October 17-23, 2022

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22 
1. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE INFO SESSION
2. PIZZA WITH THE PROVOST
3. FIRST GENERATION STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
4. EERI VT LECTURE SERIES BY DR. CABAS
5. GLC CAFÉ
6. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
7. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY 
8. SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
9. PURSUING A POSTDOC PROACTIVELY: EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS – POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS OUTSIDE ACADEMIA
10. GRAD STUDENT NIGHT AT BLACKSBURG BOXING AND FITNESS
11. A SMITHFIELD HALLOWEEN

Administrative Announcements:    

12. IMPORTANT COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS – 1st posting
13. WINTER SESSION COURSE: EDHE 5984: ADDRESSING CRITICAL PROBLEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION – 1st posting
14. WINTER 2023 TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – 1st posting
15. SOLIDARITY WRITING GROUP – 1st posting
16. RESEARCH NOTEBOOK ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP – 1st posting
17. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER WITH A ONE-YEAR MSBA-BA DEGREE FROM PAMPLIN – 2nd posting

Jobs:   
18. GA POSITION OPENING: SPRING 2023 GA FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  

19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DEBUGGING RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEWS AROUND GRADUATE STUDENTS’ NEEDS AND INTERESTS – 1st posting
21. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HISTORIC SMITHFIELD – 2nd posting
22. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NSF NRT ANNUAL MEETING – 2nd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CLEAT PERFORMANCE AND PLANTAR LOADING STUDY – 2nd posting
24. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3rd, 4th, 5TH, AND 6TH GRADE) – 2nd posting
25. GUEST NOMINATION FOR A GRADUATE LIFE PODCAST – 3rd posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT ASYMMETRIC COLLABORATIVE VISUALIZATION – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 

27. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN ACCESS, OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, AND OPEN DATA- October 24
28. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – – October 25
29. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES – October 26
30. GLC PUMPKINPALOOZA – October 26
31. SCIENCE ON TAP NRV: INNOVATION IS OUR FUTURE – October 26
32. LITERATURE REVIEW TRICKS & TOOLS – October 27
33. HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE – October 31
34. STARTING YOUR ETD: FORMATTING TIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – November 7
35. EVALUATING LITERATURE & CRITICALLY APPRAISING RESEARCH – November 10

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE INFO SESSION
Monday, October 17, 4-5pm, Zoom
Are you interested in how to foster social and community change? Join us for an information session about the Community Change Collaborative, a unique group for graduate students seeking to grapple with the big questions of how to foster change. We regularly discuss big ideas, bring exciting speakers to campus, and engage in community praxis with a number of partners. If you have any questions, please contact bas615@vt.edu. All are welcome! For more information: https://forms.gle/k9NsNGtPWU2MZWBL8

2. PIZZA WITH THE PROVOS
Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-6:30pm, Bradley Study Center (104 Faculty St)
Come hear from Cyril Clarke, Executive VP and Provost of Virginia Tech, who will talk about his Christian faith and his career in the academy. Mark your calendar for a time of pizza and conversation with someone who works in a unique area of impact. Advance RSVP is required: https://www.bradleystudycenter.org/event/pizza-with-the-profs-provost-edition/

3. FIRST GENERATION STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH 
Wednesday, October 19, 12-1pm, GLC Multipurpose
First in your family to complete a Bachelor’s Degree or attend Graduate School? You are not alone. Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, for a connect lunch to support first-generation students! Network, learn about valuable resources, and more!  Please register here: https://applyto.graduateschool.vt.edu/register/FirstGen22

4. EERI VT LECTURE SERIES BY DR. CABAS
Wednesday, October 19, 12:20-1:10pm, Zoom
Dr. Cabas will be explaining about how seismic hazards can be turned into knowledge. She will also be talking about reconnaissance study of different earthquakes. Register here: https://forms.gle/ZyXBmd8Yob2vVJRu8

5. GLC CAFÉ  – ART AND PHOTO UNVEILING
Thursday, October 20, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading RoomSee the new graduate student art and photography display at this week’s café. Vote on your favorite submission and enjoy special treats and sparkling cider, along with the regular coffee, tea and cookies.  Bring your own mug if you can! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday.  

6. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, October 20, 6:30-8:00pm, VT Women’s Center
Please join us for Kids’ Night Out, an evening of fun, free childcare for kids age 2 (potty trained) to 10. We have toys, games, activities, snacks, and sitters with lots of energy. Get some classwork done, meet with friends, or just take some time for yourself! Sign up here to enroll for this week, and join us in the future by signing up each week: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/e7L4xzOa.  Location is at the VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street. Park in the back and come up the stairs to enter. KNO is held every Thursday during the semester from 6:30 to 8. Contact jmelts@vt.edu with any questions.

7. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY 
Friday, October 21, 9:30am-12pm, Smith Career Center
This one-day will provide information catered to international undergraduate and graduate student career development. Drop in to attend one or more sessions covering all-around information catered to international student career development, including the job search process and immigration topics. You will benefit from this program whether you just started your academic program at VT, starting the search for a summer off-campus experience (internship), or are graduating and starting your full-time job search. For more information:  https://international.vt.edu/programs/International-Student-Career-Day.html

8. SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Friday, October 21, Friday 11am-12pm, Pamplin 31
The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce the date of our next sustainability forum, open to anyone with an interest in sustainability. Staff from our office will present on all the latest efforts to help make campus more sustainable, we’ll talk about the Green RFP program (which is a great opportunity to earn funding to support your green ideas). We also have a guest speaker, PhD student from University of Michigan, present her work on local governments and their sustainable decision-making. For more information: https://www.vt.edu/sustainability/engagement/student-sustainability-forum.html

9. PURSUING A POSTDOC PROACTIVELY: EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS – POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS OUTSIDE ACADEMIA
Friday, October 21, 12-1pm, GLC room F and Zoom
This session will be grounded in work by Engineering Education Associate Professor David Knight’s recent PLoS One paper: U.S. postdoctoral careers in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering: Government, industry, and academia. The first half of the session will include Dr. Knight sharing data from his work on career trajectories and earnings for both life sciences and physical sciences and engineering graduates pursuing postdocs in academia, industry, and government. The second half of the session will contain an overview of common options for postdocs outside academia including at the National Laboratories, via government agencies, and in industry. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/postdocpositions

10. GRAD STUDENT NIGHT AT BLACKSBURG BOXING AND FITNESS
Friday, October 21, 5:30-6:30pm, Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness
Come get a fun, SAFE, FREE, Boxing/Fitness workout in at Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness! No equipment or experience needed and ALL are welcome! Beginners to both boxing/fitness are encouraged to come give us a try! BBNF is locally owned/family operated by two Hokie Alum who are passionate about keeping our local community healthy through the art of the sweat-science (Boxing!). They want to invite you out to come give them a shot October 21st from 5:30-6:30pm. Max 25 spots available so sign up early! Sign up here:  https://forms.gle/SMnZ68KFkTzq7ZmV8

11. A SMITHFIELD HALLOWEEN
Sunday, October 23, 12-4pm, 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road
OH. MY. GOURD! You won’t want to miss our spooktacular “Smithfield Hallowe’en” on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 from 12 to 4 PM. You’ll tour the 250 year-old house all decorated for Hallowe’en, take cemetery and house tours, and spin the wheel for skele-fun prizes. Boos & Ghouls can get their faces painted, get to goblin on some free candy, and get to know some cute critters at the petting zoo because it’s a fang-tastic time. Henna tattoos, live music, local artisans, and food and beverage vendors will give the grown folks pumpkin to talk about, too! More details through this link: http://ow.ly/qxAY50KWmj3. Go ahead, trick or treat yo’ self!

12. IMPORTANT COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS1st posting
Effective fall 2022, doctoral students who want to participate in the Graduate School commencement ceremony must have their final examination card showing satisfactorily passing of the examination submitted to and finalized by the Graduate School seven days prior to the commencement ceremony in order to participate. All doctoral diplomas will be mailed directly to students from the diploma company; no diplomas will be distributed on stage. For fall 2022 doctoral graduates, the final examination card must be submitted to and finalized by the Graduate School by Friday, December 9, 2022.

