This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/7/22
1.ECO-THEATER WORKSHOP
2. APIDA CAUCUS VIRTUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING
3. RAMEN FOR READING DAY
4. GLC CAFÉ
5. FEELS GRAD PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Administrative Announcements:
6. NEW GLC WEEKLY LISTSERVE POSTING SUBMISSION PROCESS – 2nd posting
7. PLAN OF STUDY EXPERIENCE SURVEY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
8. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INSTRUCTOR SURVEY 2022 – 3rd posting
9. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION BY STUDENTS (SAVES) PEER EDUCATION TEAM SEEKS MEMBERS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
10. GA OPENINGS IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE FOR 2022-2023 – 2nd posting
11. RECEPTIONIST/PROJECT ASSISTANT SUMMER POSITIONS IN THE WOMEN’S CENTER – 2nd posting
12. GRADUATE ASSISTANT NEEDED IN GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT & RESEARCH FOR 2022-2023 – 2nd posting
13. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CONTEMPORARY HISTORY PROJECT (1980-2020) – 2nd posting
14. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA GROUP – 2nd posting
15. VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2022-2023 – 3rd posting
16. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
17. SURVEY OF ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON DANCE AND THE BRAIN – 1st posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON ADOLESCENT SOCIAL ANXIETY – – 1st posting
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A MARKET RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 2nd posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY – 2nd posting
23. VTTI/COGENT RESEARCH STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CREATING VOICE MEMOS – 3rd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY WITH ROBOTS – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
26. APIDA ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY – May 11
27. BIOMEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM – June 3
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. ECO-THEATER WORKSHOP
Monday, May 2 – Wednesday, May 4, 4-8 pm, Haymarket Theater.
A theater organization (Superhero Clubhouse) from New York City is coming to Virginia Tech to hold a three-day eco theater workshop. This will be a creative workshop for people of all backgrounds, occupations, and levels of experience to collaboratively respond to climate and environmental crises through guided performance-making. Beginning with a presentation of research and culminating in short performances made by participants. The workshop is an accessible introduction to SuperheroClubhouse’s eco-theater pedagogy, offering tools to explore the complexities of the climate crisis and envision alternative futures through personal and collective expression. Seats are free but limited so please RSVP here. Food will be provided. Produced by Art for Environmental Justice (AEJ) at VT. For questions please contact Ali Namayandeh (anamayandeh@vt.edu).
2. APIDA CAUCUS VIRTUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING
Tuesday, May 3, 7pm, Zoom
Please register to attend the virtual General Body meeting of the APIDA Caucus which serves as an advocacy and support group for APIDA and other interested faculty, staff, graduate students at Virginia Tech as well as community members in the Blacksburg/NRV region. Link for Registration: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtd-CoqTgjGNfFrpX7T9X7bCLBpBeKiANB
3. RAMEN FOR READING DAY
Thursday, May 5, 11am-2pm, ACEC, Squires Student Center Room 140
Stop by the ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) to pick up a free cup of ramen and learn more about the ACEC! Toppings and ramen bowls are first come first serve! Hot water is supplied by ABP (Au Bon Pain).
4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 5, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can. There will be special treats this week!
5. FEELS GRAD PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, May 5, 6:30-7:30pm, GLC Wellness Room
FEELS Grad Peer Support Circle is a mental health support space by graduate students, for graduate students. This is a space to connect with fellow graduate students who are navigating their mental health concerns and/or exploring how to maintain their emotional well-being. Join for you or join to support others. No registration or commitment required. Join listserv at www.tinyurl.com/FEELSgradlistserv to receive updates & reminders about FEELS Grad Peer Support Circles. Please note: this support group is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment or psychological services.
6. NEW GLC WEEKLY LISTSERVE POSTING SUBMISSION PROCESS – 2nd posting
As you know this email is very long and can take a while to put together each week. In an effort to have information all in once place and to simplify the process, we are moving towards a Google form submission process in place of sending submissions via email. If you have a posting to submit, please use this form now: https://gs.vt.edu/weeklylistserv I’m sure we will have kinks to work out but please bear with us as we transition to this process. Also, please remember to submit your posting by the Friday before the Monday in which you want the information sent out.
