This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/7/22
1. BUILDING YOUR LEGACY: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH AWARD WINNING GRADUATE ALUMNI
2. HOW TO COMMUNICATE SCIENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
3. JIGSAW CONNECT: RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES
4. BE THE MATCH
5. KEEPING IT 100: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WOMEN AT VIRGINIA TECH
6. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
7. COMING TOGETHER: REFLECTION AND LEARNING IN THE MIDST OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE
8. FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
9. ARCHIVES POP-UP DISPLAY
10. INSPIRASIAN SERIES – FACULTY
11. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC – PICK UP YOUR TICKET NOW
12. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE 38TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
13. QUESTIONPRO GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION
14. TEACH-IN DAY “PANDEMIC PEDAGOGY” FOR GRAD STUDENTS
15. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
16. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY TEA HOUR
17. GLC CAFÉ
18. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV PRESENTS “SCIENCE! MUSIC! ART! ON TAP!”
19. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
20. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION SERIES
21. WOMEN’S WELLBEING WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
22. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
23. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
24. PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING A SENSE OF BELONGING – FEATURING AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
25. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK BIG COOK OUT
Administrative Announcements:
26. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
27. AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE DESIGN TEAM – RECRUITING NOW FOR ALL MAJORS – 1st posting
28. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 1st posting
29. SURVEY: CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY AT VT – 2nd posting
30. GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM – 2nd posting
31. APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR THE PREPARING EFFECTIVE PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATIONS PROGRAM – 2nd posting
32. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK – MARCH 21-25 – 3rd posting
33. MARTIAN SUBSURFACE ANALYSIS TEAM AT VT SEEKING MEMBERS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
34. GPSS GA POSITION FOR 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR – 1st posting
35. HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMONS (HRC) GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW POSITION 2022-2023- 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
36. MEN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 1st posting
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON POLYAMORY – 1st posting
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 1st posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON COVID, HERPES AND FOOD – 2nd posting
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON COMPUTER USERS’ TASK RESUMPTION WITH AN IMAGE CURATION APPLICATION – 2nd posting
41. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN IN ATHLETES – 2nd posting
42. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
43. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
44. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR – 3rd posting
45. SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA SCIENTIST-COMMUNITY INTERFACE– 3rd posting
46. ADULTS 30-75 NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
47. ENGINEERING STUDIES VIA CRITICAL ETHNIC STUDIES – March 28
48. ONLINE LEARNING FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS – March 28 and March 30
49. BREAKING DOWN THE INTERVIEW – March 29
50. WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION PANEL: ROADS, RAILS, RUNWAYS, RIVERWAYS: WHAT’S YOUR PATH TO A CAREER IN TRANSPORTATION? – March 30
51. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP – March 30
52. COOK-ALONG – April 3
53. OLD SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR – April 6
54. TACO TALK WITH DEAN SURPRENANT – April 11
55. 2022 WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE: POLITICS, PEDAGOGY, AND PERFORMANCE – April 22
0. Ongoing Services – updated 02/7/22
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit SHIP (120 GLC), M-F 9:00-4:00pm. If you prefer Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; In-person drop-in advising every Wednesday, 1-4pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC).
- COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect (Students must pay the summer health fee or daily use fee which can be reimbursed through Aetna. Students must be in Virginia)
- WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
- GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. BUILDING YOUR LEGACY: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH AWARD WINNING GRADUATE ALUMNIMonday, March 21, 12-1:15pm, Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85799032564Hear from award-winning graduate alumni about their journey through graduate school and into the first few years and decades of highly successful careers. Panelists: Dr. Laura Levi Alstaedter, Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies Education at ECU; Dr. Andrew Coggins, Clinical Professor of Management at Pace University; Anurag Mantha, District Engineer at Virginia Department of Health – Office of Drinking Water; and Dr. Amanda Rumore, Associate Professor of Biology at Randolph College. Please register: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvDKBJRHVLWXJQO This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
2. HOW TO COMMUNICATE SCIENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
Monday, March 21, 1-2 PM ET, Zoom
In this workshop, students will learn strategies on communicating science in a job search. We’ll cover every aspect of a job search (for academic, government, and industry), from writing an effective resume and cover letter, to your LinkedIn brand, and all the way to the final interview “job talk.” This workshop is presented by Alyssa Rametta, a Career Advisor for the Graduate School and Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/commjobsearch This is a special workshop offered for Communicating Science Week.
