This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/7/22
1. BECOMING THE FREEDOM RACE: THE JOYS AND PERILS OF WRITING A FUTURISTIC NOVEL TRILOGY ABOUT RACE, FLIGHT, AND HERITAGE
2. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
3. INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
4. K-POP EVENT
5. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET
6. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER
7. “BE WATER” DOCUMENTARY DISCUSSION
8. ALUMNI PANEL: HUMANITIES GRADUATES IN INDUSTRY
9. GLC CAFÉ
10. APIDA CAUCUS VT GENERAL BODY MEETING
11. OVERCOMING CONFLICT IN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
12. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP: CULTURE SHOCK
13. HOLISTIC MEDITATION RETREAT
14. HISTORICAL VT TOUR: FROM SMITHFIELD TO SOLITUDE
Administrative Announcements:
15. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 1st posting
16. QUESTIONPRO SURVEYS: NEW ONLINE WORKSHOP AND CONSULTATIONS – 1st posting
17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ” – 1st posting
18. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COVES) POLICY FELLOWSHIP – 1st posting
19. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ComSciCon-VIRGINIA TECH 2022 – 1st posting
20. APIDA GRADUATE MENTORING PROGRAM – APPLY NOW! – 1st posting
21. COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THIRD-CULTURE INDIVIDUALS AND THIRD-CULTURE KIDS – 1st posting
22. ABSTRACTS NEEDED FOR GPSS’ RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – 2nd posting
23. CALL FOR JUDGES AND REVIEWERS FOR GPSS RESEARCY SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – 2nd posting
24. WRITING SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR PAID SCIENCE COMMUNICATION BLOG – 2nd posting
25. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: VT COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 3rd posting
26. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD (GSBB) SEEKING MEMBERS – 3rd posting
27. NUTSHELL GAMES SEEKING CONTESTANTS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
28. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SEEKING SUMMER LEADERS – 1st posting
29. STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2022-2023 – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 1st posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 1st posting
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING STUDY – 1st posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MULTIPLAYER VR GAME – 1st posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 2nd posting
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON POLYAMORY AND CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY – 2nd posting
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP STUDY: EFFECTS OF DARK PATTERNS ON PRIVACY INTEREST AND DECISION MAKING- 2nd posting
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR “WHAT IS CASTE?” CONVERSATION – 2nd posting
38. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENTS AT MOSS ARTS CENTER – 3rd posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NUTRITION RESEARCH STUDY ON DIETARY ASSESSMENT AND WEIGHT – 3rd posting
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSUMER STUDY ON HARD CIDER – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
41. DINING ETIQUETTE – February 21
42. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: COFFEE AND CONNECTION – February 22″
43. PREPARING THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) – February 23
44. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: A VIRUS WALKS INTO A BAR – February 23
45. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DOCTORAL STUDENT FEBRUARY OUTING – February 24
46. CONFLICT: A DEAD END OR A RESOURCE? – February 25
47. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING – February 28
48. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCH PANEL -REGISTER NOW! – March 1
49. HELPING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – REGISTER NOW! – March 1
50. 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ” – March 3 and 4
51. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY -SIGN-UP NOW! – March 4
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-
1. BECOMING THE FREEDOM RACE: THE JOYS AND PERILS OF WRITING A FUTURISTIC NOVEL TRILOGY ABOUT RACE, FLIGHT, AND HERITAGE
Monday, February 14, 12pm, Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room
Lucinda Roy, Alumni Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing, will talk about her futuristic trilogy The Dreambird Chronicles. The Freedom Race, the first book in the series, was published last July. A wave of secessionism has divided the country into liberty and segregationist regions. In the Disunited States’ Homestead Territories, Black and mixed-race laborers are not classified as human. Instead, they are known as “botanicals” or “seeds.” Yet these so-called seeds have found creative ways to revolt, including the creation of a game inside a “flying birdcage”. Lucinda Roy will talk about how she came to believe that secessionism could be on the horizon for the U.S. Her tale of magical realism pays tribute to African Diasporic narratives of flight, and to the courage of Dreamers who dare to believe that dreams are “promises the imagination makes to itself,” even if it costs us our lives. Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qcIh31hH9B2GgK. Lunch will be provided. Questions, email ordi@vt.edu
2. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday, February 14, 2:30-3:45pm, Zoom
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of EndNote, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using EndNote to cite references within a document. To get the most out of the session, you should have the most recent version of EndNote (20) already downloaded from VT Software Distribution. More information and a link to download it is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/EndNote. Register for the session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615055
3. INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
Monday, February 14, 4-5pm, Zoom
Preparing for an upcoming interview? Attend this virtual workshop to learn best practices on what do to before, during, and after your next job interview. We’ll cover both academic and industry interview processes and the differences between phone, video, one-way, and in-person interview formats. Graduate students are welcome to bring any questions or concerns they have about interviewing with them, especially an interview question that tends to stump you so we can talk about strategies together! Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/924586/share_preview
4. K-POP EVENT
Tuesday, February 15, 5pm, Zoom
The ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) in collaboration with Black Cultural Center (BCC), El Centro, Shidae, and Exodus are presenting this K-pop event about “The Global Sensation of Korean Popular Music: What makes K-pop, K-pop?” This event features Wonseok Lee, a Ph.D. candidate in ethnomusicology at The Ohio State University. Before coming to the U.S., he worked with K-pop artists for many years as a professional drummer/percussionist. Register here: rb.gy/bm5kyr
5. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET
Wednesday, February 16, 12-1pm, GLC Wellness Room
how do you navigate challenges and struggles? Together we will learn how to develop a mindset that focuses on growth, learning from mistakes and failure, and supportive self-talk.
6. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER
Wednesday, February 16, 4-5:15pm, Zoom
Citation managers like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero are powerful tools that can help you save, organize, and cite your references. Their use can also help improve your workflow and make the research process easier and less stressful. This session will focus on ways to get the most out of your citation manager. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to integrate citation managers into your existing workflow, identify personal best practices for using citation managers and use advanced features of the citation manager of your choice to streamline your research workflow. This session will assume that you are already using and are familiar with a citation manager like EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley. If you’re not, you should familiarize yourself with a citation manager by signing up for one of the introductory sessions in this series or via one of the tutorials on this guide: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers Register for the session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615067
7. “BE WATER” DOCUMENTARY DISCUSSION
Wednesday, February 16, 5:30pm, Black Cultural Center, Squires 126 and ZoomThe Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC) in collaboration with the Black Cultural Center (BCC), and Cook Counseling are presenting a film discussion for “Be Water” documentary. This documentary is about Bruce Lee’s life in Hollywood. Light refreshments will be served according to the COVID-19 health guidelines. Please Register in advance here: https://rb.gy/bi6qfm
8. ALUMNI PANEL: HUMANITIES GRADUATES IN INDUSTRY
Thursday, February 17, 1:00 pm, Zoom
Looking to build a career outside academia? Come and hear from alumni who used their Virginia Tech graduate education to build a career in industry. Featured panelists (and their academic backgrounds) include: Brittany Hoover, Solution Analyst and Digital Designer, Deloitte (Agricultural and Extension Education Services); Maggie Nanney, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Research Associate, Office for Equity and Diversity, East Carolina University (Sociology); Jordan Laney, Program Coordinator, Virginia Rural Health Association (ASPECT, Appalachian Studies); Marissa Lang, Lead Scientist & Project Manager, Booz-Allen Hamilton Health (Sociology). Register Here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-mhrzgoGtCnn7eXD7EY1KYLsF6wKy6Q
9. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, February 17, 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.
