Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s (and Next Week’s) Events:
3. SPRING KICK-OFF WELCOME CONNECT LUNCH (2/3; reg. required)
4. CV AND RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP (2/3; reg. required)
5. GROCERY BINGO (2/4; reg. required)
6. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN (2/6)
7. GLC FELLOW POSITION INFORMATION SESSION
8. INTERFAITH EVENING DIALOGUES FOR STUDENTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE (2/5)
9. 2020 SPRING GRADUATION FAIR
10. 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP (starts 2/7; reg. required)
11. FIRST AFRICAN TEA TIME (2/7)
12. GSA SPRING BEER & WINE SOCIAL (2/7; reg. required)
Administrative Announcements:
13. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (GSARS) ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS – DEADLINE APPROACHING – 1st posting
13A. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTERS BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
14. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP – NEW JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM – 1st posting
15. GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS – 1st posting
16. NEW STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITY TO MALAWI THIS SUMMER – 1st posting
17. GSA: ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE – 1st posting
18. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT – 2nd posting
19. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE JOURNAL OF CRITICAL SCHOLARSHIP ON HIGHER EDUCATION & STUDENT AFFAIRS – 2nd posting
20. SAIG SPRING 2020 SHORT COURSES
21. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FRO VTGrATE – 2nd posting
22. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 2nd posting
23. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 2nd posting 10A.
24. STUDIOS NETWORK WORKSHOPS SERIES – 2nd posting
25. GRAD 5024 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE OFFERED SPRING 2020 – 3rd posting
26. NOMINATIONS FOR INTERNET2 INCLUSIVITY AWARD NOW BEING ACCEPTED – 3rd posting
27. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR GRAD STUDENT REP TO BOV POSITION – 3rd posting
Jobs:
28. GRADUATE STUDENT FITNESS COACH – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOOT AND ANKLE BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME ACCEPTABILITY STUDY – 1st posting
31. CIGARETTE SMOKERS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY IN ROANOKE – 1st posting
32. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) TECHNOLOGY – 2nd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PREDIABETES AND DIABETES STUDIES – 2nd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
– COVER LETTERS (2/11; reg. required)
– WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES(2/12/)
– 1st MEETING FOR SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT (2/13)
– VT LACROSSE VS. LIBERTY (2/15; reg. required)
– INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOB SEARCH TIPS (2/17; reg. required)
– VTGrATE FELLOWS HOST FEBRUARY OFFICE HOURS (2/17)
– BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT LUNCH
– INTERFAITH TOGETHER DINNER – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
– Career Advising: Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pm, GLC Lobby, Also see: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/.
– Cook Counseling: Thursdays & Fridays, 1:00-5:00pm.
– Graduate School advising hours: MTThF 8:00am-5:00pm, W 9:30-4:00, 120 GLC
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS:
– WRITING STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE WRITERS
Mondays, 11:00-12:30pm, GLC, Room D and Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00, GLC Room D
Session can last up to 1.5 hours; you are limited to two of these special appointments at the GLC per semester. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, GLC Room D
Practice conversational English with the help of our community volunteers.
Often, extra individualized support will be available before and after the Wednesday and Friday sessions. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– GLC CAFÉ
2nd and 4th Wednesday and every Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of fellow grad students and Grad School staff; network, socialize, relax! Bring your own mug if you can. See below for This Week’s Special Editions.
– FREE CHILDCARE – KIDS’ NIGHT OUT!
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington St., B’burg
Please sign up for this free Thursday evening session (6:30-8:30) of fun and games in a safe and supportive atmosphere for your child aged 2-12 at the Virginia Tech Women’s Center. Space is limited. Children should be toilet trained. Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu with any questions. https://doodle.com/poll/rigum8pcxyd6yws3
This Week’s Events
3. SPRING KICK-OFF WELCOME CONNECT LUNCH
Monday, Feb 3, 12:00-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
Come out and meet representatives from university offices, learn about student resources, and network with other new and returning students, faculty, and staff with lunch provided. Please register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dd4K3AXN74JFGZL by Jan 31. For accommodations related to disabilities, contact Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
4. CV AND RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Mon Feb. 3, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn the basics of writing resumes and CVs, understand the key differences between the two documents, and how to convert a CV to a resume for an industry job search. Additional career resources available for graduate students will also be shared. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417961/share_preview
5. GROCERY BINGO
Tuesday, Feb 4, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Compete against other graduate students in Bingo for a chance to win free grocery items! Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_883ij9xTJOjP8HP .
6. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN
Thursday, Feb 6, 12:00-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center (GLC) Room C
How’s your semester going so far? What are your thoughts about the graduate life experience here at Virginia Tech? Get some face-to-face time with Dr. Karen DePauw, Dean of the Graduate School, and share your thoughts with her and other students in the graduate community. Lunch will be provided, and the event is free to all graduate students. Brought to you by the Graduate Student Assembly. Contact Cortney Steele at cnsteele@vt.edu with any questions. Please RSVP here.
7. GLC FELLOW POSITION INFORMATION SESSIONS
Wed Feb. 5, 9:00-10:00am and 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room C
Graduate students who are interested in the GLC Fellow position openings for 2020-2021 can stop by one of these sessions and talk to current Fellows as well as supervisors of the position. Information about the Fellows position can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/residence-life-in-the-glc/Fellows.html
8. INTERFAITH EVENING DIALOGUES FOR STUDENTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Wednesday, Feb 5, 5:30-7:00pm, 3310 Torgersen Hall
Participate in a dialogue with people with diverse worldviews. Discussions about world issues through an interfaith lens. Conversations about religious, spiritual, and secular diversity. All are welcome.
9. 2020 SPRING GRADUATION FAIR
Wednesday, Feb 6, 10:30am-6:30pm, Hokie Shop university bookstore near Newman Library
One-stop-shop for all graduation needs, including academic regalia for commencement, ring orders, graduation announcements, portraits by GradImages, diploma frames and more. Learn how to stay connected as a VT alum.
10. 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP
Friday, Feb 7 – Apr 3, 11:30am-12:30pm, GLC Wellness Room
Graduate students are invited to join an 8-Week Happiness Group to explore topics such as gratitude, meditation, avoiding social comparison, practicing kindness, taking care of your body, embracing curiosity, practicing self-compassion, building resiliency, finding your meaning and purpose and goal-setting. The content is based on positive psychology research about what does and does not make people truly happy. Registration: Click here to register!
11. FIRST AFRICAN TEA TIME
Friday, Feb 7, 4:00-5:00pm, GLC Room B
The African Graduate Student Organization at Virginia Tech would like to invite you to their first African Tea Time. African Tea Time is an opportunity to learn about politics, religion, economy, history, cuisine, clothing, and many more from featured African countries. After presentations, the floor is open for questions and discussions. We will feature Nigeria and Ghana this month. Tea and pastries will be served. For questions email: agsovt@gmail.com.
12. GSA SPRING BEER & WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Feb 7, 5:00-9:00pm, Lane Stadium South End Zone Club
The Graduate Student Assembly is gearing up for an exciting Spring Beer & Wine Social in Lane Stadium! Tickets will be $18 ahead of time, $20 at the door, and will include drinks, appetizers and an incredible DJ. There is also a non-alcohol-drinking entry option, which is $10 at the door. Come relax and enjoy the company of other graduate students! Everyone is encouraged to dress in semi-formal attire. To buy tickets online click here. Volunteers for this event are also needed. All volunteers will receive free admission to the social. To sign-up as a volunteer click here. Questions? Contact Cortney Steele, GSA Director of Events at cnsteele@vt.edu.
Administrative Announcements:
13. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (GSARS) ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS – DEADLINE APPROACHING – 1st posting
This year’s theme is “Innovation and Creativity in Research”. Compete in oral and poster presentations, as well as Flash Talks and Installations, in order to gain experience and win cash prizes. ALL degree programs are welcome to apply. “Annual Research Symposium and Exposition” webpage has more details and a link to the submission form. Abstracts are due by February 14. Contact either of the co-chairs with questions or comments: Callie Clayton (callc13@vt.edu) and Keely Ledford (keelyl1@vt.edu), or contact the GSA Director of Programs, Sharon Stidham (sharon62@vt.edu).
