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April 4-10, 2022

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/7/22 
1. APIDAHM: ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
2. WHOLENESS SERIES: EXPLORING EMOTIONS THROUGH MINDFUL JOURNALING W/ HOKIES WELLNESS
3. APIDAHM: LEARNING LUNCH WITH PURVI SHAH
4. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HUMAN FACTORS PROFESSIONAL
5. VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS: MIXED RACE APIDA ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
6. APIDAHM: ARTIST IN RESIDENCY – POETRY READING AND DANCING
7. IRB SERIES: PROTOCOL WRITING
8. INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: INTERDISCIPLINARY CONVERSATIONS
9. WHY LEONARDO DA VINCI WAS A LOSER BUT YOU NEEDN’T BE: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY AND COGNITIVE STYLE IN STEM, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION
10. OLD SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
11. GRADUATE ARTS COUNCIL – COLLAGE MAKING
12. GLC CAFÉ
13. FEELS GRAD PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE
14. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
15. WHY SCIENCE AND FAITH NEED EACH OTHER IN THESE TIMES
16. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
17. APIDAHM: LEARNING LUNCH WITH DR. SHILPA MADAN
18. OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
19. SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: SPRING MEET N GREET

Administrative Announcements:    
20. RECORDING OF THE GPSS 2022 RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE BY STEVEN SALAITA – 2nd posting
21.  AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE DESIGN TEAM – RECRUITING NOW FOR ALL MAJORS – 3rd posting
22. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
23. BLACK MALE EXCELLENCE NETWORK (BMEN) GA POSITION FOR 2022-23 – 1st posting
24. VT MEN’S RUGBY TEAM SEEKS PART-TIME COACH FOR 2022-23 – 1st posting
25. IT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – 1st posting
26. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWS (GRFs) POSITION OPENINGS – 2nd posting
27. CALHOUN HONORS DISCOVERY PROGRAM GTA POSITION 1 – 2nd posting
28. CALHOUN HONORS DISCOVERY PROGRAM GTA POSITION 2 – 3rd posting
29. GPSS GA POSITION FOR 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR – 3rd posting
30. HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMONS (HRC) GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW POSITION 2022-2023- 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT VOICE AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 1st posting
32. BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN ADULTS NEEDED FOR  ONLINE RESEARCH SURVEY –2nd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON IMMERSIVE EMBODIMENT FOR TRANSGENDER EDUCATION -2nd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR EXPERIMENT – 2nd posting
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON ARTS IN EXTENDED REALITY – 2nd posting  
36. MEN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 3rd posting
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON POLYAMORY – 3rd posting
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 3rd posting
39. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
40. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rdposting

Upcoming Events: 
41. TACO TALK WITH DEAN SURPRENANT – Sign up now!  – April 11
42. HOW TO NETWORK ON LINKEDIN – April 11
43. WHOLENESS SERIES: MONEY HABITS AND ATTITUDES W/ FINANCIAL WELLNESS – April 11
44. APIDAHM: FILM DISCUSSION OF MINARI – April 11
45. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP – April 12
46. MANAGING LANDSCAPES TO REDUCE THE TRIPLE ANTHROPOCENE THREAT – April 12
47. IRB SERIES: DATA COLLECTION – April 13
48. FIWGSA 2022 BIOBLITZ – 10 DAY CHALLENGE – April 15-25
49. TECHNOLOGY AND THE PROPHETIC VOICE – April 18
50. WHOLENESS SERIES: EARTH DAY YOGA W/ REC SPORTS – April 19
51. IRB SERIES: LIVE Q&A – April 20
52. STRESS AWARENESS MONTH EVENT – April 21
53. WHOLENESS SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH MYTH BUSTERS W/ COOK COUNSELING CENTER – April 21
54. 2022 WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE: POLITICS, PEDAGOGY, AND PERFORMANCE  – April 22
55. HOLISTIC MEDITATION RETREAT – April 22-24
56. LYME DISEASE IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY WITH BRANDON JUTRAS – April 27
57. VTABLE TALK: DINNER AND A MOVIE – “LOVING”
58. ELECTRONIC LITERATURE PANEL AND EXHIBIT: CELEBRATING THE NEW RIVER JOURNAL‘S 25TH ANNIVERSARY – April 29

