4/26 Weekly Email
Photos from the New Member Service Project!!!
Upcoming Events:
AEDinner Social | Tuesday, 4/28 | 8:30-9:30 pm | Slow Rise (7608 Woodway Dr, Waco, TX 76712)
World Hunger Relief Farm LSE | Wednesday, 4/29 | 3:30-5 pm | 356 Spring Lake Rd, Waco, TX 76705
Goodness with Genesis LSE (½ credit) | Thursday, 4/30 | 7:30-8:30 pm | Earle Hall
Loaves of Love (donate for LSE credit) | Friday, 5/1 | 5-6 pm | Earle Classroom
Trivia Night Social (“Do You Know Your Enzyme/Substrate?”) | Friday, 5/1 | 7-8 pm
AED Senior Banquet | Saturday, 5/2 | 2-4 pm | The Domain@Waco Pool
LDOC Study Social | Wednesday, 5/6 | 5-7 pm | Creekmore Conference Room in Jones Library
Shepherd’s Heart LSE | Thursday, 5/7 | 3-4 pm
Forms and Deadlines:
Be sure to review the Master Spreadsheet periodically throughout the semester for your credits. Email nilay_kolli1@baylor.edu or sahil_billakanti1@baylor.edu if you have any questions!
General Meeting Dates:
We are officially done with this semester’s general meetings! Our general meetings this semester were from from 7:30-8:30pm on 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22 in BSB D110! Continue to be cognizant about the specific GM requirement for members and reach out to any members of the executive board with any questions!
Socials
Click this link to view all upcoming socials!: https://www.bayloraed.com/soci
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Guys, let's have dinner together. Pull up, get some pizza, chat and dine with your favs. That’s what I have for you on this night. RSVP below!!
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Classic, fun trivia!! Maybe mix it up and come with your ES pair for a fun way to fulfill that credit :) Use the link below to RSVP please:
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Come celebrate our graduating seniors with some grilled hotdogs, time by the pool, and fun games! Be sure to both RSVP and vote for senior superlatives:)) Winners will be revealed at the banquet.
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Finals are upon us… come study or engage in social hour before locking back in with your AED buddies, friends, and pals :) Use the link below to RSVP and let me know you’re coming!
Scholarly Events
Thank you to everyone who hosted and came out to attend PHS! The event was a huge success and would not be possible without you all! Here is the link to PHS Headshots
Reach out to Quan at Quan_Le3@baylor.edu with any questions regarding scholarly events!
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This will be another academic resource exclusive for AED members!
Submit at least 3 textbook pdfs that are required for a class or 3 syllabi from qualifying courses to earn 1 scholarship credit!
Submit textbooks and syllabi by email to Quan_Le3@baylor.edu
Qualifying Syllabi are for any classes in: BIO, CHE, ENG, ENGL, PSY, SOC, BINF, ENH, MH, NSC, PHY, PSC, PAS, REL, STA or another class code should count as relevant syllabi for prehealth students!
Save us all some money! Share with your fellow members, and they will share with you!
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Fill out the End of Semester Survey Here: https://forms.gle/tQDmmKhL5fXpEawi6
Filling this out in its entirety will earn you 1 scholarship credit!
Please take this very seriously! This will help us make your experience next year more streamlined and more valuable!
Service
Weekly Service Form: It’s time to fill out the signup sheet with your two top choices for weekly service! The deadline for the signup form has passed. Please contact Olivia if you need to add a weekly service opportunity.
This form is required if you plan on being active this semester. To remain active, members will need to serve 10 hours at their respective volunteer site
Clinical Service Opportunities: If you are volunteering with one of these opportunities, you do not need to fill out the Weekly Service Signup Form. Please make sure to email your respective chair to notify them of your intent to volunteer. More information can be found in the Clinical Weekly Email sent on January 4th.
Ascension Providence: If you applied to Ascension Providence or are a returning volunteer, please email Hana_Jang1@baylor.edu.
