09\/09\/2023<\/p>\n
RE: Undergraduate Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear BME Undergraduates,<\/p>\n Welcome back, students! I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable summer and a great first week back!<\/p>\n I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to our incoming SOPHOMORES<\/span>. Welcome to BME! I am JUNIORS<\/span>, welcome back! This is a critical year for you as you take most of your core courses. We offer all the As a reminder, please be mindful of the requirements for senior design, which is: you must pass 6\/8 junior SENIORS<\/span>, you made it!! We are so excited to have you back, and to work with you on your senior design WELCOME!<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve had some new hires over the summer in both faculty and staff!<\/p>\n Dr. Kelly Kyker-Snowman<\/strong> is our new Teaching Professo<\/span>r who will be in charge of Ms. Elaine Connors<\/strong> is our Program Coordinator<\/span>, a new position that combines Mr. Matt Horvath<\/strong> is our new Business Assistant<\/span> and will be responsible for many of UPCOMING EVENTS<\/span><\/p>\n MERCK will be presenting their MLDP (Manufacturing Leadership Development Program) on Thursday RANDOM COOL NEWS<\/span><\/p>\n Rutgers has launched a new Interdisciplinary Minor in Disability Studies which was described in a recent issue of RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
\nDr. Kristen Labazzo, the Undergraduate Program Director. I am also a teaching professor in the department.
\nPLEASE familiarize yourself with the BME Handbook as this contains critical information regarding pre-reqs,
\ncourse offerings, how to receive technical elective credits for research, co-ops and internships, and other special
\nprograms such as the Research Scholars Academy and Combined Degree Program.
\nhttps:\/\/bme.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/Handbook.pdf<\/a>
\nI also email out regular Undergraduate Newsletters. Please be sure to read them, as they will include
\ninformation addressing registration concerns, elective offerings, internship\/co-op openings and other topics that
\nare important at the moment.
\nSome other important notes:<\/p>\n\n
\nstudents registered for that class will be in attendance, however all sophomores are expected to attend
\nas schedules allow. At this orientation, I will review important policies in our department and introduce
\nour programs, research, faculty and clubs. If you cannot attend, you must schedule a meeting with me
\nto ensure you are familiar with our department and policies. I want to make sure all of our students are
\nequipped with the right tools to make the most of your time in BME and set you up for success!<\/li>\n
\nmember of the BME faculty who will be your first point of contact for questions or concerns. If there is a
\nquestion that they cannot answer, they will know who can best assist you.<\/li>\n
\noffer valuable tips, answer questions, and where I chime in, too! Please join via this
\nQR code!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\ncore classes (except labs) both semesters; to keep the core classes to around half the class size, please ensure<\/span>
\nyou are registered for 3 core classes plus the lab class this fall<\/span>. If not, you risk not getting into a class you need in
\nthe spring if it reaches capacity.<\/p>\n
\nclasses INCLUDING the 2 labs; Devices in the fall and Measurements in the spring. You CANNOT take senior
\ndesign, which is a full-year course, without meeting this requirement. Keep in mind that passing 6\/8 core is a
\nMINIMUM requirement and is more of a safety net for students who may have to retake a class, or for students
\ndoing co-ops. By carrying junior core to senior year, you risk conflicts with senior electives you may have been
\nexcited to take, and other inconveniences.<\/p>\n
\nprojects! Throughout the year, I will post information about job offerings, career fairs and other professional
\ndevelopment opportunities, so be on the lookout.<\/p>\n
\nIntro to BME and Senior Design! Dr. Kyker-Snowman completed her BS and MS in
\nBME at the University of Rochester before completing a PhD at the Johns Hopkins
\nSchool of Medicine. Dr. Kyker-Snowman completed her post-doctoral studies at
\nRutgers, which combined research and teaching. Dr. Kyker-Snowman will be
\nteaching Introduction to BME and BME Senior Design and is enthusiastically
\nincorporating training for the future BME Design Studio’s 3D printing and
\nmanufacturing capabilities into both courses. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys
\nrock climbing, mountain running, and finding tasty vegan treats. You can find Dr.
\nKyker-Snowman in BME 328B or via email at kk978@rwjms.rutgers.edu<\/p>\n
\nboth undergraduate and graduate program administration. Ms. Connors will assist
\nwith SPNs and undergraduate concerns. For students who will be in our Combined
\nDegree Program or who may take a graduate class for a department elective, she
\nwill also help with those SPNs as well.
\nMs. Connors has been employed at Rutgers University for 23+ years, primarily
\nwithin the School of Engineering in WINLAB and MAE. Ms. Connors enjoys her
\nfree time with her family along with many outdoor activities such as nature hikes,
\nbeach walks, and biking. Ms. Connors can be found In the Administrative Suite,
\nRoom 110 or via email at econnors@soe.rutgers.edu<\/p>\n
\nthe financial and HR duties associated with the department and academic
\nprograms.
\nMr. Horvath is very excited to be working with Rutgers University and BME. He
\ngraduated with his bachelor\u2019s degree from Rutgers in 2021 and just graduated from
\nRider with his MBA. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with
\nfamily, his girlfriend, and friends. Mr. Horvath can be found in the Administrative
\nSuite, Room 111 or via email at matt.horvath@rutgers.edu<\/p>\n
\nSeptember 14th at 7 pm in Chemistry 1303. This 3-year program within Merck\u2019s Manufacturing Division, intended to give new graduates experience in the core work necessary to manufacture and supply Merck’s
\nproducts. Additional details will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n
\nRutgers Today. https:\/\/www.rutgers.edu\/news\/new-interdisciplinary-minor-disability-studies-launched<\/a>
\nGiven how passionate our students are about helping others, I thought this may be a wonderful program to
\ncomplement your education if you are seeking a minor.<\/p>\n
\nPlease see the attached document which lists professors who are actively recruiting!<\/p>\n