Biomedical Sciences Club

Biomedical Sciences Club Kick-Off Picnic

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Peterson) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:22:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (James Endres Howell) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (James Endres Howell) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:45:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:34:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:43:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:36:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:10:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:52:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:23:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:14:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:58:00 +0000

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 =)

Article Discussion

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:22:00 +0000

Don't forget that the article discussion session is next Wednesday the 17th at 5:30 in the same room as the normal meetings. Pizza will be served. We hope to see you there!

The article can be found online at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071005185129.htm

Meeting Minutes for September 26, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:20:00 +0000

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

September 26, 2007
Life Sciences Building 301d
Start: 5:30pm

President- Matt
mrg257@psu.edu

1. The Insect Fair is this Saturday. If you would like to volunteer and earn club points then email Matt.
2. Our next article discussion will be on Oct. 17 @5:30pm. If you have any ideas for articles which we could discuss email an officer or bring them to the next meeting.
3. University of Texas is coming to PSU to talk about PhD and internship programs, Oct. 4, 7pm, 112 Chambers.
4. BROOMBALL – Friday Oct. 19 (12:30am). We are playing against the Prevet Club. $5 per member, and you get club points for playing!

Secretary- Lauren
lme5016@psu.edu

1. WISE is hosting ‘Expanding Your Horizons.’ We are working with girls, 6-9^th grade, on DNA and cell activities. It’s on Nov. 10 at 10:30am. If you are interested in volunteering (you can get club point for this too) email Lauren.
2. We are trying to get a fundraising activity together at Hershey Park, look forward to this in the spring.

Treasurer- Dan
dys5029@psu.edu

1. Dues are $10/year or $7/semester. Please try to pay them as soon as possible.
2. Our account balance is currently $38.17.
3. The Eberly College of Science Student Council meets every two weeks, if you are interested in going, and representing our club, email an officer.

Web Team Coordinator- Trey Burket
gab5010@psu.edu

1. Check out the website! And join the facebook group!

Membership Chair- Kara
klm447@psu.edu

1. Email Kara hours you have volunteered to make sure you get club points.

Ag Student Council Rep – Priyanka

1. The Ag formal is in the spring.
2. We are in the running for club of the year!

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.

The guest speaker at this meeting was Dr. Michael Teng

Adjourn: 6:11pm
Our next club meeting will be October 10, 2007 =)

New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:51:00 +0000

Hello Biomedical Sciences Club!

Welcome to the new school year. The club should be doing some fun stuff this year, including broomball, so don't miss out.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 26 at 5:30pm. Bring a friend.

Meeting Minutes April 12, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:28:00 +0000

Biomedical Sciences Club Meeting Minutes
http://advising.vetsci.psu.edu/bmsc/
April 11, 2007
Life Sciences Building 301d

Start: 6:03pm

The guest speaker at this meeting was Dr. Yoder from Indiana University.

1. T-shirts are in, we will hand them out during the next meeting. We ordered extras, so if you want one you can still get one!

2. We had nominations for officers for next semester. If you wish to be nominated for a position, you have until our next meeting on April 25th. To be nominated you need to have active member status, if you are not sure if you have active member status contact Kara our membership chair. The people nominated thus far are:

President: Matt Gardner
Vice President: Anna Han
Secretary: Lauren Ellis, Emily Sun
Membership Chair: Kara Mosovsky
Treasurer: Dan Silverman
Web Team Coordinator: Trey Burket, Emily Sun
Ag. Student Council Representative: Priyanka Basak

3. BIODAYS is this Saturday! It’s in Osmond from 10am-3pm, and our club is presenting the activity of DNA isolation. We need people to volunteer, so if you could spare some time this Saturday just stop on by Osmond. Our table is located in the lobby, first one on the left. It will be lots of fun!!

4. Our next meeting will be on April 25. We will hold officer elections during this meeting; and instead of having a speaker we will be watching the movie Gattaca.

Adjourn: 7:00pm

Journal club

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:21:00 +0000

British Team grows human heart valve from stem cells (Guardian, April 2, 2007) Discussion will be on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00pm in 301D Life Sciences.

Next Week's Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:25:00 +0000

Hey All!

Our next meeting is next Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 PM in 301D Life
Sciences Building. The speaker will be Merve Yoder from the Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Indiana University School of
Medicine (he does stem cell research!). Check out his website at the link
below:

http://www.wellscenter.iupui.edu/yoder.html

Guess what have finally arrived?!?! T-SHIRTS!!!! :) They look GREAT! If
you can get to Wednesday's meeting a little early we can distribute the
shirts before the meeting. Otherwise you'll have to wait until the end of
the meeting to get them.

It seems like the semester just started, but we're back to officer
nominations again! Remember that in order to run for an officer position
you must have attended 5 meetings this semester and have accumulated 2
hours of non-meeting hours (journal discussion, t-shirt designs, volunteer
fair). We are having another journal discussion before elections, plus
there is still BioDays--if you still need outside hours (or if you want to
be cool and have fun volunteering with the club). We will announce the
journal article at this Wednesday's meeting (it will also be on the
website), and you will also have the chance to sign up for BioDays.

I will compile a list of members/outside hours/attendance, and make
photocopies for the next meeting, so that you can see if you are eligible
to run for an office. It appears that some of you are on the border line
and must come to this coming meeting and/or participate in some outside
hours to be eligible.

