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Meeting Notes and Info
Get a recap of our 2023-2024 meetings from our notes below.
Fall 2023 General Body Meeting Notes
Interest Meeting
8/28/23
During our first meeting of the year, we covered our timeline of events for the semester, discussed BME study abroad and advising opportunities, and answered questions about research and internships.
Industry Night
10/23/23
At our industry night, members had the opportunity to meet with representatives from companies such as Gilero, Teleflex, Amgen, and and Precision Biosciences!
Career Development
09/11/23
Representatives from NC State Toastmasters gave a talk on the power of communication skills. Mentors and mentees were matched and worked together on resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
Research Mixer
11/8/23
Our Research Mixer night was a big success! Representatives from engineering research labs came to connect with freshman and sophomore members and offer information on research opportunities available.
Skills Night
09/25/23
At our skills night, BME teaching assistants taught introductory Matlab, Solidworks, and Arduino skills to help sophomore students transition into their BME courses.
Spring 2024 General Body Meeting Notes
Job Applications 101
01/29/24
At our Job Applications 101 night, we covered our plans for the semester, opportunities to get involved with the BME department, opportunities after graduating from the BME program, and how to apply for jobs.
Interview and Negotiation Skills
03/07/24
Glenda Darrell, the Assistant Director and Career Counselor from COE, and representatives from VHB gave tips on interview preparation and salary and benefits negotiation.
Career Prep Workshop
02/05/24
At our career workshop, Matt Penny gave a talk on the NCSU BME Masters program, and we covered tips for writing resumes and cover letters in preparation for the NCSU career fair.
Alumni Panel
02/19/24
BME department alumni from Teleflex, Biogen, Elemance, Cook Medical, Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, and Medline Industries answered questions and gave helpful tips on job and internship applications.