This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21
1. 37th GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
2. LUNCH BREAK GAMES
3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: THEME -TOKENISM AND ANTI-TOKENISM
4. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
5. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR
6. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING”
7. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS
8. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL
9. InspirASIAN SERIES PRESENTS: ILLUMINATING APIDA GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
10. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE?
11. WOMEN’S MONTH PRESENTS: THE ACEC’S LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. FARIDA JALAZAI
12. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL
13. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
14. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES
15. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
16. SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
17. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
18. GLC CAFÉ
19. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER
20. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT
21. SCIENCE ON TAP
22. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
23. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY
24. “I AM FIRST” VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION
25. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN.
26. LGBTQ+ ALL RECOVERY MEETING
27. COOK ALONG CLASSES
Administrative Announcements:
28. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK KAHOOT TRIVIA GAME – 1st posting
29. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTO CONTEST – VOTE NOW! – 1st posting
30. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 2nd posting
31. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
32. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 2nd posting
33. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 2nd posting
34. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 2nd posting
35. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 3rd posting
36. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 3rd posting
Jobs:
37. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 1st posting
41. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 2nd posting
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 3rd posting
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
45. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI
46. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html
· 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
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. 37th GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
Monday, March 22 (3-7pm), Tuesday, March 23 (3-7pm) and Wednesday, March 24 (3-5pm), Zoom
Please join us this week for over 50 student research presentations during our virtual event. This will run in two separate zoom rooms on each day (Monday. 3-7 pm, Tuesday 3-7 pm, and Wednesday 3-5 pm), before we all gather for our keynote event and panel discussion (seperate registration needed). We are excited to be able to continue this recognition and celebration of how “Research Carries On!” in a year that has been full of so many unexpected twists and turns. Please contact gsars-g@vt.edu with any questions you may have!
2. LUNCH BREAK GAMES
Monday, March 22 and Thursday, March 25, 12:00pm-12:30pm, Zoom
Monday’s Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84689139193
Thursday’s Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85848439040
Take a break from studying and connect with other graduate students while playing fun games such as cosel.io and skribbl.io. Sign-up so we know how many to expect! Sponsored by the GLC Fellows. This event is part of Graduate Education Week. See a full list of events here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: THEME -TOKENISM AND ANTI-TOKENISM
Monday, March 22, 4-5pm, Online
This mental health support group will address tokenism and anti-tokenism experienced by the APIDA community. Registration Link: https://rb.gy/uvnhuy
4. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
Monday, March 22, 7-8:30pm, Zoom
Learn how to format your Electronic Thesis/Dissertation (ETD), what Graduate School staff look for in their review, and what happens to it after you submit it to the Graduate School. Bring your laptop and a PDF copy of your ETD. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/89338875632 This event is part of Graduate Education Week. See a full list of events here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
5. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR
Tuesday, March 23, 12-1pm, Zoom
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, we would like to invite you to the next event “How to be a Good Collaborator” in the virtual writing series with Dr. Monique Dufour, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, and Dr. Justin Grimes, Assistant Director of the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. You will have opportunities to learn about ways to negotiate authorship and establish a healthy writing collaboration. This is a free event and registration is required. Registration for the event at http://bit.ly/VTVWR21 will close on March 22nd at 11 am.
6. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING”
Tuesday, March 23, 3-6pm, Zoom
VTGrATE Fellows and special guests will bring workshops on Accessibility, Digital Etiquette, Student Accountability & Flexibility, and Virtual Collaboration & Engagement. An exciting panel composed of faculty & instructors of record at different kinds of academic institutions: boarding schools, community college and R1 will talk about teaching excellence and getting a job in the facilitated discussion: Applying for Academia. Pre-registration is required. Please visit: https://tinyurl.com/d8s2rher. For more details and to see the full Teach-In schedule, with descriptions and information about our presenters, please visit http://vtgrate.org /.
7. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS
Tuesday, March 23, 4-5pm, Zoom
Does hearing the word “networking” give you anxiety? You’re not alone, especially if you tend to be introverted. During this interactive workshop, you’ll learn about what introversion really means and how you can leverage that personality preference to your advantage while networking. We’ll be joined with a recruiter from CapTech Consulting to learn tips on networking, particularly in virtual settings, from a local employer. Questions about this workshop may be directed to the Graduate School Career Advisor: alyssarametta@vt.edu Sign-up on Handshake: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/643511/share_preview
8. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL
Tuesday, March 23, 3-4pm, Zoom
Experience a virtual Qoya class facilitated by Dr. Laura Farmer, where graduate students learn how to take time to slow down. Qoya provides a roadmap for slowing down to feel your inner guidance, reconnect to your essence, and dance your intentions into being. No prior dance experience necessary; just a willingness to move and have fun! You will need a computer or device to connect to the Zoom class, a yoga mat, and a water bottle. Register to attend here http://bit.ly/VTGradQoya
9. InspirASIAN SERIES PRESENTS: ILLUMINATING APIDA GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Tuesday, March 23, 5-6:15pm, zoom
This transdisciplinary panel features APIDA graduate students from Science, Technology, and Society (STS), Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, and Sociology. The panelists will share their research and their experiences as APIDA graduate students in their respective fields. Registration Link: http://rb.gy/xtxx9v
10. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE?
Wednesday, March 24, 10:00-11:00am, Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81064681285
In this session, we will provide an opportunity for open conversation around some of the challenges grad students might experience around making and maintaining connections. Session hosted by Bryan Hanson, Graduate Student Ombudsperson and Rita Klein, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Cook Counseling Center. This event is part of Graduate Education Week. See a full list of events here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
11. WOMEN’S MONTH PRESENTS: THE ACEC’S LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. FARIDA JALAZAI
Wednesday, March 24, 12-1pm, Zoom
This week’s Learning Lunch Series features Dr. Farida Jalazai, Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Engagement, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and Professor.
Registration Link: https://rb.gy/u2i4ti
12. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL
Wednesday, March 24, 5:00pm – Keynote; 6:00pm – Panel, ZoomThe Graduate Student Assembly’s virtual keynote event for the 37th annual Graduate Research Symposium and Exposition features speakers Alex Haagaard, Liz Jackson, and Lydia X. Z. Brown. Visit the GSA website for more information. Register for this event here.
13. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
Wednesday March 24, 5-6pm, Zoom
This informative workshop will walk you through the OPT application process, including eligibility requirements, timing of application, and other important details. Presented by Cranwell International Center International Student Advisors. Registration is required. Please go to https://international.vt.edu/programs/cranwellconnectionsprograms.html to register. Information about OPT is available at Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students.
14. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES
Wednesday, March 24th, 5-9 pm – Main Street Chipotle – Flyer here
The Fish & Wildlife Graduate Student Association (FIWGSA) is hosting a restaurant fundraiser at the North Main Street Chipotle on March 24th from 5-9 pm. Proceeds will support the Humble Hikes program of Roanoke, VA, in covering transportation costs to and from events. The Humble Hikes program aims to expose Black youth to the outdoors and provides the chance to expand the youth’s horizons and experience the world around them in a positive and healthy way. FLYER MUST BE SHOWN AT CHECKOUT – if ordering online, use promo code AZBNMVB. Any questions, please email Brogan Holcombe (brogan@vt.edu)
15. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
Thursday, March 25, 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
16. SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Thursday, March 25, 3:30-5pm, Zoom
In light of recent incidents, Cook Counseling Center and Cranwell International Center would like to provide a safe space for international students. Please join us and each other for support. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n2kmfy5r
17. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
Thursday, March 25, 3:45-5pm, Zoom
Hokie students: join us for a guided personal reflection and conversation, leading to understanding of your unique purpose to make a positive difference at VT and beyond. Sign-up here: dos.vt.edu/leadpurpose25march. This workshop is sponsored by VT Engage and the Dean of Students Office.
18. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, March 25, 4-5:00pm, Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97678968202
Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join fellow grads and Grad School staff for some casual conversation and the occasional game via Zoom. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.
19. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER
Thursday, March 25, 5:30pm, Zoom
This talk will feature VT alumni discussing how their engineering degrees contributed to successful careers in finance, fashion, entrepreneurship, and law. Everyone is welcome!
Register in advance:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdu-tqz8sHNVO1MqKe-BUi1r9bmi3xf6o
20. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT
Thursday, March 25, 5:30-6:30pm, Zoom
Join other graduate students and their families for a virtual trivia night! Register your team and compete for a chance to win a prize! Trivia will feature Kahoot games of world geography, UN Global, VT history, movie knowledge and Disney characters for the kids! Participating teams will receive movie night participation items. Don’t miss the opportunity to test your knowledge and CONNECT! Register now: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoc-2ppjMoHNLMmTL8HqC3hYjVcKW8S3S4 This event is part of Graduate Education Week. See a full list of events here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
21. SCIENCE ON TAP
Thursday, March 25, 5:30-6:30pm, Zoom
Science on Tap of the NRV presents Bruce Hull speaking on “Leading Where You Are: Sustaining Hope for a Sustainable Future.” “Keeping hope alive, and fanning that flame in others, is an important adaptive leadership activity that anyone can practice from anywhere,” says Dr. Bruce Hull, co-author of the recently published book Leadership for Sustainability: Strategies for Tackling Wicked Problems. Hull is passionate about promoting system change when government, business, and civil society intersect with environmental and economic challenges. He is Senior Fellow at the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and president of the board of Climate Solutions University. Hull will share stories that bring him hope–about innovative strategies for tackling today’s most pressing challenges, including climate, food, water, and justice. Register at: http://bit.ly/marsot21 Contact Cassandra Hockman with any questions, chockman@vt.edu
22. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Thursday, March 25, 8-9pm, Online
Vivek Rajan was trained and certified as a meditation teacher at the Art of Living Center in Washington D.C. in 2009 and has led these programs for hundreds of people nationally.
