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February 20-26, 2023

This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1.  HOW TO DEVELOP CAREER RELEVANT SKILLS IN ACADEMIA
2.  LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES
3.  H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY (GREEN CARD) OPTIONS WORKSHOP
4. FLAMENCO DANCE LESSONS
5. INTERNATIONAL CULTURE DAY – INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
6. ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE
7. “REACHING FOR EACH OTHER: BEING ‘BLACK’ IN AMERICA” A CONSERVATION WITH AFRICANS AND BLACK AMERICANS VOL. 2
8. AEJ SPEAKER SERIES
9.  GLC CAFÉ
10. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SCHOLARLY PRESENCE
11. CORNELL WILLIAM BROOKS – BLACK HISTORY MONTH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
12. KIDS NIGHT OUT
13.  NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
14.  DAY OF REMEMBRANCE LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING ANDY MORIKAWA
15. FRIEDMAN FAMILY LECTURE
16. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS LAB
17. INTERFAITH IN A STEM CONTEXT
18. SNABV ALL BLACK AFFAIR
19. INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY (Day 2)

Administrative Announcements: 
20. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COVES) POLICY FELLOWSHIP – 1st  posting
21. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
22. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE FEEDBACK SURVEY – 1st posting
23. VTGrATE SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS! – 1st posting
24. 2nd VTGrATE PODCAST POSTED – 1st posting
25. JOIN THE ALT PROTEIN PROJECT AT VT – 1st posting
26. THE DEAN’S CULTURAL AWARENESS PROGRAM WITH THE MOSS ART CENTER – 2nd posting
27. INTERNATIONAL TAX INFORMATION – 2nd posting
28. GPSS EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS CALL FOR APPLICANTS – 3rd posting
29. CALL FOR PAPERS: SOCIOLOGY STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
30. FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION SEEKS PHD CANDIDATE WITH STRONG TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS – 1st posting
31. GA POSITION FOR COMMUNITY-ENGAGED RESEARCH – 1st posting
32. SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRADUATE INTERN –3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 1st posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR QUICK, REMOTE HARD CIDER SENSORY STUDY – 1st posting
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGEMENTED/VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY – 1st posting
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 1st posting
37. PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON EXERCISE BREAKS AND COGNITION – 2nd posting
39. MOMS IN STEPFAMILIES NEEDED FOR RESEARCH – 2nd posting
40. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HISTORIC SMITHFIELD – 2nd posting
41. GRANATA BIOMECHANICS LAB RECRUITING FOR RESEARCH STUDY UNDERSTANDING BIOMECHANICAL PERFORMANCE DURING CHILD-CARE-RELATED ACTIVITIES – 2nd posting
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMETRIC RESEARCH USING VIDEOS – 2nd posting
43. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO REVIEW TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A WHITE WINE SENSORY STUDY – 3rd posting
45. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CLEAT PERFORMANCE AND PLANTAR LOADING STUDY – 3rd posting
46. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON ‘ENHANCING ART GALLERY VISITORS’ EXPERIENCE THROUGH AUDIO AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY’ – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
47. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – February 27
48. IRB SERIES 4 LIVE Q&A -February 27
49. PRESENTING WITH LATEX – February 27
50. PERFORMANCE: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER- February 28 & March 1
51. ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATRE (DEAN’S CULTURAL AWARENESS PROGRAM) – March 1
52. 4TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM: UNIDOS: INCLUSIVITY FOR A STRONGER VIRGINIA TECH – March 2
53. GLOBAL CONNECT: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP – March 2
54. BSGO SPRING 2023 PLANT SALE – March 20
55. HAS THE MODERN UNIVERSITY LOST ITS WAY?- May 1

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. HOW TO DEVELOP CAREER RELEVANT SKILLS IN ACADEMIA
Monday, February 20, 3-4pm, Zoom
This seminar will focus on why it is important to build and highlight transferrable career relevant skills to complement the technical skills that you develop as part of your training. It will also provide an overview of skills useful for both research and non-research careers. This seminar will highlight how to build transferrable skills such as collaboration, leadership, management, and presentation skills as well as other skills such as budgeting, vendor management, and various writing skills. Additionally, we will showcase how to highlight these skills on a resume for different types of roles so that organizations looking to hire you, can be aware of the value you bring to them. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcOCtqTouGNfbsGXovlFf14tuVTLyEQlH

2. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES
Tuesday, February 21, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
You’ve been assigned to write a literature review…but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive workshop. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the type of literature review to be conducted, find relevant databases to search in the life sciences, and create effective search strategies. Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

3. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY (GREEN CARD) OPTIONS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 21, 5-6:30pm, Newman Library Multipurpose Room and Zoom
During this workshop presented by immigration attorneys, you will get the chance to learn more about the H-1B work visa and employment-based permanent residency options. It is important to note that Cranwell International Center is not able to advise students regarding the H-1B work visa or permanent residency – you should always seek the guidance of an experienced immigration attorney. Register here:
In-person: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EADAE2CA13-h1b1
Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wQhz5Mb6QCOKh3uRSnDGLQ

4. FLAMENCO DANCE LESSONS
Tuesday, February 21, 7-7:45pm, Dance Studio, 460 Turner St. NW
Olé at VT invites you for free flamenco dance lessons. We meet weekly in-person to learn flamenco, tango and other types of Spanish dances. The venue is right next to Buffalo Wild Wings/ Next Door Bakeshop. Both graduate students and faculty are welcome to join. For further questions, please contact Dhruv at dhruvga@vt.edu. For more information: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/oleatvt

5. INTERNATIONAL CULTURE DAY – INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
Tuesday, February 21, 6-9pm, GLC Auditorium
We would like to invite everyone to the cultural program as part of our celebration of the International Mother Language Day. Join us at GLC Auditorium as we celebrate linguistic diversity through cultural performances (songs, poems, instrumentals, dances) from different cultures. There will be light refreshments during the intermission. Event will be open to all VT students. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdao3JtKE3fh9bSM2hyYmGK6aCvyMuDKpkNSilDmgHhD9xzjw/viewform

6. ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE
Wednesday, February 22, 2-3:30pm, Zoom
Looking for a different platform besides Word or Google for your thesis or dissertation? Or do you want to go beyond the basics in LaTeX? Come learn more about working with LaTeX in Overleaf for larger projects! In the workshop we’ll cover the following topics: Setup and structure of large projects with multiple .tex files, using citation managers with LaTeX, creating your own commands, and options for collaboration, Experience with LaTeX or other coding experience is highly recommended for this workshop. Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

7. “REACHING FOR EACH OTHER: BEING ‘BLACK’ IN AMERICA” A CONSERVATION WITH AFRICANS AND BLACK AMERICANS VOL.2
Wednesday, February 22, 7-8pm, Zoom
“Reaching for Each Other: Being ‘Black’ in America” is a conversation with Africans and Black Americans to explore topics such as race, gender, and stereotypes within our own communities and around the globe; and provides space for students that identify as African and/or Black American to share their experiences with each other and the campus at large. Moderator: Dr. Ellington Graves.
For more information:  https://ccc.vt.edu/content/ccc_vt_edu/en/calendar/bhm.html  
Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88674605957

8. AEJ SPEAKER SERIES
Wednesday, February 22, 6-7pm, GLC room F
Join Art for Environmental justice this month by welcoming VT’s Dr. Sweta Baniya, from the English Department, who will speak on the impacts of the Mountain Valley Pipeline on local communities. We will also have a free t-shirt design activity. If you’d like to attend via zoom, here is the link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81972088128

9. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Special Edition Café on Wednesday , February 22 – Mardi Gras!  Sample king cake, the traditional dessert served at Mardi Gras parties. 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. 

10. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SCHOLARLY PRESENCE
Thursday, February 23, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
LinkedIn, ORCID, ResearcherID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar Profile…how do you choose which sites you should create professional and scholarly profiles for? This workshop will provide an introduction to creating an online scholarly presence. Learn how to create and maintain your unique author identifier to ensure you get credit for your work, link your profiles together for ease of use, and track research impact metrics and online engagement of your research. Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

11. CORNELL WILLIAM BROOKS – BLACK HISTORY MONTH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Thursday, February 23, 6pm, Haymarket Theatre
Our Black History Month keynote speaker, Harvard lawyer and activist Cornell William Brooks discusses: how he got into social justice, navigating the professional world, BLM vs. NAACP, and social justice as a black student  Moving, motivating, informative and insightful, Cornell William Brooks brings both a proud personal heritage and a thought-provoking vision to the podium. Brooks has picked up the mantle of the powerful orators that have influenced him, including Dr. Martin Luther King. He has actively embraced Black Lives Matter within the evolving continuum of civil rights activism. His stirring keynotes inspire audiences to broaden their perspectives, expand their definition of inclusion and diversity, eliminate inequality and honor the history and ever-evolving mission of the civil and human rights movement. For more information:  https://ccc.vt.edu/content/ccc_vt_edu/en/calendar/bhm.html#cw-brooks.

12. KIDS NIGHT OUT
Thursday, February 23, 6:30-8:00pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street
Please join us for FUN, FREE, CHILDCARE at the VT Women’s Center every Thursday when classes are in session 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. More info on Doodle link– please sign up each child individually: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/elR9591b  Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu

13. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Thursday, February 23, 8pm, Zoom
Vivek Rajan was trained and certified as a meditation teacher at the Art of Living Center in Washington D.C. in 2009 and has led these programs for hundreds of people nationally. Register here: https://bit.ly/3H5qL1G

14. DAY OF REMEMBRANCE LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING ANDY MORIKAWA
Friday, February 24, 12-1pm,  ACEC Center, 140 Squires and Zoom
Morikawa, a third gen Japanese American, was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Palau, a country in the Western Caroline Islands of Micronesia. There he served as an ESL teacher and teacher trainer. Following Peace Corps, Morikawa found a career in nonprofit work, primarily in the New River Valley. He has served as executive director for New River Community Action and founding CEO of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley. He is IPG Senior Fellow at the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance. He was founding host of the IPG podcast, Trustees Without Borders. He serves on the steering group of the Dialogue on Race, a ten-year local initiative combating racism in Virginia’s Montgomery County. Zoom registration: https://bit.ly/3wgw7kw

15. FRIEDMAN FAMILY LECTURE
Friday, February 24, 1-2pm, Steger Hall, Room 145
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) at VT is hosting the Friedman Family Lecture by Dr. Sissy Nikolaou which is scheduled on February 24, 2023. Dr. Sissy Nikolaou is the head of the earthquake engineering group at the national institute of standards and technology (NIST). Prior to joining NIST, she has worked as a Geotechnical Engineer on well-known projects like the World Trade Center, JFK airport, second avenue subway, and the list goes on. Moreover, she is meaningfully involved with organizations that enhance the inclusion and equity of women, and other underrepresented groups in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) community. Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelhoDqxdQwemPwTNLo0ZIwGLfK310ycGCa2ez4NmdtBgGMlQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3d_esRgjd03CuLf67oePp_muujIUrJMHA7qi1ESIRjBfWs9TRibdeOKwA

16. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS LAB
Tuesday, February 24, 2-4pm, Virtual
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

17. INTERFAITH IN A STEM CONTEXT
Saturday, February 25, 12:30-2:30pm,  New Classroom Building Room 270
The Synergy Interfaith Collective and the UN Association at VT invites you to attend: “Interfaith in a STEM context. The goal of the event is to  provide  students with  a safe space to  explore the connections between STEM and interfaith. Students will learn the skills and knowledge they need to be leaders in a globalized, technologically advanced world with many different cultures and religions.  We will have three guest speakers: Dr. Sylvester A. Johnson, Center for Humanities VT, on “Do Robots Have Souls?”; Dr. John Cressler, Georgia Tech, on “Embracing Science as a Means to Deepen Our Spirituality”; Farah Siddiqui, Google, on “Embracing Religious and Spiritual Diversity in the Workplace.”. Refreshments Provided! RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2p8sn9ht

18. 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. This event is open to graduate/professional students and professionals. Bring out your best all black attire and join us as we enjoy a night of elegance. There will be 8 young artists/business owners/ talent and the Founder of the NABV, Dr. Daniel, will be in attendance and will be speaking! 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!

19. INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY  (DAY 2)
Sunday, February 26, 11am-6pm, Commonwealth Ballroom A, Squires Student Center
We would like to invite everyone to our celebration of International Mother Language Day, filled with fun activities like a cultural exhibition, and interactive games, among others! Additionally, there will be a panel discussion about “The Past, Present and Future of Endangered Languages” from 3:30-5:00 PM. There will also be light refreshments. Event will be open to all VT students. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdao3JtKE3fh9bSM2hyYmGK6aCvyMuDKpkNSilDmgHhD9xzjw/viewform

20. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COVES) POLICY FELLOWSHIP – 1st posting
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellowship is a science policy fellowship for Virginia that is hosted by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM). COVES fellows are graduate students or postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) fields at Virginian Universities who spend 12 weeks over the summer working with Host Offices in the Virginia legislative and executive branches or in the policy offices of NGOs and scientific industries in Virginia. In addition to their work in their Host Offices, fellows are paired with a science policy mentor from VASEM, trained through an orientation at the start of their fellowship, and participate in networking and career development activities throughout the fellowship. The application deadline for Virginia Tech is March 1, 2023. More information can be found on our website https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/types-of-funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school/coves-fellowship.html.  There will be an information session on February 24th.  To Register in Advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud-6tpjwvEtIaOmWbSPo38pUuN_7IFe_x

21. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Interested in learning how to make food choices that support a sustainable, healthy lifestyle? The Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech offers individualized nutrition counseling services facilitated by senior and graduate-level nutrition and dietetics students, FREE to any interested students, faculty, or staff. Visit https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html to sign up today.

22. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE FEEDBACK SURVEY – 1st posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) and the Student Medical Insurance (SMI) Office have created a survey to gather feedback about the Virginia Tech Aetna Student Medical Insurance plan from graduate and professional students. The results of this survey will be used to understand what services students are currently getting as well as what they would want out of their health insurance plan. This will be used to advocate for insurance plans in the future that better match with student needs.  https://tinyurl.com/GPSSHealthInsuranceSurvey

23. VTGrATE SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS! – 1st posting          
VTGrATE is opening the Spring 2023 application cycle. We are inviting graduate students to become members, and advance within our peer-mentoring program focused on best practices in teaching and learning. The application deadline is Friday, March 10th, 2023, at midnight, and applications are already open. To submit your application, please click on the following link: https://forms.gle/4eDHzg8Kwyke71Ss6

24. 2nd VTGrATE PODCAST POSTED – 1st posting
VTGrATE is starting a new project this semester where the members in the organization interview fellow graduate students about any topics or issues that are of interest, as a podcast. Topics can include things like maintaining work-life balance, struggles of international students etc. We have just uploaded our second episode on YouTube, so go ahead and check it out!https://youtu.be/E2AjeYW5fXE.

25. JOIN THE ALT PROTEIN PROJECT AT VT – 1st posting
Are you interested in joining a network of academic universities that prioritize plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-enabled protein? We are a student organization looking to enrich, support, and cultivate research and innovation to create a healthy, sustainable, and just food system. Connect with students from different chapters worldwide! Some of our past events include plant-based industry speaker events, plant-based tapas tastings, plant-based charcuterie nights, and more! If you’re interested in joining, click this link: https://forms.gle/K5vVME7u3L6cwSQj7.

26. THE DEAN’S CULTURAL AWARENESS PROGRAM WITH THE MOSS ART CENTER – 2nd posting
Do you enjoy performances at the Moss Art Center or wish to attend an upcoming show? The graduate school is working to make the arts more accessible and collaborative with our graduate community through this new effort. Student tickets have been secured for several upcoming shows, starting with the February 18th show at 7:30pm, “AKUTAGAWA”, magic through tales of the supernatural presented with miniature sets, extraordinary effects, and ingenious artistry. Sign-up for a free student ticket (must be able to show valid Student ID) here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/AKUTAGAWA. Students will be randomly selected and shared the Blacksburg ticket pick-up location. Only one entry per student per performance. Questions, please email ordi@vt.edu.