7. PLAN OF STUDY EXPERIENCE SURVEY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
The Graduate School is committed to provide a better experience for the graduate students. In order to improve our students’ experiences with the Plan of Study forms, we are conducting an experience study. When you volunteer to participate in our experience study, you will help us better understand the needs and expectations of our graduate students. The information you will provide will help inform decisions about improving your Plan of Study experience. Your participation in the study is voluntary, and your responses will be completely confidential. More details and the survey link can be found here: https://it.vt.edu/partnerships/university-wide-user-groups/ux-community/pos.html
8. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INSTRUCTOR SURVEY 2022 – 3rd posting
Services for Students with Disabilities would like for all teaching faculty/instructors/graduate teaching assistants to participate in this survey https://baseline.campuslabs.com/vpiasu/ssdsurvey to assist their office with collecting data to further our mission and goals.
9. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION BY STUDENTS (SAVES) PEER EDUCATION TEAM SEEKS MEMBERS – 3rd posting
SAVES is a group of passionate and dedicated students at Virginia Tech that strive to educate our community on topics such as sexual assault, stalking, gender-based violence, and (un)healthy relationships. By leading presentations, hosting informal discussions, and organizing campaigns like Red Flag, we strive to encourage healthy relationships and make our campus safer and more rewarding for all of its members. Working with the Virginia Tech Women’s Center, we’ll provide students with the necessary training and resources to get started; just bring your enthusiasm and a commitment to helping others! In return, you’ll acquire a solid background in sexual assault/gender-based violence and how to stop it. This qualifies you to be a SAVES peer educator. Along the way, you’ll gain critical hands-on leadership experience in oral and written communications, campaign organization and operations, crisis response, and presentation skills. Click here for additional information and to appy!
10. GA OPENINGS IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE FOR 2022-2023 – 2nd posting
The Graduate School Student Services Office has two graduate assistantship positions open for 2022-2023. Duties include planning events and support programs for graduate students, assisting the Graduate School with events such as orientation, graduate education week, etc, contributing to creation of print and other media, and supporting the Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (SHIP) when needed. Interested candidates should complete the Google form application, including uploading their resume and cover letter, which details their interest in the position and applicable qualifications/experience: https://forms.gle/JeDhKEXUBpowhJhB9 The deadline for applications is Sunday, May 8 at midnight. A full job description can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/content/dam/graduateschool_vt_edu/gsso/GA-GSSO-job-description-2022-23.pdf
11. RECEPTIONIST/PROJECT ASSISTANT SUMMER POSITIONS IN THE WOMEN’S CENTER – 2nd posting
The Women’s Center is currently accepting applications for two (2) Receptionist/Project Assistant positions (Job #6328721 in Handshake). We are seeking students who want to support our team for the summer of 2022. Key responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact with the public; answering phones; ensuring proper functioning of the office space; supporting staff with projects and workload; and ensuring smooth opening and closing of the office. There is also a lot to learn and fun to have along the way! Are you interested in the work of the campus Women’s Center and in advancing our mission at Virginia Tech? If so, learn more about us by visiting the Women’s Center website and apply through Handshake! Click here for information on Handshake.
12. GRADUATE ASSISTANT NEEDED IN GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT & RESEARCH FOR 2022-2023 – 2nd posting
A full-time graduate assistant is needed to provide program support for the activities and initiatives of the Global Engineering, Engagement and Research (GEER) office for the academic year 2022-2023. GEER, in the College of Engineering, is responsible for supporting and promoting the international activities of the college, including education abroad and exchange programs for students, international research and faculty activities, hosting international visitors, and international alumni relations. Contact email: ipitadmin@vt.edu For more information and to apply: www.eng.vt.edu/academics/international-programs/global-engineering-graduate-assistant.html
13. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CONTEMPORARY HISTORY PROJECT (1980-2020) – 2nd posting
VCE is looking for a graduate student to help preserve the more contemporary history of Virginia Cooperative Extension, beginning in 1980 and going to the present through a yearlong 20-hour assistantship. The student will work with a faculty team to develop resources that can serve as an ongoing historical account of this time period by analyzing existing documents and materials from University Libraries Special Collections as well as other sites. In addition, the student will organize and conduct focus groups and individual interviews to gather data related to the change in programs, technology and communications, and the administration and organizational structure in VCE during this time frame. If you are interested in this role, contact Dr. Karen Vines, kvines@vt.edu and provide a resume or CV and a one- to three-page writing sample that outlines either your experience with similar projects or your interest in pursuing this project. Please respond by May 13. About Virginia Cooperative Extension
14. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA GROUP – 2nd posting
The Instructional Design and Instructional Media group within Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) in the Division of IT, seeks a Blacksburg-based Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the development of content and interactive learning activities within instructional media as part of the development of engaging, technology-enhanced and high-quality courses for online, onsite, connected and web-extended. This 20hr/week position includes a stipend and tuition assistance and will report to the Senior Director of Accessible Technologies. More details can be found within the posting on Handshake.
15. VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2022-2023 – 3rd posting
The Office of Government and Community Relations seeks a student interested in state government and policy for the Virginia General Assembly Fellowship program. The Fellowship is targeted at students who have an interest in state government and policy as the Fellow works in the Office of Government and Community Relations during both the fall and spring semesters. During the fall semester, the Fellow has a regular assistantship based in Blacksburg and is expected to make occasional trips to Richmond. During the spring semester, the Fellow serves in a full time role based in Richmond during the legislative session in order to monitor and participate in the activities of the General Assembly. After the session, the Fellow returns to Blacksburg to help with end of session wrap up items. The student will receive a full assistantship and tuition waiver for fall semester and spring semester. During the legislative session, a housing and food stipend is provided to cover lodging and meals. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Elizabeth Hooper at ehooper@vt.edu, no later than May 6, 2022.
16. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 3rd posting
Accessible Technologies, within Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies in the Division of IT, needs a Blacksburg-based Graduate Assistant (GA) to assist in providing setup, orientation, and support of assistive technology tools to students utilizing the AT Services lab within Newman library. This 20hr/week position includes a stipend and tuition assistance and will report to the Senior Director of Accessible Technologies. More details can be found within the posting on Handshake: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/6298146/edit?initial_page=4
17. SURVEY OF ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
Participants are needed to complete a research survey concerning online learning at Virginia Tech during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is anonymous and can be completed in about 10 to 15 minutes. This study has been approved by the Virginia Tech IRB Office (IRB 22 – 384 HRP 503a). Here is the survey link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wSi0zbBE6Fwhzo Contact Gerald Millner if you have questions: gmillner@vt.edu.
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON DANCE AND THE BRAIN – 1st posting
The Embodied Brain Lab at VT investigates how mind-body-movement practices affect brain function and physiology. Help us learn more about the effects of dance on the brain by participating in a 4-week study. Participants will be randomly assigned to either participate in a group movement class or movie watching experience. These sessions will occur biweekly (2x/week) for a duration of 90 minutes. Adults aged 18-45 with English proficiency and physical activity readiness are eligible. Participants may be paid up to $165. If you have questions, contact Daphne Gyamfi at danceforASD@gmail.com
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON ADOLESCENT SOCIAL ANXIETY – 1st posting
Researchers from the SCANlab are looking for families who have a socially anxious teen (13-17) to participate in a study about how their brains process reward. This study includes the completion of self-report questionnaires, a Zoom call, and an in-person MRI scan. Altogether, participation in this study will take approximately 3 hours. Participants must be teens between the ages of 13 and 17, and must currently identify as socially anxious and moderately stressed. Parents will need to be present during the Zoom call and MRI portions of the study. A total of $80 in compensation will provided to each participant ($15 for completion of questionnaires, $15 for Zoom call, and $50 for completion of the MRI scan). Contact Corinne Carlton at hokiesocialanxiety@gmail.com if you have questions.
