. Lerner could go through list
-will ask when they can get this together by
-we can host
3) FoodLink – March 21st and April 18th from 9-12pm. (send out a doodle soon)
4) STEM Family Science Day (April 18th)  – ECG, doppler
5) looking into School 19 (which is a STEM Academy), School 23 (which has an extended learning day because ‘College is their Compass’), and the following schools are close by: 2, 10, and 12
Tentative General Meeting:
April 1st
-will send out google form!
March 16 BMES Elections: 
Positions:
President – if running, must email Stephanie a platform
Vice President
Secretary
Business Manager
Social Chair
Mentoring Chairs (Co Chairs)
Outreach Chair
Publicity Chair
Website/Social Media Chair
Newsletter Chair
Fundraising Chair
Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 2/23/15

Hello BMES!

Too long? Read THESE things:
-This week:
Internship/Career Info Session: Friday, 2/27 3:30 PM – Location WILL BE ANNOUNCED

-Next Week:

Mentoring event: Wednesday 3/4/15 (Free Insomnia cookies – see link down in minutes)
Tabling all week: Sign up HERE — http://doodle.com/5zyavhc77kv4nxqv
CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!
BME Banquet: April 10th
-cake, soda, ice, and flowers picked up the day of
-need center pieces, table clothes
-advertisements last week in March
-Facebook event
-online and paper sign ups
-pay with declining or cash
-awards: gag gifts! – update spreadsheet!
-senior superlatives google form
E-Social: Friday, March 27th
-will be in Goergen Hall
-need cheaper catering options – possibly pelligrinos
-exceptions with pizza
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM
 
Fundraising:
-will send one more email about tanks
–Quarter Zips: goal is under $35
-reserved tables for Monday-Friday March 2nd to 6th
Mentoring Program:
-Wednesday, March 4th 6:30 – Insomnia Cookies: Theme is Summer Internships
-Wednesday, April 8th 6:30 (tentative)
Social Events:
-super smash bros game night – will March 25th
-looking into Gleason Theater – will be reserved (Emily)
-bowling social – A Sunday – get x number of lanes
Academic Events
-Vaccinex tour: 5-6 person tours (2) on Mt Hope Ave.
2 dates, early April
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
-April
-ESW Cosponsor – professor seminars
-Matt Spielman/ SA is interested in showing academic movies
-Video called “Fixed” – about human enhancement
-March 19th 7 PM Gowan Room
NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) – March 2nd due. -Email out during Spring Break
-mentoring events – Mary & taryn – after deadline
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children) – Kelly
-RIT social – Justin
-Advertisment for banquet – Janet
-Gore Info Session – Emily/Sophie
-senior design stuff?
-interview Professor Brown on 101 – Janet and Sophie
ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month
OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
-2/10 – PHY 121 focused
2) BMEs are not taking advantage of internship/job opportunities
-Dr. Lerner could go through list
-will ask when they can get this together by
-we can host
3) FoodLink – March 21st and April 18th from 9-12pm. Afternoon shifts are only on weekdays.
4) STEM Family Science Day (April 18th)  – ECG, doppler
5) looking into School 19(which is a STEM Academy), School 23 (which has an extended learning day because ‘College is their Compass’), and the following schools are close by: 2, 10, and 12
Tentative General Meeting:
-April 1st
-will send out google form!
March 16 BMES Elections: 
Positions:
President – if running, must email Stephanie a platform
Vice President
Secretary
Business Manager
Social Chair
Mentoring Chairs (Co Chairs)
Outreach Chair
Publicity Chair
Website/Social Media Chair
Newsletter Chair
Fundraising Chair
Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 2/16/15

CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!
BME Banquet: April 10th
-invitations sent to Professors
-advertisement for banquet can go in next newsletter
-cake, soda, ice, and flowers picked up the day of
-need center pieces, table clothes
-advertisements last week in March
-Facebook event
-online and paper sign ups
-pay with declining or cash
-awards: gag gifts! – update spreadsheet!
-senior superlatives google form
Review RIT Social: BMES, AiCHE, ESW Thurs 2/12
-only 4 of BMES people
-maybe 15 to 20 people total
-wasn’t mingling well
E-Social: Friday, March 27th
-will be in Goergen Hall
-need cheaper catering options – possibly pelligrinos
-exceptions with pizza
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM
 