Waco Family Medicine: If you applied to WFM or are a returning volunteer, please email connor_dixon1@baylor.edu. Make sure to respond to Nicki if she has emailed you so she can finalize scheduling.
Bluebonnet Hospice: Please reach out to rutger_vanhees1@baylor.edu if you have questions about this opportunity.
Mission Waco Health Clinic: If you applied to the Mission Waco Health Clinic or are a returning volunteer, please email taylor_sterzing1@baylor.edu.
If you are concerned about a weekly service time commitment, car/carpool situation, or if you are already involved in a valuable service that you are passionate about, please reach out to Olivia at Olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu with any questions!
Upcoming Large Service Events
AED requires general members to attend 3 Large Service Events each semester! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Olivia (Olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu).
1 Large Service Event can be a “pay for credit” opportunity. Additionally, Loaves of Love and Goodness with Genesis can only count for 1 LSE.
Please check the Master Spreadsheet, and reach out to Olivia if there are any discrepancies in service credits!
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World Hunger Relief Farm will be hosting an LSE on April 29th from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Volunteers help out by pulling weeds, assisting with field turnover, adding mulch to the Urban Homestead, and other tasks around the farm.
Use this form to sign up! Rides can be provided! Reach out to olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu or jacob_semler1@baylor.edu if you have questions!
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Goodness with Genesis will be holding an LSE on April 30th at Earle Hall from 7:30 - 8:30 PM.
Volunteers will be making cards for patients at the Dallas Children’s Hospital. Sign-ups are limited. Fill out this form to register. Reach out to aadi_sharma1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
Update: You must attend 2 Goodness with Genesis to earn 1 LSE credit.
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Loaves of Love will be happening biweekly on the following Fridays: 5/1 in Earle Classroom from 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
UPDATE: Date has been changed from 4/24 to 5/1
Use this link to sign-up for a slot. Please keep in mind that donations are required for this LSE. Reach out to olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu or livia_thomas1@baylor.edu if you have questions.
Loaves of Love can only count for one of your LSE credits.
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Shepherd’s Heart will be hosting an LSE on 5/7 (Dead Day) from 3:00PM-4:00PM.
Please use this form to sign-up. Reach out to olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu or brady_johnson5@baylor.edu if you have questions.
Pay-for-Credit LSE (4/27 - 5/6):
We are helping the AED x MSO Mission Trip host a drive for the next two weeks! To earn an LSE credit, you must reach at least 15 points and have items from at least 2 of the categories. Please refer to the list of items below.
Toothbrushes, 2-pack → 1.5 points
Toothpaste → 4 points
Disinfectant Wipes, 2-pack → 4 points
Pack of Blue Ink Pens → 1.5 points
Pack/Box of Pencils → 1.5 points
Glue Sticks, 4-pack → 1.5 points
Permanent Markers, 1-pack → 1.5 points
Please reach out to Olivia (olivia_hayes2@baylor.edu) or adam_crone1@baylor.edu or kaia_wong1@baylor.edu to set up a drop off time! Keep in mind that Pay-for-Credit LSEs can only count for only 1 LSE credit.
MERCH HAS ARRIVED
AED Hoodies
The first ever AED Hoodies are here!! I will be having pickup times in the BSB Atrium during Finals, so come by to pick up your order! You will only be able to pickup if you have already paid! (if you placed an order but haven’t paid, please do so now!)
Saturday 5/9: 1:30-4:30pm
Monday 5/11: 1:30-4:30pm
Tuesday 5/12: 1:30-4:30pm
Extra pickup times will likely be added over the next two weeks and will be announced in the GroupMe! If you would like an alternate, earlier pickup time, please contact Alexander_Dentchev1@baylor.edu or Danny_Le1@baylor.edu
If you want to order one now, send an email to Alexander_Dentchev1@baylor.edu or Danny_Le1@baylor.edu with your desired size, you will receive a reply confirming that there is still a hoodie in your size available for purchase, at that point please pay @BaylorAED on Venmo or aed.txbeta@gmail.com on Zelle
Dues:
Semester Dues are now $35
Dues can be paid to our Venmo: @BaylorAED or Zelle: “ALPHA EPSILON DELTA” at aed.txbeta@gmail.com
Do not mark your dues as a service as it charges AED
Please email Alex (Alexander_Dentchev1@baylor.edu) or Danny (danny_le1@baylor.edu) for any questions or if Venmo does not work for you
New Member Events
Reminder: Enzymes and substrates must attend a social together in order to complete the E/S requirement! Send Neva or Carter a selfie together at the event to get checked off.
