Biomedical Sciences Club Kick-Off Picnic

Come join the Biomedical Sciences Club for the start of the year picnic!

When: September 3, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: The Pavilions at the corner of Park Ave. and University Dr.

There will be free Clem's, and it will be a great opportunity to talk with the Associate Dean of Admissions for the College of Ag Sciences (Dr. Fernandez), as well as to meet the other members of the club. We hope to see you there!

Internships, Co-op, and Study Abroad Info Session

Learn more about Externship/Job Shadowing, Internship, Co-op, and Study Abroad opportunities for science majors!

An information session will be held:

Wednesday, September 3
6:30 pm
101 Thomas Building

Ag LEAP a big success

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Ag LEAP event!

I had to miss it as I was away for a few weeks with my new baby, but everyone (including Dean Fernandez) has been gushing about what a success it was.

I am proud and grateful for your hard work!

Upcoming talks

The following talks may be of interest to the club. All are at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center on Allen Street. They all run from noon to 1pm.

April 9
Nano Tools: The Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mary Frecker, Engineering

April 16
Doctor Darwin: How Evolutionary Medicine Improves Patient Care
Burt Humburg, Internal Medicine

April 23
Alzheimer's Revisited: Questioning the Medical Model
Jesse Ballenger, History of Science

More details can be found at http://www.rps.psu.edu/unplugged/

Articles for Discussion

Here is the article that we will be discussing on March 19th:

Of Microbes and Men


The other articles are also available in case anyone was interested in reading them:

Cause of Flu Epidemics Uncovered

Stem Cell Breakthrough May Reduce Cancer Risk

This is the presentation that Dr. Mitch Holland gave on Forensic DNA. If you missed that presentation or would like to review his power point, please click on the link below.

Please do not distribute this presentation without prior permission from Dr. Holland.

General_Talk_on_Forensic_DNA_Applications.pdf

Club Meeting Dates for Spring 2008

The following dates are for general meetings. All meetings will take place in 301D Life Sciences at 5:30pm.

February 6th
February 20th
March 5th
March 26th
April 9th
April 23rd

Article Discussion

There will be an article discussion on Wednesday, the 14th. Our article for discussion will be: "Genetically engineered 'mighty mouse' can run 6 km without stopping"
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071101162739.htm

The discussion will take place at 5:30pm in 301D, Life Sciences Building. Pizza will be served. Membership points can be earned by those who attend.


The other articles suggested for discussion are posted below for your convenience.

"The Challenge of Global Health"
http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20070101faessay86103/laurie-garrett/the-challenge-of-global-health.html

"Parents fake religion to avoid vaccines"
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/17/health/main3379334.shtml

"Are we too quick to medicate our children"
http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/scimedemail/la-he-psychkids5nov05,0,3922290,full.story

Meeting Minutes for October 24, 2007

Biomedical Sciences Club Meeting Minutes
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/bmsc/

October 24, 2007

Life Sciences Building 301d

Start: 5:33pm

President- Matt
mrg257@psu.edu

1. We beat the Vet Sci Club in broomball!

2. Upcoming meetings will be, 11/7, 12/5

Treasurer- Dan
dys5029@psu.edu

1. Account Balance, $213.17

2. Dues are $10/year or $7/semester. Please try to pay them as soon as possible.

Secretary- Lauren
lme5016@psu.edu

1. If you’re helping with EYH, we are meeting after the club Meeting on 11/7 to get everything together.

Membership Chair- Kara
klm447@psu.edu

1. If you want to help create a club display, then contact Kara

Student Council News - Pat and Priyanka

1. Ag. Student Council etiquette dinner, 11/12, 6pm, $10/person, contact vzs118@psu.edu

Vice President- Anna
anna@psu.edu

Web Team Coordinator- Trey Burket
gab5010@psu.edu

The guest speaker at this meeting was Dr. Maggie Slattery from the Bioengineering Department

Adjourn: 6:34pm

Our next club meeting will be November 11, 2007

Meeting Minutes for October 24, 2007

Biomedical Sciences Club Meeting Minutes
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/bmsc/

October 24, 2007

Life Sciences Building 301d

Start: 5:33pm

President- Matt
mrg257@psu.edu

1. We beat the Vet Sci Club in broomball!

2. Upcoming meetings will be, 11/7, 12/5

Treasurer- Dan
dys5029@psu.edu

1. Account Balance, $213.17

2. Dues are $10/year or $7/semester. Please try to pay them as soon as possible.

Secretary- Lauren
lme5016@psu.edu

1. If you’re helping with EYH, we are meeting after the club Meeting on 11/7 to get everything together.

Membership Chair- Kara
klm447@psu.edu

1. If you want to help create a club display, then contact Kara

Student Council News - Pat and Priyanka

1. Ag. Student Council etiquette dinner, 11/12, 6pm, $10/person, contact vzs118@psu.edu

Vice President- Anna
anna@psu.edu

Web Team Coordinator- Trey Burket
gab5010@psu.edu

The guest speaker at this meeting was Dr. Maggie Slattery from the Bioengineering Department

Adjourn: 6:34pm

Our next club meeting will be November 11, 2007

Meeting Minutes from October 10, 2007

Biomedical Sciences Club Meeting Minutes
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/bmsc/

October 10, 2007

Life Sciences Building 301d

Start: 5:30pm

President- Matt
mrg257@psu.edu

1. Article Discussion: 10/17, 5:30p, 301D, the article being discussed will be “Technology would help detect terrorists before they strike” A copy of the article can be found at the club website: http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/bmsc

2. BROOMBALL – Friday Oct. 19 (12:30am). We are playing against the Prevet Club. $5 per member, and you get club points for playing! Contact Matt if you want to play.

Treasurer- Dan
dys5029@psu.edu

1. Dues are $10/year or $7/semester. Please try to pay them as soon as possible.

Membership Chair- Kara
klm447@psu.edu

1. If you want to help create a club display, then contact Kara

Vice President- Anna
anna@psu.edu

1. If you would like to suggest a particular speaker, or topic that you would like to hear a speaker talk about, let Anna know.

Secretary- Lauren
lme5016@psu.edu

Web Team Coordinator- Trey Burket
gab5010@psu.edu

The guest speaker at this meeting was Stacey Dorang from Kaplan

Adjourn: 6:34pm

Our next club meeting will be October 24, 2007 =)