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A MARKET RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting Researchers from the Virginia Tech Economics Laboratory are currently seeking participants aged 18 and older for a research study (IRB: 22-124). This research aims to study the effects of short selling on market bubbles. These studies will involve participating in an experimental market and completing a survey. The study takes place in the Virginia Tech Economics Laboratory in 2088 Derring Hall. The study will take around 90 minutes to complete. Participants will receive $10 as compensation for their time to show up in the lab. They may receive an additional payment depending on their choices in the experiment. All compensation will be paid in cash at the conclusion of the study. To be eligible to participate in this experiment, participants must be able read and comprehend the English language; be 18 years of age or older; and be able to provide consent to participate. If you are interested in learning more, please sign up for the SONA system, and we will notify you about the upcoming experimental studies https://vteconlab.sona-systems.com , or if you have any questions, please email us at vteconlab@gmail.com or directly contact the co-investigator Ross Spoon at rspoon@vt.edu.
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 2nd posting
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting a user study next week. In this study, you will teach a robot to perform a task. For a detailed procedure for the study, visit this Link. If you are interested, please sign up using this link: https://calendly.com/mehtashaunak/thri-user-study. We are looking for 30 participants and the link will be unavailable when we are fully booked. We will compensate the participants with a $15 Amazon gift card.
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY – 2nd posting Researchers from the Mind Music Machine lab and the Human Impact Lab are conducting research on pedestrian safety for VT students. It will take up to 15 minutes to participate in the experiment. Participants will wear a VR headset during the experiment. Please note, it is not mandatory for students to sign up as a participant, and that their participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10/hr. Eligible participants are current Virginia Tech students 18 years of age or older, living or traveling to campus, and those who have NOT already participated in this study before. Interested students should contact the undersigned research team member to indicate their interest to participate. The research protocol for this experiment has been reviewed by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #20-658).
23. VTTI/COGENT RESEARCH STUDY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS – 2nd posting
VTTI/Cogent is recruiting healthy individuals to participate in a research study (IRB # 22-294). Participants must be licensed drivers with normal vision between the ages of 18 and 65. The study requires participants to participate in one session at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), lasting approximately 2 hours, which will occur during the day. This project provides compensation of $60 for full participation. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to participate. Visa holders are not eligible. To schedule a 10-minute screening call, please access the following link:https://calendly.com/n_faria/cogent or contact Nayara Faria (nfaria@vt.edu)
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CREATING VOICE MEMOS – 3rd posting
The EchoLab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals that are eligible for a user study that involves creating voice memos for a system that summarizes and organizes voice memos in a hierarchical structure. The goal of the study is to understand how participants interact with such systems. This is a Virginia Tech research study with IRB # 22-112. We are seeking participants that are: 18 years and older; can do the user study which involves recording voice memos, and answering a post-task interview in English. Duration: 10 days Location: Remote For more information, please contact Amber Aftab (amber19@vt.edu
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY WITH ROBOTS – 3rd posting
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting a user study next week. Participants will physically move a robot to teach a task and will be compensated with a $20 Amazon gift card. Here is the link to signup: https://calendly.com/habibian/t-haptics-2022-user-study. Ten participants are needed and the link will be unavailable when the study is fully booked.
26. APIDA ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY
Wednesday, May 11, 12:30-1:30pm, Owens Dining Ballroom
All are invited to attend the APIDA Achievement Ceremony for Spring 2022. Please register as an attendee and/or a graduating student. Link to register for the APIDA Achievement Ceremony: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6MQMloPH3zPaAm-OSFqqurAT9aevku5TcR1fWG66vn-H6aQ/viewfor All graduating students, please fill in this form as well for creating a video montage: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m2X_g-Dw4pt0k1JJ3lsIbkFHRYt88xRtNRPU_nvuD7Y/edit
27. BIOMEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM
Friday, June 3, 9am-4pm, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (Roanoke)
Gain knowledge and ask questions about career paths outside of academia for those with biomedical degrees. The event includes six guest speakers, with careers in pharma, biotech, government, and science policy. The event will be held in Riverside 4 on the HS&T campus with breakfast for all and lunch provided for the first 65 registrants. Parking is free! If you have questions, please email Gates Palissery (gatespalissery@vt.edu) or Maruf Hoque (mhoque2@vt.edu). Registration: https://forms.gle/qAoMpfebx14FP4Yz9 Event Details: https://rgsa.gpss.vt.edu/events/2022-biomedical-career-symposium.html