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 02/7/22    

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit SHIP (120 GLC), M-F 9:00-4:00pm. If you prefer Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
  • CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; In-person drop-in advising every Wednesday, 1-4pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC). 
  • COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect (Students must pay the summer health fee or daily use fee which can be reimbursed through Aetna. Students must be in Virginia) 
  • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/         
  • GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573

1. APIDAHM: ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
Monday, April 4, 12-1pm, Hybrid/ACEC, Squires Student Center Room 140
Join us for an APIDAHM Learning Lunch featuring Purvi Shah. Shah will discuss her process of writing and her journey of being part of APIDAHM. Light refreshments will be served in accordance with Covid-19 health guidelines. Register here: bit.ly/34YgrbC

2. WHOLENESS SERIES: EXPLORING EMOTIONS THROUGH MINDFUL JOURNALING W/ HOKIES WELLNESS
Monday, April 4, 4pm, GLC Room C
Explore the intersection of mindfulness/meditation and emotional awareness in our first Graduate School wholeness event. We will take some time to journal individually and engage in dialogue collectively about the “what”, “why”, & “how” of our unique emotional experiences. Free journals &  warm beverages will be provided! Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us!  https://forms.gle/5RhQMPAuxCADFqpJ9 If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu

3. APIDAHM: LEARNING LUNCH WITH PURVI SHAH
Tuesday, April 5, 12-1pm, Hybrid/ACEC Squires Student Center Room 140
Join us for an APIDAHM Learning Lunch featuring Purvi Shah. She will discuss her work on social justice advocacy and domestic violence, focusing on APIDA women. Light refreshments will be served in accordance with Covid-19 health guidelines. Register here: bit.ly/36w6MJQ

4. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HUMAN FACTORS PROFESSIONAL
Tuesday, April 5, 4pm, Zoom
The guest speaker will be Mikayla Ferchaw, a Senior Human Factors Engineer at Bayer. Mikayla first joined Bayer in 2015, working as an intern in the manufacturing/automation engineering and product supply/supply chain groups while a student at Pitt. She joined Device R&D in 2017 after earning a B.S. in Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.  Since graduating from Pitt, Mikayla earned a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Human Factors Engineering & Ergonomics at Pennsylvania State University in 2019 and is currently working on a Masters of Engineering in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Pennsylvania State University (intending to complete it in August 2022). In addition to her current role, Mikayla is passionate about developing a consistent training model for incoming talent, community outreach (especially when related to STEM), and, last but not least, benchmarking with other industry professionals for innovative ways to conduct usability evaluations. If you are interested in attending this event and/or have any questions you would like Mikayla to answer, please fill out THIS INTEREST FORM


5. VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS: MIXED RACE APIDA ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Tuesday, April 5, 5:30-7pm, Hybrid/ACEC, Squires Student Center Room 140
Come and join us for a roundtable discussion of “Am I APIDA enough?” moderated by Carla Okouchi. Light refreshments will be served! Link for Registration:https://bit.ly/3Lhs8Kc

6. APIDAHM: ARTIST IN RESIDENCY – POETRY READING AND DANCING
Tuesday, April 5, 6:30-8:30pm, GLC Auditorium
APIDAHM presents a reading of  poetry and writing followed by dancing,  featuring Purvi Shah. She will be reading poetry from her collections. Following a short intermission, there will be dancing. There will be a reception afterwards at the ACEC, Squires Student Center Room 140.

7. IRB SERIES: PROTOCOL WRITING
Wednesday, April 6, 1pm, Zoom
This is the second presentation of the Graduate School IRB Series. Join us as we get the opportunity to learn from the Virginia Tech IRB professionals themselves about protocol writing, including: a brief introduction to research protocols, how to integrate both a thorough description of the procedures and methods with ethical considerations of the research plan in the protocol, and incorporating ethics with an understanding of the principles outlined in the Belmont Report. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining! https://forms.gle/1dguEkRhVhiyFPZY7. If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu

8. INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: INTERDISCIPLINARY CONVERSATIONS
Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 2-3:15pm, Zoom
Join Virginia Tech faculty, graduate students, and alumni for a panel discussion on a range of environmental justice topics designed to elevate voices from historically underrepresented communities across academic disciplines. Sponsored by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. This event is a Diversity Scholar project. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/2p83sd3h Questions? Please contact Stephanie Bontell at sabontell@vt.edu