27. INTERNATIONAL TAX INFORMATION – 2nd posting
For the current 2023 U.S. tax filing season (2022 tax year), Cranwell International Center, in coordination with International Support Services and the Controller’s Office, is pleased to provide current international students and scholars at Virginia Tech with access to the Sprintax online tax software to assist you with your tax filing obligations.  Be sure to review the detailed information on this webpage: https://international.vt.edu/Immigration-Services/on_off_campus_employment/international-tax-information.html  to help you better understand your tax obligation and how to submit the required tax forms. Please keep in mind that faculty and staff in Cranwell International Center, International Support Services and the Controller’s Office are not tax experts and are not able to give tax advice. Sprintax Open Tax Webinars are offered: 
Tuesday February 21, 12:00 pm ET – Register here
Thursday March 2, 4:00 pm ET – Register here

28. GPSS EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS CALL FOR APPLICANTS – 3rd posting
The Graduate and Professional Senate is holding elections for their executive board members for the 2023-2024 school year. Roles include varying positions from representing graduate students in the shared governance system at VT to running events and programs for students. All positions are centered around investing in and supporting our graduate student community. Applications are open to all graduate students and all levels of participation are welcome. Feel free to email gpss@vt.edu with any questions, and submit application materials to taylorcl@vt.edu using the information found at: https://gpss.vt.edu/about/elections.html.

29. CALL FOR PAPERS: SOCIOLOGY STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 3rd posting
The Sociology Graduate Student Organization (SGSO) is pleased to announce our 35th Annual Student Research Symposium with the theme “Wonder of Sociology: How we do it and What we learn.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 22nd in the Owens Ballroom. We invite submissions of paper abstracts or poster ideas that showcase social science research. Please submit your proposal by Feb. 17th using our submission portal. For more information about this call, visit https://bit.ly/3HV7Ua1.

30. FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION SEEKS PHD CANDIDATE WITH STRONG TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS -1st posting
The Department of Finance invites applications for a GA position for Spring 2023. Students proficient in drafting, editing, & finalizing professional documents are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be able to produce business proposals, job aid documents, presentations, & standard operating procedures with technical acumen & attention to detail. Preferred candidates are adept at technical writing & know finance terminology or at least have an understanding of financial literacy terminology. An undergraduate degree & writing samples are necessary to apply. The position requires 10-20 hours per week, regular faculty engagement, & delivery of work throughout the week. Our assistantships are highly competitive, & funding availability varies. Contact Elesha Wikle at wikle@vt.edu for more info & to apply.

31. GA POSITION FOR COMMUNITY-ENGAGED RESEARCH – 1st posting
The GA will support the development of a community-engaged research methods course and will assist with the production of an applied social science podcast series. This position may also be involved with community assessments or program evaluations for community partners including data gathering, instrument development, conducting interviews/focus groups, and analyzing and presenting data. Qualifications: Interest in community-engaged research, ability to learn new conceptual and analytical frameworks; and to be able to build a resource library. Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize responsibilities, function well under pressure, pay attention to detail, work as part of a team, as well as independently, show initiative, and meet deadlines. Submit a cover letter and resume PDF to apply by February 28. For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ewdpignJlcYj7qrY6Y0GEeYo9wFeoZ1n/view?usp=share_link

32. SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRADUATE INTERN – 3rd posting
Facilitate SVP & Bystander Intervention trainings to students, staff, faculty and other campus partners as needed. SVP Graduate Intern will assist in administrative tasks including but not limited to coordinating training requests with requesting parties, maintaining training & outreach calendar, assisting in developing educational marketing materials and other SVP program needs. SVP Graduate Intern will lead tabling and outreach events as needed related to SVP & Bystander Intervention education. Graduate Intern will also help SVP Specialist in identifying opportunities for future training collaborations and SVP/ Bystander Intervention content development. Required qualifications: Knowledge of sexual violence terminology (including but not limited to; harassment, stalking, dating violence, victim blaming, etc.).Knowledge of bystander intervention techniques. Experience with facilitating workshops/training or classroom management (does not need to be specific to SVP / Bystander Intervention). Knowledge of interpersonal violence, gender-based violence and power dynamics to apply: https://tinyurl.com/HWSVIGI23