Fundraising:
-12-1:30 on Wednesday in Goergen Atrium – come get your tanktops.
–Quarter Zips: saw fully fleece ones, but want to look into sweatshirt type
-can be printed instead of embroidered
-under $35
-reserved tables for MondayFriday March 2nd to 6th– if we could get the quarter zips by then…
Mentoring Program:
Wednesday, March 4th 6:30 Insomnia Cookies (theme?)
Wednesday, April 8th 6:30 (tentative)
-not pairing people up specifically until after meeting
-contract with responsibilities
-holding general meeting – monthly?
Social Events:
-super smash bros game night – Wednesday March 4th 7 PM
-in Goergen 108 or 101 – not sure if the gaming system can be hooked up to the projectors – does it work? Justin please email Emily
-pie a professor
-fire side chats with professors
-bowling social – A Sunday – get x number of lanes
Academic Events
-Vaccinex tour: 5 person tours (place is not that large)
-Upstate Stem Cell cGMP
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
-move to after spring break
-ESW Cosponsor – professor seminars
-Matt Spielman/ SA is interested in showing academic movies
NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) – March 2nd due. -Email out during Spring Break
-mentoring events – Mary
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children) – Kelly
-RIT social –
-Advertisment for banquet – Janet
-possible academic event
-senior design stuff?
-interview Professor Brown on 101 – Janet and Sophie
ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month
OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
-2/10 – PHY 121 focused
2) BMEs are not taking advantage of internship/job opportunities
-Dr. Lerner could go through list
-will ask when they can get this together by
-we can host
3) FoodLink – schedule 3 evenly spaced days for Foodlin – got March 21st and April 18th from 9-12pm. Afternoon shifts are only on weekdays.
4) STEM Family Science Day (April 18th)  – ECG, doppler
5) looking into School 19(which is a STEM Academy), School 23 (which has an extended learning day because ‘College is their Compass’), and the following schools are close by: 2, 10, and 12
March 16 BMES Elections: 
Positions:
President – if running, must email Stephanie a platform
Vice President
Secretary
Business Manager
Social Chair
Mentoring Chairs (Co Chairs)
Outreach Chair
Publicity Chair
Website/Social Media Chair
Newsletter Chair
Fundraising Chair
Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 2/9/15

CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:

Home



http://instagram.com/ur_BMES
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!

BME Banquet: April 10th
-invitations – will be printed this week!
-advertisement for banquet can go in next newsletter
-cake, soda, ice, and flowers picked up the day of
-need center pieces, table clothes
-advertisements last week in March
-Facebook event
-online and paper sign ups
-pay with declining or cash
-awards: gag gifts! – update spreadsheet!

RIT Social: BMES, AiCHE, ESW Thurs 2/12
-Distillery for convenience to U of R Students
-ask SWE if they are interested
-scheduled for Thursday, 2/12
-tentatively 6:30 PM
-not providing food – people can buy for themselves?
-or everyone pitches in $5?
-call Distillery to reserve a space
-organize rides (Emily): Drivers – Stephanie, Justin

E-Social: Friday, March 27th
-either in Goergen GYM (basketball thoughts) or Goergen Hall…
-Andrew’s looking at approved caterers from the school (don’t have a budget yet)
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM
-Janet talk to Tyler about cost of location for Goergen Hall

Fundraising:
-need to get rid of tank tops – can someone bring them to classes?
–Quarter Zips: saw fully fleece ones, but want to look into sweatshirt type
-reserved tables for Monday-Friday March 2nd to 6th- if we could get the quarter zips by then…
-sell window clings/laptop stickers? ask the department if they’d like to sell them (James ask)

Mentoring Program:
-Revamping it!
-Phillip is here to help Mentoring Program
-some people did come to the Mentoring workshop
-planning Mentoring event with everyone in March and April
-Wednesday, March 4th 6:30 – will have a theme
-Wednesday, April 8th 6:30 (tentative)
-insomnia cookies for food
-“speed dating” event

Social Events:
-super smash bros game night – Wednesday March 4th 7 PM
-in Goergen 109 or 101 – not sure if the gaming system can be hooked up to the projectors
-bring equipment next week to test in Goergen 239
-will have connector
-pie a professor
-fire side chats with professors
-will need snacks and advertising for it by next week (Justin)!!

