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November 14-20, 2022

This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22 
1. CCC PRESENTS: THE YEAR OF THE ARTIST – AN EXPERIMENT IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2. SEAL: A PLAY BY DANTE FUOCO
3.  DIVERSITY SCHOLARS INFO SESSION
4.  OPEN DOORS: INSIGHT TO SUCCESS
5. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN
6. VT ALUMNI SPEAKER PANEL: ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN CAREERS
7. FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK
8. STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
9. ENHANCING A SENSE OF BELONGING – FEATURING GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM THE USA
10. GRADUATE SCHOOL TOWN HALL
11. A CONVERSATION WITH SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
12. GLC CAFÉ
13. GRADUATE FEELS PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE – ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION14. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
15. SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR PERFORMS HOPE: IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING

Administrative Announcements:    
16. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATIONS—NOW OPEN! – 1st posting
17. NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 2023 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM – 1st posting
18. APPLY FOR UP TO $850 IN RESEARCH FUNDING – OPEN TO ALL DISCIPLINES – 1st posting
19. UP TO $750 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE TRAVEL FROM 1/1/23-4/30/23 – 2nd posting
20. LITTLE HOKIE™ HAND-ME-DOWN DONATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 14 – 2nd posting
21. GRADUATE SCHOOL SEEKING GRADUATE STUDENT TOUR GUIDES – 3rd posting
22. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE! – 3rd posting
23. SPECTRA JOURNAL CFP SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
24. GA POSITION IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE DEAN’S OFFICE – 1st posting
25. GA POSITION SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS – 1st posting
26. SPRING 2023 GA POSITION OPENING: GLOBAL OUTREACH GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
27. TEAM RECRUITMENT DRIVE: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HYDROPOWER COLLEGIATE COMPETITION – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CLEAT PERFORMANCE AND PLANTAR LOADING STUDY – 1st posting
29. VOLUNTEER TO REVIEW GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSALS – 1st posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WALKING PREDICTION STUDY – 2nd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FMRI DATA SONIFICATION STUDY – 2nd posting
32. PLEASE HELP VT BETTER UNDERSTAND ITS IMPACT BY ANSWERING THIS SPENDING SURVEY – 3rd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON TELEPRESENCE SYSTEM – 3rd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMMING STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
35. THANKSGIVING BREAK LUNCH- November 22
36. IRB SERIES: DATA COLLECTION, STORAGE AND SECURITY – November 28
37. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP – January 9-12

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. CCC PRESENTS: THE YEAR OF THE ARTIST – AN EXPERIMENT IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Monday, November 14, 4-5pm, GLC room F
Join the Community Change Collaborative for a presentation from Doug Jackson about the Year of the Artist in Roanoke. Doug is the Arts Coordinator for the City of Roanoke while also working with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. He will be sharing a bit about his experience and work in Roanoke and beyond. Specifically, he will share about the power for the arts to foster change.

2. SEAL: A PLAY BY DANTE FUOCO
Monday, November 14 – Wednesday, November 16, 7:30pm, The Cube at the Moss Arts Center
In this autobiographical solo show, writer-performer Dante Fuoco excavates fifteen years of family home video—not only the sweet early years, curated by Dad, but also the tortured tween years, filmed by son. When Dante’s repressed queer desires are suddenly exposed, he must reckon with telling the truth after decades of lies. SEAL was first staged Off-Off Broadway in 2019 at Dixon Place, directed by Clara Wiest, who is returning to direct this iteration of the project. Produced by the Graduate Arts Council in collaboration with ICAT and the Creativity and Innovation District. FREE; reservation requested. tinyurl.com/SealSoloPlay

3. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS INFO SESSION
Tuesday, November 15, 2-3pm, Zoom
Do you want to know more about the Diversity Scholars program and about the application process? Get the details at this virtual info session. Register at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodu2rqDMiGt2FoXq79BtjH60xSxE8u-Z8. For questions or additional information, please email the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion at ordi@vt.edu.