13A. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTERS BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
Cultural and Community Centers is proud to provide a schedule of events surrounding Black History Month. A current list of events is provided here BCC – BHM Calendar 2020 PDF. You may also find out more at https://ccc.vt.edu/index/bcc.html. Questions or interested in volunteering? Please contact ccc@vt.edu.
14. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP – NEW JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM – 1st posting
Would you like to explore a new career field or confirm your interest in one you’ve already chosen? Do you want to build your professional network? Register for Look Before You Leap, an on-campus job shadowing program! Be paired with a Virginia Tech faculty or staff member in a career field or job that you want to learn more about, and participate in a one-day job shadow with them between March 16-April 17. To participate, attend one required info session:
o Monday, February 10 from 12:00-12:30 PM
o Wednesday, February 12 from 10:30-11:00 AM
o Wednesday, February 12 from 12:00-12:30 PM
o Friday, February 14 from 2:00-2:30 PM
o Tuesday, February 18 from 11:00-11:30 AM
o Thursday, February 20 from 1:30-2:00 PM
– Apply to positions on Handshake by Feb 25 at 11:59 PM.
– Complete your one-day shadow between March 16-April 17.
Questions? Email Steven White at whitesm@vt.edu
15. GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS – 1st posting
The Graduate School and Housing and Residence Life are seeking motivated graduate students who are committed to building community for GLC Fellow positions for the 2020-2021 academic year. An ideal candidate would have previous residence life and/or event planning experience, though it is not a requirement. Applicants must submit a formal cover letter, resume, and fully complete the following application: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhdmO4Qn3TquX3v Information about cover letter requirements is detailed in the application and the full job description can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/residence-life-in-the-glc/Fellows.html Apply by midnight on Friday, February 21. Two information sessions will be held on February 5; details are located in the events section of this posting. Contact Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.edu or Stephanie Hovsepian at stephanieh@vt.edu if you have questions.
16. NEW STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITY TO MALAWI THIS SUMMER – 1st posting
TEAM (Technology Education Advocacy Medicine) Malawi will be hosted by Malawi University for Science and Technology and is open all majors. Graduate students can earn up to 6 credit hours by creating their own projects with the Professor. Info session hosted by fellow Graduate student Thursday, Feb 6 at 5:30 pm in Library classroom 207A. There will be refreshments. Contact Dr. Andre Muelenaer (andrem1@vt.edu ) with questions.
17. GSA: ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE – 1st posting
Come join GSA on the Venture Out Challenge Course, a state-of-the-art high ropes challenge course, on April 25th from 12-2:30 p.m. The price is reduced thanks to the Hokie Family Fund award to $10/VT graduate student limit is 40 people so please RSVP by clicking here. Please email Cortney Steele, GSA director of events, for more information at cnsteele@vt.edu.
18. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT – 2nd posting
Earn a certificate of professional development and prepare for a successful job search by completing Accelerate, a professional development program for all VT graduate students. Enroll on Handshake (https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html) now for Spring 2020. Search Handshake for “Accelerate” and RSVP. You’ll receive an invitation to join the Canvas course within a week. If you have questions email Alyssa Rametta at alyssarametta@vt.edu.
19. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE JOURNAL OF CRITICAL SCHOLARSHIP ON HIGHER EDUCATION & STUDENT AFFAIRS – 2nd posting
Announcing a call for submissions for a Spring 2020 Special Issue titled: Promoting Access and Critical Literacy: Working Within, Beyond, and Against the Academy (https://ecommons.luc.edu/jcshesa/). The broad goals of this Special Issue are to legitimize epistemologies that are not always privileged in academic spaces, to promote access to critical scholarship, and to continue to question assumptions of who can create and interact with critical scholarship (Bhattacharya, 2016). All manuscript submissions and cover letters are due: March 13, 2020 by 11:59 (PST). For more info, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNkHJKNIdpCmE-TrdwFK_-4h6LaCvwO3URVG3hGs3MY/edit. Posted by grad student Chelsea Lyles.
