This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 01/03/22
1. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND MET-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP
2. GLC CAFÉ
3. SPECIAL GLC CAFÉ
4. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Administrative Announcements:
5. REGISTER NOW FOR GRAD 5024: DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS – SPRING 2022 – 1st posting
6. PRESENTERS NEEDED FOR HOKIE HICCUPS NIGHT – 1st posting
7. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM) WORKSHOP- 3rd posting
8. REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 2022 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 3rd posting
Jobs:
9. STUDENT STAFF LEADERS FOR BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE – 1st posting
10. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
12. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
13. FEMALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LOW SPEED SLED TEST RESEARCH STUDY (IRB #17-1008) – 1st posting
14. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CHOLINE INTAKE INFLUENCES HEALTH – 1st posting
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 1st posting
Upcoming Events:
16. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN – REGISTER NOW! – January 19
17. INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES – January 19
18. VTABLES TALK: LUNCH AND LEARN FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION WEEK – January 21
19. VISION BOARD CONNECT EVENT – January 25
20. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT – January 25
21. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOUR ASSISTANTSHIP – January 25
22. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES – January 26
23. EXPLORING COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING THROUGH PERFORMANCE ART – January 26
24. OWNING YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE PROCESS: A WORKSHOP IN STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS – February 1
25. SAVE THE DATE: TIMBERBEAST SPORTS COMPETITION – February 26
0. Ongoing Services – updated 01/03/22
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 9:00-4:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session or come by during our office hours.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; In-person drop-in advising every Wednesday, 2-4pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC). NOTE: Career Advising has ended for the semester and will resume in February.
- 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. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND MET-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP
Monday, January 10-Thursday, January 13, 10am-3pm, Zoom or Newman Library 101S
This workshop will walk participants through the major steps required for a systematic review (and meta-analysis) underscored by hands-on activities that allow participants to practice relevant skills and consider the many decisions that must be made for their own reviews. For more information and to register, visit: calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events/SRMAdeepdiveWinter2022
2. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 13, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:30-5pm.
3. SPECIAL GLC CAFÉ
Friday, January 14, 3:45-5pm, GLC Lobby
Meet and mingle with Graduate School staff and new graduate students after new graduate student orientation is over. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served in the GLC Lobby.
4. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Friday, January 14, 5-6:30pm, Virtual
Join us every Friday for spiritual inspiration and brilliant company. Time is 5 – 6:30 pm every Friday. We are meeting virtually in January. Please see our website for the meeting link.
5. REGISTER NOW FOR GRAD 5024: DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS – SPRING 2022 – 1st posting
Improve your data management skills towards your thesis/dissertation! Learn about the importance and benefits of data management including creating a data management plan, Data organization, policies, documentation, storage, ethics, access, security, analytical tools, grant requirements (proposal and post- award), proper attribution, archiving, other issues and topics related to data in scholarly communication. This class meets on Wednesdays, 11:15am-1:15pm. 8-week course, 1-credit. Pass/ Fail Only. Pre: Graduate Standing.
6. PRESENTERS NEEDED FOR HOKIE HICCUPS NIGHT – 1st posting
Often in college it can feel like you’re the only one struggling or making mistakes. It can seem like everyone else has it together. But, the truth is, everyone faces challenges along the way, and that’s okay! That’s what resilience is about! The Mental Health Coalition’s (MHC) goal is to remind every Hokie that navigating challenges is normal and it can come with growth. Hokie Hiccups is an event acknowledging and celebrating the struggles or hiccups we’ve all experienced in our lives. It’s an opportunity for Hokies to share their experiences of growth through different expressive arts and creative mediums. We hope you will consider performing. Please see details below or check out www.hokiewellness.vt.edu/hokiehiccups for more information! Submission deadline is February 14, 2022; Event date is February 24, 7-9pm at Deet’s Place.
7. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (ACM) WORKSHOP- 3rd posting
Submissions are invited from caregivers, researchers, and/or practitioners working in the research domain of technology & media for children for a virtual workshop/brainstorming session titled “Technologies for children at Home” at ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work ’22. Workshop CFP is live at https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/acmgroup2022workshop/home. Submissions may discuss topics around the role of technology in young children’s life in the home, gratifications sought by caregivers through children’s use of technology, successes and failures of current technologies and media in providing sought gratifications, the tensions and connections between screen media and voice agents, novel ways to communicate and interact with emerging technologies in the home, and empirical research studies in this area, including critiques of current practices of research in this domain. We welcome a variety of submission formats: abstracts, position papers, pictorials, speculative fiction pieces, opinion pieces, case-studies, or a summary of participants’ interest and experience in this research space. Please submit your ideas to neelma@vt.edu by January 15, 2022. Participation in the ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work ’22 virtual workshop is free and open to everyone. Participants for the in-person workshop in 2023 will require formal registration. We encourage participation of academic parents who do not study this space, and researchers who study children’s technology, but are not parents themselves to attend because of their personal connection to the workshop theme.
8. REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 2022 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 3rd posting
All graduate students are invited to enroll in the following Leadership courses for the Spring 2022 semester: LDRS 4984 (CRN 21513) online: Essential Skills NPO LDRS – Understand the skills required to be a successful leader in nonprofit organizations. LDRS 5454 (CRN 20911) face-to-face: Leadership Diverse Contexts – Identification and definition of leadership in formal and non-formal education settings, communities, & organizations. LDRS 5464 (CRN 16906) online: Leadership in a Global Society – Identification and development of the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse and multicultural society. LDRS 5544 (CRN 20605) face-to-face: Leading Teams through Change – Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Role of social capital and adaption-innovation theories. LDRS 5554 (CRN 16907) online: Leading Social Change – Theories, processes and strategies employed to facilitate social and organizational change. ALCE 5224 (10284) online: Team Science, Cooperation, and Interdisciplinary Work – Theoretical and conceptual basis for thinking about, guiding, and supporting team science and cooperative processes for interdisciplinary research, programming, and outreach. If you have questions about these courses, contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.
9. STUDENT STAFF LEADERS FOR BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE – 1st posting
Join the Black College Institute 2022 summer program team! Inspire, lead, and mentor high school students and show them what the Hokie experience is all about! The Office for Inclusion and Diversity seeks to recruit a diverse pool of Student Staff Leaders for the Black College Institute. The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program by Virginia Tech. It hosts talented, high-achieving, and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. Desired candidates must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have a positive and energetic attitude. Graduate students are eligible for this paid opportunity. Successful candidates will be required to work all BCI programs from June 12th – June 15th, 2022, June 19th – June 23rd, 2022, and June 26th – June 30th, 2022. Applications can be found at https://vt.edu/admissions/black-college-institute/apply-to-be-a-bci-student-staff-leader.html and are due on February 22, 2022. Please note: the successful candidate cannot be enrolled in courses during this time, due to time constraints. Please reach out to Casey Polk (caseyp3@vt.edu) if there are any questions!
10. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 1st posting
The School of Performing Arts has a graduate assistantship available for the Spring 2022 semester. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills to write stories, work with social media, and be available nights/weekends for front of house during theatre show runs. This is a 20 hour per week assistantship. The stipend is $9,864 for the semester. If interested, please email a letter of interest and resume with contact information to Dr. Jacqueline Bixler at jbixler@vt.edu
11. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st 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
12. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st 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.
13. FEMALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LOW SPEED SLED TEST RESEARCH STUDY (IRB #17-1008) – 1st posting
The VT Center for Injury Biomechanics is recruiting female subjects (18-28 yrs) to participate in a research study investigating the effects of muscle bracing on occupant motion and forces during low speed sled tests, similar to pre-crash braking events and low-speed car crashes (IRB #17-1008). Participants will be asked to come in for one pretest visit (~1 hr) and two testing visits (~5 hrs each). During each testing visit, participants will be exposed to 4 sled tests while wearing a sleeveless t-shirt, tight fitting shorts, socks and shoes, a seat belt, mouth guards, and instrumentation attached to the skin with adhesive patches (all of which will be provided). These tests are similar to bumper car impacts. Compensation rate is $20/hr. Participants should be females approximately between 4’10”-5’2″ and 98-108 lbs. Participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, be able to show valid proof of full vaccination, and be willing to wear a mask during each visit. All members of the research team are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, can provide valid proof of full vaccination, and will be masked during the duration of each visit. If interested, please email Dr. Andrew Kemper (akemper@vt.edu) to receive additional details about the study, including the full inclusion criteria, or if you have any questions.
14. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CHOLINE INTAKE INFLUENCES HEALTH – 1st posting
This study will require multiple visits to the lab, consumption of a supplement or placebo, wearing a continuous glucose monitor, and a time commitment of approximately 36 hours. Participants must be 18-79, not taking medications that influence the study results, not have severe obesity, non-smokers, not pregnant, without any major medical problems, without any known choline allergies, and fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are on a diuretic or are taking medications such as aspirin, antibiotics, prebiotics, and probiotics, you are not eligible for this study. You will receive information on your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body composition and other health information. You may receive up to $400 to compensate you for your time. You will receive $20 for testing sessions 2 through 18. After completing all aspects of the study, you will receive $60. There is no compensation for completing the first session. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in participating in this research study, please contact the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech by email: vthipl@gmail.com.
