The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) student design team, in partnership with the Student Union Board (SUB), will host an all-day cardiac screening event 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the Innovation Lab Forum.

The first 1,000 students will receive a free electrocardiogram (ECG)—a noninvasive test that maps the heart’s electrical activity to detect potentially dangerous cardiac arrhythmias. Early detection is key, as arrhythmias can cause sudden cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death in people ages 19 to 24.

ECGs will be read by board-certified cardiologists through the Ruth Lee Miller Heart Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cardiovascular research.

Volunteers are needed. Students can sign up for one or more shifts at this link. RSO leaders are encouraged to coordinate group volunteer efforts.

For questions or volunteer info, contact Austin Thrasher (adtbv5@mst.edu); Devin Chiaramonti (djcfq3@mst.edu); Tristan Crawford (tmch78@mst.edu)