9. WHY LEONARDO DA VINCI WAS A LOSER BUT YOU NEEDN’T BE: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY AND COGNITIVE STYLE IN STEM, BUSINESS AND EDUCATION
Wednesday, April 6, 2:30pm, Fralin Auditorium  
Hear Dr. Iwan Jenkins answer this question in a presentation open to grad students.  Dr. Jenkins (PhD, Chemistry, University of Liverpool) is an international executive coach from Toronto, Canada.  He has used A-I theory and the KAI to link business strategy (Problem A) with leadership (Problem B) in at least 40 countries over the past 25 years. He spent the first 20 years of his career helping blue chip companies around the world hone their strategies, marketing and sales efforts, and mergers and acquisitions tactics. He started his own coaching and consulting business 20 years ago, where he continues to help executives in Fortune 500 companies understand and apply diversity and cognitive style for greater insight, respect, and success.

10. OLD SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
Wednesday, April 6, 6pm, Kelly Hall Room 310
Join us for our Old School Science Fair hosted by Scientistas at Virginia Tech! Present your research to other scientists in a fun and nostalgic way with the ol’ tri-fold boards and glitter glue (materials provided)! If you’re interested in participating, please sign up here for more details!

11. GRADUATE ARTS COUNCIL – COLLAGE MAKING
Wednesday, April 6, 6-8pm, Squires 232
Make collages with the  Graduate Arts Council at our next social event.

12. GLC CAFÉ 
Thursday, April 7,  3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can.

13. FEELS GRAD PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE
Thursday, April 7, 6:30-7:30pm, GLC Wellness Room
FEELS Grad Peer Support Circle is a mental health support space by graduate students, for graduate students. This is a space to connect with fellow graduate students who are navigating their mental health concerns and/or exploring how to maintain their emotional well-being. Join for you or join to support others. No registration or commitment required. Sessions are  from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the GLC Wellness Room on the following Thursdays: 4/7, 4/21, & 5/5. Join listserv at www.tinyurl.com/FEELSgradlistserv to receive updates & reminders about FEELS Grad Peer Support Circles. ** Please note: this support group is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment or psychological services.

14. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, April 7, 6:30-8pm, Women’s Center
Free childcare every Thursday! Join us for games, activities, snacks, toys (and maybe a movie!) Energetic volunteer sitters provided by Chi Delta Alpha Sorority. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu Sign up at https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/nelzO81b

15. WHY SCIENCE AND FAITH NEED EACH OTHER IN THESE TIMES
Thursday, April 7, 7:30pm, Robeson 210
Scholars have often argued that science and religion are in conflict and that the rise of science leads to the downfall of religion. Prof. Elaine Howard Ecklund sheds new light on this old debate, marshaling fifteen years of sociological data to argue that now more than ever scientific and religious communities need to work together and she offers perspective on how they can.


16. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
Every Thursday, 7-7:30pm, Online
Come release stress and experience some inner peace with a free weekly guided meditation on Thursdays at 7 PM EST. These meditation sessions, led by trained and experienced facilitators, are an
effortless way to relax and take a break from this constant worrying mind of ours. Register here to receive a meeting invite: https://tiny.cc/vtmeditates

17. APIDAHM: LEARNING LUNCH WITH DR. SHILPA MADAN
Friday, April 8, 12-1pm, Hybrid/ACEC Squires Student Center Room 140
Join us for a learning lunch featuring Dr. Shilpa Madan who will share her professional and personal journey into higher education. Light refreshments will be served. Link for Registration: https://bit.ly/3q6yzr6

18. OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Friday, April 8, 3-4 pm. Zoom (sign up to get zoom link)
Looking for off campus housing for the first time, or looking for a different place off campus? Come to the workshop to learn about tips for searching for an off-campus place, important things to know about the leasing process, communication with landlord/roommates etc. The event is coordinated by Cranwell International Center, in collaboration with VT Off-Campus Housing Office and Student Legal Services Office. Sign-up here:  https://forms.gle/o5B1WH47qJygRzTT7

19. SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: SPRING MEET N GREET
Saturday, April 9, 4-6pm,Moon Hollow Brewing Company, Blacksburg, VA
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is hosting a Spring Meet and Greet for Latino/a/x/e Graduate Students and Allies. Come soak up some sun and meet new friends at Moon Hollow Brewing Company. The Graduate E-board will facilitate activities to get to know new people outside. Moon Hollow has both great brews and non-alcoholic drinks so everyone is welcome to join. Contact Yami (myami96@vt.edu) or Aileen (acsuarez@vt.edu) if you have any questions or would like more information.