Link: http://rb.gy/1wq4qe
23. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY
Friday, March 26, 12:00-1:15pm, Zoom
Connect with graduate alumni working in industry to hear valuable tips about finding a job and useful tools and resources for building your career path, and ask any questions you may have. Registration required. This event is part of Graduate Education Week. See a full list of events here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
24. “I AM FIRST” VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION
Friday, March 26, 12pm, Zoom
Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion & First Generation Student Support for this interactive panel discussion entitled, “I Am First” which focuses on navigating academia as a first-generation college student. Register at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DUqbYy2FR72Tjsk7bFm8rg questions: ordi@vt.edu
25. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN.
Friday, March 26, 2-4pm, Zoom
Ready to challenge your fellow graduate students in a healthy virtual Olympic competition? If so, get ready because the virtual Olympics are here and it’s going to challenge both your BRAINS and BRAWN! The first challenge you face is to find a team (solo, friends, or family), then sign-up here: https://forms.gle/btS6GNchFqpn1dzc8 The winning team will receive a $50 gift certificate for Downtown Blacksburg!
26. LGBTQ+ ALL RECOVERY MEETING
Saturday, March 27, 11am, 205 W Roanoke Street or Zoom
The Recovery Community at Virginia Tech is starting a monthly recovery meeting for LGBTQ+ community members who are either currently in recovery or interested in recovery. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff. We will meet in person at the Recovery Community Roost at 205 W Roanoke Street and will also be on Zoom. The link and more information can be accessed by emailing rc@vt.edu or contacting the Instagram page @rcatvt. Contact rc@vt.edu with any questions.
27. COOK ALONG CLASSES
Saturday, March 27, 6pm, Zoom
Association for India’s Development (AID) Blacksburg is organizing a series of cook-along classes, where they break down easy to make Indian dishes. In this second cook-along class, we will be making ‘Dal’ (lentil soup). Zoom links and ingredient lists will be provided to participants after registration. The classes in the series are free, although donations to AID Blacksburg are encouraged. You can register here for the class-> https://forms.gle/FAbJvFMyNxwfUB7x6 For any questions please contact Esha Dwibedi (esha@vt.edu).
28. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK KAHOOT TRIVIA GAME – 1st posting
Test your knowledge of Virginia Tech, Graduate Education Week, and graduate student life by completing the Graduate Education Week Connect Trivia game. The link opens at 12pm today (March 22) and will close on Friday, March 26 at 5pm. The student with the top score daily will receive a prize as well as the overall winner for the week! If you want to play for a prize, use your first name and last four digits of your student id number as your username. Good luck! https://kahoot.it/challenge/01912020?challenge-id=2cfad0df-492c-487b-ba5a-ac709715c27d_1616419667958 Game Pin: 01912020
29. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTO CONTEST – VOTE NOW! – 1st posting
It’s time to vote for your favorite graduate student artwork and photographs! To vote in-person: pick-up your ballot from the Graduate School main office (120 GLC) anytime between 1-3pm any day this week. You will turn in your ballot to the same place that you pick it up. To vote online: go to the Virginia Tech Graduate Life Center Facebook page and cast your vote by “liking” your favorite art piece and photograph. You can vote for one art piece and one photograph. You have all week to vote!
30. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 2nd posting
March is Women’s month and the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech has organized a wide range of events and activities open to the VT community. To see a calendar of the month’s events, please visit the Women’s Center website: https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/content/womenscenter_vt_edu/en/Program/womens-month.html
31. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
Graduate students are able to schedule financial coaching appointments with a representative from Hokie Wellness to discuss topics including budgeting, credit, and managing debt/student loan repayment. If grad students would like to sign up for one of our existing appointment slots, they can select any time that works best for their schedules at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eaeae22a7ff2-financial
32. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 2nd posting
Get published in a peer-viewed online weekly notice: Submit your fake event description, faux call for research subjects, and other nonexistent opportunities for graduate students for the April 1 special edition of the GLC weekly listserv posting. Exercise your imagination and writing skills and earn extra points (in the form of chocolate) for a creative event or research idea, succinct description, and completeness of details. Submission deadline: March 31, 6:00pm. Send to gibsonm@vt.edu, with subject line: You are a fool.
33. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 2nd posting
FEELS (Facilitating Effective Emotional Learning & Support) is a team of trained graduate-level students within Hokie Wellness who facilitate educational workshops and outreach about mental health and emotional well-being. The goals of the FEELS team are to normalize mental health struggles and to help students learn resiliency skills to care for their emotional wellness. FEELS is recruiting graduate students of all majors / programs of study for the 2021-2022 academic year. FEELS members engage with topics such as effective self-care / coping, growth mindset, supportive self-talk, interpersonal skills, assertive communication, & cognitive distortions. FEELS members gain personal and professional development on mental health skill building, public health approaches, program development and assessment, facilitation / leadership skills, & more! Most importantly, FEELS members get to engage the Virginia Tech community in a fun, interactive, empathetic, & creative way! FEELS positions often come with a semester stipend and have the potential to be used for academic credit. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 29, 2021. Please read the following webpage for complete details before applying: hokiewellness.vt.edu/FEELS . The link to the application is also on this page. If you have questions, contact Swathi Prabhu at swathip@vt.edu.
34. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 2nd posting
Are you interested to work with and represent the international community here at Virginia Tech? Apply to be a board member at the Council of International Student Organizations! We represent the international community and serve as a liaison between international student organizations and the university administration of Virginia Tech, other campus organizations, and the Blacksburg, VA community. Board members can be both undergraduate and graduate students. Application deadline is Friday, March 19th at 11:59PM. Application: https://forms.gle/b5Gze6uv8oP1yvoTA If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kabyl Oxikbayev at okabyl7@vt.edu
35. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 3rd posting
Join the Graduate School in celebrating Graduate Education Week – March 22-26, 2021. This year’s theme is “Connect!” and events during the week will provide opportunities to connect to resources, connect to other students, connect to alumni, etc. Mark your calendars and visit the Graduate Education Week website for details. https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html
36. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 3rd posting
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is opening the call for applications for the Executive Board positions in the GSA. The GSA represents the graduate student body of Virginia Tech. The elected officials will lead the organization’s operation, advocacy, and initiatives during the 2021 Calendar year. The 6 Executive Board positions, their primary duties, and responsibilities are detailed in the Candidate Application Package. All full-time graduate students interested in advocacy and improving the university’s environment for graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply. Completed Application Forms should be sent to the GSA Elections Chair Aidan Murphy <awmurphy@vt.edu>. General and position-specific inquiries can be directed to the current GSA Officers whose contact information can be found within the Application Package and in the GSA website. Applications are accepted until Friday, March 26th, 2021.
37. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 1st posting
The Honors Residential Commons is seeking a full-time graduate student for the 2021-2022 academic year to serve as a graduate resident fellow. A Graduate Resident Fellow (GRF) is a leader in the Honors Residential Commons that helps support community development through programming, advising, and support of residential college initiatives. GRF must be a full-time graduate student at Virginia Tech and remain in good academic standing. A commitment to fostering strong intellectual and social engagement between undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty and staff are required. Review the GRF application call-out to understand requirements and compensation for the position here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHc-SKebpH0Gwt4bjMxHh0_UTjJbbry2/view?usp=sharing Candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, and three professional references to Faculty Principal Dr. Pablo Tarazaga (ptarazag@vt.edu) and Student Life Coordinator Page Fetter (pfetter@vt.edu). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with priority consideration given to those who submit their materials by 5pm on Friday, March 26th, 2021. If you have questions, contact Page Fetter at pfetter@vt.edu.
