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January 30-February 5, 2023

This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM TRAINING SESSION – January 30
2. IRB SERIES 3: PROTOCOL WRITING – January 30
3. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO – January 30
4. VA-WHPC: WOMEN IN HPC & IT LEADERSHIP ROLES, PART II –  January 31
5. GROCERY BINGO – February 1
6. PIZZA WITH THE PROFS – February 1
7. GLC CAFÉ – February 2
8. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT–FREE CHILDCARE – February 2
9. LOBBYING THE VA LEGISLATURE – February 3
10. BIBLE STUDY – February 4

Administrative Announcements:    
11. CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 39th ANNUAL GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 1st posting
12. FRIEDMAN FAMILY LECTURE: TALK ON POST-EARTHQUAKE FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY – 1st posting
13. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: HOKIE HICCUPS – 1st posting
14. CALL FOR WORKSHOP AND POSTER PRESENTERS – 4TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM: UNIDOS: INCLUSIVITY  FOR A STRONGER VIRGINIA TECH – 1st posting
15. CALL FOR PAPERS: COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS – 2nd posting
16. UP TO $750 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE TRAVEL – 2nd posting
17. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2023 NANOTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE (NTEC) – 2nd posting
18. COVES FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN- 2nd posting
19. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE MEETINGS – SPRING 2023 – 2nd  posting
20. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM SEEKING NEW ASSOCIATE CHAIR – 2nd posting
21.  COOK COUNSELING AT THE GLC – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
22. GA POSITION FOR MONUMENTS ACROSS APPALACHIAN VIRGINIA PROJECT – 3rd posting
23. GRA POSITION IN BIO-BASED MATERIALS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT- 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ABOUT THE MENTAL PROCESS OF DESIGN – 1st posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A HARD CIDER SENSORY STUDY – 1st posting
26. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: JAPANESE/ENGLISH TRANSLATOR – 1st posting
27. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 2nd posting
29. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONVERSATION EXCHANGE – 2nd posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – RESEARCH STUDY – SONIFICATION OF CHILDREN’S FAIRY TALES BASED ON SENTIMENT ANALYSIS – 2nd posting
31. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CORN SNACKS SENSORY STUDY – 3rd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A FOCUS GROUP STUDY ON AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 3rd  posting

Upcoming Events: 
34. COMMUNICATING SCIENCE CONFERENCE (COMSCICON) – February 6
35. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – February 7
36. MANRRS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – LEADERSHIP PRESENCE: STRENGTHENING PERSON-TO-PERSON COMMUNICATION SKILLS – February 7
37. MANRRS CHIPOTLE PROFIT-SHARE FUNDRAISING EVENT – February 7
38. MII COVESTRO LECTURE: PLASTICS RECYCLING AND REDESIGN – February 7
39. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ENGINEERS – February 8
40.  NUTSHELL GAMES – February 8
41. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WGD) DISCUSSION SERIES – February 9
42. DECIPHERING RESEARCH IMPACT METRICS – February 9
43. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – February 13
44. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS LAB – February 24
45. SNABV ALL BLACK AFFAIR – February 25
46. 4TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM: UNIDOS: INCLUSIVITY FOR A STRONGER VIRGINIA TECH – March 2

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM TRAINING SESSION
Monday, January 30, 11am-12pm, Zoom
The Graduate Honor System is seeking new student and faculty panelists who assist with reviewing potential academic integrity violations. Panelists review case documents and participate in hearings (30-60min, scheduled as needed) to determine whether a violation occurred and decide on appropriate penalties. To become a panelist, attend a one-hour training session. Please indicate your interest by registering at: tinyurl.com/y8w6xmzs . If you have any question about this training session, email gibsonm@vt.edu. Learn more about the role of GHS panelists: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/expectations/graduate-honor-system/ghspanelists.html

2. IRB SERIES 3: PROTOCOL WRITING
Monday, January 30, 2-3pm, Zoom
Welcome to the third 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 protocol writing, including a brief introduction to research protocols, how to integrate 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. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZwUTK

3. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
Monday, January 30, 2:30-3:45pm, Virtual
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Zotero, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Zotero to cite references within a document (both Word and Google Docs). Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

4. VA-WHPC: WOMEN IN HPC & IT LEADERSHIP ROLES, PART II
Tuesday, January 31, 1-2pm, Zoom
Virginia Women in High Performance Computing invites you to join us in welcoming 2023 with a community event to hear from female leaders in the IT & HPC field sharing challenges and successes experienced throughout their careers. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn about career strategies and contribute to our discussion of how the playing field may be leveled to offer equitable IT & HPC leadership opportunities for women and minorities. Attendees are invited to share their own experiences and engage with panelists during this interactive Q&A session. Featured Panelists: Virginia Evans, former Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the University of Virginia, and Shannon Phillips, Director of IT Service Operations for University Libraries at Virginia Tech. Virtual event – Zoom link provided after registration at: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtduupqDorHtycPKnvLC4Si6eFptnKQPtK

5. GROCERY BINGO

Wednesday, February 1, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn about the Graduate School and graduate student resources while playing Bingo! Winners will get grocery items to take home. Be there on time so you don’t miss your chance at winning! Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=VgSua2ZWZfQECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

6. PIZZA WITH THE PROFS
Wednesday, February 1, 5:30-6:30pm, Bradley Study Center
Come hear from Christian faculty members Samantha Kenyon (Aerospace and Ocean Engineering), Bill Reynolds (Materials Science and Engineering), and Riley Fitzgerald (Aerospace and Ocean Engineering) talk about their faith and life in the university. Mark your calendar for a time of pizza and conversation with professors who follow Jesus in the world of higher education! Register here: https://forms.gle/oNmYt5X7xLAWT4516

7. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, February 2, 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. 

8. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT–FREE CHILDCARE
Thursday, February 2, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center 206 Washington Street
Please join us for FUN, FREE, CHILDCARE at the VT Women’s Center every Thursday from 6:30-8pm.    Games, snacks, toys (and maybe a movie!) are provided. Sitters provided by Chi Delta Alpha Sorority and they are excited to meet you kids. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu. Sign up here: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/epZX74rb

9. LOBBYING THE VA LEGISLATURE
Friday, February 3, 8am, Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, VA
Sign up to lobby the Virginia State Legislature with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Thursday, February 2nd will be a training on how to conduct visits with legislators, issue briefings, and what to expect when you go to the General Assembly. Friday morning will be meetings with legislators and staff, and Friday afternoon will be educational sessions and workshops. If you want to ride the bus from Roanoke on Thursday, email terri@virginiainterfaithcenter.org  ASAP. Submitted by graduate student Riley DeHority

10. BIBLE STUDY
Saturday, February 4, 5-6pm, virtual
The Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship at Virginia Tech welcomes new and returning students to join us for virtual bible study every first and third Saturday in Spring 2023. https://www.gcfvt.org/

11. CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 39th ANNUAL GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 1st posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) Research Symposium team has announced a call for papers for its March event https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/gsars.html. Please submit abstracts by February 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST in the Submissions Portal https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/gpssresearchsymposium/call-for-papers. The volunteer application is linked in the top right corner of the abstract submission page. Accepted submissions will be notified by February 28, 2023 at the latest. For support, please email GPSS Research Symposium Co-Chairs, Mae Early-Wilmer and Kaylee Petraccione, at gpssresearchsymposium@vt.edu.

12. FRIEDMAN FAMILY LECTURE: TALK ON POST-EARTHQUAKE FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY – 1st posting
This is an unofficial post regarding a special lecture by Dr. Sissy Nikolaou  who is the leader of Earthquake Engineering Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) https://www.nist.gov/people/aspasia-nikolaou. If you are interested in earthquake engineering, reconnaissance and emergency response, women in engineering and public policy, this would be a lecture and network opportunity you would not want to miss. Details of the lecture is not finalized, so please stay tuned for further details here or by sending us an email: virginia.tech.eeri@gmail.com  Food will be provided.

13. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: HOKIE HICCUPS – 1st posting
Mental Health Coalition’s (MHC) Hokie Hiccups is an event acknowledging and celebrating the struggles or hiccups we’ve all experienced in our lives. It’s an opportunity for Hokies to share their experiences of growth through different expressive arts and creative mediums.  We hope you will consider performing. While we do not yet have full details out for this year’s event, please check out www.hokiewellness.vt.edu/hokiehiccups for more information based on last year’s event!  We are currently accepting submissions; performances and visual arts through: 2/28/23 @ 11:59 pm – selected on a rolling basis until deadline Event Date: TBD (Either Monday 3/20 or Tuesday 3/21 around 7pm in the CID.  Submission guidelines and form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpRh2uBqPxOrhg6SBgzejo_iWvjs4sUzzFCA7IxaswyU0DQ/viewform. If you have any questions please reach out to Colleen Driscoll, colleenmd@vt.edu or Saad Khan, saadk535@vt.edu We look forward to seeing your submission ideas!

14. CALL FOR WORKSHOP AND POSTER PRESENTERS – 4TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM: UNIDOS: INCLUSIVITY FOR A STRONGER VIRGINIA TECH – 1st posting
Poster Presentations Thursday March 2nd from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Owens Banquet Hall. The Latinx Symposium gives an opportunity for both full-time and part-time undergrad and graduate students to showcase their scholarly pursuits and achievements, and brings together ideas and research findings from different disciplines surrounding the theme of “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Virginia Tech”. Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx communities is doing in the field of research. Interested in presenting? Follow this link: https://forms.gle/LfyPsMBwBe2WhmUo8. Questions? Please email: rhernandez@vt.edu.

15. CALL FOR PAPERS: COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS – 2nd posting
As it looks to publish its fourth issue, Community Change, an open-access, peer-reviewed graduate student journal, seeks submissions that speak to the what, why, and how of transmission and transition in community change. Submissions may take the form of scholarly articles, book reviews, and multimedia from a variety of disciplines. The full call for submissions is available online: https://www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/announcement/. The final submission deadline is February 14, 2023. For more information about submission requirements, please visit: https://www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/about/submissions/. Inquiries may be directed to community-change-journal-g@vt.edu.

16. UP TO $750 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE TRAVEL – 2nd posting
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Spring 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 April 1-June 30. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due February 27, 2023 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 information.

17. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2023 NANOTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE (NTEC) – 2nd posting
Applications are now open for the 2023 Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Challenge (NTEC)! Students must apply by Noon on National Inventors’ Day, February 11th. Projects that address global climate change are highly encouraged! Multiple cash and in-kind awards are available and all winning teams are encouraged to participate in the Virtual NNCI NTEC Accelerator Program. Regular NTEC teams receive up to $500 and NTEC teams affiliated with minority serving institutions can apply for an NTEC Diversity Award of up to $1,000 per team. Awards are used for qualifying materials purchases and instrument time at participating NNCI sites. The number of awards will depend on the availability of funds and quality of proposals received.  For more information: https://nanoearth.ictas.vt.edu/innovation-ecosystem/NTEC-proposals.html

18. COVES FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN- 2nd posting
Application deadline is March 1. The COVES (Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science  Fellowship is a full-time summer fellowship program (May 22-August 11) operated by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (the Academy) and open to STEM graduate students. Fellows will receive training in science policy and science communication, spend time in legislative offices, executive agencies, companies or nonprofits in the state, and will be paired with an Academy mentor and involved in briefings, meetings and the Academy’s annual summit in August. The program includes a stipend. The Graduate School will submit five finalists for the fellowship program to the Academy, which will then choose one to represent the university in the program. The Academy will hold two virtual information sessions about the fellowship program.
Info Session #1: February 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST: Q&A with former fellows. Register in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrdO6trzMiG9Y1vfzqmAB-3ZmwzsaIvz6r
Info Session #2: February 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST: Q&A with former fellows. Register in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud-6tpjwvEtIaOmWbSPo38pUuN_7IFe_x
To learn more about the program and to access the application materials, visit: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/types-of-funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school/coves-fellowship.html

19. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE MEETINGS – SPRING 2023 – 2nd  posting|
All graduate and professional students enrolled at Virginia Tech are invited to attend any and all of the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) meetings throughout the Spring 2023 semester. All meetings run from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM EST, unless the Senate approves a time extension. You may join the Zoom as early as 5 PM for an open forum that takes place before the meeting. At meetings, the Senate discusses ways to improve campus life, scholarly development, and community for our constituency. If you’d like to submit a discussion topic for an upcoming Senate Meeting, please send an email to gpss@vt.edu, and give us at least two weeks’ notice. A Zoom link to the meetings will be sent to you once you register at the provided link:  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsf-2prD8qG9VqBgKoQN1vyonJRjwIcHeD

20. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM SEEKING NEW ASSOCIATE CHAIR – 2nd posting
The Graduate Honor System invites applications for an associate chair. Associate chair(s) conduct interviews for GHS cases; examine documents and records to determine relevance to the case; assemble case packets; preside over preliminary review hearings; and prepare a report of hearing outcome and rationale. The associate chair may also assist with conducting ethics trainings and GHS orientations for departments. Applicants must be: (1) graduate students in good standing who have been in residence for at least one semester (2) preferably experienced as a GHS panelist (3) able to serve for at least one year while enrolled full-time in the Blacksburg campus. To apply, submit a short statement of interest and summary of relevant experiences to ghs@vt.edu by Friday, February 10. Applicants will be invited for a short conversation with the chair and GHS advisor and will be appointed by the advisor.

21. COOK COUNSELING AT THE GLC – 3rd posting

We are excited to welcome Katie Hundley who is the new acting Coordinator for Graduate Student Clinical Services through Cook Counseling. Katie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been with Cook Counseling since Fall of 2019.  She began to focus her practice with graduate students in Fall of 2022.  Please note the drop in counseling hours have changed: Drop-in hours: Zoom: Tuesdays 10 am – noon; Zoom links found here.  In person: Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm, Fridays 1 – 3 pm. Or to schedule an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect 

22. GA POSITION FOR MONUMENTS ACROSS APPALACHIAN VIRGINIA PROJECT – 3rd posting
The Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project will work collaboratively with community members, local organizations, artists, scholars, and educators to document and display histories and experiences that have been silenced, denied, or excluded by existing monuments that dominate public spaces. New monuments in Appalachian Virginia and in Eastern Siouan lands more broadly will encourage the commemoration of resistance and civic engagement. The responsibility of the graduate assistant is to provide support for the activities and initiatives of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, a joint project of the Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies and the Appalachian Program at Virginia Tech funded by the Mellon Foundation. The focus of this position is development and administrative support of the project, including the organization and documentation of project activities.  For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cO5vLQXx2R9y4uS1baWfdCk_S6zNMrUx/view?usp=sharing

23. GRA POSITION IN BIO-BASED MATERIALS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT – 3rd  posting
Research focus for the doctoral student assistant would include development, assessment, and delivery of two undergraduate level courses. One focused on analytical and technical skills and a second on leadership and communication skills. Additional opportunities include assisting with developing an educators’ network, collecting and analyzing data, and creating a project website for dissemination and discussion of results. Qualifications: Interest and experience in curriculum development in bio-based materials science plus a M.S. or M.A in a related field.  Position will  start Summer I 2023 or Fall semester 2023, application deadline: May 1, 2023 for summer and August 1, 2023 for fall.  For more information:  https://sbio.vt.edu/content/dam/sbio_vt_edu/documents/Revised_PhD%20Research%20Assistantship%20Available%20(002).pdf

24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ABOUT THE MENTAL PROCESS OF DESIGN – 1st posting
Students in the Decision Engineering Lab are conducting experiments to learn more about the mental process of design. Participants will be invited to come up with creative solutions to design problems. The experiment should take between 40-60 minutes.  Participant qualifications: Male/female above age 18, Civil Engineering student.  Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. For more information contact: paulo@vt.edu