20. RECORDING OF THE GPSS 2022 RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE BY STEVEN SALAITA – 2nd posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate are very pleased to have hosted Steven Salaita, activist and author of 8 books on anti-Arab racism and the occupation of Palestine, for the annual GPSS Research Symposium Keynote. He gave an outstanding lecture titled “Reward and Punishment in the Corporate University” that is worth watching and so GPSS has provided the recording to public at
bit.ly/GPSSKEYNOTE2022. If you have questions, please contact Jack Leff at leffjr@vt.edu.

21. AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE DESIGN TEAM – RECRUITING NOW FOR ALL MAJORS – 3rd posting
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team is currently recruiting graduate students to join our team next Fall 2022, which will feature a new competition cycle and full battery electric vehicle (BEV) with autonomous capabilities. Opportunities on the team include tasks in engineering, communications, human machine interface (HMI), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Potential funding may be available for select positions. Click the link to learn more about our team! https://tinyurl.com/y32juhsv 

22. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 3rd posting
Interested in extra funding for a research project? Apply to the Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) offered by the Graduate & Professional Student Senate to be eligible for up to $850 for a research project! Any full-time master’s or PhD graduate students enrolled at VT can apply. Please note that this is an extremely competitive program! The application cycle opens March 21st and is due by April 11th! Awardees will be announced on May 2nd.  Visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html for the application instructions and materials. Email kalward@vt.edu with any questions.

23. BLACK MALE EXCELLENCE NETWORK (BMEN) GA POSITION FOR 2022-23 – 1st posting
The Student Success Center (SSC) is hiring a full-time (20 hour) Graduate Assistant, reporting to an Assistant Director in the SSC. Specifically, this position will support the coordination and development of the Black Male Excellence Network (BMEN). BMEN is a part of the Embrace VT initiative, which seeks to conduct outreach, and provide support and resources to Black male students at Virginia Tech. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of several academic support programs. This position requires a high level of initiative and strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and presentation skills. Weekly evening hours and occasional weekend work is required. Click this link for full job description. To apply, please contact Patrick Wallace by email, patrickw21@vt.edu. 

24. VT MEN’S RUGBY TEAM SEEKS PART-TIME COACH FOR 2022-23 – 1st posting
The Virginia Tech Men’s Rugby Team is seeking a part-time, paid, Head Coach for the 2022-23 school year.  A proud member of the Chesapeake Collegiate Rugby Athletic Conference, we are a nationally-ranked, non-varsity sport club (advised by the Department of Recreational Sports) that competes in the fall and spring semesters against programs including Clemson, UVa, JMU, the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland, and NC State, among others.  Our team is comprised of approximately 70 dedicated student-athletes who are members of both our 15’s and 7’s teams.  In December, our 15’s team achieved a milestone by defeating West Chester University in Houston, Texas for the Collegiate Ruby National Championship.  We are looking for a coach (or coaches) who can help provide our team with skill development, training and match preparation.  If you are interested in learning more about our team and this opportunity, please email us at virginiatechmensrugby@gmail.com. 

25. IT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – 1st posting
IT Experience and Engagement is hiring a full-time (20-hour week) graduate student to support employee experience research during the 2022-23 academic year. This full-time GA position begins in August and an additional summer contract is available. This position is fully remote.  For more details and to apply: https://it.vt.edu/partnerships/university-wide-user-groups/ux-community/gra.html Please reach out to Zeynep Ondin (zeynep@vt.edu) if you have any questions. 

26. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWS (GRFs) POSITION OPENINGS – 2nd posting
The Residential College at West Ambler Johnston, a community of 850 students ranging from first-year to graduate students from all academic disciplines, anticipates hiring two live-in GRFs for the 2022-23 academic year. GRFs work closely with the Faculty Principal, student house council, resident advisors, student affairs staff, and others to ensure that the goals and aspirations of the residential college are fulfilled, offering mentorship to students, and facilitating the creation of a strong sense of community (see https://llp.vt.edu/residential_colleges/waj.html). Position details may be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/106GdMfqQkIKEa_AELVQmJkYL65ITYbgXsJVi5jvUDGc/edit?usp=sharing. Questions may be directed to Faculty Principal of the Residential College, Prof. Danna Agmon at dagmon@vt.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but, for priority consideration, please email a letter of interest, resume, & contact information (email and phone number) for three references, all in one document, by Monday, April 4, 2022, to dagmon@vt.edu, using the subject line “GRF Application: LAST NAME.

27. CALHOUN HONORS DISCOVERY PROGRAM GTA POSITION 1 – 2nd posting
The Virginia Tech Honors College seeks to hire a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) to teach five-week, 1-credit courses in computer engineering to non-specialists and support learning in our transdisciplinary design studios, the centerpiece of our Calhoun Honor Discovery Program: https://honorscollege.vt.edu/chdp.html. Required Qualifications: advanced understanding and experience in programming in Python, cybersecurity, embedded programming, and the internet of things.  Preferred Qualifications: experience as a student in problem-based studio settings; experience in learning and/or working across disciplinary boundaries; experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring a diverse range of students.  This is a one-year, 20-hour per week position and includes a graduate student tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.  Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) references to Dr. Paul Heilker, Associate Dean of the Honors College by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022 at pheilker@vt.edu. 

28. CALHOUN HONORS DISCOVERY PROGRAM GTA POSITION 2 – 3rd posting
The Virginia Tech Honors College seeks to hire a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) to support teaching and learning in our transdisciplinary design studios, the centerpiece of our Calhoun Honors Discovery Program: https://honorscollege.vt.edu/chdp.html.  Preferred Qualifications: experience as a student in problem-based studio settings; experience in learning and/or working across disciplinary boundaries; experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring a diverse range of students.  This is a one-year, 20-hour per week position and includes a graduate student tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.  Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) references to Dr. Paul Heilker, Associate Dean of the Honors College by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022 at pheilker@vt.edu.

29. GPSS GA POSITION FOR 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR – 3rd posting
The Graduate School is looking for a full-time graduate student to support the operation and initiatives of the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) during the 2022-23 academic year. This FT 9-month GA position begins in Aug; some summer wage hours are available. Primary duties include providing administrative and logistical support for GPSS operations, assisting with small- and large-scale event planning and execution, and assisting GPSS leaders with tasks related to their positions. Required qualifications: ability to work well independently and as a member of a team; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple and ongoing tasks; proficiency with MS Office, Google Office Suites, and Zoom; ability to work Thursday evenings as well as some additional nights and weekends as needed and candidate’s schedule allows; ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Apply online by April 8th. Email questions to lkeister@vt.edu.

30. HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMONS (HRC) GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW POSITION 2022-2023- 3rd posting
The applicant must be a full-time graduate student at Virginia Tech and remain in good academic standing, committed to cultivating community and curiosity in a residential college, interested in supporting whole-student development, by fostering intellectual and social engagement between Junior and Senior Fellows, and be able to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to this role. Rolling applications through 4/4 at 5pm. More information to include the application process  is located at https://bit.ly/HRC2022app

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT VOICE AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 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 in an autonomous vehicle. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator. Criteria for eligibility are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal or corrected vision and hearing. The study will last approximately 60 minutes. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10/hr for participation. For more information, please contact Skye Taylor (skyesolace@vt.edu) or Caitlyn Sanford (caitlyns@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).

32. BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN ADULTS NEEDED FOR  ONLINE RESEARCH SURVEY – 2nd posting
Seeking Black/African American adults (18 years of age or older) who reside in Southwest/West Central or Appalachian Virginia to complete an online research survey that takes approximately 25-35 minutes to complete. The survey asks about stressful experiences and psychological symptoms. Participants will be compensated with a $10 Amazon gift card upon completion. Those interested can complete the survey here: https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/index.php?s=WKX8XCNJW9. Please contact Janey Dike (janeyd@vt.edu) and Brianna George (georgeba@vt.edu) with questions! IRB #: 21-560

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON IMMERSIVE EMBODIMENT FOR TRANSGENDER EDUCATION -2nd posting
Our goal is to develop an immersive experience to educate people on transgender individuals’ experiences and challenges. To participate in this study, it is required that you are at least 18 years old and identify yourself as a transgender individual. The study consists of a survey and an optional interview. The survey will ask about your experiences and challenges of being transgender. Some questions will collect demographic information. At the end of the survey, you may opt-in for a follow-up interview. Participation is voluntary and all responses that you provide will be kept confidential and you have the option to remain anonymous. The survey will take approx. 7-8 minutes to complete. This conversation is more important for our understanding of the issue. We know this is a sensitive subject so please feel free to opt-out at any stage if you feel uncomfortable. Please find the survey here: https://forms.gle/28pTUcsL5SVTYakU8. If you have additional questions, please contact Muskan Gupta (muskan@vt.edu), Kylie Davidson (kyliedavidson@vt.edu), or Ibrahim Tahmid (iatahmid@vt.edu).

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR EXPERIMENT – 2nd posting
The Reality Design Studio at Virginia Tech is seeking volunteers to take part in a VR experiment. We are investigating locomotion techniques in VR. You will be asked to complete questionnaires and play through levels where you will attempt to dodge turret fire, collect grabbable coins, and kill enemies while attempting to be hit as little as possible. The research study will take place in either Room 160 (the Sandbox) or the Perform Studio within Moss Arts Center depending on availability of the room during the study. The entire session will take about 60 minutes. Requirements: 18 years or older, able to follow instructions in English, have perfect or corrected vision (lenses or glasses), do not have any known vestibular or neurological dysfunction. No compensation will be provided for those who complete the experiment. Your participation is voluntary. For more information, contact cam1111@vt.edu. IRB #21-787.

35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON ARTS IN EXTENDED REALITY – 2nd posting  
The Mind Music Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to ideate and discuss the benefits/concerns of the use of a novel interactive VR system for experiencing art. During the study, participants will have a short experience of the proposed VR system, then discuss important factors as a group of 3-4 which will be video recorded. Participants need to be 1) 18+ undergraduate or graduate students, 2) with prior experience in Virtual Reality. The visit should last about 1 hour, and participants will receive $10 in compensation. If interested, please contact Hayoun Moon at moonhy@vt.edu. This study was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (# 22-047) and is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).

36. MEN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 3rd posting
The Family Complexity Lab seeks male 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.

37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON POLYAMORY – 3rd posting
Family Complexity Lab seeks participants of color for a research study on polyamory (IRB 21-840-Research Protocol [HRP-503]). The purpose of the study is to understand the lived experiences of people of color who are polyamorous. To participate in the study, you must be 18+, a person of color, and engage in polyamory. Commitment includes two 1.5-2-hour interviews that will be video and audio recorded (Zoom). Compensation includes a $20 Amazon gift card per interview. For more information, please contact Shivangi Gupta (shivangi@vt.edu) or Mari Tarantino (mtarantino@vt.edu).

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 3rd posting
The Echo Lab 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. Participants must be 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 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. 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. 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 amber19@vt.edu.

39. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd 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

40. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rdposting
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.

41. TACO TALK WITH DEAN SURPRENANT – Sign up now!
Monday, April 11, 12-1:00pm, GLC Room F and Zoom
Don’t miss out on our upcoming Taco Talk with Dean Surprenant! We will provide a chicken taco bar with soda and water. An open forum for you to ask Dean Surprenant questions starts at 12:15pm.  If you will attend in person, please RSVP by Monday, April 4th at Noon. If you plan to attend on Zoom, please register by 11:30am on Monday, April 11th to receive the Zoom link and meeting ID. Hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate. Please email Emily Burns at emilyb16@vt.edu with access needs or questions.