10. APIDA CAUCUS VT GENERAL BODY MEETING
Thursday, February 17, 7pm, Zoom
Join the first general body meeting for this semester. Please register in advance. For more information contact Dr. Theo Lim at tclim@vt.edu or Dr. Vincent Wang at vmwang@vt.edu.Register here: rb.gy/eh0eyx
11. OVERCOMING CONFLICT IN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Friday, February 18, 2:00 pm, Zoom
Conflict is inevitable in our world. It permeates the boundaries of our professional and personal domains and is a natural part of any relationship. Being equipped with the skills to engage in conflict along with the awareness of when to focus on applying these skills is the key to fostering the beneficial outcomes that can result. This seminar will focus on managing conflict within the professional, working relationships we experience. The intention is to provide participants comfort when conflict arises within the interpersonal relationships we rely on for success in our professional development. Join here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/gradombuds
12. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP: CULTURE SHOCK
Friday, February 18, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Room B
Join the Cross-Cultural Discussion Group for a fun conversation on culture shock, make new friends from different cultures, expand your worldview and enjoy some international snacks! Due to space limit, please sign up ahead of time via https://forms.gle/7R5UcKGmvgnnWWzBA.
13. HOLISTIC MEDITATION RETREAT
Friday, February 18-Sunday, February 20, Online
Participants will learn a breath-based meditation practice called SKY that has been scientifically documented to increase immunity, battle stress, and relieve anxiety and depression. This 9-hour long workshop will be led by trainers with thousands of hours of experience under their belts, and is available to VT students free of charge. Fill out the interest form here: http://tiny.cc/vtsky This event is sponsored by the SKY Happiness Club. Read more about SKY: http://campushappiness.org/impact/#research
14. HISTORICAL VT TOUR: FROM SMITHFIELD TO SOLITUDE
Saturday, February 19, 1-4pm
Learn about the history of Virginia Tech, and the land that it is built on. An invaluable conversation about race, history and social justice will take place at the end of the tour. Hot beverage and snack will also be provided. Capacity is limited, sign up at https://forms.gle/DnaRJG5KL2BQ439N6 This event is for international students and is sponsored by Cranwell International Center.
15. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 1st posting
This year’s contest theme is “Beyond the Legacy.” What has marked your legacy at Virginia Tech? What legacy do you hope to leave at VT once you graduate? Where do you hope to go from here? Show us through art or photography what your legacy is, what you want to leave behind, or where you hope you will be after you graduate. All submissions must be created or photographed by current graduate students. Submissions should include a short title and description/explanation of the entry. This contest is part of Graduate Education Week and is sponsored by the Graduate School. Submission deadline is March 11. More details, including how to submit your artwork or photography, can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html
16. QUESTIONPRO SURVEYS: NEW ONLINE WORKSHOP AND CONSULTATIONS – 1st posting
VT has adopted a new survey data collection platform, QuestionPro, and will no longer provide no-cost access to Qualtrics after May unless your department purchases a license. To assist new users of QuestionPro (and those who want to move from Qualtrics), the University Libraries has developed a new self-paced online training module for QuestionPro, covering the basics of survey design, data collection and analysis, and moving from Qualtrics. More information on the transition is available through the SIRC. For individual consultation select “Survey Design” and make an appointment here.
17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ” – 1st posting
The Latinx Symposium gives an opportunity for both full-time and part-time undergrad and graduate students to showcase their scholarly pursuits and achievements, and brings together ideas and research findings from different disciplines surrounding the theme of “Raising our voice/Alzando nuestra voz”. Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx communities are doing in the field of research. The poster presentations will take place on Friday, March 4, 1-2pm, in Owens Banquet Hall. If you are interested in presenting follow this link: https://forms.gle/dYERv5vtY1VuvbWaA If you have questions please email rhernandez@vt.edu
18. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COVES) POLICY FELLOWSHIP – 1st posting
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellowship is a science policy fellowship for Virginia that is hosted by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM). COVES fellows are graduate students or postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) fields at Virginian Universities who spend 12 weeks over the summer working with Host Offices in the Virginia legislative and executive branches or in the policy offices of NGOs and scientific industries in Virginia. In addition to their work in their Host Offices, fellows are paired with a science policy mentor from VASEM, trained through an orientation at the start of their fellowship, and participate in networking and career development activities throughout the fellowship. The application deadline for Virginia Tech is March 1, 2022. Here is the link to the application: http://www.vasem.org/covesfellowship/ If you have questions, please contact covesfellowship@vasem.org.
19. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ComSciCon-VIRGINIA TECH 2022 – 1st posting
ComSciCon is an annual science communication conference, organized by graduate students, for graduate students, that originated at Harvard University. The Communicating Science Club at Virginia Tech is organizing this local conference. During ComSciCon-Virginia Tech 2022, we will be hosting seven workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts both orally and through writing to policy makers, citizen scientists, community members, and other audiences. ComSciCon attendees will meet and interact with professional communicators and build lasting networks with graduate students in all fields of science and engineering. ComSciCon-Virginia Tech’s kickoff event is on Friday, March 18th, followed by a full day of workshops and panels on Saturday, March 19th. Register now at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Fy8r4BfbyE55zM The registration deadline is March 7. The theme for the 3rd Annual ComSciCon is Science Communication: Intersection between Community Engagement, Policy, and Art. Check out our website: https://comscicon.com/comscicon-virginia-tech-2022 If you have any questions, please email us at vatech@comscicon.org Due to COVID safety guidelines, there is a limited in-person capacity. Once capacity is reached, names are added to a waitlist.
20. APIDA GRADUATE MENTORING PROGRAM – APPLY NOW! – 1st posting
Do you identify as Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) and want to expand your network? Join the APIDA Graduate Mentoring Program! The purpose of the program is to create connections between graduate students and faculty within the APIDA community who share similar identities and experiences and to create safe and culturally sensitive environments for graduate students to seek guidance and support. The program is open to graduate students and faculty from all Virginia Tech campuses! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 18 at 5pm. There are separate applications for Mentees and Mentors. If you have any questions, please contact Gia Ha at giaha@vt.edu.
21. COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THIRD-CULTURE INDIVIDUALS AND THIRD-CULTURE KIDS – 1st posting
Third-culture kids and individuals are invited to participate in a community project focusing on exploring the meaning of home and belonging through cinema. Third culture individuals are those who grew up in a culture different from their parents’ culture or homeland. In the project, we will share our experiences and recommend a movie that represents the idea of home (a place, a person, or a memory) for the rest of VT community to watch. If interested, please complete this survey. This project is part of the diversity scholars program run by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion at the graduate school. If you have any questions, please contact Alaa Abdalla on alaa.abdalla@vt.edu
22. ABSTRACTS NEEDED FOR GPSS’ RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – 2nd posting
Start crafting your submissions for the Graduate and Professional Student Senate’s 38th Annual Research Symposium and Exposition, which will be held March 23rd – 24th! The theme for the 2022 GSARS is “Interdisciplinary research and communication!” ALL graduate and professional degree programs are welcome to submit an abstract before the deadline: February 15th, 2022 at 11:59 pm. Our GPSS webpage will have details regarding submission types, scheduling, the keynote panel, and more as we approach the event. Contact the GPSS Research Symposium co-chairs, Connor Brown (clb21565@vt.edu) or Benjamin Miller (benmiller@vt.edu) with any questions you have.
23. CALL FOR JUDGES AND REVIEWERS FOR GPSS RESEARCY SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – 2nd posting
GPSS is seeking judges for the upcoming GPSS research symposium on March 23rd, 2022. The Spring 2022 event will be our 38th Annual GPSS Research Symposium and Exposition! This year’s theme is Interdisciplinary research and communication! Please submit your request to the google form. We ask that our volunteer judges commit to at least one hour of work the day of the symposium. Please encourage your faculty to join us in this opportunity to engage graduate students in a professional development opportunity, serving our campus by providing an audience to reflect on the wide variety of research that will be shared! Contact the GPSSRS team (Connor Brown, clb21565@vt.edu and Ben Miller, benmiller@vt.edu) with your VT email address.