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A HARD CIDER SENSORY STUDY – 1st posting
This study will be evaluating the aroma, taste, and mouthfeel of hard cider samples. This will be done over multiple sessions, beginning on Feb. 13th. Participants will need to come for 12 one-hour sessions. Must be 21+ years of age. For more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDCUJOc1wCjjMNPOsARPrp7ooNkhYnWe3kuBrcDwBwi_tlhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

26. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: JAPANESE/ENGLISH TRANSLATOR – 1st posting
The Moss Arts Center will be presenting the performance of Akutagawa. The artists will also be participating in on and off campus engagement events, and we are looking for Japanese/English translators for some of the events: Tuesday, February 14, 8:15am – 10:45am, and Saturday, February 18, 5:45pm – 7:15pm, Contact ashleynp@vt.edu for more information.

27. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
International students at Virginia Tech are invited to take part in a research study to investigate the impact of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) workshops on faculty development in higher education. A Google form survey: shorturl.at/jsBH7 will collect student perspectives on their learning experiences at Virginia Tech. The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes. Survey results with non-identifiable information will be shared with faculty participants taking a UDL training program. There are no risks associated with participation in this study. Participation in this survey is voluntary. Students may decline to participate or withdraw at any time without penalty. No reference will be made to participants in written reports that could link them to the study. This study is open to international students 18 years or older at Virginia Tech. Students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $30 gift cards. Contact the Principal Investigator, Jingrong Pearl Xie, at xiejr@vt.edu with questions.

28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 2nd posting
Participants are needed for a study evaluating the effects of jumping exercises on bone health in female runners (IRB 22-168). As part of this study, you will be asked to consume a reduced-calorie diet that will be provided by the research team and participate in two phases of supervised treadmill runs and jumping exercises on 5 consecutive days. Study measurements will include body composition, bone density, VO2max, and exercise efficiency. Eligible participants must be a woman in good general health between the ages of 18-35 with a BMI between 18.5-25.0 kg/m2, non-smoker, regular menstrual cycle, not on birth control, can run at least 60-90 minutes per day for 5 consecutive days, not taking any medications that could affect study results, and not pregnant or lactating. Participants will receive information on body composition, bone density, VO2max, running efficiency, and $100 for your time. For more information please contact: Trisha Sterringer VTNEMLab@gmail.com

29. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONVERSATION EXCHANGE –  2nd posting
Conversation Partners is a volunteer program sponsored by the Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute (LCI) offering international students spaces for intercultural exchange and opportunities to practice English. We are looking for VT students, faculty, or staff to be a Conversation Partner and participate in one-on-one conversations and/or activities for approximately 1 hour per week with a goal of at least 8 meetings throughout the semester. Our students range from low intermediate to advanced English. You don’t need to know the other language just be open to trying to communicate. If interested please fill out the survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/ConversationPartnersSpring2023  If you have more questions please email: smart1@vt.edu

30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – RESEARCH STUDY – SONIFICATION OF CHILDREN’S FAIRY TALES BASED ON SENTIMENT ANALYSIS – 2nd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to assess whether providing sonification using sentiment analysis can enhance participants’ understanding of fairy tales. Participants must be at least 18 years old. For more information email: yeajilee@vt.edu

31. 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). 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.  Participants must be: active athletes (18-60 years of age),  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. You will be entered in a drawing to compensate you for your time and effort with a 1 in 5 chance of being selected to receive $25 in the form of cash. Please, if you are interested in participating or want more information contact to Kristen or Olalla by email at vtultrahipl@gmail.com.