Academic Events
-Vaccinex tour: 5 person tours (place is not that large)
-Upstate Stem Cell cGMP
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
-prosthetist? would like to have one to talk with us.
-or designer of prosthetics
-Craig Ronald: tour of company – The Gleason Works
-see what’s going on at Strong Memorial Hospital (specific areas of research) – tours
-see basement of Goergen?
-Graduate seminars every Tuesday Morning
-talk to UR Nano
-ESW Cosponsor – professor seminars

NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu)
-mentoring events
-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)
-RIT social
-Advertisment for banquet
-possible academic event
-senior design stuff?
-interview Professor Brown on 101
-examples of articles: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/category/newsletters/

ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/Forms/index.html
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Retinal Cup-Janet
-Mentoring Events – Caeli and Mary
-101 presentation skills lecture/mentoring event – Stephanie
-Study Break – Janet
Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month

OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
->>Sign ups: https://docs.google.com/a/u.rochester.edu/spreadsheets/d/1eZhyVDH1p_7_kcIIkR-CIB9cmwlSr6S9EOAoEby_7hw/edit?usp=sharing
-2/10 – PHY 121 focused
2) Americorps: community service activities?
-want consistant members 3:30-5:30 (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 2 days a week)
-would also like workshop leaders to show introduction to our major
3) trying to see if other schools would have interest?
4) Host a drive for materials or goods – look into medical foundations
5) FoodLink – saturday mornings are preferred
6) STEM Family Science Day (April 18th) – ECG, doppler
7) Contact Kanika Vats about supplies

5) sign up for food link!!
GEAR:
-February 9th
-10-10:50, 11-11:50
-sit down panel for GEAR students

March 16 BMES Elections:
Positions:
President – if running, must email Stephanie a platform
Vice President
Secretary
Business Manager
Social Chair
Mentoring Chairs (Co Chairs)
Outreach Chair
Publicity Chair
Website/Social Media Chair
Newsletter Chair
Fundraising Chair

EPIC Event: 2/10 5 PM
-Software company
-have jobs BME related and available
-February 10th – 5 PM, Morey 321 **
-Free Pizza

Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 2/2/15

CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:

Home

http://instagram.com/ur_BMES

feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!

BME Banquet: April 10th
-another save the date – send out!
-invitations – will be printed soon

-advertisement for banquet can go in next newsletter
-catering is booked!

-cake, soda, ice, and flowers picked up the day of

-need center pieces, table clothes

-advertisements last week in March

-Facebook event

-online and paper sign ups

-pay with declining or cash

-awards: gag gifts!

RIT Social: BMES, AiCHE, ESW Thurs 2/12
-Distillery for convenience to U of R Students
-ask SWE if they are interested
-scheduled for Thursday, 2/12

-tentatively 6:30 PM

-not providing food – people can buy for themselves?

-or everyone pitches in $5?

-call Distillery to reserve a space

-organize rides (Emily): Drivers – Emily, Stephanie, Justin

E-Social: Friday, March 27th
-either in Goergen GYM (basketball thoughts) or Goergen Hall…
-Andrew’s looking at approved caterers from the school (don’t have a budget yet)
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM

-Janet talk to Tyler about cost of location for Goergen Hall

Fundraising:
-need to get rid of tank tops – make Class Announcements! (especially juniors)

-we will start to sell them if people don’t buy them
– will make mock up and send to waugh
-will send quote soon

-reserved tables for Monday-Friday March 2nd to 6th- if we could get the quarter zips by then…

-sell window clings/laptop stickers? ask the department if they’d like to sell them (James ask)

Mentoring Program:
-Revamping it!
-Phillip is here to help Mentoring Program
-some people did come to the Mentoring workshop

-planning Mentoring event with everyone in March and April

-Wednesday, March 4th 6:30 – will have a theme

-Wednesday, April 8th 6:30 (tentative)

-insomnia cookies for food
-“speed dating” event

Social Events:
-Monthly?
-kick off for the semester? either 2nd or 3rd February
-come with ideas! can be Valentine’s day themed
-super smash bros game night: Raiem has WiiU and some members have wii controllers

-in Goergen 109 or 101 – not sure if the gaming system can be hooked up to the projectors

-bring equipment next week to test in Goergen 239

-need connecter from HDMI to VGA (Raiem and Justin – figure out how to get connector)
-pie a professor
-fire side chats with professors

Academic Events

-Vaccinex tour: 5 person tours (place is not that large)
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
-prosthetist? would like to have one to talk with us.
-or designer of prosthetics
-Craig Ronald: tour of company – The Gleason Works

-see what’s going on at Strong Memorial Hospital (specific areas of research) – tours

-see basement of Goergen?

