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January 17-23, 2022

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 01/03/22 
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
2. GLC CAFÉ
3. VTABLES TALK: LUNCH AND LEARN FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION WEEK
4. TALK BY DR. MONICA FELIU MOJER ON CULTURALLY RELEVANT SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
5. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING

Administrative Announcements:    
6. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES – 1st posting
7. LEADERSHIP FOR DIVERSE CONCEPTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
8. AUDITIONS FOR STAGED READING OF NEW PLAY: RHINO 2020 BY ALI NAMAYANDEH – 1st posting
9. ART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (AEJ) – SEEKING MEMBERS – 1st posting
10. REGISTER NOW FOR GRAD 5024: DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS – SPRING 2022 – 2nd posting
11. PRESENTERS NEEDED FOR HOKIE HICCUPS NIGHT – 2nd posting

Jobs:   
12. STUDENT STAFF LEADERS FOR BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE – 2nd posting
13. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON BEER – 1st posting
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACTS OF MOVEMENT – 1st posting
16. LATINX/LATINO/A/HISPANIC ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF THE TERM LATINX IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS – 1st posting
17. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
18. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
19. FEMALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LOW SPEED SLED TEST RESEARCH STUDY (IRB #17-1008) – 2nd posting
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CHOLINE INTAKE INFLUENCES HEALTH – 2nd posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 2nd posting

Upcoming Events: 
22. VISION BOARD CONNECT EVENT – January 25
23. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT – January 25
24. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOUR ASSISTANTSHIP – January 25
25. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES – January 26
26. EXPLORING COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING THROUGH PERFORMANCE ART – January 26
27. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL AND LIFE SCIENCES – February 1
28. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO – February 2
29. 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, 1-4pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC).  NOTE: Career Advising 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. 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.

2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, January 20, 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. 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

4. TALK BY DR. MONICA FELIU MOJER ON CULTURALLY RELEVEANT SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Friday, January 21, 12-1:15pm, Zoom
All are invited to a virtual talk by Dr. Mónica Feliú Mójer on culturally relevant science communication. Dr. Feliú Mójer will talk about her diverse experiences in SciComm and how to better engage diverse audiences. To register for the event, please go to this Google Form: https://forms.gle/rGq3UZ68k44iBevg6. It includes the Zoom information of the event but please register so we have an idea of how many people to expect!

5. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Friday, January 21, 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.

6. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES – 1st posting
Modifications or changes to the work or workplace can help student employees excel in their positions at Virginia Tech. Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Acts as amended, the types of accommodations that may be available, and how to request an accommodation by contacting ADA & Accessibility Services in the Office for Equity and Accessibility.  Schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns regarding a reasonable accommodation request.  Virtual office hours are also available: Monday and Tuesday: 10am-12pm, and Thursday and Friday: 1-3pm. Email: adaaccess@vt.edu

7. LEADERSHIP FOR DIVERSE CONCEPTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
LDRS 5454 now available ONLINE!  Join other graduate students to learn and apply the theoretical concepts of leadership.  LDRS 5454 Leadership for Diverse Concepts CRN 22758 is offered as a hybrid online course.  Most work will be completed asynchronously but the class will meet together for a Zoom session Thursdays at 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.  This course is intended to assist students in identifying and defining leadership in formal and non-formal educational settings, communities, and organizations.  Register today!  For questions, please email Dr Jerald Walz, jhwalz@vt.edu. 

8. AUDITIONS FOR STAGED READING OF NEW PLAY: RHINO 2020 BY ALI NAMAYANDEH – 1st posting
Inspired by the classic work of absurdist theatre, Rhinocerous by Eugene Ionesco, this play explores the dangers of social extremism in the context of environmental degradation. We invite people of all backgrounds, with or without acting experience, to audition. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. Rehearsals will be based on performer availability, but are tentatively Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6-9pm during February, with some added rehearsals in early March. Performance dates will be the week of March 14-18. Audition date: Jan 31, with callbacks on Feb 1. To sign up for an audition click here. Please make sure to read the introduction in the google form to sign up for your spot and see the script and selected lines for each character. For any further questions, reach out to Rachel Nunn: rpnunn2020@vt.edu. This is a co-production between Art for Environmental Justice and Graduate Arts Council.

9. ART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (AEJ) – SEEKING MEMBERS – 1st posting
AEJ is a group of scientists, artists, and beyond, using art to amplify the voices of those disproportionately impacted by climate change. For more information about AEJ, you can check out our GoblerConnect page (https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/na). Also, if you are interested in participating in this organization or just getting updates about our events, please fill out this google form. (https://forms.gle/zt4xuCNcmfJpU2kr9) For questions, please email anamayandeh@vt.edu

10. REGISTER NOW FOR GRAD 5024: DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS – SPRING 2022 – 2nd 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.

11. PRESENTERS NEEDED FOR HOKIE HICCUPS NIGHT – 2nd 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.

12. STUDENT STAFF LEADERS FOR BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTE – 2nd 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! 

13. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 2nd 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

14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON BEER – 1st posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks participants to evaluate beer (IRB 21-890). To participate in this study, you must be 21+, regularly consume beer, not allergic to beer/alcohol, covid vaccinated, and not currently pregnant. Panelists will be required to taste six (6) beer samples. The purpose of this study is to learn which beer attributes are important to consumers. This is a research study, and results may be published. When you participate in a sensory panel, you will receive snacks as a token of our appreciation. Participation is voluntary and will not affect your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL. This study takes place in the HABB1 Building, Rm 205 (Corner of Duck Pond Drive and Washington Street). Parking passes are available upon request. Sign-up for the study using the following link: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?p=vtu. For more information, contact Elyse Canty (foodsensory@vt.edu).

15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACTS OF MOVEMENT – 1st posting
Do you consider your primary movement practice to be running, weight lifting or yoga? If so, you could qualify as a participant in our study to help understand more about these movement practices by answering the questions in our survey. Participation will require ~1 hour outside of your movement practice. $20 compensation will be provided! Email mindful.movement.research@gmail.com to sign up or for more information.


16. LATINX/LATINO/A/HISPANIC ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF THE TERM LATINX IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS – 1st posting

We are conducting a VT research project (IRB#21-910) that we hope will provide information on how Latinx / Hispanic engineering students identify with and relate to the term Latinx. If you are interested in participating in this study, please respond to a quick anonymous survey. To be eligible to participate you should identify as Latinx/Latino/a/Hispanic engineering student. The survey doesn’t take more than 15 minutes. If you are interested in learning more, please follow this link for more information. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Homero Murzi, Investigator (hmurzi@vt.edu).

17. 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

18. 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.

19. FEMALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LOW SPEED SLED TEST RESEARCH STUDY (IRB #17-1008) – 2nd 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.

20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CHOLINE INTAKE INFLUENCES HEALTH – 2nd 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.

21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 2nd 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

27. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Tuesday, February 1, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
You’ve been assigned to write a literature review…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 session. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the type of literature review to be conducted, find relevant databases to search in the life sciences and create effective search strategies. This workshop will focus on research in the life sciences. Other discipline-specific workshops will be offered; see other options above. Register for the session here.

28. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
Wednesday, February 2, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Zotero, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Zotero to cite references within a document (both Word and Google Docs). To get the most out of the session, you should have Zotero downloaded to your computer already. Information on how to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Zotero. Register for the session here.

29. 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.