20. SAIG SPRING 2020 SHORT COURSES
SAIG has supported faculty and student researchers at Virginia Tech for over 70 years! We provide free courses to members of participating VT Colleges to make you a more effective researcher. Do you need to analyze your data and aren’t sure where to start? Switching to R from another software package? Using JMP(R) for the first time? Need a refresher on a particular topic? Check out our hands on, practical course offerings. Seats are limited! Register and secure yours today. Zoom web conferencing seats will be provided for researchers attending from non-Blacksburg campus locations. For more information and to enroll, visit https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu./?query=saig. Need more help designing, analyzing, or interpreting your research data? Check out additional services at www.saig.stat.vt.edu.
21. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FRO VTGrATE – 2nd posting
The VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence is accepting applications for all membership levels for the Spring semester. Applications are due Feb. 16. For more information and to apply, visit www.vtgrate.org or email Katie Ayers at ayersk14@vt.edu.
22. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 2nd posting
The Graduate Honor System is recruiting graduate students to serve as panelists who review the evidence and determine the outcome of GHS cases. To be eligible, you need to be a graduate student in good academic standing. All graduate students are eligible regardless of how long they have been at VT. The overall time commitment is 3-4 hours a semester based on the number of cases and panelist availability. If you are interested in serving as a student panelist, please contact the GHS Chair – Anurag Mantha (ghs@vt.edu) to set up a brief meeting to discuss the role. Once the meeting is complete, you will be added to the GHS email list and are free to volunteer to serve on any panel based on your availability.
23. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 2nd posting
More information about these workshops can be found at guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Life Sciences, February 4, 2-3:30 pm, Newman 207A or Zoom
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Social and Behavioral Sciences, February 5, 2:30-3:45 pm, Newman 207A or Zoom
24. STUDIOS NETWORK WORKSHOPS SERIES – 2nd posting
More information and registration available at https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events
* Video Editing Basics, February 6, 3-4:30pm, Media Design Studio B (Newman 209)
* The Adventurer’s Guide to Collaboration: Applying Tabletop Gaming Skills to Managing Group Projects, February 6, 4:30-5:30pm, Torgersen 3310 (Newman Library’s side of Torgersen Bridge)
* Create a Virtual Reality Experience in Unity, February 6, 6-7:30pm, Torgersen 3310 (Newman Library’s side of Torgersen Bridge)
25. GRAD 5024 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE OFFERED SPRING 2020 – 3rd posting
Improve your data management skills towards your thesis/dissertation. Learn about the importance and benefits of data management including creating a data management plan. Data organization, policies, documentation, storage, ethics, access, security, analytical tools, grant requirements (proposal and post- award), proper attribution, archiving, other issues and topics related to data in scholarly communication.
8-week course, 1-credit. Pass/ Fail Only. Graduate Standing required. For more information, go to https://lib.vt.edu/research-teaching/data-services.html.
26. NOMINATIONS FOR INTERNET2 INCLUSIVITY AWARD NOW BEING ACCEPTED – 3rd posting
The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb 7. Award recipients will have the opportunity to attend the 2020 Global Summit Mar 29 – Apr 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference offers valuable professional development to our technical colleagues through presentations, working meetings, tutorials, and workshops. Additionally, Global Summit provides opportunities to network in-person with technical professionals, analysts and engineers, IT staff, C-level executives, and others across the broader R&E community. For more information regarding the application process, please visit https://www.internet2.edu/about-us/community-awards/internet2-inclusivity-initiative-scholarships/.
27. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR GRAD STUDENT REP TO BOV POSITION – 3rd posting
Applications for Graduate Student Representative to the VT Board of Visitors for 2020-2021 are being accepted until Feb 14, 2020. All currently enrolled graduate students in good standing are encouraged to consider this great leadership and service opportunity to represent graduate students’ voices, needs and interest on the VT Board of Visitors. For a video abouth the student representative position and asleciton process, go to https://video.vt.edu/media/Board+of+Visitors+seeks+student+representatives/0_ma7zi0tk. Learn more at https://bov.vt.edu/studentrepsapply.html, or attend an info session on Wednesday, Feb 5, 7:00-8:00pm, New Classroom Building 220.