-Graduate seminars every Tuesday Morning

-talk to UR Nano

NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu)
-mentoring events

-Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)

-RIT social
-examples of articles: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/category/newsletters/

College Diabetes Network Event: will cosponsor
-February 7th Sloan Auditorium 2-3 PM:
-Gretchen O’Dea – Diabetic that participated in the Iron Man Competition
-Who is going? Nitish, Emily

ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:

http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/Forms/index.html

-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Retinal Cup-Janet
-Mentoring Events – Caeli and Mary
-101 presentation skills lecture/mentoring event – Stephanie
-Study Break – Janet

Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children)

-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month

OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-tutoring in Carlson through RSA 12-4 PM
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
->>Sign ups: https://docs.google.com/a/u.rochester.edu/spreadsheets/d/1eZhyVDH1p_7_kcIIkR-CIB9cmwlSr6S9EOAoEby_7hw/edit?usp=sharing

2) Americorps: community service activities? Yes!

-want consistant members 3:30-5:30 (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 2 days a week)
-would also like workshop leaders to show introduction to our major
3) Contact schools to see if people want programs!
4) Host a drive for materials or goods – look into medical foundations

5) sign up for food link!!

GEAR:
-February 9th
-10-10:50, 11-11:50
-sit down panel for GEAR students

March 16 BMES Elections (Emily send out positions) 

EPIC Event: 2/10 5 PM

-Software company

-have jobs BME related and available

-February 10th – 5 PM, Morey 321 **

-Free Pizza

 

Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.

Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 1/26/15

CHECK BMES OUT on Social Media:

Home



http://instagram.com/ur_BMES
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!

BME Banquet: April 10th
-another save the date! ****
-invitations should go out by the end of next week
-food and tables need to be ordered

RIT Social: BMES, AiCHE, ESW
-Distillery for convenience to U of R Students
-ask SWE if they are interested
-Tenatively Thurs. Feb 5th
-no new updates, will contact RIT

E-Social: Friday, March 29th
-either in Goergen GYM (basketball thoughts) or Goergen Hall…
-BMES has food
-still need to get a budget
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM

Fundraising:
-working on selling remaining t-shirts
-quarter zips with BME logo: got a name of website to order
– will make mock up and send to waugh
-will send quote soon
-how many could we order?

Mentoring Program:
-Revamping it!
-grading of mentors/mentees?
-Phillip is here to help Mentoring Program
-Wednesday 1/27 6-6:45 PM Mentoring Training Program – send out a reminder email
-more structured
-“speed dating” event
-social during the first/second week of the semester

Social Events:
-Monthly?
-kick off for the semester? either 2nd or 3rd February
-come with ideas! can be Valentine’s day themed
-super smash bros?
-pie a professor
-fire side chats with professors

General Interest Meeting: February 2nd
-7 PM in Goergen 101
-Nuley order Pizza
-meet in the Atrium at 7 PM!
-announce in classes!

Academic Events
-TO THE JOB OF THE VICE PRESIDENT (Justin D)
-Vaccinex tour: 5 person tours
-EVENT: Out on a Limb Screening and discussion with speakers
-prosthetist? would like to have one to talk with us.
-or designer of prosthetics
-Craig Ronald: tour of company – The Gleason Works

NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu)
-mentoring events
-RIT social
-examples of articles: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/category/newsletters/

College Diabetes Network Event: will cosponsor
-February 7th Sloan Auditorium 2-3 PM:
-Gretchen O’Dea – Diabetic that participated in the Iron Man Competition
-Who is going? Nitish, Emily

ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/Forms/index.html
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Retinal Cup-Janet
-Mentoring Events – Caeli and Mary
-101 presentation skills lecture/mentoring event – Stephanie
-Study Break – Janet
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month

OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-tutoring in Carlson through RSA 12-4 PM
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
->>Sign ups: https://docs.google.com/a/u.rochester.edu/spreadsheets/d/1eZhyVDH1p_7_kcIIkR-CIB9cmwlSr6S9EOAoEby_7hw/edit?usp=sharing
2) Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children): January 29th 6:30 PM (set up labs & talk about BME)
-will need about 4-5 people
-Andrew contact Dr. Brown for equipment
-Kelly, Nitish (first hour), Stephanie, Emily (first hour), Andrew, James
-Kelly & Emily will set up the experiements at 12:30
3) Americorps: community service activities? Yes!
-want consistant members 3:30-5:30 (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 2 days a week)
-would also like workshop leaders to show introduction to our major
4) Contact schools to see if people want programs!
5) Host a drive for materials or goods – look into medical foundations

GEAR:
-February 9th
-10-10:50, 11-11:50
-sit down panel for GEAR students
-Questions about BME

PUBLICITY:
-general interest meeting flyers/posts
-group picture – will need a formal picture

Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 1/19/15

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Home



http://instagram.com/ur_BMES
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!