24. WRITING SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR PAID SCIENCE COMMUNICATION BLOG – 2nd posting
Do you have a story to share about a community and natural resources? Looking for a paid science communication opportunity? The editors of the Food, Water, and Communities blog, sponsored by VT’s Center for Communicating Sciences, are currently recruiting graduate students to share their stories about communities that have faced a natural resource challenge that has inspired their career or graduate work. Interested writers should email Maddy Grupper (maddyag@vt.edu) and Alaina Weinheimer (alainarw@vt.edu) with a 3-5 sentence description of their story by Monday, February 21st. Writers can describe a community that influenced their own work or interview a peer to write about. If selected, writers will be contacted to contribute a full story for the StoryMap. Four authors will be selected to write 500-700-word stories. Authors will becompensated $100 for their work. For more information and to view previous stories, click here.
25. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: VT COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 3rd posting
Community Change Journal’s fourth issue seeks a variety of submission pieces from graduate students that speak to the how, why and what of community change transmission. We are an online, peer-reviewed, graduate student journal that explores multiple approaches to democratic community development and change. This issue will be published on a rolling basis using these deadlines: February 28th, and March 31st. Please visit our website for a full description of our call for submissions
https://www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/announcement/ .
26. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD (GSBB) SEEKING MEMBERS – 3rd posting
Graduate students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), College of Engineering (COE), College of Science (COS), and College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) are needed to serve on the Graduate Student Budget Board (GSBB). GSBB manages the allocation process of a portion of student activity fees to registered student organizations with a majority membership of graduate and professional students. The purpose of funds allocated by GSBB is to enrich the graduate and professional student experience at Virginia Tech both socially and professionally. GSBB presents a great opportunity for you to have a say in how student service fees are allocated to the graduate community. Please email gsbb@vt.edu for more information.
27. NUTSHELL GAMES SEEKING CONTESTANTS – 3rd posting
All graduate students are invited to compete in the Nutshell Games, 90-second presentations of graduate student research, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, onstage at the Moss Arts Center. All contestants will receive professional video recordings of their presentations. Five winners will each receive a $500 cash prize. Contestants also register for a workshop (5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3) to help prepare for the games. Register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba8C5NoODUtRPme The first 30 registrants will compete. We can’t wait to hear about your research!
28. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SEEKING SUMMER LEADERS – 1st posting
Are you looking for summer employment? The Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture is seeking qualified applicants for Governor’s School Leaders (GSL) for the summer 2022 program. Overview of GSL responsibilities: The GSL is the heart of the Governor’s School for Agriculture (GSA). The GSL is the person who interacts on a continuing and personal basis with small numbers of GSA students, providing instruction, mentorship, and assistance to the students. Other roles include providing administrative and other support as directed by the Director or On-site Director. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit an application (https://www.alce.vt.edu/content/dam/alce_vt_edu/signature-programs/2022-GSL-Application.pdf), resume, and cover letter no later than February 28, 2022 to agschool@vt.edu. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Jerald Walz (jhwalz@vt.edu), Dr. Michelle Greaud (mgreaud@vt.edu), or Ms. Carolyn McGraw (cmcgraw21@vt.edu). If you are interested in working with youth in your future career, this is a great experience and resume builder!
29. STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2022-2023 – 2nd posting
Student Affairs has graduate assistantship positions available for the 2022-23 academic year! In order to learn more about the opportunities, please visit https://students.vt.edu/jobs/GA.html
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 1st posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the effects of in-vehicle auditory alerts on driver behaviors at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (HRGCs) on driver response. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment and react to in-vehicle alerts when approaching rail crossings. This project protocol was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (#19-643). The eligibilities are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal vision and hearing. The study will last approximately one hour. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Chihab Nadri (cnadri@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 1st posting
The Echo Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a collaborative writing (e.g., academic papers, project reports) study through which we aim to investigate the communication occurring between collaborators. We are seeking participants who are 18 years and older, can fill out a survey in English, uses online services, has written collaboratively with others, and can participate in the study across multiple sessions. Depending on the role assigned to you by the researchers, your duration of participation and compensation will change. For one role, duration will be up to 240 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, writing up two essay drafts, finalizing two essays, and filling out surveys after finalizing each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $50 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $100 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. For another role, duration will be up to 140 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, collaborating on two essays, and filling out surveys after collaborating on each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $20 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $50 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. Both participants will fill out a pre-study survey as well as complete surveys after each collaboration, and a pair of collaborators will have a chance of winning a bonus ($50 or $100 for each collaborator depending on the role assigned by the researcher) if the collaborated essay is selected as the winning essay. To participate in the study, please email at amber19@vt.edu.
