1. Winter Mass Meeting 1/17/12

2. Schedule Introductions Joining BMES Kaplan Presentation Upcoming Events

3. About BMES Career Development Networking Research Industry Social Events http://www.bme.umich.edu/societies/bmes/

4. President – Michael Friedman BME Ph.D. Candidate Research: Kohn lab – Diet and exercise effects on bone Oversees entire organization Communicates with the BME department Organizes meetings and BMES events

5. Undergrad VP – Jon Nicholas Coordinates and arranges department lab tours Assists President and rest of board with organizing events

6. Graduate VP – Naimish Bakane Runs events of interest to grad students Increases grad student participation Organizes seminar series

7. Treasurer – Lanxin Liu Makes sure that the society doesn’t go broke Handles the money Major: BME Year: 2 nd year (planning to graduate next year) Research: Human Biomechanics and Control Laboratory (HBCL)

8. Secretary – Joshua Berus 2 nd year BME Research: Pej Rohani’s Lab (Center for the Study of Complex Systems & Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) Reserves rooms Keeps track of membership database Attends UMEC meetings

9. Community Service – Otto Sipe B.S.E. Computer Science & Engineering Minor: Multidisciplinary Design Research: Smart Boots – Design boots for soldiers that monitor weight carried and walking habits -> prevent leg fractures. Organizes BMES Community Service Events Help With Other BMES Events.

10. Webmaster – Patrick Hooper IOE, B.S.E. (2012) Research: Dr. Christiane Wobus – murine norovirus pyrosequencing 16S rRNA sequence analysis Personal Info: I’m super easy-going, and also a little lazy. I love music, sports, and food! Feel free to approach me with questions you have about anything, or just to chat. Maintains BMES website and social media pages

11. Logistics/Publicity – Ryan Randall 3 rd year BME Experience – Research: Dr. King Yang – Advanced Human Modeling Lab making biological models for FEA and crash test analysis – Alternative Spring Break Lead Team Increase involvement of BMES within the BME department and vice versa Responsible for sending out the BMES newsletter

12. Activities – Abishek Thiagaraj 1 st Year BME Research experience : Hollister Labs for tissue and scaffold development Plans and coordinates events including IM sports and monthly socials for all BMES members

13. BMES Membership Benefits T-shirt Gift card awards at end of year Kaplan test prep discounts Free IM sports participation Free entry to holiday party and other social events Increased prizes in fantasy sports games Eligible to become distinguished member

14. Distinguished Members Members that participate in 4 events Benefits – Increased gift card amounts given as awards or prizes – Eligible for BMES national conference funding – Distinguished members listed on website

15. How to Become a Member Register on BMES website – Go to ‘Members -> Join the U-M BMES’ tab from BMES homepage – http://www.bme.umich.edu/societies/bmes/join http://www.bme.umich.edu/societies/bmes/join Pay membership dues - $10 – Cash or check to University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering Society – Give dues to any officer at any event

16. Kaplan Partnership Discount on any tutoring and prep classes Free workshops throughout the year

17. Upcoming Events IM Broomball at Yost Ice Arena – Thursdays 10:40pm – Must register at least 1 day before the game – Email bmescontact@umich.edu if interestedbmescontact@umich.edu Feb social at Cottage Inn – Thurs 2/2, 7pm

18. Future Events Monthly socials More IM sports – water polo, softball Seminar series Lab tours March Madness bracket pool Distinguished member social

19. Questions? Ask now or after meeting Email executive board bmescontact@umich.edu bmescontact@umich.edu