Congratulations to our NEW Outreach Chair: Andrew Arjana!

BME Banquet: April 10th
-talking to catering
-another save the date!
-invitations should go out by the end of next week
-food and tables need to be ordered

RIT Social: BMES, AiCHE, ESW
-Distillery for convenience to U of R Students
-ask SWE if they are interested
-Tenatively Thurs. Feb 5th

E-Social: Friday, March 29th
-either in Goergen GYM (basketball thoughts) or Goergen Hall…
-BMES has food
-need to see budget
-Every Other Sunday at 4 PM

Fundraising:
-working on selling remaining t-shirts
-quarter zips with BME logo!

Mentoring Program:
-Revamping it!
-Will have more to hear about next week
-possible mentoring assistant
-grading of mentors/mentees?

General Interest Meeting: February 2nd
-7 PM in Goergen 101
-order Pizza

Academic Events
-TO THE JOB OF THE VICE PRESIDENT (Justin D)
-prosthetics video (Stephanie will contact)
-industry tours
-speakers
-Vaccinex tour?
-Contact Career Center
-TEAM and CMTI

NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) Due Dec. 13th – stuff envelopes 7 PM on Dec 15th
-mentoring events- Caeli and Mary (received)
-RIT social

-examples of articles: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/category/newsletters/
ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/Forms/index.html
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Retinal Cup-Janet
-Mentoring Events – Caeli and Mary
-101 presentation skills lecture/mentoring event – Stephanie
-Study Break – Janet
-Matt Spielman is primary contact
-email Spielman if it’s been more than a month

OUTREACH:
1) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-tutoring in Carlson through RSA 12-4 PM
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
->>Sign ups: https://docs.google.com/a/u.rochester.edu/spreadsheets/d/1eZhyVDH1p_7_kcIIkR-CIB9cmwlSr6S9EOAoEby_7hw/edit?usp=sharing
2) Rochester Explorer Post (Event for Children): January 29th 6:30 PM (set up labs & talk about BME)
-will need about 4-5 people
-Andrew contact Dr. Brown for equipment
3) Americorps: community service activities? Yes!
-want consistant members 3:30-5:30 (Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 2 days a week)
-would also like workshop leaders to show introduction to our major
4) Contact schools to see if people want programs!

PUBLICITY:
-general interest meeting flyers/posts
-group picture – will need a formal picture

Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 12/8/14

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http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes
https://twitter.com/BMES_UR
http://instagram.com/ur_BMES
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!

Review:
MENTORING MEET & GREETS:
-pizza was well attended by freshman (as expected)

BME 101 Presentation Skills Talk
-went well
-gave a lot of info that had not been mentioned before

Visiting school 29
-went well – good job Sergio!
-20ish kids
-had a sheet with information
-lasted 1 hour

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Judging at 101 Poster Session: Friday Dec 12th 11:50 – 3:15
-will need judges: SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS! (please do a many as you can)
-http://doodle.com/v5dc46m4i5uaeev8
-*must have taken BME 101
-Prizes: koozies & shot glasses & 6 certificates (Emily will make)
-meet by 11:45 in BME Officer to prepare

STUDY BREAK: Cinco de diciembre
-Date: Monday Dec 15th, 8 PM
-Room: BME 239
-guacx4, salsa, queso, spinach, chips, bowls & spoons, pinata, candy
-Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Rochester-Biomedical-Engineering-Society-BMES/1417228021879777
-announce in classes!

NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) Due Dec. 13th – stuff envelopes 7 PM on Dec 15th
-mentoring events- Caeli and Mary (received)
-RIT social-Stephanie (Received)
-Retinal Crown-Janet (Received)
-BME 101 poster session-Rachel& Kelly
-Outreach updates – Sergio
-senior design blurbs – Stephanie (received)
-Maker Faire – Justin
-Presentation Skills Lecture – Kelly
-examples of articles: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/category/newsletters/

UPDATES:
E-Social:
-think of March 27th
-official nominations for positions
-olympics theme?
-meet in January…

BME BANQUET:
-BOOKED. April 10th
-save the date! – will be done!