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CORN SNACKS SENSORY STUDY  – 3rd posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory (SEL) at Virginia Tech seeks participants willing to taste and group corn snack samples based on their similarities (IRB 22-1148). Panelists will taste four corn snack samples. The study will take place on Wednesday (1/18) and Thursday (1/19) at any time from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. The study will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. This study will be conducted in the HABB1 Building, 1230 Washington St SW, Blacksburg VA 24060. To participate in this study, you must be 18+ and be a regular consumer of spicy (Flamin’ Hot) flavored products e.g., Cheetos, Doritos, etc. Panelists will receive a $5 gift certificate as compensation. Sign-up for the study using the following link: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A FOCUS GROUP STUDY ON AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 3rd posting=
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a focus group study to explore user opinions on automated driving and anxiety-inducing events. During the study, which will gather five participants at once, you will discuss with your peers regarding several aspects of automated driving and preferences for operating them. This project protocol was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (#19-642). The eligibilities are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal vision and hearing. The study will last approximately one hour. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Chihab Nadri cnadri@vt.edu.  This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon myounghoonjeon@vt.edu.

34. COMMUNICATING SCIENCE CONFERENCE (COMSCICON)
Monday, February 6-9, 5:30-6:30pm, virtual
Curious about science communication or hoping to hone your skills? Join us at Virginia Tech’s annual Communicating Science Conference (ComSciCon), taking place February 6-9 at 5:30pm-6:30pm! This year’s conference will feature virtual sessions on antiracist science communication, scientific storytelling, and crafting the perfect 90 second pitch, as well as the in-person Nutshell Games! The event is free and open to all. Register by February 1st to secure your place at https://bit.ly/comscicon-vt-23 or visit https://comscicon.com/comscicon-virginia-tech-2023 to learn more about the conference. Email vatech@comscicon.or  for any questions.

35. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
Tuesday, February 7, 2-3:15pm, Zoom
Mendeley is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of Mendeley, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Mendeley to cite references within a document.

Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

36. MANRRS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – LEADERSHIP PRESENCE: STRENGTHENING PERSON-TO-PERSON COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Tuesday, February 7, 4:30-6:30pm, Squires – Brush Mountain B
Join MANRRS on Tuesday Feb 7 from 4:30-6:00pm in Squires Student Center in Brush Mountain B for a workshop on “Leadership Presence: Strengthening Person-to-Person Communication Skills” facilitated by the Center for Communicating Science. Leadership presence, like stage presence, isn’t all about talent. It is about developing a set of skills that result in increased connection with your team and a sense of competence that builds trust and influence with others. This participatory workshop will help you develop presence as a leader, including considerations of behavioral impact, organizational impact, visual impact, and vocal impact. For more information: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/manrrs. Email: virginatech@manrrs.org if you have any questions! All are welcome!

37. MANRRS CHIPOTLE PROFIT-SHARE FUNDRAISING EVENT
Tuesday, February 7, 5-9pm, Chipotle at 314 N Main St
VT MANRRS is holding a profit sharing fundraiser at Chipotle on Feb 7th from 5-9 pm. While you’re deciding where to eat dinner, please help us raise money to attend our National Convention in April! Please use code “R22FXBD” when ordering online for pick-up (mandatory). In person, please let the staff know you are ordering for the MANRRS profit sharing fundraiser and give them the code if needed. Does not work on delivery. Thank you for your support! For more information about MANRRS: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/manrrs

38. MII COVESTRO LECTURE: PLASTICS RECYCLING AND REDESIGN
Tuesday, February 7, 5:30 – 7pm, Moss Arts Center, Anne & Ellen Fife Theater
We all encounter plastic every day, but much of it doesn’t get recycled, simply because it can’t – at least for now. Gregg Beckham is on a mission to change that. Beckham is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and leads a large consortium of labs and universities dedicated to making plastics more sustainable by developing creative, effective methods for recycling them. Members of the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg communities are invited to attend Beckham’s upcoming talk, “Challenges and opportunities in plastics recycling and redesign.” The presentation will be given from 5:30 to 7:00pm on Tuesday, February 7th, in the Moss Arts Center Anne & Ellen Fife Theater. The talk is free and open to the public. No registration is required. https://mii.vt.edu/outreach/covestro-lecture-series.html

39. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ENGINEERS
February 8, 2:30-3:30pm, Zoom
You need to write a literature review for your research or class… but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you search efficiently and effectively? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive workshop.  Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

40. NUTSHELL GAMES
February 8, 2023, 5:30pm, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Moss Arts Center
Come cheer for 30 graduate student researchers as they each explain their work in a mere 90 seconds! This fun and friendly presentation competition will feature speakers from nearly every college on campus. Your friends and colleagues need an enthusiastic audience–that’s you!

41. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WGD) DISCUSSION SERIES
Thursday, February 9, 1:30pm, Newman Library multipurpose room, or via Zoom
Women and Gender in International Development is hosting the next Discussion Series event featuring Dr. Emily Van Houweling from Regis University on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 12:30-1:30 pm (EST). The talk is “Water projects and gender goals in Mozambique: How the technocratic culture of international development conflicts with community perspectives.” Participants can join in-person at the Newman Library multipurpose room, or via zoom. Snacks will be provided. Organized by CIRED/OIA, this event is co-sponsored by Political Science; the Planning, Governance, and Globalization Ph.D. program; the School of Public and International Affairs; Africana Studies; and the Virginia Water Resources Research Center. Register: https://bit.ly/3XqMcjC.  More info: https://bit.ly/3n189Gy

42. DECIPHERING RESEARCH IMPACT METRICS
Thursday, February 9, Zoom 3:30-4:45
You’ve probably heard of the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and perhaps even the h-index. You know that citations are important to a scholar’s career and impact. However, there are many purposes and interpretations of these metrics, and deciphering their meaning can be a headache if you don’t have a general understanding of research impact metrics and research assessment. In this workshop, you will learn the differences between the many types of citation metrics, usage statistics, and altmetrics. You’ll learn where to find them, how to use them to your advantage, and how to avoid making common mistakes and/or unintentionally misusing these metrics.  Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

43. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday, February 13, 4-5:15pm, Zoom
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of EndNote, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using EndNote to cite references within a document. Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

44. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS LAB
Tuesday, February 24, 2-4pm, virtual 2-4pm
Please note:  There are three components, beginning on 2/20/23and  continuing on 2/21/23 to prepare for the live event workshop on 2/24/2023.  SDGs LAB empowers youth to become sustainability leaders that will connect, educate, and empower participants to become catalysts for change in their communities. Consists of three sessions below: LAUNCH 2/20/23 (recording, complete before Boost) Youth activist Steve Lee will discuss the SDGs – history, targets, indicators. ACTIVATE-2/21/23 (recording, complete before Boost) Will give you specific examples of real ways youth can engage with the SDGs in their communities. BOOST-2/24: 2:00-4:00 pm Live zoom workshop: Action-Plan Development Workshop. Practical ways to begin SDGs projects in your local community. You’ll be working in groups with your peers to network and apply SDG action theories to your campus & community. For more information and to register: https://thesdgslab.com/vtech

45. SNABV ALL BLACK AFFAIR
Saturday, February 25, 7-9:30pm, Owens Ballroom
Greetings All, bring out your best all-black attire and join us for a night of elegance filled with music, art, networking, and socializing! It is our pleasure to invite you to the SNABV – All Black Affair social to create a safe space for networking, the ability to find mentors, and develop friendships. We hope to see you at the Owens Ballroom (Virginia Tech), on Saturday, February 25th at 7:00 pm for a cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by On-Site Catering based out of Roanoke, VA. Followed by keynote speakers and ending the night with music by SNABV member DJ, Kia Williams. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 8th here: https://forms.gle/GRXUzPMrYVK7njH29  Formal ticket link and vendor information to be announced soon!

46. 4TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM: UNIDOS: INCLUSIVITY FOR A STRONGER VIRGINIA TECH
Thursday, March 2, 8:30am-4pm, Owens Banquet Hall
Thank you for your interest in joining us in this year’s Latinx Symposium at Virginia Tech! Our goal is to increase visibility of the Latinx Community, provide a forum for conversation and scholarship, and to share in our experiences and strategies to best benefit our Latinx and Hispanic faculty, staff and students! Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx community is doing. The theme for this year is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Virginia Tech”. Interested in attending Follow this link: https://forms.gle/FJUnTFV3TuioNytK9. Questions? Please email: rhernandez@vt.edu.