4. OPEN DOORS: INSIGHT TO SUCCESS
Tuesday, November 15, 5:30-7pm, Multipurpose room in Newman Library
SOAR has invited several top industry leaders to speak on panel discussing ideal skills and assets employers in their career field are looking for in a candidate. We will also have an opportunity for students to have a Q & A session with the panelists and talk to the various agencies presented after the panel. We encourage students to bring their updated resume as we have asked panelists to present any internships or job opportunities currently available. Please reach out to SOAR@vt.edu with any questions.

5. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN
Tuesday, November 15, 12-5pm  and Wednesday, November 16, 8am-12pm, GLC multipurpose room
Every year, the Graduate School, Graduate and Professional Student Senate, and the Women’s Center hold Little Hokie Hand-Me-Down, an event that offers graduate students and staff with children an opportunity to “shop” for gently used clothing and other items. Graduate students, staff, and others can shop for free items at the event. November 15, from noon until 5pm, is for graduate students only. November 16, from 8am until noon, staff, other students, and graduate students are welcome. For more information, visit the Women’s Center website: https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/.  Donations of gently used items are still being accepted at the Women’s Center and GLC through Monday, November 14.

6. VT ALUMNI SPEAKER PANEL: ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN CAREERS
Tuesday, November 15, 6-7pm, Johnston Student Center Room 100 and Virtual
Learn about what it’s like working in the alternative protein space from Virginia Tech Alumni, and be sure to bring some questions for our speakers! We will also be providing snacks! We hope to see you there! Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHH_tjTqjZjD0Sfjc1_4jLK_a8jpvbDRy1PZFW2jQ8yrbSRg/viewform

7. FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK
Tuesday, November 15, 7-9pm, 210 Otey St
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we will be having a friendsgiving dinner potluck style andinvite any graduate student to come! For more information email Audra Barnard audra.ruth89@gmail.com

8. STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
Wednesday, November 16, 3-4pm, Wallace 340
The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce this Fall’s last Student 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. This month’s guest speaker, PhD student from the Department of Entomology, will present the steps she took to get her Lab Green Certified. Come to Wallace 340 on Wednesday, November 16 from 3:00-4:00 pm to join in! For more information see the flyer below or go on the webpage – https://www.vt.edu/sustainability/engagement/student-sustainability-forum.html
Also check out Virginia Tech’s Green Lab Certification and Green Office Certification programs.

9. ENHANCING A SENSE OF BELONGING – FEATURING GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM THE USA
Thursday, November 17, 12-1pm, GLC Room B
Join us in a panel discussion to enhance graduate students’ sense of belonging by listening to academic and social experiences, challenges, and success hints from experienced students from their cultures and ethnic backgrounds. FREE lunch provided. Please register at: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/BelongingUSA.  Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, please contact sbooker1@vt.edu.

10. GRADUATE SCHOOL TOWN HALL
Thursday, November 17, 1:30pm, Zoom
Every year, the Graduate School sends out a survey to new graduate students, asking them what services they are interested in or need. The Graduate School will hold this virtual town hall to address survey responses and answer questions. All graduate students are welcome to attend. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLkAeYa_SUuAsAT8Rt7e5w

11. A CONVERSATION WITH SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
Thursday, November 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Black Cultural Center
Join members of the three-time Grammy winning Soweto Gospel Choir for this informal conversation on the ensemble’s musical mission. Moderated by Zuleka Woods, President, African Graduate Students’ Organization at VT. Free admission. Light refreshments provided. Hailing from Soweto (South West Township), a town outside of Johannesburg and home of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s democratic movement, Soweto Gospel Choir features a line-up of some of South Africa’s best vocalists. These uplifting performers have shared the stage and collaborated with the biggest names in contemporary music, including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé. Co-sponsored by the Black Cultural Center. Presented by the Moss Arts Center.  https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/soweto-gospel-choir.html

12. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, November 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. 