3. JIGSAW CONNECT: RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES
Monday, March 21, 3pm, Zoom
Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion for Jigsaw Connect a bi-monthly Series focused on Recruitment and Retention Support for Graduate Programs. Our next session is entitled “Research Data Management and Resources” with Jonathan Petters Ph.D. Assistant Director, Data Management & Curation Services, Data Services at University Libraries. Please register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcumqqz0pGNas8MemFtgTRnO9kC2lFdtq. Questions? Email ORDI at ordi@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
4. BE THE MATCH
Monday, March 21, 5-6pm, Squires Student Center Room 300
Join ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) as we discuss the health disparities that exist for minority patients searching for a perfectly matched stem cell donor.
5. KEEPING IT 100: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WOMEN AT VIRGINIA TECH
Monday, March 21, 6pm, Zoom
This year, Virginia Tech celebrates 150 years of impact through knowledge, innovation, and education, as well as 100 years of women. The alumni association would like to showcase women trailblazers who not only embody ut prosim but excel in their professional and philanthropic endeavors. This panel highlights the success of these phenomenal alumnae as well as provides candid and in-depth discussion to help inspire past, present, and future women leaders. Panelists include Chiny Driscoll, Dr. Lachelle Waller, and Traci J. Deshazor. Register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jVCuSwkTSmKUmGR9VlK8dg. Questions? Email ordi@vt.edu.
6. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
Monday, March 21, 7pm, Zoom
Learn what the Graduate School looks for when they review your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) for formatting and receive tips on how to prepare your ETDs for submission so that they are quickly approved. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82083764889 This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
7. COMING TOGETHER: REFLECTION AND LEARNING IN THE MIDST OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Monday, March 21, 7-9pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
The events currently unfolding in Ukraine following the Russian invasion are troubling for many. Cranwell International Center and Mozaiko Living-Learning Community, in partnership with Cook Counseling Center and the Dean of Students Office, want to offer you a space where you can engage in personal reflection regarding the war in Ukraine and where you can reach out to fellow students, as well as faculty and staff who will be present to provide support during this difficult time. We will also offer space for learning about Maslenitsa*, a Slavic holiday that demonstrates the cultural connections between Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. After brief opening remarks, this event will predominantly provide a space to be in community. Traditional food and drink from Ukraine and Russia (tea, pierogis, syrnki, and blini) will be served at this event.
8. FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Tuesday, March 22, 12-1pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
Are you the first in your family to complete a Bachelor’s Degree or attend Graduate School? You are not alone. Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, for a connect lunch to support first-generation students! Network, learn about valuable resources, and more! Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuWaDaHvzaMHAZE. If you have any questions, please contact ordi@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
9. ARCHIVES POP-UP DISPLAY
Tuesday, March 22, 12:30-2:30pm, 120 GLC/SHIP
Stop by SHIP (Support Hub of Inclusive Practices – SHIP) to view a display on graduate education sponsored by University Libraries. Grab a goodie bag with candy and a free Graduate Education Week t-shirt too! This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
10. INSPIRASIAN SERIES – FACULTY
Tuesday, March 22, 5:30-7pm, Hybrid / ACEC, Squires Student Center, Room 140
ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) is presenting InspirASIAN series, a presentation featuring APIDA faculty. Light refreshments will be served in accordance with Covid-19 health guidelines. Please register in advance: https://rb.gy/ey5s6u
11. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC – PICK UP YOUR TICKET NOW!
