10/22/2021
RE: Undergraduate Updates
Dear BME Undergraduates,
Hello students! I hope everyone’s semester is going well so far. I can’t believe we are about halfway through the fall!
UPDATES
In September, we had our first Sophomore Orientation, followed by a “Welcome Back” Townhall meeting! A lot of
important information was shared at these meetings. For those of you who missed it, here is a link to the recording:
https://rutgers.zoom.us/rec/share/zBhZod7JNol0xmmTZjYxbKe2dGIvSrOy6S1gvkDHSUK1oA9jpMzOIlZ_MewpOPOu.4NY
70WekGjv2fn84 Password: 7Fn9%3.6
Last night, we had an info session for sophomores interested in the co-op program. Here is the link to that meeting for
those who may have missed it:
https://rutgers.zoom.us/rec/share/_VMETaV5eAZSGbZcb4Ykqqj0bgWynxro6gSaTBXOFIEH8lRxhageII1Fftb9reNt.ud2X1skWwF0ZDaf1 Password: xVa9!k*3
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
• As a reminder, there is no P/NC option this semester!
• October 25 is the LAST day to withdraw from classes with a “W” grade. Please consider this carefully and be
mindful of pre-requisites, and that certain core courses may overlap in the spring. If you have concerns about
your standing in any of your classes, please discuss with your professor before making the decision to withdraw.
You can also make an appointment with me, or your BME advisor to discuss concerns.
o The following core courses are usually offered over the summer (they should be confirmed prior to
Spring 2022 registration)
Sophomore: Intro to BME, Systems Physiology
Junior: Biomaterials, Numerical Modeling
Please review the BME handbook and make sure you are familiar with the core requirements and pre-reqs needed to move up each grade!
• As directed by the university, BME does not plan to offer any remote options for undergraduate courses in the
Spring 2022 semester.
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AND NOW THE FUN STUFF!
There are a lot of great events coming up!
TUESDAY 10/26 at 9 pm: Please join AEMB for a Screening of “Halloweentown” and treats provided by Insomnia
Cookies! (flyer attached)
THURSDAY 10/28 at 2 pm: Please join BME and ChemE for a Halloween Edition of Coffee with the Professors! There will
be treats and maybe a few tricks… (flyer attached)
WEDNESDAY 11/10 at 8 pm: BMES will be hosting a virtual mid semester alumni panel. Details will follow!
WEDNESDAY 11/17 at 6 pm: There will be an info session with Medtronic for a summer internship. Details and Zoom
link will be sent shortly!
MEET YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DIRECTOR
If you wish to speak with me, please do not hesitate to email me and set up an appointment at your convenience!
kristen.labazzo@rutgers.edu
Regards,
Kristen Labazzo