13. WINTER SESSION COURSE: EDHE 5984: ADDRESSING CRITICAL PROBLEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION – 1st posting
Addressing critical problems in higher education is an exploration of contemporary issues for all educators with application to those working in P-12 and higher education, as well as teachers, counselors, staff, and administrators. The purpose of the class is to engage in conversations about the various roles and responsibilities of educators, and how all educators contribute to shaping the future of higher education. Students will engage with a range of topics such as impact of college choice, student activism, influence of institutional type (e.g., for profit), and marginalized populations. This is an asynchronous online course open to students in any graduate program. For more information contact Chase Catalano ccatalano@vt.edu  

14. WINTER 2023 TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – 1st posting
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Winter 2023 Travel Fund Program! Grants may cover registration, lodging, meals, abstract fees and other costs of presenting at an in-person or virtual conference with a start date from Jan. 1-March 31. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due November 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Please e-mail cissym@vt.edu  with any questions, and visit: gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp   for full details and information.

15. SOLIDARITY WRITING GROUP – 1st posting
Calling all Black women graduate students and Black women faculty/staff to join the Solidarity Writing Group! Writing sessions are held Mondays (virtually) and Wednesdays (in-person and virtually) from 9a to 1p.m in Norris Hall. Please contact Zuleka Woods, rdauda@vt.edu for more information.

16. RESEARCH NOTEBOOK ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP – 1st posting
Maintaining good journal habits and sticking to organization systems can be challenging in graduate school. However, as researchers, it’s important that we have such systems to help keep us on the path to success. Join the VT grad student Research Journal Accountability Group! We meet Mondays, 5:30PM ROB 112 and Thursdays, 5:00PM ROB 116 First cohort runs from Oct 17th – Nov 16th! Sign Up Here! https://forms.gle/3GSwy7Fm4TPVCKKW7

17. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER WITH A ONE-YEAR MSBA-BA DEGREE FROM PAMPLIN – INFORMATION SESSION – 1st Posting
Thursday, October 16, 6pm, Zoom or Wednesday, October 19, 6pm, Pamplin 1025
Graduating soon and wondering what’s next, or considering a career change? Consider Pamplin’s Master’s Degree in Business Analytics! The MSBA-BA degree is a one-year program that prepares you for a career in one of the most in-demand job fields today. Join us for one of our two upcoming info sessions register for the Zoom session at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc-ChqDoqHdP32wSRCm0Lq-5AdDsNPMX9 Register for the in-person session at https://forms.gle/DdvDDk137LrA3scM7  Learn more at our website, cba.pamplin.vt.edu

18. GA POSITION OPENING: SPRING 2023 GA FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION –2nd posting
Join the Global Education Office for a spring 2023 assistantship in web design and data analysis! Play a key role in understanding the students we serve on-campus and abroad, and make an impact by making information for students about study abroad opportunities more engaging and accessible. Duties/Responsibilities Conduct data analysis investigating the make-up of the current study abroad population to develop an understanding of program participation by type and destination, underrepresented student participation, and changes to the study abroad population over time. Conduct market surveys and research to best inform a redesign of GEO’s website. Redesign the structure of GEO’s website. Update web content and information provided to students through Terra  Dotta* software. Assist with GEO events including global education recruiting fairs and other events. *Terra Dotta is the study abroad enrollment management platform used at VT. GA training will be provided by GEO staff. Contact Marielle Wijnands marielle@vt.edu or 540-231-0394 or visit for more information: https://www.globaleducation.vt.edu/content/dam/globaleducation_vt_edu/GEO-GA%20job%20desc-Web%20Design%20and%20Data%20Analysis.pdf  