**You must have 5 meetings after this coming meeting! Elections will be
two weeks after.

Video: Life in Science panel discussion

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:05:00 +0000

In case you missed our Life in Science panel, here is a video link (thanks to Trey). Dr. Ryan Clement, Dr. Wendy Hanna-Rose and Craig Q. Rose, and Dr. James Endres Howell and Dr. Carina Endres Howell shared their stories and answered your questions about balancing careers in science with family.

Meeting Minutes March 28, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:12:00 +0000

Life Sciences Building Berg Auditorium

Start: 6:00pm

The guest speakers at this meeting were couples discussing how they both balance their family and having a career in science.

1. BioDays is April 14 and we will be conducting an activity on DNA isolation. We need volunteers from 10am-3pm. There will be a sign up sheet at the next meeting.

2. Our next discussion topic will be on April 18.

If you missed this meeting, and are interested in the topic which was discussed, there is going to be a video clip of it on the website!

Adjourn: 7:18pm

Our next club meeting will be April 11, 2007,
Have a great weekend everyone!!

Life in Science Panel Discussion

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:03:00 +0000

The Biomedical Sciences Club will be hosting a discussion panel this upcoming Wednesday March 28th at 6:00pm in the Berg Auditorium. The topic will be "Life in Science" and will discuss managing a family and a career. We hope to see you there.

Undergraduate Exhibition: Poster Sessions

noreply@blogger.com (James Endres Howell) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:41:00 +0000

Check out your fellow undergrads' research April 4 in the HUB ballroom.

Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:32:00 +0000

Biomedical Sciences Club Meeting Minutes

http://advising.vetsci.psu.edu/bmsc/

March 7, 2007

Life Sciences Building 301d

Start: 6:05pm

The guest speakers at this meeting were three people talking about graduate school.

Secretary- Lauren

lme5016@psu.edu

1. We are going to have a table at BioDays, and our activity is going to be DNA isolation of strawberries. BioDays isn't until April 14th, but be thinking of ways to make our table fun and interesting for the kids. We will have a sign up at the next meeting.

Treasurer- Dan

dys5029@psu.edu

1. Dues are $5 a semester; bring them to the next club meeting. You need to pay dues to be an active club member.

2. T-shirts are $10, bring in your money as soon as possible.

Web Team Coordinator- Trey Burket

gab5010@psu.edu

1. A new article will be posted on the website for the March Discussion.

Membership Chair- Kara

klm447@psu.edu

1. We are still looking for people to help with publicity, if you are interested let Kara know.

Vice President- Anna

aqh5004@psu.edu

1. If would like to suggest a particular speaker or topic for a meeting let Anna know.

President- Matt

mrg257@psu.edu

1. We have affiliation with the College of Agriculture. Congratulations to our new Ag Student Council Representatives, Priyanka and Emily!

2. We are ordering club T-shirts. They will be black shirts with lime green ink. The front has the club name and the Ebola virus, and the back has a biohazard sign and est. 2007. The cost of a shirt is $10.

At our next meeting we will have a presentation on "A Life in Science"

Adjourn: 7:05pm

Peace Corps information sessions

noreply@blogger.com (James Endres Howell) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:27:00 +0000

There will be a Peace Corps Information Session tomorrow night (Wednesday March 7th) in 103 Career Services Center at 7pm. There is an information session the first Wednesday of each month. If you are even slightly thinking about serving as a Peace Corps volunteer, it would be wise to come to an info session.

For those of you GRADUATING in May 2007, remember that the Peace Corps application process takes 6-9 months! Do not delay in submitting your application online!

For more information, get in touch with the campus Peace Corps Recruiter, Nellie Bhattarai.

Meeting Wednesday March 7th

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:31:00 +0000

Our next meeting is this Wednesday, March 7 at 6:00pm in room 301D Life
Sciences Building. We will be having a Graduate School Discussion Panel
consisting of a grad school applicant, someone currently IN grad school,
and a grad school adviser. It will mostly consist of Q&A so it's a good
way to learn more about grad school if you have any questions.

Also, our journal discussion last week was a huge success and thanks again
to everyone who came out for it. Look for journals/topics for the March
journal discussion and bring any ideas with you to the meeting. We'll
probably have you briefly summarize the article for everyone and then
we'll vote like we did before.

We are officially a College of Agricultural Sciences Club! So now we
need Ag student council reps. We're looking for two reps so think about
if you're interested or not and we'll take down names on Wednesday. As a
student council rep. you'll need to attend every Ag student council
meeting and report back to our club. If you are picked for the position,
you will be given all "extra-hour points" for the active status membership
for this spring semester.

T-Shirt Orders

noreply@blogger.com (Trey) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:23:00 +0000

Greetings BMSC,

T-Shirt ordering time is here. Shirts will have the club's name with an Ebola picture appearing on the front left corner of the shirt and the biohazard symbol will be on the back. Underneath the neckline on the back with be "EST 2007" because we became official this year.

A final T-Shirt order will be collected at the meeting on Wednesday the 7th, so this is what needs to be done in the meantime:

Email Matt Gardner at mrg257@psu.edu with the following information:

NAME
SHIRT SIZE
::tricky part::
I need your list of preference - if you want a DARK SHIRT color or a LIGHT SHIRT COLOR and include what color you want for each. Put a (1) or (2) in front - (1) being the one you want the most.

As long as we use the same color ink ... we can keep the same price for shirts no matter what colors we want. And after everyone gets back to me about these shirts - I'll take counts and pick which colors to get - the DARK or LIGHT.

The next thing is, we'll need payment for these by the next meeting (Wed, March 7). Each shirt costs $10 (ten dollars). If you cannot make the meeting - let Matt know and it will be taken care of.