Still missing your NM Social Credit?
Attend the Trivia Night with your Enzyme/Substrate on 5/1!!
Go to an AED social event with any of your Enzymes or Substrates to get the credit!
Send either NME a selfie of you two!
Don’t have a substrate yet and your enzyme graduated? Reach out to Neva or Carter for a different option.
Please fill out this form with photo proof to make up your credit!
Pre-Health Spotlight
Research Opportunity!
Here is a great opportunity to get research experience at the Trakselis Lab that would help you along your pre-med track to further understanding of biochemistry-related topics, as well as open other opportunities in clinical or industry jobs.
PhD Student Miguel Rodriguez Escalante
Currently looking for undergraduate students to help conduct and expand my research in the TrakLab. My project specifically focuses on understanding how single-stranded binding proteins (SSBs) bind to ssDNA and oligomerize.
About the Trakselis Lab
We focus on protein-DNA studies, both in vivo and in vitro, especially understanding the different protein interactions found in the replication and repair fork, as well as the dynamics when it fails. Our work is highly related to cancer as we study the proteins that cancer therapeutics target.
Requirements
• Freshmen to juniors
• Research availability of ~10 hrs per week
• At least 1 semester of biology and chemistry courses
• No prior research experience needed, but encouraged
If Interested:
Contact Dr. Michael Trakselis at michael_trakselis@baylor.edu explaining your motivation to do research, why our research caught your attention, as well as your current and future goals. Also attach your resume or CV to the email.
More Information
Visit our website: https://sites.baylor.edu/trakselisgroup/ (https://sites.baylor.edu/trakselisgroup/ )
Other Updates
Our Stories!
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Join the AED Photocircle! If you take photos at AED events, you can upload them directly here to be featured on the AED Instagram and website gallery.
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Blueprint has let us know that they have released 4 new MCAT study guides that can be utilized by our members! here is the link to download them.
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Thanks to AED’s continued partnership with Kaplan, we have a plethora of resources/discounts available to us! Visit http://campus.kaptest.com/baylor-jorge for free MCAT resources. Good luck!
If you are looking to purchase a Kaplan course, our member discount code for 15% off is BAYLOR15 (includes In Person, Live Online or On Demand; excludes Tutoring).
If you are interested in becoming a Kaplan Brand Ambassador (benefits include free course, flexible schedule, competitive pay and professional development opportunities), you can learn more here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our current Brand Ambassador, Rajiv Edara.
Meet with your Kaplan Test Prep Expert, Caroline, to get answers to all your questions about preparing for your exam, Kaplan courses, building a study plan, and more. Caroline can also provide exclusive discounts in addition to those currently available on Kaplan’s website. Caroline's email is caroline.hazlett@kaplan.edu, and you can use this link to book a time with her: https://carolinehazlett.youcanbook.me/.
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AED has renewed our partnership with The Princeton Review (TPR)! With that, comes an array of awesome discounts that all members can take advantage of!
BAYLORAED202526 - for 20% off Test Prep courses
BAYLORAED102526 - for 10% off tutoring packages and Med School Admissions Counseling Products
AED Google Calendar
Here is the link to join the 2025-2026 Baylor AED Google Calendar!
This will be great to use to stay up-to-date on everything going on this year! We will still be using the calendar on the website as well!
Master Spreadsheet Info
Spring 2026 Master Spreadsheet
Have a blessed week everyone! Email any members of the executive board if you have any questions!