13. GRADUATE FEELS PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE – ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION
Thursday, November 17, 6pm, GLC Wellness
This is a supportive space led by graduate students, for graduate students. For today, we will talk about experiences where we needed to communicate our needs and strategies for improving assertive communication. No need to register or even swipe in. Come whenever you like. For more information visit the FEELS webpage https://hokiewellness.vt.edu/students/outreach/feels.html

14. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, November 17, 6:30pm- 8:00pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street
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! 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. Register here: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/azvQNYra PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO KNO THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING

15. SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR PERFORMS HOPE: IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING
Thursday, November 17, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Resounding with sheer jubilation, three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir brings Hope: It’s Been a Long Time Coming, a program celebrating American and South African artists associated with struggles for civil rights and social justice throughout their countries’ complex histories. From South African freedom songs to the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, and Mahalia Jackson, to traditional African gospel and spirituals, Soweto brings audiences to their feet. Tickets are $10 for students with ID and youth 18 and under, or sign up for our free last-minute rush seats for students by texting “arts” to 833-966-1838. This event is co-sponsored by theBlack Cultural Center. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/soweto-gospel-choir.html

16. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATIONS—NOW OPEN! – 1st posting
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (Bouchet Society) recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promote a diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who serve as examples of the five pillars, scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students and postdoctoral researchers who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The deadline for department nominations is December 9, 2022. You may learn more here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/diversity/bouchet-society.html  Questions? Please contact Dr. Shernita Lee at shernita@vt.edu.

17. NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN FOR 2023 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM – 1st posting
Diversity scholars are graduate students who specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. If interested, the application process and timeline is listed at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/diversity/diversity-scholars.html. Nominations (self or by others) are due by Dec. 2 and applications are due by Dec. 16. For questions or additional information, please email Dr. Shernita Lee at shernita@vt.edu

18. APPLY FOR UP TO $850 IN RESEARCH FUNDING – OPEN TO ALL DISCIPLINES – 1st posting
The GPSS Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) is now taking applications until January 19 at 11:59 PM EST. Master’s or doctoral students are eligible to receive up to $850. Funds may be requested for travel, lab analyses, supplies and other expenses incurred for degree-contingent research. $10,000 will be distributed. Application materials and full instructions can be found here: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html.  Please e-mail Cissy Ming at cissym@vt.edu with any questions.

19. UP TO $750 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE TRAVEL FROM 1/1/23-4/30/23 – 2nd 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-April. 30. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Please e-mail cissym@vt.edu with any questions, and visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html for full details and instructions

20. LITTLE HOKIE™ HAND-ME-DOWN DONATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 14th – 2nd posting
A Virginia Tech tradition, this event brings together faculty, staff, and students who either wish to give away or to receive gently used goods for their babies and children. Donations can be dropped off at the Women’s Center (206 Washington Street) or the Graduate Life Center’s front desk through Monday, November 14.  Please help us to spread the word! For more information: https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/content/dam/womenscenter_vt_edu/programs-fall-2022/LHHMD%20(1).png

21. GRADUATE SCHOOL SEEKING GRADUATE STUDENT TOUR GUIDES – 3rd posting
The Graduate School is seeking graduate students to serve as tour guides to prospective graduate students for the Spring 2023 semester. Applicants must have good communication skills, an eagerness to share VT with others, familiarity with campus location, and be willing to conduct 2-5 tours a semester.  Tours are typically 1.5 hours. Applicants must also have a current valid driver’s license, though walking tours will also be offered. Tour guides will be provided with training and will receive a small stipend at the end of the semester. Please complete the following survey if you are interested in applying for a graduate student tour guide position with the Graduate School. https://forms.gle/fS5X9JsPUV8uSbvf6  Interviews for these positions will take place in late November. Contact grads@vt.edu if you have questions.

22. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE! – 3rd posting
Attention students graduating in December! Become a Green Graduate at Virginia Tech by pledging to foster a sustainable world! To honor students who take the pledge, the Office of Sustainability awards all pledge signers with a FREE green cord for graduation. Pledges will be posted on the Green Graduates at Virginia Tech Facebook page https://facebook.com/greengradsvt. Pledge here by Friday, December 9: https://forms.gle/fFEaWd7RUj2FLDfbA  Visit the Green Graduates at Virginia Tech website for more info http://tinyurl.com/greengrads and email giaha@vt.edu if you have questions.