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT 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 driver license, 2) above age 18+ with good health, 3) normal vision and hearing, and 4) fluent in English. The study will last approximately 60 minutes. Each participant can choose between monetary compensation for $10 and course credits (0.5 credits/hour) from ISE 3614. For more information, please contact Jing Zang, jingzang@vt.edu ASAP. This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon, myounghoonjeon@vt.edu.

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR QUICK, REMOTE HARD CIDER SENSORY STUDY – 1st posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks participants to sort terms that can be used to describe hard cider in the United States (IRB 22-1092). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the sensory similarity of descriptive terms used to describe hard cider and to ultimately build a flavor wheel for hard cider made in the United States. To complete the study, follow this link: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?t=0d8b2c6d-795e-49c3-aaaf-9ead823f6c3d

35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGEMENTED/VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY – 1st posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) group invites you to participate in a research study with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Participants in the study will come to Room 160 (Sandbox), Moss Arts Center, to try out several interaction techniques while seated, standing, or moving around in an indoor area, and be asked for their comments about these techniques. The session will take about 60-75 minutes, participation is entirely voluntary. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, have normal vision (contact lenses are fine, glasses are not supported). Participants should not have any symptom or known recent exposure to COVID-19. Participation will be on a first come first serve basis. Participants’ involvements in the study will not impact their grades or academic performance in any way. For more information contact Feiyu Lu at feiyulu@vt.edu to schedule a session. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman in Computer Science. IRB#23-704.

36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 1st posting
The major purpose of this research project is to learn if consuming processed or less processed foods has an impact on how a person’s brain responds to processed foods. Briefly, the full study is 10-12 weeks long with two 14-day periods of controlled feeding where we will provide ALL foods and beverages for you to eat during those times. If you choose to participate, the study will consist of approximately 34 visits and require approximately 33-35 hours of your time. Most of these visits take place in Blacksburg with some taking place on the Roanoke campus. Participants can receive up to $400 and a 3D printed brain for completion of study! For more information and to take the pre-screening eligibility survey: https://fralinbiomed.info/yaeh

37.  PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
The Children’s Emotions Lab in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at VT is looking for parents of two-year-old children in the US who own and regularly use a smartphone to participate in a new research study focusing on parent-child interactions. An online survey is available for parents of 2-year-olds across the US and an in-person laboratory visit is available to parents of 30-36 month-olds in Southwest Virginia. Caregivers ready to schedule a visit can do so at the following link: https://bit.ly/PTvisit.  Interested parties can fill out the contact survey here to be contacted by a researcher with more information: https://ptinterestform.questionpro.com/. Please contact Diana Devine at techkids@vt.edu  This research has been approved by Virginia Tech HRPP (IRB #21-463 & IRB 22-461). Please pass this information along to any potentially interested parties, but please note that no parent is obligated to participate in this research.

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON EXERCISE BREAKS AND COGNITION – 2nd posting
The Cognitive Aging and Translational Science (CAATS) Lab is seeking participants for a study investigating the effects of activity breaks on cognition. Participants are asked to watch a lecture video and complete tasks while wearing an FNIRS device. Participants will also be asked to complete an activity during a scheduled break. It is estimated to take 90 minutes to complete and participants will receive 1.5 SONA credits for their participation. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 40 and be a Virginia Tech student. Participants must not be majoring in earth sciences or a related field, must be able to complete light physical activities, and must not be diagnosed with cardiovascular or respiratory disorders, or learning disabilities. Additional information can be viewed and sign up can be completed at https://vt-hdfs.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=6.