42. HOW TO NETWORK ON LINKEDIN
Monday, April 11, 2:30-2:20pm, Zoom.
In this session we will share some hot takes about navigating the world of LinkedIn and how to leverage it to your benefit! You will also engage in interactive activities as we take you through some best practices and search resources. Learn how to connect with amazing companies and Virginia Tech alumni all from one website! Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. If you have any questions prior to the event or accommodation requests, please contact Cody Smith at cody98@vt.edu. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1013794/share_preview

43. WHOLENESS SERIES: MONEY HABITS AND ATTITUDES W/ FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Monday, April 11, 4pm, GLC Room C
In our second Wholeness event attendees will be walking away with greater self-awareness and insights on how their relationship with money intersects with their daily lives and How those differences with the concept of “money” can impact interpersonal relationships and inform future financial decisions. Learn tips on things such as budgeting for food, saving, and reaching long-term financial goals. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us!  https://forms.gle/5RhQMPAuxCADFqpJ9 If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu

44. APIDAHM: FILM DISCUSSION OF MINARI
Monday, April 11, 6pm, Hybrid/ACEC Squires Student Center Room 140
Join us for a film discussion of the 2020 movie Minari in celebration of the APIDA Heritage Month. Watch the movie before the event, so we will discuss the movie as a group during the event. Light refreshments should be served! Link for movie screening: https://bit.ly/3uKroqd Link for Zoom: https://bit.ly/3wXrQE9

45. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesday, April 12, 3:30-5pm, GLC Room B
Join Cross-Cultural Discussion Group for fun conversation on humor and communication across cultures, 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.

46. MANAGING LANDSCAPES TO REDUCE THE TRIPLE ANTHROPOCENE THREAT
Tuesday, April 12, 4-5:30pm, Zoom
Dr. Claire Kremen, Professor and President’s Excellence Chair in Biodiversity, University of British Columbia, is the STEP 2022 Keynote Seminar. Biodiversity loss, climate change, and unsustainable extraction from land and sea constitute the triple Anthropocene threat.  How can we manage landscapes to reduce these threats? Professor Kremen will discuss the “working lands conservation” concept and develop several examples to show how these regenerative techniques both support and depend on biodiversity, while promoting climate mitigation and adaptation. Professor Kremen will discuss one promising pathway to broader uptake, and what working lands conservation could look like from regional to global scales, within the context of current agricultural and environmental policies.  Please register in advance at https://bit.ly/STEPkeynote.  For more information, please visit: www.step.vt.edu.  Virginia Tech’s Science, Technology & Engineering in Policy (STEP) Program – A Policy Destination Area Initiative

47. IRB SERIES: DATA COLLECTION 
Wednesday, April 13, 1pm, Zoom
This is the third presentation of the Graduate School IRB Series. Join us as we get the opportunity to learn from the Virginia Tech IRB professionals themselves. This presentation will focus on data types and classifications in research, special considerations for use of data, and data storage options. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining! https://forms.gle/1dguEkRhVhiyFPZY7.  If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu


48. FIWGSA 2022 BIOBLITZ – 10 DAY CHALLENGE
Friday, April 15-Monday, April 25
Spring has sprung and it’s time for the Fish and Wildlife Graduate Student Association’s second annual BioBlitz! Get outside and identify species in your own backyard using iNaturalist. Find the most creatures and win cool prizes!!! This year’s BioBlitz will take place virtually from April 15th until April 25th. You can compete from anywhere in the world in teams of 1-2 people – all you need is an iNaturalist account and a smartphone or camera. Gotta catch ’em all!  Register here: https://forms.gle/TAJCEJ3FvTmg9Y5A7 or see our flyer here. Please contact brogan@vt.edu or amberlitterer@vt.edu with any questions for more info!

49. TECHNOLOGY AND THE PROPHETIC VOICE
Monday, April 18, 7pm, Bradley Study Center (104 Faculty St.)
In this talk we will examine Christian and secular writers who appear to make a similar argument: they claim that contemporary culture has gone awry because we idolize technology and in doing so have lost sight of crucial fundamental values. We will argue that there is good reason to listen to such thinkers, including Jacques Ellul and Theodore Adorno and Max Horkheimer, but also that such views bump into limits. We will also attempt to point to more fruitful lines of criticism and hopeful visioning, drawing on examples from Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus to Christian social activist Catherine Coleman Flowers’ battle to ensure the rural poor have access to functioning septic tanks and sewage systems.