23. SPECTRA JOURNAL CFP SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED – 3rd posting
The editors of SPECTRA: The ASPECT Journal have extended the call for papers for the Spring 2023 issue to January 6, 2023. SPECTRA is an online, peer-reviewed scholarly journal established as part of the ASPECT program at VT. SPECTRA welcomes submissions for publication by way of scholarly refereed articles, book reviews, essays, and other works that operate within a problem-centered, theory-driven framework. Submissions may speak to individual social science fields or apply an interdisciplinary lens to contemporary theoretical, critical, and empirical subjects. Recent articles have centered on biopolitics, affect, and interdisciplinary methodologies, among other topics in contemporary social and humanistic thought. Full submissions are due by January 6, 2023. Email questions and submissions to journalSPECTRA@gmail.com. For more information and submission guidelines, visit SPECTRAjournal.org SPECTRA Editorial Team: Leah Ramnath, editor Samuel Beckenhauer, editor

24. GA POSITION IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE DEAN’S OFFICE – 1st posting
The College of Science Dean’s Office is seeking a GA to start January 2023.  Duties include: review and process student forms such as; authorization forms, course withdrawal, undergraduate research, change of major, upload forms to BDM for archiving.  Greet guests, answer phone calls, review voicemail system and return phone calls, answer advising emails, help students navigate the Virginia Tech system,  run reports as needed using Navigate, assist with co-advising emails, and help with recruiting and/or diversity projects as time permits.  Bachelor’s degree required, application deadline is December 7, 2022. Apply here: https://forms.gle/ucfNFwkviBiJjM6R6

25. SPRING 2023 GA POSITION OPENING: GLOBAL OUTREACH GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
The responsibility of the graduate assistant is to provide support for the activities and initiatives of the office developing global engineering competencies across the College of Engineering. The focus of this position is the development, implementation, and administrative support of the office’s Global Ambassador Program and outreach efforts. The position includes coordinating special events and supporting the office’s portfolio of Canvas modules and co-curricular activities. Seeking applicants who have: a positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills including attention to detail, time management and reliability, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canvas Learning Management System. Position will run January 10 – May 9, 2023. Application deadline: 5:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2022. For more information:  https://eng.vt.edu/academics/international-programs/global-engineering-graduate-assistant.html

26. GA POSITION SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS – 1st posting
The GA working in this position will work closely with the Assistant Dean for Outreach and Student Engagement to help run summer programs in June and July of 2023. This includes five residential, science-based camps for middle school and high school students and one professional development workshop for high school science teachers. Duties include helping to:  review and process applications for all summer programs, recruit and select camp counselors, design/manage fun activities for campers, schedule camp activities, assign dorm rooms, answer email, collect and manage forms for all camp and workshop personnel, help manage logistics and supplies during events The GA may work remotely with periodic (at least weekly) in-person meetings with the Assistant Dean. The GA must demonstrate strong organizational skills; good work ethic; work well independently and in a team.  Position runs December 25, 2022 – August 7, 2023.  Applications due by December 5, 2022. Apply here: https://forms.gle/F4xYqSqLT6zghxS8A

27. TEAM RECRUITMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HYDROPOWER COLLEGIATE COMPETITION – 1st posting
We are a new team, participating in the Department of Energy Hydropower Collegiate Competition. We are seeking graduate and undergraduate students to help assess the social, economic, environmental and technical challenges of hydropower, to work towards the national goal of 95% renewable energy powered grid by 2035. Students will be able to present their work at the Water Power Week at DC (lodging and travel allowance will be provided). Attractive prizes for winners!! Students of all backgrounds, including marketing and communications majors to help with outreach efforts are encouraged to reach out! For more information:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B7VMFBeqGMxbhSQ0WyN95Fnv3wydc_6x/view or contact mvbhalerao@vt.edu

28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CLEAT PERFORMANCE AND PLANTAR LOADING – 1st 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. Participation involves one visit that will last approximately 75 minutes. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 18-30, wear a shoe size of men’s 7-12 (women’s 8.5-13.5), currently plays a cleated sport or has played a cleat sport in the last 3 years, 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

29. VOLUNTEER TO REVIEW GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSALS – 1st posting
Reviewers from all disciplines are welcome! Must be a graduate student engaged in research at Virginia Tech, and not a current GRDP applicant. Each proposal consists of an “extended abstract” describing the context, motivation, methods and impacts of an applicants’ research, in addition to a budget and timeline for completion of proposed work. Minimum time commitment is 1.5 hours from January 30-March 10, 2023 – including half hour-long training session and review of at least two proposals. Volunteers may be assigned to review proposals within their general area of expertise, or entirely outside of it. All work can be done remotely. If interested, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/7jgsxb8gra1Dt6Eg9. Additional background on the GRDP: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html.  Please contact Cissy Ming with questions at cissym@vt.edu.