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING STUDY – 1st posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the effects of in-vehicle agents on driver experiences and performance (#19-088). During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator. After each drive, you will also need to fill out several questionnaires. Criteria for eligibility are: 1) active driver with a valid license; 2) age 18+ with good health; 3) normal vision and hearing (Due to device limitation, participants cannot wear glasses during the study but contact lens are okay). The study will last approximately 90-120 minutes. Each participant will receive a compensation of $20 for participation. For more information, please contact Manhua Wang (manhua@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MULTIPLAYER VR GAME – 1st posting
Tri-M lab is looking for participants to evaluate the user experience in a cooperative multiplayer game in VR. There’s no inclusion or exclusion criteria regarding gender, health status, and ethnicity. Participants will play a cooperative VR game with four different conditions- VR controllers (with and without vibration feedback), bare hands, and fingertip vibrotactile feedback.
Participants will be asked to fill out surveys to evaluate the usability, presence, and engagement within the conditions. It will take around 60 – 90 minutes and participants will be compensated $10. The study will take place in Durham 188. If you are interested, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yh575ey4 to schedule the study. If you have any questions, please email to Hye Sung Moon (mhss5458@vt.edu).
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 2nd posting
The Family Complexity Lab seeks participants who have learned about their parents’ infidelity (IRB-21-688). Participants must be between the ages of 18-30 and agree to a 1.5-hour interview about what it was like to learn about parental infidelity. Interviews can be in person or on Zoom. Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for their time. For more information, please contact Dr. Caroline Sanner at csanner@vt.edu.
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON POLYAMORY AND CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY – 2nd posting
Family Complexity Lab seeks participants for a research study on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. (IRB 21-840-Research Protocol [HRP-503]). The purpose of the study is to understand the lived experiences of polyamorous people. To participate in the study, you must be 18+ and engage in CNM or polyamory. Commitment includes two 1.5-2-hour interviews that will be video and audio recorded (Zoom/in-person based on preference). Compensation includes a $20 Amazon gift card per interview. For more information, please contact Mari Tarantino (mtarantino@vt.edu) or Shivangi Gupta (shivangi@vt.edu)
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP STUDY: EFFECTS OF DARK PATTERNS ON PRIVACY INTEREST AND DECISION MAKING- 2nd posting
This study seeks to understand the influence of dark patterns on individuals’ privacy interest, information disclosure decision-making, and protective privacy behaviors. Individuals interested in participating will be asked three (3) screening questions to determine their eligibility to participate. If eligible, you will be asked to consent to participate. Focus groups will include up to three (3) participants, will take between 45 minutes to 60 minutes, and will be conducted online through Zoom—thus reliable internet connection is required. Participants must be 18 years or older and capable of providing consent to participate in the study. No risks are associated with participating in this study. You will be compensated $10 (Amazon gift card) for your time and effort. This study was reviewed by the VT IRB under protocol IRB-21-1093. To participate in the study, please fill out this form: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39tPhY5u6KCBkjQ If you are interested in learning more, please contact Nicholas Brown at nichb15@vt.edu.
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR “WHAT IS CASTE?” CONVERSATION – 2nd posting
If you have ever wondered “what is caste?”, then sign-up today to join Shah Shajahan and Dr. Bonnie Zare of VT Sociology for an Understanding Privilege focus group and be part of an approved VT Study (#21-656). Participants must be a South Asian American student between 18-24. Benefits of participating: you will expand your knowledge, reflect on the systems of caste, enjoy chai and samosas during the workshop, receive a completion certificate that tells employers you care about interpersonal intelligence, and the opportunity to sign-up for confidential interview to get a gift card. The graduate student only session will take place on Saturday, March 26, 1-4:30pm. Sign-up here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbT9zRqzD6bh3LbXQK9iby1Zs6Lu2MRO8kPHqwZ8m0KN8z4A/viewform If you have questions, please contact Dr. Zare at bonzare@vt.edu.
38. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENTS AT MOSS ARTS CENTER – 3rd posting
This Moss Arts Center is in need of student volunteers to assist with their school-day matinees. Typically, volunteers are asked to arrive about 30 minutes to an hour before the show begins to help with the arrival of students and then assist with the departure of the students after the show is over. Dates and times of performances when volunteers are needed are: Ballet Hispanico: Wednesday, February 23, 10-11am and Memphis Jookin: Friday, March 18, 10-11am.If you’re available and interested in assisting with one or more of these performances or have questions, please email Ashley Pope at ashleynp@vt.edu
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NUTRITION RESEARCH STUDY ON DIETARY ASSESSMENT AND WEIGHT – 3rd posting
Are you interested in helping researchers better measure dietary intake in participants of varying body size? Participants are needed for a study (IRB #21-588) seeking to understand how weight can affect measurements of dietary intake. You will complete three phone dietary recalls over a two-week period, attend one in-person study visit in Roanoke, VA where height, weight, and energy expenditure will be measured, complete a questionnaire asking about feelings about weight and body size, and participate in a Zoom interview about your experiences. To be eligible, you must be over 18, have a body mass index ≥25, and not be following a weight control diet. If you are interested in participating, complete this screening survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kM70CN7NFqBVgG or contact Erica Howes at ericamh@vt.edu.
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSUMER STUDY ON HARD CIDER – 3rd posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks participants to evaluate hard cider (IRB 21-1045). The study will take place on the following dates from 11:00 am– 5:00 pm: 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 2/14, and 2/16. The study will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. To participate in this study, you must be 21+, have previously consumed alcohol, not allergic to apples, cider, alcohol, or fermented beverages. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19, and not currently pregnant. Panelists will be required to taste 8 hard cider samples. The purpose is to identify drivers of consumer preference for Virginia hard ciders. 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 Elizabeth Cole (foodsensory@vt.edu).
41. DINING ETIQUETTE
Monday, February 21, 5:30-7pm, GLC Multipurpose RoomLearn how to conduct yourself during a formal meal in a professional setting, whether the dinner is part of an interview, a conference, or other engagement. The program will include a presentation, helpful tips, and a pizza meal during which you can network with other graduate students! Register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIyJDJb9jFgHZhY
42. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: COFFEE AND CONNECTION
Tuesday, February 22, 4-5pm, GLC Wellness Room
Enjoy light refreshments as we explore the key skills for making meaningful connections, decreasing loneliness, and communicating effectively with others. Sponsored by Hokie Wellness.
43. PREPARING THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Wednesday, February 23, 12-1pm, Zoom
If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your curriculum vitae (CV) for the academic job search, this workshop is for you! The collaborative seminar will include a discussion of how to effectively construct and format the CV, as well as important elements to include, in each section, to advance your hiring potential. The co-presenters are: Kerry Spitze, Remote Career and Professional Development Advisor and Chontrese Hayes, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Academic Affairs and Student Success for the Washington, DC Area campuses; and Alyssa Rametta, Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development for the Blacksburg campus. Registration is required: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/953884/share_preview
44. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: A VIRUS WALKS INTO A BAR
Wednesday, February 23, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Road/Youtube
Science on Tap of the NRV presents “A Virus Walks Into A Bar” with Dr. Andrea Bertke and her research team! Join us in person at Rising Silo or live on Youtube for an interactive discussion about coronavirus, herpes, antiviral and proviral food and beverages, bingo, and more! There will even be a special themed food option offered by Rising Silo! This event is free and open to the public. If you have questions, contact Science on Tap at scienceontapnrv@gmail.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzVQ-OBnqU0
45. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DOCTORAL STUDENT FEBRUARY OUTING
Thursday, February 24, 7pm, El Rodeo, 623 N Main St, Blacksburg
Feel free to stay at long as you’d like and visit with other doctoral students you may not have seen for a while! El Rodeo will have Happy Hour specials for those that are interested. There is no formal structure to this gathering. Whether you stay for five minutes or two hours, it will be awesome to see everyone! If you have any questions let René (rhernandez@vt.edu) or Lauren (laurenmay@vt.edu), know.