RIT events:
-not enough money for social RIT this semester
-will have more next semester

ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/Forms/index.html
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Retinal Cup-Janet
-Mentoring Events – Caeli and Mary
-101 presentation skills lecture/mentoring event – Stephanie
-Study Break – Janet
-Matt Spielman is primary contact

OUTREACH:
1)acquired an ECG from the department, in storage room
-Worked well with School 29
2) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-tutoring in Carlson through RSA 12-4 PM
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
->>Sign ups: https://docs.google.com/a/u.rochester.edu/spreadsheets/d/1eZhyVDH1p_7_kcIIkR-CIB9cmwlSr6S9EOAoEby_7hw/edit?usp=sharing
3) Event for Children: January 29th 6:30 (set up labs & talk about BME)
-will need about 4-5 people

FUNDRAISING:
-tank tops should be in on Thursday!
-Pick up during Study Break/other times
-quarter zips – have the official logo! talk to BME office
-Tabling times: Beginning of March – not spring break (Emily-Book)

PUBLICITY:
-website updated!
-group picture – will need a formal picture

Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu

Minutes 12/1/14

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http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes
https://twitter.com/BMES_UR
http://instagram.com/ur_BMES
feeds will be added to website/facebook
->>follow us!

THIS WEEK:
MENTORING MEET & GREETS:
-Friday Dec 5th, pizza right after BME 101 exam – Nuley
-Mentors should come at 12:40!!! 15 minute event!***
-Freshman Class reps, please tell class!
-Someone should let students in Lander Auditorium

BME 101 Presentation Skills Talk
-during lab lecture on Friday Dec 5th
-right after pizza
-Emily & Stephanie

Visiting school 29
-Friday Dec 5th 4:40 PM — will get email about sign ups!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Judging at 101 Poster Session: Friday Dec 12th 11:50 – 3:15
-will need judges: SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS! (please do a many as you can)
-http://doodle.com/v5dc46m4i5uaeev8
-*must have taken BME 101
-will need prizes!

Study Break:
-Monday Dec 15th, 8 PM Cinco de diciembre
-BME 239
-guacx4, salsa, queso, spinach
-chips
-bowls & spoons
-pinata, candy
-submit to study break list
-Justin work on poster
-Janet send email

UPDATES:
E-Social:
– Meeting: December 7th, Sunday 4 PM Hopement 224
-E-social Chair: Andrew Arjana
-will need a committee

BME BANQUET:
-BOOKED. April 10th
-save the date!

RIT events:
-not enough money for social RIT this semester
-will have more next semester

ASSESSMENT OF EVENTS:
http://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/Forms/index.html
-Click “Assessment” in the list, log onto CCC (make sure to SUBMIT the form)
-Dinner with RIT-
-Retinal Cup-Janet
-Mentoring Events – Caeli and Mary
-Matt Spielman is primary contact

OUTREACH:
1)acquired an ECG from the department, in storage room
-need to get ECG paper
-have enough electrodes, but can get more from BME 101
-Visit School 29 on Friday Dec 5th, leave 4:40: Justin, Justin, Emily, Janet, Sergio,
-will send out email about sign ups for visiting/cars
-find McAleavey for electrodes
-later will create curriculum committee
-make a google doc and have people edit it
-Talk to Gale for payment
2) On Campus tutoring/volunteering
-tutoring in Carlson through RSA 12-4 PM
-NSBE Study Hall Tuesdays—7-10 PM
->>Sign ups: https://docs.google.com/a/u.rochester.edu/spreadsheets/d/1eZhyVDH1p_7_kcIIkR-CIB9cmwlSr6S9EOAoEby_7hw/edit?usp=sharing
3) Event for Children: January 29th 6:30 (set up labs & talk about BME)

NEWSLETTER: Articles to Sophie (xzhang73@u.rochester.edu) Due Dec. 13th – stuff envelopes 7 PM on Dec 15th
-mentoring events- Caeli and Mary (received)
-RIT social-Stephanie
-Retinal Crown-Janet
-BME 101 poster session-Rachel& Kelly
-Outreach updates – Sergio
-senior design blurbs – Stephanie
-Maker Faire – Justin
-examples of articles: http://sa.rochester.edu/bmes/category/newsletters/

FUNDRAISING:
-Tank tops are in process – will be done before break!
-should be picked up at study break/other times
-quarter zips in the spring!
-Tabling times: Beginning of March – not spring break (Emily-Book)

PUBLICITY:
-website updated!
-group picture – will need a formal picture

Weekly Meetings every Monday at 8 PM in Goergen 239.
Questions? Email Emily at ekwan@u.rochester.edu