Jobs:
28. GRADUATE STUDENT FITNESS COACH – 1st posting
The Virginia Tech Rowing Team is looking to hire graduate level fitness coaches to its coaching staff. The position is paid, and a part-time faculty position. Rowing experience is helpful, but it is not necessary to apply for the position. Commitments include practice 4-5x per week and races 3-5x per semester. Responsibilities involve assisting head coaches with daily practice operations. Grad students interested in applying or seeking more information should contact the rowing team president, Jack Corr, at virginiatechcrewteam@gmail.com.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOOT AND ANKLE BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting
The Granata Lab at Virginia Tech is looking for participants in a biomechanics study. This study aims to determine how different foot postures (high, normal, and low arches) are affected by ankle braces during walking, running, and cutting. Participation consists of one visit that lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. Must be 18-30, have had no injury in the past 6 months that limited physical activity for more than 2 days, have no history of lower extremity surgery, and will be comfortable completing the athletic tasks. If you are interested in participating, please contact Laura Dickerson at lcdicker@vt.edu.
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME ACCEPTABILITY STUDY – 1st posting
The VT Sensory Evaluation Lab is recruiting volunteers (18+ years old) to participate in a sensory study of edamame (vegetable soybeans). Will be asked to view, smell and taste edamame samples, describe their impressions, and answer a survey. If you have allergies to soy products or are pregnant you are asked to refrain from participating. There is no compensation, but all participants are eligible to enjoy a nice snack after completing the sensory test. Study will be on Feb 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, Wednesdays (10:00am-5:00pm) and Thursdays (10:00am-1:00pm, or until reaching 90 participants), in the VT Sensory Evaluation Lab in HABB1 room 205 (1230 Washington St SW). Parking passes are available upon request. Time commitment is ~30 minutes. You are welcome to participate in more than one test. Questions or additional information? Please contact Renata Carneiro (rcvc@vt.edu).
31. CIGARETTE SMOKERS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY IN ROANOKE – 1st posting
Volunteers 21-65 needed for a 10-session confidential research study involving surveys about smoking habits and preferences. Participation includes computerized purchasing tasks and use of commercially available cigarettes. Compensation of $40-$510 provided based on the extent of participation. This is not a treatment study. Pregnant women are excluded. Complete our confidential pre-screener online at vtcri.info/participate. Call/text 1-855-LAB-ARRC or email ARRC@vtc.vt.edu.
32. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) TECHNOLOGY – 2nd posting
This study compares various methods of interaction with virtual content to complete collaborative tasks. It will make use of state-of-the-art AR technologies such as Microsoft Hololens. Participants will be asked to complete interaction tasks such as object selection, manipulation in AR And will be asked for their comments about these innovative interaction techniques. The entire experimental session will take about 60 minutes. We are seeking participants that are: 1)18 years and older. 2)Have normal vision (glasses and contact lenses are fine). 3) Can do the user study which involves AR device, fill out a survey, and answer post-study interview in English. After the user study, each participant will be compensated with $12. For more information, please contact Donghan Hu at hudh0827@vt.edu.
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PREDIABETES AND DIABETES STUDIES – 2nd posting
Are you or someone you know at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, or have a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis? The Center for Transformative Research on Health Behaviors at the Fralin Biomedical Research Center is seeking participants for a 6-month weight loss research program. Participants will receive dietary and lifestyle coaching with a trained interventionist to help develop lifelong healthy eating and activity habits. Participants will also receive regular assessment of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Interested participants can contact research staff by phone/text (540-739-5101) or email vtmindd@gmail.com for more information, or complete our confidential online screening questionnaire: https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=FTNFAHDWDM. Research sessions are compensated at each visit, and travel compensation may be provided.”