19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DEBUGGING RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
The Code World, No Blanket lab invites you to participate in a debugger study designed to develop a greater understanding of investigator knowledge and beliefs regarding the programmer’s usage of debuggers. Eligible participants will complete an online survey, which takes 10~15 minutes to complete. We are seeking participants that are 18 years and older, current Virginia Tech student.  Link to survey: https://go.gmu.edu/debug  

20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEWS AROUND GRADUATE STUDENTS’ NEEDS AND INTERESTS – 1st posting
Calling participants to do a 30-45 minute interview involving graduate students’ needs and interests at VT. If you wish not to be interviewed, questions can be sent via email for participants to respond to. Deadline, November 17. Please reach out to jenayaa@vt.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

21. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HISTORIC SMITHFIELD – 2nd posting
We have many volunteer opportunities! Docents in History, Museum Store/Retail, Research Projects, Computer Science: Web Design, Graphic Design, Collections & Archives, Special Events, Grant Writing, Gardening, Camp Counselors, and Education Outreach. We need volunteers from all backgrounds and with all skill sets. We accept volunteers all year round. No deadlines.  For more information contact: Menna Fahmy mfahmy@historicsmithfield.org

22. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NSF NRT ANNUAL MEETING – 2nd posting
We are looking for students to help during the NSF NRT Annual PI meeting held on October 17-19 at the Inn at Virginia Tech. We are able to offer $50 in VT pay for their help running the zoom sessions for all the breakout sessions, and helping with details for making the hybrid experience positive for everyone. Contact: Sharon Stacy sharonstacy@vt.edu  For more information or register here: https://forms.gle/A4ZibEKunJyLcUTWA 

23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CLEAT PERFORMANCE AND PLANTAR LOADING STUDY – 2nd posting
The Granata Lab at Virginia Tech is looking for participants in a research study (protocol IRB# 22-664). This research study aims to determine how performance and pressure forces of the foot are impacted by cleat type and sex assigned at birth. Once consented, participants will complete two short surveys and a series of agility tasks while wearing American football cleats and soccer cleats. The pedar-x insole system will be used to collect pressure force data during each agility task you complete. Participation involves one visit that will last approximately 75 minutes. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 18-25, wear a shoe size of men’s 7-12 (women’s 8.5-13.5), play a cleated sport at least two times a week for a minimum of one hour each time, have not had any lower extremity injuries in the last six months that limited physical activity for more than two days, and are not pregnant. If you have questions please contact Tyana Scott tyscott1@vt.edu

24. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, and 6TH GRADE) – 2nd posting
The “Connecting Math and Reading” research study is approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB Protocol #21-669). The project aims to better understand children’s cognitive development and examine associations among children’s different math and vocabulary skills. Children in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are eligible to participate. You will be compensated $15 for your time and effort, and your child will receive some small prizes during the 45-50-minute session. If you are interested in more information, please visit https://bit.ly/VTMathandReading  to view detailed information and schedule your one-time visit to campus (Wallace Hall). If you have any additional questions, please contact the research team directly Dr. Caroline Hornburg, learnlab@vt.edu  540-231-2664

25. GUEST NOMINATION FOR A GRADUATE LIFE PODCAST – 3rd posting
Virginia Tech Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (GrATE) is looking for members of the community who are excited to share their stories and entertain an honest conversation about education, graduate life, and pedagogy over their upcoming podcast. In addition to this being a great opportunity for public speaking, we recognize the inherent value of bringing your authentic thoughts and voices out to/in support of the rest of the community Participants should have some teaching experience (e.g., instructor, TA, mentor, workshop speaker, etc.) and a passion for discussing graduate life topics and struggles. If this cause resonates with you, please fill out the form below to get a better idea about you and how you and the podcast can contribute to each other. https://forms.gle/2KUzKnh3ZsVBGgRNA  If you have questions please contact Mohannad Elhamod at elhamod@vt.edu