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
The Center for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI) group is inviting you to participate in a research study with augmented reality (AR) technologies. Our team is investigating the best ways to interact with AR and this study compares various methods of interaction with virtual content to complete collaborative tasks. Study sessions will take place in the CRC (2202 Kraft Dr.). Participants will be asked to complete interaction tasks such as object selection, manipulation in AR. Participants will be asked for their comments about the in-app visual collaborative cues. The entire session will be audio and video recorded. The entire experimental session will take about 90 minutes. After the user study, each participant will be compensated with $12 per hour ($18 for full session). For more information, please contact Nathaniel Llorens at lnathaniel@vt.edu. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman and Dr. Sang Wong Lee in Computer Science. IRB #21-170
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
The Echo Lab at Virginia Tech is looking for voluntary participants for an AR research study. Participants will be introduced to and test a variety of input methods for generating virtual note objects in an augmented reality virtual environment. This experiment will use the Microsoft HoloLens 1. We will be following COVID-19 guidelines for in-person experiments and sanitizing all equipment. We are attempting to evaluate different methods for writing and sketching notes in a virtual environment. We built an algorithm for capturing physical sticky notes in an image and pulling them into the virtual environment with an augmented reality headset. In doing so, we aim to analyze the benefits of utilizing traditional physical tools in augmented reality. Participants must be 18 years or older, have normal vision (20/20) or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contact lenses). Participants must be able to complete a user study involving an AR device, pen and paper, and brief survey and post-study interview. Participation is on a first come first serve basis. Your participation is voluntary, will take about 45 minutes, and you will be compensated with a $12 Amazon gift card for completing the experiment. Please contact Tam Phan at tphan25@vt.edu if you have any questions regarding this study.
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 1st posting
The Water INTERface IGEP is recruiting volunteers who are Virginia Tech students, faculty or staff and at least 18 years old to participate in an anonymous on-line survey about drinking water behavior (IRB-19-550). Participants will be asked to answer some questions about their drinking water preferences and behaviors, as well as some demographic questions. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to be completed and can be accessed here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cFIDTJDU3HqLzJc. There is no compensation. Questions or additional information? Please contact Renata Carneiro (rcvc@vt.edu) or Dajun Yu (dajunyu@vt.edu).
41. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
The Children’s Emotions Lab in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at VT is looking for preschool-aged children (3-4 year old children) and both their parents to participate in a new research study focusing on parenting behaviors and children’s emotions. To accommodate the current public health crisis, parents will be sent questionnaires about their own and their children’s behaviors and emotions. Families will also have the opportunity to participate in a follow-up Zoom call where parents will be asked to talk to their child about a time when they were happy and a time when they were upset. Families can earn up to $20 with an opportunity to enter a drawing for an additional $50 gift card for participating. If interested, contact Diana Devine at techkids@vt.edu.
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 2nd posting
ASPECT PhD candidate Sara Wenger is seeking participants to complete a short survey as part of her 2021 Diversity Scholars project. The purpose of this survey is to assess how Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff are feeling in the wake of remote learning and meetings on Zoom for nearly a year now. The results of this survey will be presented at the Diversity Scholar showcase hosted by the Virginia Tech Office of Diversity and Inclusion on May 7 from 12:00-1:30PM. If you have any questions, contact Sara at wengers@vt.edu. Survey link: https://forms.gle/f1FVb9VueRHGA7k16
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 3rd posting
Researchers from the Mind Music Machine Lab and Dr. Rafael Patrick are conducting research on pedestrian safety for VT students. Participants are required to answer a brief 5-10 minute survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCJBaR81c2JfyIJ Eligible participants are current Virginia Tech students 18 years of age or older, living on campus, or traveling to campus (Blacksburg campus). Interested students can contact the undersigned research team members with any questions. (sanchitt@vt.edu, abhraneild@vt.edu) The research protocol for this experiment has been reviewed by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #20-658).
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
You’re invited to participate in a dissertation study examining the impact of emotion regulation on evaluations of leaders. This is an online Zoom/Qualtrics study that will last about 50 minutes and you’ll receive a $10 Amazon gift card as compensation. During the session, you will watch a Pollock documentary and scenes from the TV show “The Office” and may be asked to regulate your emotions as you watch these videos. This part of the study will be video-recorded on Zoom. Then you will watch more videos of a leader and business managers and answer some surveys related to what you have watched. You need to be 18+ and proficient in English to participate. Please contact Elsheba Abraham at elsheba@vt.edu if you’re interested! IRB# 20-336
Upcoming Events:
45. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI
Thursday, April 1, 8pm, Online
As part of the concert, Megan Carlier Tavani will pay tribute to her Asian American experience through music and poetry, including reflections on her recent encounter with Yo-Yo Ma. The performance will feature original songs from her new project, davy, solo cello works, and her award-winning poetry. Registration Link: https://rb.gy/wsepdb
46. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR
Thursday, April 8, 4:00 – 4:55 pm (EST), Zoom
Join the Graduate School for a seminar to learn tips about uncovering your core values. Registration form: https://bit.ly/Uncovering_Your_Values Contact the Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion with questions: ordi@vt.edu