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE STUDY – 3rd posting
The Neural Dynamics and Neural Engineering Lab (ICTAS II) is seeking participants for a neuroscience research study about the neural dynamics associated with learning finger-tapping tasks and the effects of sleep on learning these tasks. Must be 18 years+ with no history of neurological or sleep disorders. During this task, participants will perform a repetitive finger-tapping sequence with their thumb and fingers while wearing a glove. Afterwards, participants will take a nap or watch a nature documentary, or sleep overnight in the lab. Electrooculography (EOG) and electromyography (EMG) will be recorded as a step-in quantifying quality of learning and sleep staging. Electroencephalography (EEG) will be utilized to record the task and sleep. Up to 5 (afternoon session) or 10 (overnight session) SONA credits will be provided. For those who cannot avail SONA credits, a monetary compensation of up to $15 will be awarded. Go to https://vt-psyc.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1133 or contact ndnestudies@gmail.com for more info.
Upcoming events:
COVER LETTERS
Tuesday, Feb 11, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn the ins and outs of writing a tailored cover letter. Also, find out about additional resources available to you through Career and Professional Development. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417963/share_preview
WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES
Thursday, Feb 12, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Newman Library Multipurpose Room 101
The Women and Gender in International Development will host the first Discussion Series for Spring Semester. Join us to hear a presentation from Dr. Rebecca J. Williams from University of Florida about “Gender performances, masculinities, and (dis)empowerment through the intersection of food insecurity, migration, and violence in rural Honduras. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information visit: https://cired.vt.edu/women—gender-in-international-development/wgd-discussion-series.html. Posted by GA Sofia Rincon Gallardo Patino on behalf of the WGD program.
1st MEETING FOR SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT
Thursday, Feb 13, 5:00-6:00 pm, GLC Meeting Room B
Curious about science policy? Attend SPEAC’s first meeting! SPEAC is a group of scientists, engineers, and members of other disciplines who believe that science has an important place in policy and government. The goal of SPEAC is to introduce members to careers and opportunities in science policy, help members develop effective communication skills, and empower members to get involved in government and policy. SPEAC is a newly formed graduate student-run organization, but motivated undergraduate students and post-docs are also welcomed to join. For more information, email speactvt@gmail.com.
VT LACROSSE VS. LIBERTY
Saturday, Feb 15, 1:00pm, Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility
Continuing with the GLC Fellows’ sports series, the next game we are planning to attend is the VT Lacrosse vs Liberty University game on Feb 15 at 1:00 pm. This game is free to attend and will be held indoors at the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility (between Cassell and Lane Stadium). Please sign up by 9:00am on Feb 14 if you would like to join the GLC Fellows and receive a reminder the day before the game – https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gheE8qvpP4oSK9. This is a great opportunity to enjoy time with your fellow Hokies, watch a lacrosse game, and possibly learn something new.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOB SEARCH TIPS
Monday, Feb 17, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
International graduate students who attend this workshop will hear from both a Career Advisor and an immigration advisor from the GLC to learn the best strategies for their job search, whether interested in pursuing academic or industry jobs. Students will also learn about resources and services available to them from Career and Professional Development in their job search as international graduate students. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417965/share_preview
VTGrATE FELLOWS HOST FEBRUARY OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Feb 17, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Room TBD
The theme for this month is Universal Design for Learning, presented by Martina Svyantek, in conjunction with VT’s Disability Alliance.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT LUNCH
Tuesday, Feb 18, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center, Room C
You are invited to this year’s Black History Month Connect Lunch with keynote speaker Kory Trott, Director of Virginia Tech’s Research Integrity and Consultation Program. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited to join us for lunch. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please register at: http://bit.ly/2020BlackHistoryMonth by Feb 15. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
INTERFAITH TOGETHER DINNER – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Thursday, Feb 20, 5:30-7 pm, Owens Ballroom
Participate in a gathering with food from diverse traditions + interfaith dialogues + collective art. Engage with & celebrate diverse religious, spiritual, and secular worldviews at Virginia Tech. RSVP at www.dos.vt.edu/interfaithdinner.