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 1st posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) group is inviting you to participate in a research study with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Participants in the study will come to the Moss Arts Center, and will be asked to walk around indoors while wearing an AR headset. Participants will be asked for their comments about some novel interaction techniques. The entire experimental session will take about 45 minutes. The experiment will be audio recorded for researchers’ further interpretations and analysis of user behavioral patterns. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, have normal vision (contact lenses are fine, glasses are not supported yet unfortunately). Participants’ involvements in the study will not impact their grades or academic performance in any way. For more information, please contact Feiyu Lu at feiyulu@vt.edu to schedule a session. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #21-843.
16. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 19, 12-1pm, GLC Room CMeet the Graduate School Dean, Dr. Aimee Surprenant, and ask any questions you may have. Spots are limited, and food has to be ordered, so please only sign-up if you know you can attend. Please register by January 14: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rABwAu6QPUAEqG
17. INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Wednesday, January 19, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
Who can help me at the library? How many books can I check out? What support do you offer for data management? What kinds of technology is available? How can I get something the library doesn’t own? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this virtual information session. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to locate research help at the University Libraries, navigate the library’s website and Identify library resources that can help you succeed in graduate school. Please note that in this session, we won’t be covering how to use databases or search for information; if you’re interested in learning more about those topics, please sign up for one of the literature review sessions in this workshop series. Register for the session here.
18. VTABLES TALK: LUNCH AND LEARN FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION WEEK
Friday, January 21, 12-1pm, Hybrid (Black Cultural Center, Zoom)
Join the Black Cultural Center and the Office of Recruitment, DIversity, and Inclusion for a discussion with Dr. Andrea Baldwin. Lunch will be provided but in-person space is limited. Registration required at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_797dxiLNhoCMZz8.For more info, email ordi@vt.edu
19. VISION BOARD CONNECT EVENT
Tuesday, January 25th 12:00pm – 1:30pm GLC Room B
Come out and create your personal vision board showcasing your plans for the new year & academic semester. Vision boards are a great way to put into perspective your professional and personal goals to help you stay focused throughout the year. All materials will be provided. Lunch is free. Open for all to attend. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/GSVisionBoard22 Questions? Contact ordi@vt.edu.
20. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, January 25, 2-3pm, Zoom
You’re about to collect or already have data for your research project…now what? How do you manage it? What do you name the files? How do you share it? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this workshop, which will present an introduction to research data management, including the following topics: data management planning; file naming conventions/organization, backing-up research data, documentation (metadata), data sharing, data security and how the library can help you. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615040
21. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOUR ASSISTANTSHIP
Tuesday, January 25, 3-4pm, GLC Room B
Learn about benefits, rights and responsibilities associated with your new assistantship position and how to get the most out of your assistantship experience. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0H8vHHb1jSu2eiO
22. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Wednesday, January 26, 2:30-3:34pm, Zoom
You’ve been assigned to write a literature review in the social sciences…but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive workshop. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify different types of literature reviews, find relevant databases and create effective search terms. This workshop will focus on research in the social and behavioral sciences, such as education, communication, human development, psychology, and sociology. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615020
23. EXPLORING COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING THROUGH PERFORMANCE ART
Wednesday, January 26, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Rd. Blacksburg
Science on Tap of the NRV presents “Exploring Community Wealth Building through Performance Art” with performance artist Steven T. Licardi and new economics thinker Ralph Hall. For many, our current economic models no longer ensure our basic human needs are met. However, other worlds are possible, but we can’t create those worlds without you. Join performance artist Steven T. Licardi and new economics thinker Ralph Hall for this interactive performance-lecture as we imagine, explore, and develop Community Wealth-Building in our communities. Come be a part of the future! This event is free and open to the public. Contact scienceontapnrv@gmail.com with questions.
24. OWNING YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE PROCESS: A WORKSHOP IN STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Tuesday, February 1, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Owens Ballroom
Have you thought about the timeline to degree completion? Have you identified the supports and barriers to your progress? Have you had a conversation with your advisor about the timeline of your study? Join us for lunch and an opportunity to plan your strategies for success. Hosted by the Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. Facilitated by Professor Holly Matusovich from the Department of Engineering Education. FREE. Lunch provided. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/VTStrategyWorkshop Questions? Contact ordi@vt.edu.
25. SAVE THE DATE: TIMBERBEAST SPORTS COMPETITION
Saturday, February 26, 2022 8am-5:30pm
Timberbeast is a sports competition that showcases Virginia Tech and surrounding colleges/universities in both technical and physical outdoor events! Admission is free and open to the public! Come for events such as archery, axe throwing, crosscut, and more! A raffle giveaway for STIHL Equipment, will be offered with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network through Log-A-Load. Sponsored by The Forestry Club at Virginia Tech. Questions? Contact Ryane Cronk, Graduate Ambassador at rlcronk06@vt.edu.