46. CONFLICT: A DEAD END OR A RESOURCE?
Friday, February 25, 10am, Surge 101A and Zoom
The STS Critical Pedagogy Group invites all VT grad students to this workshop, which helps faculty and graduate students expand their pedagogical toolkit to unsettle ways of teaching that re-create unequal sociocultural dynamics. Our speaker, Giulia Zurlini Panza, Ph.D., specializes in intercultural Conflicts Sociology. Learning from her experience of peacebuilding can help instructors in identifying conflict relations within the classroom and developing techniques for constructive dialogue to make our students better listeners, able to manifest their inner and social conflicts and to use them towards peaceful and collaborative interactions. Workshop coordinators: Francesca Battista battistafra@vt.edu and Cora Olson cowebb@vt.edu Thank you to: The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Diversity and Inclusion Mini Grant, and the Diversity Scholars Program Grant Initiative through the Graduate School.
47. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING
Monday, February 28, 4-5pm ET, Zoom
Networking is an essential step in graduate school and your job search post-graduation. Attend this virtual workshop to learn the basics of making a LinkedIn profile, how to find alumni via LinkedIn, conducting informational interviews, and other networking tips. Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/924596/share_preview
48. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCH PANEL -REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, March 1, 11:30am-1pm, Owens Ballroom
Cranwell International Center invites Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff to a celebration of International Women’s Day with a special lunch panel presentation with graduate students from Ghana, Iran, Liberia, Russia, Tanzania, and the Cherokee Nation. Join us for this dynamic intercultural conversation about women’s bodies from the students’ personal perspectives on women’s sexuality, sexual health, menstruation, matriarchy & motherhood, and body image. If you have questions, please email Pamela Serota at pamelas@vt.edu. Box lunches will be provided. RSVP is required by Feb. 15. Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjetoLvB0wn8ZCqakHdOX6puVUNVFCQTFYNktEU1VPOEM4MkRVRTJaSVozOS4u
49. HELPING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, March 1, 3-4:30pm, Zoom
What can GTAs do to help other students in distress? Join VTGrATE for an interactive and discussion-based Zoom workshop through Hokie Wellness. This workshop is geared toward learning the warning signs of distress, practicing conversation skills to support someone in distress, and reviewing resources that students in distress can access. The workshop is limited to 25 participants. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/hsid_gta to register. People who register on Sign Up Genius will receive the Zoom info in their confirmation & reminder. Registration closes at 12 pm on the day of the workshop.
50. 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ”
Thursday, March 3, 5-7pm and Friday, March 4, 8:30am-4pm, Owens Banquet Hall
Thank you for your interest in joining this year’s Latinx Symposium at Virginia Tech! Our goal is to increase visibility of the Latinx Community, provide a forum for conversation and scholarship, and to share in our experiences and strategies to best benefit our Latinx and Hispanic faculty, staff and students! Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx communities is doing in the field of research. The theme for this year is “Raising our voice/Alzando nuestra voz”. If you are interested in attending, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/Ric7ZaprU5TzLphbA If you have questions please email rhernandez@vt.edu
51. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY -SIGN-UP NOW!
Friday March 4, 9am-4:45pm, Squires Student Center
This one-day, conference-style program provides 25 sessions covering all-around information catered to international student career development. You will benefit from attending the program, whether you just started your program, or you are searching for a summer internship/full-time post-graduation opportunity. The program has limited capacity, please complete the registration by Friday, Feb. 25, to reserve a spot. See registration and more details on our website https://international.vt.edu/programs/International-Student-Career-Day.html.