50. WHOLENESS SERIES: EARTH DAY YOGA W/ REC SPORTS 
Tuesday, April 19, 5:30pm, Drillfield
Our third event of the Wholeness Series has us joining in Yoga poses with Rec Sports to celebrate Earth Day and connecting with our bodies to experience the centering experience of breathing and moving through poses.  Bring your own mats or towel. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us!  https://forms.gle/5RhQMPAuxCADFqpJ9 If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu

51. IRB SERIES: LIVE Q&A 
Wednesday, April 20, 1pm, Zoom
This is the final Graduate School IRB Series. Join us as we get the opportunity to learn from the IRB professionals themselves. This week, we have the opportunity to ask members of the Virginia Tech HRPP Team any and all questions that we have about the IRB process. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining! https://forms.gle/1dguEkRhVhiyFPZY7.  If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu

52. STRESS AWARENESS MONTH EVENT
Thursday, April 21, 12-1pm (walk) and 4:30-5:30pm (workshop in GLC Room B)
Join the Graduate School’s Blacksburg and Greater Washington D.C. Metro Area colleagues for a wellness workshop and walk. The walk will be from 12-1pm and the workshop from 4:30-5:30pm. Find support, encouragement, and implement healthy practices to help you thrive through the remainder of your year. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided at the workshop. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/GradWalk22. Questions? Contact ordi@vt.edu.

53. WHOLENESS SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH MYTH BUSTERS W/ COOK COUNSELING CENTER
Thursday, April 21, 1pm, Zoom
To conclude our Wholeness series, have you ever wondered if some of the beliefs you have about mental health are accurate? Do you want to learn how to cope with stress, imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression and improve your mental health while playing a game? Come to our virtual Kahoot Myth Buster event as part of the Grad Schools Wholeness series. Meet the Cook Counseling Center’s mental health providers who are embedded in Blacksburg, Northern Virginia and Roanoke. Win a prize by winning the game. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us! https://forms.gle/5RhQMPAuxCADFqpJ9 If you have any questions email René Hernandez, rhernandez@vt.edu


54. 2022 WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE: POLITICS, PEDAGOGY, AND PERFORMANCE
Friday, April 22, 8:30am-4pm, Hybrid
The Department of Sociology is hosting this conference. If you have a relevant essay, you are invited to submit your abstract here by March 21: https://forms.gle/V7iLy1rGiMqzMHLD8. The full call for papers is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ck1b8bGzDb8SH_ogpKqKDYlVw75SAXz_/edit The conference will be in hybrid format, offering online/remote conference proceedings during the morning of April 22nd, moving to in-person proceedings in the Graduate Life Center, Room F. While the second half of the conference will be held in-person, an online/remote option via Zoom will be available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Johnson (spjohnson@vt.edu).

55. HOLISTIC MEDITATION RETREAT
Friday, April 22-Sunday, April 24, 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 at a discounted fee of $30. Fill in the interest form here: tiny.cc/sky-campus-april

56. LYME DISEASE IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY WITH BRANDON JUTRAS
Wednesday, April 27, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Road
Science on Tap of the NRV presents “Lyme Disease in the New River Valley with Brandon Jutras.” Brandon Jutras studies the biology and development of Lyme disease at Virginia Tech. Join us as we explore how this disease works and ask questions about this challenging area of research. Free and Open to the public. Contact Science on Tap at scienceontapnrv@gmail.com

57. VTABLE TALK: DINNER AND A MOVIE – “LOVING”
Thursday, April 28, 6pm, Black Cultural Center, 126 Squires Student Center
The BCC is holding an end of semester event showing the film “Loving” followed by a discussion with historian and author, Peter Wallenstein who helped provide historical context for the movie.
Food will be provided. Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvY0eGyX5GozZGu  Questions? Contact Kim Clark-Shaw at   kdcshaw@vt.edu

58. ELECTRONIC LITERATURE PANEL AND EXHIBIT: CELEBRATING THE NEW RIVER JOURNAL‘S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Friday, April 29, 7pm, Newman Library Multipurpose Room (1st floor)
Join us for a major panel event about electronic literature and new media! In celebration of The New River Journal‘s historic 25th anniversary, we will be discussing the history of electronic literature, publishing, recent digital art developments, and the importance of this Virginia Tech journal. Scholar and writer Stuart Moulthrop will be in conversation with founder Ed Falco and others. This event will launch our interactive library exhibit on the first floor of the Newman Library. There will be food! If you have questions or need accommodations, contact us at TheNewRiverVT@gmail.com.