08\/25\/2022<\/p>\n
RE: Undergraduate Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear BME Undergraduates,<\/p>\n Hello students! I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and looking forward to returning in the fall! I know several of PLEASE familiarize yourself with the BME Handbook as this contains critical information regarding pre-reqs, course I also email out regular Undergraduate Newsletters. Please be sure to read them, as they will include information JUNIORS<\/span>, welcome back! This is a critical year for you as you take most of your core courses. We offer all the core classes SENIORS<\/span>, you made it!! This is the big year, and you are the largest senior class to date! We are so excited to have you \u2022 409 Introduction to Prosthetics-Dr. Jason Maikos (U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs) As a reminder, all 3-credit graduate-level courses<\/span> can also count as DEs. In order to be considered for a graduate course, If Mr. Stromberg is out of office, please contact Dr. Freeman for the SPN FALL 2022 SEMESTER<\/span> MEET YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DIRECTOR<\/span> Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!<\/p>\n Regards,<\/p>\n Kristen Labazzo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nyou are doing co-ops and internships, but I also hope you are making time for rest and relaxation!
\nI would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to our incoming SOPHOMORES<\/span>. Welcome to BME! I am Dr.
\nKristen Labazzo, the Undergraduate Program Director. I am also a teaching professor in the department. I work closely with the undergraduate program administrator, Ms. Linda Johnson, our department chair, Dr. David Shreiber, and Vice-
\nChair Dr. Charlie Roth. Ms. Linda and I will be your main points of contact for special permission numbers and other logistics.<\/p>\n
\nofferings, how to receive technical elective credits for research, co-ops and internships, and other special programs such
\nas the Research Scholars Academy and Combined Degree Program.
\nhttps:\/\/bme.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/Handbook.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
\naddressing registration concerns, elective offerings, internship\/co-op openings and other topics that are important at
\nthe moment, for example; if there are changes to any policies regarding Covid-19.
\nSome other important notes:
\n\u2022 A Sophomore Orientation<\/span> is being planned for Friday Sept 23rd. This will be held during Intro to BME so students
\nregistered for that class will be in attendance, however all sophomores are invited. If your schedule allows, it is
\nSTRONGLY encouraged for you to attend this orientation as I will review important policies in our department
\nand introduce our programs, research, faculty and clubs. There may be some surprises and treats as well \ud83d\ude42 Iyou cannot attend, you must schedule a meeting with me to ensure you are familiar with our department and
\npolicies. I want to make sure all of our students are equipped with the right tools to make the most of your time
\nin BME and set you up for success!
\n\u2022 If interested in our co-op program<\/span>, an info session will be held in the fall. Our program is geared towards
\nsophomores, so you will receive information once the semester starts.
\n\u2022 You will soon be assigned an advisor<\/span> who will be your advisor for your duration in BME. This is a member of the
\nBME faculty who will be your first point of contact for questions or concerns. If there is a question that they
\ncannot answer, they will know who can best assist you.
\n\u2022 The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) has a great GroupMe where students offer valuable tips, answer
\nquestions, and where I chime in, too! Please join via this QR code!<\/p>\n
\n(except labs) both semesters; in order to keep the core classes to around half the class size, please ensure you are<\/span>
\nregistered for 3 core classes plus the lab class this fall<\/span>. If not, you risk not getting into a class you need in the spring if it
\nreaches capacity. As of now, there are still spots available in Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and Kinetics and Thermo.
\nAs a reminder, please be mindful of the requirement to take senior design, which is: you must pass 6\/8 junior classes
\nINCLUDING the 2 labs; Devices in the fall and Measurements in the spring. You CANNOT take senior design, which is a
\nfull-year course, without meeting this requirement. Keep in mind that passing 6\/8 core is a MINIMUM requirement and
\nis more of a safety net for students who may have to retake a class, or for students doing co-ops. By carrying junior core
\nto senior year, you risk conflicts with senior electives you may have been excited to take, and other inconveniences.<\/p>\n
\nback, and to work with you on your senior design projects! Throughout the year, I will post information about job
\nofferings, career fairs and other professional development opportunities so be on the lookout.
\nTo help you plan your departmental electives<\/span>, this is the list of classes that we plan to offer in the Spring of 2023 (keep in
\nmind that last-minute changes can always occur):<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 411 Bioelectrical Systems-Li
\n\u2022 431 Optical Imaging-Boustany
\n\u2022 434 Tissue Engineering II-Freeman
\n\u2022 455 Global Health-Pierce
\n\u2022 470 Advanced Biomedical Devices Lab- Drzewiecki
\n\u2022 499 Cell Culture Techniques-Vazquez<\/p>\n
\nyou MUST follow these instructions:
\na. Have a 3.0 GPA
\nb. GET PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR IN AN EMAIL
\nc. Forward that email to Mr. Larry Stromberg, graduate program administrator, for your SPN. les42@soe.rutgers.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFailure to follow any of these steps will risk a delay in your request and possibly missing getting into a class!<\/p>\n
\nA reminder that the semester starts Tuesday September 6th.<\/p>\n
\nIf you wish to speak with me, please do not hesitate to email me and set up an appointment at your convenience!
\nkristen.labazzo@rutgers.edu<\/a><\/p>\n