26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT ASYMMETRIC COLLABORATIVE VISUALIZATION – 3rd posting
The IVLab at Virginia Tech is looking for participants for a round 2 user study about investigating the effect of asymmetric settings to collaborative visualizations on problem-solving (IRB #22-652). The study will last approximately 2 hours. Participants who complete the entire study will be compensated with a $20 Amazon gift card. Since this is a collaboration study, please feel free to invite one of your friends or family members, who is also experienced in data visualization and VR, to join the study. Don’t worry if you cannot find one, we will arrange another participant to work with you. If you are interested, please fill out the survey at https://forms.gle/aEgZwR4dfcHByvyS6  If you have questions, please also contact Wai Tong at waitong@vt.edu

27. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN ACCESS, OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, AND OPEN DATA
Monday, October 24, 6-8pm, Newman Library 207A or Zoom
Open access to federally funded research and data is coming! Learn about the White House’s OSTP Memo https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/08-2022-OSTP-Public-Access-Memo.pdf  with Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC at 6pm on Monday 6/24 and at 6:45pm hear lightning-speed introductions to Open Access, Open Data, and Open Educational Resources by faculty from the University Libraries. Register here:  https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/9715474

28. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY’S OPEN ACCESS POLICYTuesday, October 25, 2-3pm, Virtual
Did you know that Virginia Tech’s Open Access Policy makes it easier for any VT-affiliated researcher to freely and immediately share their published, peer reviewed research with the world? Join us online to learn more. Register here: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/lib99-102522

30. GLC PUMPKINPALOOZA Wednesday, October 26, 3-5pm, GLC Lawn
Join us for a special version of the GLC Cafe to celebrate fall! We will have pumpkins to carve and paint, hot cider and fall snacks, lawn games, and more. Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough pumpkins and snacks for everyone. Register here: https://forms.gle/ZqbALoRqkYJMsoYA8

31. SCIENCE ON TAP NRV: INNOVATION IS OUR FUTURE
Wednesday, October 26, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Road, Blacksburg
Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council is an organization dedicated to connecting, leading and supporting nearly 200 companies in the technology community. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council will highlight scientists, researchers and startups that are changing the landscape of our ecosystem. Plus, hear how multi-organizational collaborations surrounding biotechnology are putting our region on the map.

32. LITERATURE REVIEW TRICKS & TOOLS
Thursday, October 27, 2-3:30pm, Newman 207A or online
How do you decide where to search? How can you access something the library doesn’t have in its collections? How can you be alerted to new studies that have just come out? How can you stay organized throughout while finding and selecting literature for your review? In this 1.5 hour session, we’ll introduce you to tricks and helpful tools that address these questions and can help you save time and enhance your searches for and review of literature. If this session is of interest to you, check out our other “evidence synthesis” workshops this fall! If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email library-event-accessibility-g@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.  For more information or to register for the in-person or the virtual: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/9539589

33. HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE

Monday, October 31, 9am-2pm,Waterfall Room of the Vet Med Building

The Graduate Public Health Association is hosting the Red Cross for a Halloween blood drive. There are 47 total slots, but they may fill up fast. Feel free to come in costume! Register here: Follow the link, enter the zip code and scroll down to the 31st: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

34. STARTING YOUR ETD: FORMATTING TIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Monday, November 7, 7pm, Zoom
We’ll discuss how to format and structure your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) so that you can submit it after your defense and best meet Graduate School formatting guidelines. This presentation is aimed at students in the early stages of writing their thesis or dissertation but is relevant to students at any stage of the process. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81734365548

35. EVALUATING LITERATURE & CRITICALLY APPRAISING RESEARCHThursday, November 10, 2-3:30pm, Newman 207A or online
Critical appraisal is a universally useful skill for any literature review method. In this 2 hour session, we’ll discuss the importance and value of evaluating literature and critical appraising research. Participants will be introduced to several critical appraisal tools that can help researchers to evaluate the risk of bias in studies and reviews. We’ll also discuss how you may consider approaching critical appraisal in your own review. If this session is of interest to you, check out our other “evidence synthesis” workshops this fall! For more information or to register for either in-person or online:  https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/9539635 If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email: library-event-accessibility-g@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Have a great week!

Lindsay Barron
Graduate Student Services Coordinator
Virginia Tech Graduate School
155 Otey Street
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
540.231.2227
lbarron@vt.edu
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