Tuesday, March 22, 7:30pm, The Lyric Theatre
Enjoy a night at the movies, compliments of the Graduate School and The Lyric. The movie this year is “Jackass Forever.” Pick up a free ticket in SHIP – Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (120 GLC). Tickets may be picked up starting March 14, M-F, 9am-4pm. One ticket per graduate student. Visit The Lyric Theatre’s website for more information on the movie. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
12. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE’S 38TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wednesday, March 23, various times, Canvas; Keynote: 5:30pm, Zoom
If you are interested in joining the Graduate and Professional Student Senate Research Symposium please go to the Canvas link: https://canvas.vt.edu/enroll/D9R3NT click enroll, then navigate to the course page. There you will be able to access modules to see posters by visiting the individual presenter pages and using the Zoom links provided on the course home page to watch the talks and keynote speaker. The GPSS Research Symposium keynote speaker is Dr. Steven Salaita. Register here to attend the keynote presentation: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduuhrzkuGdQwjZB9No-zqpP8fw2dGgGJ This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
13. QUESTIONPRO GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, March 23, 12-1:00pm, Zoom
Goodbye, Qualtrics! Welcome, QuestionPro! QuestionPro is a flexible, web-based survey data collection and reporting platform that supports a wide range of question types, experimental designs, and robust reporting and data export options. Join us for the virtual information session to learn more. Hosted by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please register here: https://qptraining-registration.questionpro.com/ Questions? Please contact ordi@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
14. TEACH-IN DAY “PANDEMIC PEDAGOGY” FOR GRAD STUDENTS
Wednesday, March 23, 1-4pm, GLC Room F/Zoom
Join VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (GrATE) for a series of workshops, such as teaching post-pandemic in a hybrid modality, teaching skills 101, student motivation, and teaching stories and tips from graduate teaching students. Please, RSPV by emailing jonildab@vt.edu to receive the detailed event agenda and the respective zoom links for the sessions that you plan to attend virtually. http://vtgrate.org/
15. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, March 23, 3-4pm, Hybrid / Squires student center, ACEC, Room 140
The ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) is presenting APIDA Mental health support group: Tarot Card Reading. Light refreshments will be served in accordance with Covid-19 health guidelines. Please register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/2p9djhpx
16. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY TEA HOUR
Wednesday, March 23, 3:30-4:30pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
The Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion cordially invites you to the “Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Tea Hour” event. Learn about our Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society and network with current scholars who serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy. Special remarks by President Timothy Sands, and Dean Aimee Surprenant. Refreshments will be provided. FREE. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_by1qSF0INTdjnls. Questions? Please contact ordi@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
17. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Guess what’s back? Back again? Your favorites! Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. This week’s GLC Cafes will feature some of the legendary snacks from the last several years. Get ready for cubicle farm tiramisu, cucumber sandwiches and more! Bring your own mug if you can. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
18. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV PRESENTS “SCIENCE! MUSIC! ART! ON TAP!”
Wednesday, March 23, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Rd Blacksburg
At this event, art and music meet science in a one-of-a-kind gallery exhibition. Come see art painted by STEM graduate students as part of the Science on Canvas exhibit. Check out the winning posters from the Flip the Fair event, where kids judge grad students on their science! The local band Cozette and the 5ths, a group of researchers and IT gurus who also play classic pop and rock favorites, will keep us entertained during this gallery-themed evening. This special Science on Tap concludes Communicating Science Week at Virginia Tech. Free and open to the public. If you have questions, contact scienceontapnrv@gmail.com.
19. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
Thursday, March 24, 10-11am, Zoom
Learn how to use iThenticate, a newly available software system, to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/2401703707 This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
20. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION SERIES
Thursday, March 24, 1:30-2:30 est, Zoom
Women and Gender in International Development (WGD) at Virginia Tech is hosting their second event of the Virtual Discussion Series for Spring 2022, featuring Dr. Farhana Sultana. Dr. Sultana is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography and the Environment, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. As the special Women’s Month speaker of 2022, she is going to talk about “Climate Justice, Gender, and Challenges in a Fractured World.” Dr. Sultana’s presentation is co-sponsored by the Department of Geography and Women’s and Gender Studies. Register through this link below for free access to the event: https://bit.ly/3KQ5SYf Please check the link below to know more about the discussion series: https://bit.ly/3n189Gy
21. WOMEN’S WELLBEING WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Thursday March 24, 3-4pm, Zoom
Join this workshop to learn about the healthcare services that are provided by Schiffert Health Center, which are considered as “routine” in the U.S. and you want to take advantage of. Also learn from the Women’s Center about wellbeing and safety for women, what’s considered healthy relationship/boundary in different settings, e.g. in relationships, at workplace (labs and other on/off-campus employment), and living with roommate. Email Mingzhi Li mingzhil@vt.edu with questions about the event. Sign-up here to access the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/SbCehRMQrBDTzQqs8
22. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, March 24, 6:30-8pm, Women’s Center
Free childcare at the VT Women’s Center every Thursday! Join us for games, activities, snacks, toys (and maybe a movie!) Energetic volunteer sitters provided by Chi Delta Alpha Sorority. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu Sign up at : https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/zbq0vmRa
23. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, March 24, 8pm, ZoomACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) is presenting a Nighttime Guided Meditation with Vivek Rajan. Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/3sxUMjD
24. PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING A SENSE OF BELONGING – FEATURING AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Friday, March 25, 12-1:30pm, GLC Room F
Join us in a panel discussion to enhance international graduate students’ sense of belonging by listening to academic and social experiences, challenges, and success hints from experienced international students from their cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This is a Diversity Scholar project by Isil Anakok, a doctoral student in Engineering Education and sponsored by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. FREE lunch provided. Please register https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esMkJFYSerDumhg. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, please contact ordi@vt.edu.
25. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK BIG COOK OUT
Friday, March 25, 4:30-6:30pm, Grad School Lawn/GLC Multipurpose Room
Graduate students and their families are invited to enjoy food, music, and games. Hethwood Market will provide meat and vegetarian options. GPSS is sponsoring the DJ, “DJ Flex.” This event is part of Graduate Education Week.
26. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Interested in learning how to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you are looking for assistance in developing shopping and cooking skills to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition and dietetics students are here to guide members of the Virginia Tech community to successfully develop sustainable, healthy lifestyles. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE individualized nutrition counseling services via Zoom to any interested students, faculty, or staff. Just go to https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html and sign up today!
27. AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE DESIGN TEAM – RECRUITING NOW FOR ALL MAJORS – 1st posting
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team is currently recruiting graduate students to join our team next Fall 2022, which will feature a new competition cycle and full battery electric vehicle (BEV) with autonomous capabilities. Opportunities on the team include tasks in engineering, communications, human machine interface (HMI), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Potential funding may be available for select positions. Click the link to learn more about our team! https://tinyurl.com/y32juhsv
28. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 1st posting
Interested in extra funding for a research project? Apply to the Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) offered by the Graduate & Professional Student Senate to be eligible for up to $850 for a research project! Any full-time master’s or PhD graduate students enrolled at VT can apply. Please note that this is an extremely competitive program! The application cycle opens March 21st and is due by April 11th! Awardees will be announced on May 2nd. Visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html for the application instructions and materials. Email kalward@vt.edu with any questions.
29. SURVEY: CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY AT VT – 2nd posting
Share your perspectives on environmental issues, we want to hear from YOU! Virginia Tech students are invited to participate in a research study conducted by the Honors Culture of Sustainability Lab: respond to an online survey aboutvalues and ideas related to sustainability and environmental behaviors. The survey will take 10-15 minutes. Participants get a ticket to a drawing of a $50 gift card. Access the survey at: https://culturesustain.questionpro.com
30. GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM – 2nd posting
Are you graduating this spring? Planning on taking photos or walking at the in-person ceremonies, but need a cap and gown? GPSS has caps and gowns for students to borrow! Fill out the form for the GPSS Cap and Gown Program by April 3rd and we will try to accommodate your request and work with your schedule to make those memories happen! If you do borrow from us, please note that you will need to return the gown dry cleaned, with receipt. You will be notified on April 4th whether GPSS is available to accommodate your request. Please contact Kayla Alward at kalward@vt.edu with any questions.
31. APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR THE PREPARING EFFECTIVE PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATIONS PROGRAM – 2nd posting
The American Physiological Society (APS) is recruiting applicants for the Preparing Effective Physiology Educators (PrEP-E)program for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career professionals who are interested in enhancing their teaching skills through the development of a teaching portfolio supported by cohort and individual mentoring. Preference will be given to applicants who teach or plan on teaching at a community college. Thanks to grant funding, successful applicants will be awarded $1,800 to attend the 2022 APS Institute on Teaching and Learning in Madison, WI, June 21-24. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2022. Shared by Dr. Bill Huckle.
32. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK – MARCH 21-25 – 3rd posting
Mark your calendars and start registering for events for Graduate Education Week! This week-long celebration offers all members of the university community opportunities to be involved graduate education. We will start off the week with a graduate alumni panel via Zoom and end the week with a big cook out on the Grad School Lawn. There will also be free t-shirts at in-person events. Check out all of the events and details here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
33. MARTIAN SUBSURFACE ANALYSIS TEAM AT VT SEEKING MEMBERS – 3rd posting
The Martian Subsurface Analysis Team (MSAT) is a student organization located in the Advanced Engineering Design Lab at VT and is currently seeking students to participate in the NASA’s Moon to Mars prospecting challenge. NASA is asking for undergraduate/graduate teams to design and build some hardware that will extract water and assess subsurface density profiles from a simulated off-world test bed to advance critical technologies needed on the surface of the Moon and Mars. In the past the team has been selected as one of the top 10 teams in the nation for the competition. You can find more information about the competition here. The teams and its members were also featured in a story about the competition, you can read the article here. More information about the competition can be found here. MSAT is looking for interested freshman, sophomores, juniors and graduate students from the following engineering disciplines for the 2022-2023 competition cycle: Aerospace, Mechanical, Computer science, Electrical and Computer, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mining. Students interested in the project and excited to be on the team, please fill up this short google form: https://forms.gle/STmroiQySsMzjLUy7 For more information please contact Shlok Agarwal at ashlok18@vt.edu,
34. GPSS GA POSITION FOR 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR – 1st posting
The Graduate School is looking for a full-time graduate student to support the operation and initiatives of the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) during the 2022-23 academic year. This FT 9-month GA position begins in Aug; some summer wage hours are available. Primary duties include providing administrative and logistical support for GPSS operations, assisting with small- and large-scale event planning and execution, and assisting GPSS leaders with tasks related to their positions. Required qualifications: ability to work well independently and as a member of a team; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple and ongoing tasks; proficiency with MS Office, Google Office Suites, and Zoom; ability to work Thursday evenings as well as some additional nights and weekends as needed and candidate’s schedule allows; ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Apply online by April 8th. Email questions to lkeister@vt.edu.
35. HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMONS (HRC) GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW POSITION 2022-2023- 1st posting
The applicant must be a full-time graduate student at Virginia Tech and remain in good academic standing, committed to cultivating community and curiosity in a residential college, interested in supporting whole-student development, by fostering intellectual and social engagement between Junior and Senior Fellows, and be able to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to this role. Rolling applications through 4/4 at 5pm. More information to include the application process is located at https://bit.ly/HRC2022app
36. MEN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 1st posting
The Family Complexity Lab seeks male participants who have learned about their parents’ infidelity (IRB-21-688). Participants must be between the ages of 18-30 and agree to a 1.5-hour interview about what it was like to learn about parental infidelity. Interviews can be in person or on Zoom. Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for their time. For more information, please contact Dr. Caroline Sanner at csanner@vt.edu.