30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WALKING PREDICTION STUDY – 2nd  posting
Assistive Robotics Laboratory at Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking healthy male/females who can walk more than 2.5 hours a day (with breaks). The goal of the research project is to predict the walking patterns based on the sensor readings. We need good amount of walking data in order to do so. Please see the project description using the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xhrs1XzsllXKMSOLp1JcbyALCXz4fdmM/edit

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FMRI DATA SONIFICATION STUDY – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed for the Mind Music Machine Lab’s study in evaluating music samples that were created through the sonification of fMRI data. This is a Virginia Tech research study (IRB Number: 21-839). The objective of this study is to evaluate usability and user perception on the sonification of fMRI data. During the study, you will be asked to rate different sonification samples based on subjective measures and determine what neurological state each sample represents. Participants need to have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing. For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJ_er7FC6SZlXQGEKYtaOCz-we1F5FGv/view?usp=share_link

32. PLEASE HELP VT BETTER UNDERSTAND ITS IMPACT BY ANSWERING THIS SPENDING SURVEY – 3rd posting
The VT Center for Economic and Community Engagement, in partnership with the Virginia Tech Foundation, is conducting a comprehensive study of the university’s contributions to the region and its economy. This study will help to better understand the economic effects of university activity on the Town of Blacksburg, Montgomery County, and the surrounding region. Findings from this study will be shared with partners in and outside of the university, providing a more transparent story of how the university influences the regional economy annually. As part of this study, the research team is asking for your participation in the student spending survey, which will examine spending habits on goods and services in the region. Must be a part-time or full-time student attending classes during Fall 2022 at the Blacksburg, VA campus. Take the survey here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/VTStudentSpending2022. Thank you for your time and consideration!

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON TELEPRESENCE SYSTEM – 3rdposting
We are conducting an in-person research study, and participants are needed. The study aims to evaluate the usability of telepresence and teleoperation systems which makes people communicate from local and remote environments. Participants need to be 8 years of age or older. If you are interested in this study, please contact Juwon Park by email using juwon8@vt.edu or by phone at (540) 449-2185.

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMMING STUDY – 3rd posting
We are seeking participants for a study on creative programming for 3D environments. In this study, participants will perform basic programming creative tasks such as creating a forest and a solar system. Participants will use a visual programming language and any level of programming skill is welcome. This research study will be held in the Newman Library 122 and will take approximately one hour. We are seeking participants that: are 18 years or older, can follow instructions in English, have perfect or corrected vision (lenses or glasses), have basic knowledge of programming, understand concepts such as variables, if-statement, loop. For more information, please contact nannie@vt.edu.

35. THANKSGIVING BREAK LUNCH
Tuesday, November 22, 11:30am-1pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
You are not alone! Join others who don’t get to leave for Thanksgiving Break for some chili (meat, vegetarian/vegan/GF versions), dessert, and conversation in graduate community! Please let us know if you are planning to attend so that we can prepare the right amount of food by signing up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/tbreak

36. IRB SERIES: DATA COLLECTION, STORAGE AND SECURITY
Monday, November 28, 2pm – 3pm, Zoom
Welcome to second presentation of the Graduate Student Services IRB Series. If you are new to IRB or just need a refresher course on what IRB is all about, 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://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZvabr

37. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP
4-day workshop, Jan 9-12, 2023; each day 10am – 3pm with a 1 hour lunch break 12-1pm, Zoom
The Evidence Synthesis Services (ESS) team at the University Libraries in collaboration with the Statistical Applications and Innovations Group (SAIG) will host the third Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Deep Dive, January 9-12, 2023. During this 4-day workshop participants will become familiar with the major required steps of this methodology, practice relevant skills, and consider the many decisions necessary for a successful synthesis. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events/SRMA-DeepDive