39. MOMS IN STEPFAMILIES NEEDED FOR RESEARCH – 2nd posting
If you are a mom AND your child(ren) has a stepmom, the Family Complexity Lab wants to talk with you about your experiences (IRB-22-303). Participation involves one 60-90 minute Zoom interview. Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for their time. Must be 18+ to participate. For more information, please contact Dr. Caroline Sanner at csanner@vt.edu.

40. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HISTORIC SMITHFIELD – 2nd posting
We would love to hear from you! There are many opportunities available for those who would like to volunteer onsite during the open season this coming April. Open Positions are as follows: Interpreter (Tour Guide) – April through December; Museum Store/Cashier/Manager – April through December; Graphic Designer-all year; Gardener/Landscaper – all year. No deadlines. For more information contact: Menna Fahmy: mfahmy@historicsmithfield.org

41. GRANATA BIOMECHANICS LAB RECRUITING FOR RESEARCH STUDY UNDERSTANDING BIOMECHANICAL PERFORMANCE DURING CHILD-CARE-RELATED ACTIVITIES – 2nd posting
The Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting women who have given birth in the last 6 – 12 months (postpartum) and women who have never been pregnant, for a biomechanical performance study (protocol number 22-1085). Study participation will involve a single 2-hour visit. The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of lifting and loading a portable car seat in women 6 to 12 months after childbirth, compared to women having never been pregnant. This study will include questionnaires, six clinical assessments, and a series of three different lifting and loading conditions, of a 33 lbs. portable car seat, as your movements are tracked with an eight camera video recording system and four in-ground force plates. Participants will have their choice of a Fire Tv Stick or Echo Dot 3rd Gen for their time and effort upon completing the study.  If you would like more information about the study, please contact Theresa Libera at theresal@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294

42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMETRIC RESEARCH USING VIDEOS – 2nd posting
We are recruiting participants for a research study that aims to understand how well we can determine heart rate and other information about the cardiovascular system by using video cameras. We are seeking individuals (US Citizens or Green Card) of various skin tones to sit for 2 sessions while wearing a heart monitor (on the wrist or fingertip) and being video recorded by a normal camera and 1 or 2 infrared cameras. The first session is intended to last approximately 90 minutes, and the second session should last 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated $50 for full participation, or $20 per hour for partial participation, to thank them for their time. If you are interested in participating, please contact Suren Thapa by email at sthapa@vtti.vt.edu. Research protocols have been approved by VT IRB (#21-536).

43. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO REVIEW TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
Graduate student volunteers are needed to review applications for the Spring 2023 cycle of the GPSS Travel Fund Program. Volunteer reviewers are essential to ensure the impartiality of grant allocations. Previous TFP recipients are especially encouraged to volunteer. Work may be completed from anywhere with an internet connection, on any schedule. Please contact Cissy Ming at cissym@vt.edu to express interest. Include how many hours you are willing to commit before March 10. Visit http://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp   for more information about the Travel Fund Program.

44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A WHITE WINE SENSORY STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants 21+ year of age are needed for a white wine sorting sensory study from Monday 2/20/23 to Wednesday 2/22/23 in HABB1 for 1-30 minute session. Snacks will be available for panelists after participation. To schedule a time for tasting, click here: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?p=vtu&lang=5. If you have not participated in a sensory study at Virginia Tech, please contact mmershon@vt.edu for registration.

45. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CLEAT PERFORMANCE AND PLANTAR LOADING STUDY – 3rd 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 18-30, 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.

46. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON ‘ENHANCING ART GALLERY VISITORS’ EXPERIENCE THROUGH AUDIO AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY’ – 3rd posting
Researchers from the Mind Music Machine lab are conducting research on enhancing art gallery visitors’ experiences using Audio AR technology. It will take less than 1 hour to participate in the experiment. Please note, it is not mandatory for students to sign up as a participant, and that their participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10/hr. either in cash or in research credits at the rate of 0.5 cr/hr. Participants will view paintings using a pair of eye-tracker lenses, and a pair of bone conduction earphones. After viewing each painting, they will answer some questions. Eligible participants are current Virginia Tech students 18 years of age or older, and with normal to corrected vision (no glasses but contact lenses are okay). Interested students can sign up using this form https://forms.gle/wrqFEMgJe4h3EcHj8, or contact the researcher at: abhraneild@vt.edu if they are interested to participate. The research protocol forthis experiment has been reviewed by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #22-1006).

47. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
February 27, 12-1pm, Squires 140, Asian Cultural Engagement Center
Join us for the first APIDA Men’s Support Group meeting for the Spring 2023 semester. This meeting will focus on “De-stigmatizing Mental Health” among APIDA men. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XNGJ6j

48. IRB SERIES 4 LIVE Q&A
Monday, February 27, 2-3pm, Zoom
Welcome to the final 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 for a live Q&A 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. It is an interactive session, where you will get a chance to communicate openly with IRB professionals. This is a great chance to ask your question and get your doubts solved by the professionals themselves. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZw04x

49. PRESENTING WITH LATEX
Monday, February 27, 2:30-3:30pm, Zoom
Come learn how to do even more with LaTeX – creating your presentations in LaTeX! Whether it is a deck of slides or poster, come learn about the other document classes available for presentations. This workshop will cover the following topics: how to create and customize slides, reusing existing LaTeX code, drawing figures, and adjusting document size. Some experience with LaTeX or other coding experience is recommended to get the most out of this workshop. We will be using Overleaf, but you are welcome to use your preferred LaTeX distribution. Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

50. PERFORMANCE: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday March 1, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
“Unbelievable. Go see Ailey. It’s change-your-life good.” —NBC’s Today Show Celebrate over 60 years of unparalleled artistry when Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to Blacksburg! These dancers dazzle with their technical brilliance and passionate energy, bringing audiences to their feet at every performance. Each evening features a distinct program of new and classic works from the groundbreaking company, as well as founder Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations. For more details about each evening’s repertoire : https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/alvin-ailey.html. 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.

51. ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATRE (DEAN’S CULTURAL AWARENESS PROGRAM)
Wednesday, March 1, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
The graduate school is working to make the arts more accessible and collaborative with our graduate community through this new effort. Student tickets have been secured for several upcoming shows, to include the March 1st show at 7:30pm, “Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre”, which features the works In a Sentimental Mood (2022), choreography by Jamar Roberts Are You in Your Feelings? (2022), choreography by Kyle Abraham, and Revelations (1960), choreography by Alvin Ailey. Sign-up for a free student ticket (must be able to show valid Student ID) here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/AlvinAiley. Students will be randomly selected and shared the Blacksburg ticket pick-up location. Only one entry per student per performance. Questions, please email ordi@vt.edu

52. 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.

53. GLOBAL CONNECT: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, March 2, 5-6pm, Zoom
Global Connect is a monthly virtual series held the first Thursday of each month that offers a supportive and safe space on Zoom for international students to discuss specific topics relevant to mental health (adjustment/transition, academic stress, relationship issues, work-life balance, etc.), share your own experiences, and develop practical skills to cope with your issues.  Topics and Dates: Microaggression and discrimination 3/2/23, Stress management 4/6/23, Relationships and cultural contexts 5/4/23
Register at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0j6cOoAON2TjcNM.

54. BSGO SPRING 2023 PLANT SALE
Monday, March 20, 10am-5pm, Drillfield
March is rolling in and the  Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) is looking forward to the bloom. With that we are holding a plant sale to welcome the spring. Come out and see us on the Drillfield on March 20th 10am – 5pm! Plants include: monstera  peace lily, Christmas cactus, pothos, zebrina, spider plant.

55. HAS THE MODERN UNIVERSITY LOST ITS WAY?
Wednesday, May 1, 6:30-8pm, Bradley Study Center, 104 Faculty St
Join us as Virginia Tech professors Mark Embree and Sylvester Johnson explore some of the challenges facing today’s universities, engaging the perspectives of Wendell Berry and Jacques Maritain in the essay “The Loss of the University”. Light refreshments will be followed by an interactive discussion with the audience. RSVP by February 26 to receive a digital copy of the essays to be discussed, but no advance reading is required to attend: https://forms.gle/qHjqqstszFH7PaC57