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON POLYAMORY – 1st posting
Family Complexity Lab seeks participants of color for a research study on polyamory (IRB 21-840-Research Protocol [HRP-503]). The purpose of the study is to understand the lived experiences of people of color who are polyamorous. To participate in the study, you must be 18+, a person of color, and engage in polyamory. Commitment includes two 1.5-2-hour interviews that will be video and audio recorded (Zoom). Compensation includes a $20 Amazon gift card per interview. For more information, please contact Shivangi Gupta (shivangi@vt.edu) or Mari Tarantino (mtarantino@vt.edu).
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 1st posting
The Echo Lab is seeking individuals to participate in a collaborative writing (e.g., academic papers, project reports) study through which we aim to investigate the communication occurring between collaborators. Participants must be 18 years and older, can fill out a survey in English, uses online services, has written collaboratively with others, and can participate in the study across multiple sessions. Depending on the role assigned to you by the researchers, your duration of participation and compensation will change. For one role, duration be up to 240 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, writing up two essay drafts, finalizing two essays, and filling out surveys after finalizing each essay. For another role, duration will be up to 140 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, collaborating on two essays, and filling out surveys after collaborating on each essay. Both participants will fill out a pre-study survey as well as complete surveys after each collaboration, and a pair of collaborators will have a chance of winning a bonus ($50 or $100 for each collaborator depending on the role assigned by the researcher) if the collaborated essay is selected as the winning essay. To participate in the study, please email amber19@vt.edu.
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON COVID, HERPES AND FOOD – 2nd posting
Participants are needed to complete a survey on risks and perceived risks of catching diseases from sharing food and drinks. As part of this survey, you would answer questions about your food preferences, food behavior, and your perceptions of food safety as it relates to infectious diseases. The survey will take about 5 min and is anonymous. Submitting the survey implies that you are 18 years old or older and your consent to being a part of the study.If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact FoodSurvey@vt.edu. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, contact the Virginia Tech HRPP Office at 540-231-3732 or irb@vt.edu and reference IRB 21-785. Thank you! https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8UZTydXkVTWpzU
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON COMPUTER USERS’ TASK RESUMPTION WITH AN IMAGE CURATION APPLICATION – 2nd posting
The Echolab is recruiting participants for a research study to facilitate computer users’ task resumption with an image curation application. We are investigating how the screenshot-based technology could assist computer users with reconstructing mental context and retrieving digital resources. For this study, we will install our application: Scrapbook on participants’ computers. And participants will be asked to use Scrapbook for approximately 10 minutes per day. This application allows users to take screenshots for their computer activities and retrieve resources captured in these photos. At last, there will be a follow-up interview session with each participant. We are seeking participants that are: 1) 18 years and older. 2) use macOS computers and use computers as the main working tools. 3) can complete the whole study in English. 4) allow us to install support software on computers. After the interview, each participant will be compensated with a $40 gift card. For more information, please contact Donghan Hu at hudh0827@vt.edu.”
41. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN IN ATHLETES – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed for a study evaluating the effect of a 10-wk diet and exercise regimen designed to promote healthy weight gain (IRB # 21-561).Participants must be: 18-40 years of age, interested in gaining at least 5 pounds of body weight, currently engaged in regular exercise training, willing to participate in a supervised 10-week strength training program, not taking medications or dietary supplements that influence the study results, non-smokers, not pregnant, without any major medical problems (including high blood pressure or coronary heart disease), and without any allergies to legumes, peanuts, nuts or tree nuts. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in participating in this research study, please contact the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Laboratory at Virginia Tech by email: NEMLab@vt.edu or by phone: 540-231-1025.
42. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
We need highly active athletes (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). Participants must be non-pregnant, vaccinated for Covid-19, with a stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. We look for endurance athletes who was completed in marathons, ultra-marathons or Ironman triathlons in the past year, with sustained high level of training for the past 6 months and with no recent injuries or other reasons that have changed the training volume. This study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity, and other health information. Please, if you are interested in participating or want more information contact to Kristen or Olalla by email at vtultrahipl@gmail.com
43. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
We need individuals of all physical activity levels (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity level and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). Participants must be non-pregnant, vaccinated for Covid-19, with a stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. We look for sedentary or regular exercisers, with no recent injury or other reason that has changed the daily physical activity. This study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity and other health information. Please if you are interested in participating or want more information contact to Kristen or Olalla by email at vtultrahipl@gmail.com.
44. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR – 3rd posting
The Council of International Student Organizations (CISO) and Cranwell International Center (Cranwell) proudly present the 61st International Street Fair 2022! The objective of the International Street Fair is to promote cultural exchange through showcasing the diverse global representation on campus; international and cultural student groups share their traditions and heritage to foster meaningful interactions throughout the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Community. Due to the great success of the 60th Anniversary we have decided to move the event to Alumni Mall on Sunday, April 24, 2022! If you would like to volunteer, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4aaba729a0fb6-international. Questions, email Fawna Zwart at fawna@vt.edu
45. SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA SCIENTIST-COMMUNITY INTERFACE– 3rd posting
The Virginia Scientist-Community Interface (V-SCI) is recruiting for its communications team. We are looking for science/engineering grad students who like communicating and communications people who like science. V-SCI provides scientific expertise for community-driven activism and advocacy in Virginia and the region. We need help making our technical reports more accessible and communicating our findings to the public. Our volunteer teams meet virtually, so you don’t need to be in Virginia. No experience required. Our communications team is meeting on Tuesday, March 15, at 10am EST on Zoom. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81040780471?pwd=L2VuOGkrR0pjY0xaNEZVN0JJSFBMZz09
Take a look at our previous work: https://virginiasci.org/past-work
For more information, email graduate student, Riley DeHority at ride@vt.edu.
46. ADULTS 30-75 NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
The CATS Lab in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at VT is looking for adults 30-75 years old to participate in a new study focusing on social media use and its impact on cognition. Participants must have a personal smartphone and at least one account on a social media platform they access on their smartphone. During this visit, participants will complete some computer tasks and complete some questionnaires. Participants may or may not be asked to use their smartphone during this visit. The visit should last about 1 hour. Participants will receive a $10 gift card for their time. Childcare for children can be provided. If interested, contact Diana Devine at vtcatslab@gmail.com.
47. ENGINEERING STUDIES VIA CRITICAL ETHNIC STUDIES
Monday, March 28, 4 pm (EDT time), Zoom or Surge 101 A, Blacksburg Campus
The STS critical pedagogy group invites all graduate students to this workshop. Explore what it looks like to challenge white supremacy and settler colonialism in an undergraduate engineering studies course and related co-curricular activities. The host, Jane L. Lehr, Professor in Ethnic Studies and Women’s, Gender, & Queer Studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has been engaged in critical participatory work at Cal Poly for over a decade, most recently co-creating the new “Engineering Social Good?” research group with current undergraduate and graduate students. Registration and link to the event https://bit.ly/STSMarch28 Workshop coordinators: Francesca Battista battistafra@vt.edu and Cora Olson cowebb@vt.edu Thank you to: The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Diversity and Inclusion Mini Grant, and the Diversity Scholars Program Grant Initiative through the Graduate School.
48. ONLINE LEARNING FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS
Monday, March 28, 2pm and Wednesday, March 30, 10am.
The Provost has charged an Online Learning Working Group with exploring potential directions for flexible and online programs and courses at VT. The creation of high quality online/flexible learning requires a substantial investment of time on the part of the Graduate Students, as well as a robust development “engine” that is oriented toward professional design and production. The Working Group is interested in learning from your experiences as a learner and/or teacher in these environments. Graduate students who are interested in this important topic are invited to provide feedback about current resources and to guide future directions. Two focus groups are being scheduled: Monday, March 28, 2022, at 2:00 pm and Wednesday, March 30 at 10:00 am. Students may sign up at the following linked sites: March 28, March 30. The university is partnering with MindWires, an external consulting company, to conduct these engagements.
49. BREAKING DOWN THE INTERVIEW
Tuesday, March 29, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC 120 (SHIP)
Get tips on how to answer general interview questions from Graduate School and Career and Professional Services staff, as well as your peers. Students will be in groups of 4-5 and will rotate through 5 questions with 5 different staff members, and will discuss how to approach each interview question. Space is limited. Please only sign-up if you know that you will be attending: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EvlLfR6RXTgYyG
50. WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION PANEL: ROADS, RAILS, RUNWAYS, RIVERWAYS: WHAT’S YOUR PATH TO A CAREER IN TRANSPORTATION?
Wednesday, March 30, 12-1pm EST, Register for Zoom Webinar
Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) is hosting this speaker panel during Women’s Month! This event, Roads, Rails, Runways, and Riverways: What’s your path to a career in transportation?, includes expert women leaders from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Each panelist will describe their own paths that led them to their current role and answer any questions that the audience may have. Please feel free to send to anyone you think may be interested! Please click below for speaker bios, to sign-up for the event, and to submit questions before the event (the registration/submission buttons are at the top of the page). https://www.vtti.vt.edu/wts.vt.2022/
51. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP
Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-5pm, GLC Room B
Join Cross-Cultural Discussion Group for fun conversation on food and dining etiquette across cultures. Make new friends from different cultures, expand your worldview and enjoy some international snacks! Due to space limit, please sign up ahead of time via https://forms.gle/7R5UcKGmvgnnWWzBA.
52. COOK-ALONG
Sunday, April 3, 5-6:30pm
Association for India’s Development (AID), Blacksburg Chapter is hosting this cook-along via Zoom. We will be cooking cottage cheese in a spinach curry along with spiced rice. Once you register for the event, a list of ingredients will be emailed to you. To register please fill the form: https://forms.gle/TFZWYVAZrJ8LTJkf9. Registration will close on March 30, 2022. For any queries please contact Shivangi Gupta, Chapter President at shivangi@vt.edu.
53. OLD SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
Wednesday, April 6, 6pm, Kelly Hall Room 310
Join us for our Old School Science Fair hosted by Scientistas at Virginia Tech! Present your research to other scientists in a fun and nostalgic way with the ol’ tri-fold boards and glitter glue (materials provided)! If you’re interested in participating, please sign up here for more details!
54. TACO TALK WITH DEAN SURPRENANT
Monday, April 11, 12-1:00pm, GLC Room F and Zoom
Don’t miss out on our upcoming Taco Talk with Dean Surprenant! We will provide a chicken taco bar with soda and water. An open forum for you to ask Dean Surprenant questions starts at 12:15pm. If you will attend in person, please RSVP by Monday, April 4th at Noon. If you plan to attend on Zoom, please register by 11:30am on Monday, April 11th to receive the Zoom link and meeting ID. Hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate. Please email Emily Burns at emilyb16@vt.edu with access needs or questions.
55. 2022 WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE: POLITICS, PEDAGOGY, AND PERFORMANCE
Friday, April 22, 8:30am-4pm, Hybrid
The Department of Sociology is hosting this conference. If you have a relevant essay, you are invited to submit your abstract here by March 21: https://forms.gle/V7iLy1rGiMqzMHLD8. The full call for papers is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ck1b8bGzDb8SH_ogpKqKDYlVw75SAXz_/edit The conference will be in hybrid format, offering online/remote conference proceedings during the morning of April 22nd, moving to in-person proceedings in the Graduate Life Center, Room F. While the second half of the conference will be held in-person, an online/remote option via Zoom will be available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Johnson (spjohnson@vt.edu).