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March 6-12, 2023

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
2. OPEN EDUCATION WEEK IS MARCH, 6-10, 2023 – 1st posting
3. FEEDBACK NEEDED ON TIMELYCARE APP SERVICES – 1st posting
4. NEW VTGrATE PODCAST POSTED – 1st posting
5. CALL FOR PAPERS EXTENDED: COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL– 1st posting
6. GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY – 2nd posting
7. GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM – 2nd posting
8. COVES POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE EXTENDED – 3rdposting
9. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 3rd posting
10. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE FEEDBACK SURVEY – 3rd posting
11. VTGrATE SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS – 3rd posting
12. JOIN THE ALT PROTEIN PROJECT AT VT – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
13. GRADUATE IN RESIDENCE FELLOWS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER JOHNSTON – 1st posting
14. SUPPLEMENT GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION: LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE – 1st posting
15. HONORS COLLEGE GTAS 2023-24 – 1st  posting
16. FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION SEEKS PHD CANDIDATE WITH STRONG TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
17. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON EXERCISE BREAKS AND COGNITION – 1st posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 2nd posting
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
21. INTERFACES OF GLOBAL CHANGE CAPSTONE PROJECT GROUP – 2nd posting
22. PANELISTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME FLAVOR STUDY – 2nd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 3rd posting
24.PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR QUICK, REMOTE HARD CIDER SENSORY STUDY – 3rd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGEMENTED/VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY – 3rd posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
27. DEI SESSION ON WHITENESS & CHARACTERISTICS OF WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE – March 15
28. ANOVA IN R (SAIG SHORT COURSE) – March 15
29. WOMEN & GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES SPRING 2023 – March 16
30. GENDER, BODIES, & TECHNOLOGY: POST-DOBBS PRECARITY – March 16 & 17
31. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – March 16
32. BSGO SPRING 2023 PLANT SALE – March 20
33. OVERVIEW OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN INDUSTRY FOR PHDS – March 20
34. BOOTSTRAPPING SHORT COURSE (SAIG) – March 22
35. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW – March 27
36. VT MASQUERADE GAYLA: ROARIN’ 20s – March 29
37. HAS THE MODERN UNIVERSITY LOST ITS WAY?- May 1

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday March 8 and Thursday, March 9, 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. 

2. OPEN EDUCATION WEEK IS MARCH, 6-10, 2023 – 1st posting
The University Libraries’ Open Education Initiative has assembled a selection of live and recorded events, readings, and additional resources. Flyer is clickable and printable.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ke6NoT0P1zPu2BiTi803JYPtJfiBpgS3/view?usp=share_link

3. FEEDBACK NEEDED ON TIMELYCARE APP SERVICES – 1st posting
The Graduate School would like to hear your experiences using the new TimelyCare app, or reasons why you choose not to use it. Email addresses will not be collected in this survey. https://forms.gle/hw15ZVqxsgEnMHdM7 If you have questions, please email Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.edu.

4. NEW 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. Our latest episode has been uploaded here: https://youtu.be/9w-58BYoB7E. Please also subscribe to this channel so that you can get notifications when we do upload new videos! https://www.youtube.com/@vtgrate

5. CALL FOR PAPERS EXTENDED: COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL– 1st 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 HAS BEEN EXTENDED to March 13th, 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.

6. GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY – 2nd posting
The Graduate School invites submissions of art work and photography by graduate students for the beautification of the building during the spring semester and beyond. The theme is “Ignite Your Passion” What is it that is igniting your passion, or helping you unlock and unleash your potential?  Use art/photography as a medium to show us what keeps you motivated through graduate school.  Is it your family, friends, hiking, or playing a sport you love?  We would love to know what keeps you going.  Submissions are limited to three pieces (art and/or photography) per graduate student. More information can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html. Deadline is March 17 by midnight.

7. GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM – 2nd posting
Are you graduating this spring? Planning on taking photos or walking at the in-person ceremonies, but need a cap and gown? GPSS has caps and gowns for students to borrow! Fill out the form by March 20 and we will try to make those memories happen while saving you money! If you do borrow from us, please note that you will need to return the gown dry cleaned, with receipt. Hoods are not included. You will be notified by April 10 whether GPSS is available to accommodate your request. Please contact Cissy Ming cissym@vt.edu with any questions. Link to form: https://forms.gle/9iL6ASzs6bPz4JvS8

8. COVES POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE EXTENDED – 3rdposting
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 has been extended to March 10, 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. 

9. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 3rd 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.

10. STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE FEEDBACK SURVEY – 3rd 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

11. VTGrATE SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS – 3rd 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

12. JOIN THE ALT PROTEIN PROJECT AT VT – 3rd 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.

13. GRADUATE IN RESIDENCE FELLOWS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER JOHNSTON – 1st posting
This is a live-in position with responsibilities of 10 hours per week advising their House Council, assisting the AFP with academic and intellectual goals, offering mentorship to students, and facilitating a strong sense of community within the Residential College. More information: https://llp.vt.edu/residential_colleges/waj.html.  Graduate Residential Fellows receive a single room (with utilities) in the Residential College and a major on-campus meal plan. Must be a full-time graduate student at Virginia Tech in good academic standing. This is a supplemental position and GRFs may hold a concurrent GA-ship or GTA-ship. International students, please be in communication with immigration advising to ensure this does not impact your visa status.  To apply, please email a letter of interest, CV, & contact information (email and phone number) for three references, all in one document to dagmon@vt.edu, using the subject line “GRF Application: LAST NAME.” For priority consideration please apply by March 20th.

14. SUPPLEMENT GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION: LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL CHANGE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE – 1st posting
The Leadership and Social Change Residential College at Virginia Tech is currently accepting applications for a Graduate in Residence Fellow (GRF) for the 2023-2024 academic year. GRFs play a vital role in the residential college model through coordinating events, mentoring undergraduate students, and connecting with faculty members in the community. This position is NOT a graduate assistantship; however, it is supplemental to traditional funding that provides on-campus housing and an on-campus meal plan. Details on the positions and application materials can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyVFUYjH3fPsJgTIgtzGFyrVHxBZ2St4/view. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but preference will be given to applications submitted by March 20th, 2023.

15. HONORS COLLEGE GTAS 2023-24 – 1st posting
The VT Honors College focuses on transdisciplinary, collaborative, and experiential learning. Our new, required course, UH 1404, will introduce students to interdisciplinarity, systems thinking, problem analysis, and undergraduate research. We seek applicants pursuing an MA, MS, MFA, or PhD from engineering, natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities to help with UH 1404 and other activities. This is a 9-month, 20-hour per week position, with a graduate tuition waiver and a competitive stipend. Preferred Qualifications; experience in learning and/or working across disciplinary boundaries; experience in teaching, tutoring, or mentoring undergraduate students; experience with students from diverse backgrounds and/or diverse scholarly/professional orientations; experience with one or more of the following: interdisciplinarity, systems thinking, problem analysis, and undergraduate research. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and information for 3 references to Dr. Paul Heilker, Associate Dean, by 5:00 pm on Monday, 27 March, 2023 at  pheilker@vt.edu.

16. FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION SEEKS PHD CANDIDATE WITH STRONG TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS -2nd 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.

17. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
We need highly active athletes (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). Participants must be non-pregnant, vaccinated for Covid-19, with a stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb.), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. We look for endurance athletes who was completed in marathons, ultra-marathons or Ironman triathlons in the past year, with sustained high level of training for the past 6 months and with no recent injuries or other reasons that have changed the training volume. You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity, and other health information. You will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash), odds of winning 1 in 5.  For more information: vtultrahipl@gmail.com

18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON EXERCISE BREAKS AND COGNITION – 1st 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 $10 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. For additional information or to sign up, please contact Kate Singer at caatslab@gmail.com

19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 2nd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals who are at least 18-year-old to participate in a study to investigates the effects of different emotions on human trust in social robots in an escape room situation. During the study, you will be asked to complete an emotion induction writing task and solve puzzles in an escape room with a humanoid robot agent. You will also need to fill out different questionnaires three times (before and after the emotion induction task & after successfully escaping the room.) The study will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $10/hr. or 1 hr. research credit for course ISE 3614. Contact djia9@vt.edu. 

20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
You will be asked to complete 2 sessions over 2 days, with each session lasting up to 4 hours. In both sessions, you will wear two exoskeletons and perform several tasks, such as ladder climbing, walking, lifting/lowering, and simulated drilling. During each session, we will monitor your postures/motions and muscle activity from select muscle groups in the back and shoulder regions. You are eligible to participate if you: are 18-30 years old, are not pregnant, have no current or recent (past 12 months) musculoskeletal disorders or injuries that affect your daily activities, have the waist circumference of ≥27 inches (this is due to exoskeleton fits).  Compensation $15/hr. For more information contact: alexn011@vt.edu

21. INTERFACES OF GLOBAL CHANGE CAPSTONE PROJECT GROUP – 2nd posting
We are seeking participants for a survey measuring student utility costs and assessing awareness of home weatherization concepts. Our aim is to learn more about housing challenges in relation to energy-based financial stress and to provide potential solutions in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and other community partners. The survey should take 5 minutes. Thank you for your help! https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AXBgLZwRU7

22. PANELISTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME FLAVOR STUDY – 2nd posting
The VT Sensory Evaluation Lab (SEL) is researching the sensory attributes of US edamame (IRB #23-064). We are recruiting volunteers who are 18 years or older, have no known soy allergies or sensitivities, and are interested in tasting edamame to participate. Subjects will be required to participate in up to 8, 1-hour “consensus training” sessions over 2-5-weeks that involve smelling, tasting, and describing edamame, followed by 4 to 6, 30-45-minute sessions that involve smelling, tasting, and rating each edamame sample using the vocabulary you helped develop. Snacks will be provided after each session. The training sessions will be audio-recorded, with permission. Your decision to participate or not will not impact your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL. Contact Rebekah at foodsensory@vt.edu for more information.

23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 3rd 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.

24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR QUICK, REMOTE HARD CIDER SENSORY STUDY – 3rd 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

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGEMENTED/VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY – 3rd 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.

26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 3rd 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

27. DEI SESSION ON WHITENESS & CHARACTERISTICS OF WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE
Wednesday, March 15, 12:00pm-1:30pm, GLC B
Graduate Students are invited to a personal and professional development session exploring the topics Whiteness and the Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture in their own lives and work. Attendees will be introduced to the concepts of Whiteness and White Supremacy Culture before participating in individual reflective practice based in a Critical Narrative Analysis (Langdridge, 2007) framework. This reflection time will assist them in deconstructing their own experiences with these concepts. Engaging with these topics is imperative for advancing antiracism and decolonization in academia. Lunch will be provided and registration is required. The survey will close at 5pm on Monday, March 13th. Seats are limited – we will be in touch if you have a confirmed seat or if you have been put on the waitlist. Please register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AVsktZw3lS

28. ANOVA IN R (SAIG SHORT COURSE)
Wednesday, March 15, 4:30-6:30pm, Torgersen 3310
In the SAIG Short Course ANOVA in R, we will cover several varieties of ANOVA, a common statistical procedure. The following topics will be covered: Understanding when using ANOVA is appropriate, checking ANOVA assumptions, fitting a one-way ANOVA model, fitting a two-way ANOVA model, interpreting interactions, fitting an ANCOVA model. To register for this and other SAIG courses: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=saig

29. WOMEN AND GENDER IN IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES SPRING 2023
Thursday, March 16, 12:30-1:30pm, Newman Library
Women and Gender in International Development (WGD), Virginia Tech is hosting their second Discussion Series event (hybrid) for Spring 2023, featuring Jessica R. Spence on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 12:30-1:30 pm. Jessica is an ICTAS Fellow and a Ph.D. student of ALCE at Virginia Tech. The title is “Speaking for themselves: The importance of enabling Ugandan women to share their story through photography and community dialogue.” Interested participants can join in person at the Newman Library multipurpose room, or online via zoom. Snacks will be provided. The discussion series is organized by the Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) and is an InclusiveVT initiative of OIA. Register here: https://bit.ly/40VroDb.  To know more: https://bit.ly/3n189Gy.

30. GENDER, BODIES, & TECHNOLOGY: POST-DOBBS PRECARITY
Thursday, March 16, 4– 5:45pm, and Friday, March 17, 9am-9pm, Newman Library and Moss Arts Center & Zoom
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Science, Technology and Society Department at Virginia Tech invites you to attend the Gender, Bodies and Technology (GBT): Post-Dobbs Precarity conference on March 16-17th, either in person or virtually. Thanks to our generous campus donors, there is no registration fee, and we welcome your participation. Feel free to sign up for lunch, provided for the first 50 attendees. Masks will be available and we encourage mask wearing. Notable Events: Keynote presentation “Trans Studies in Grim Times” by Dr. Toby Beauchamp; Alison Kafer will present “Teaching under the Abortion Bans”; the program concludes with a poetry reading centered on the struggle for reproductive justice featuring Abby Minor and Kwoya Maples.  Register here: https://linktr.ee/vtgbt

31. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, March 16, 6:30pm-8:00pm, 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. Please note that ALL kids must be signed up to attend and spots are limited! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/BQXQXXm  Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu

32. BSGO SPRING 2023 PLANT SALE
Monday, March 20, 10am-5pm, Drillfield
Please come out and support the Black Graduate Student Organization. A variety of indoor plant cuttings will be available for sale. Have your choice of baby monsteras, peace lilies, Christmas cactus, pothos, zebrinas, spider plants, and Swedish ivy. Cash and electronic payments accepted.

33. OVERVIEW OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN INDUSTRY FOR PHDS
Monday, March 20, 3-4pm, Zoom
This seminar provides an overview of career opportunities in industry with emphasis on the various skills, aptitudes, competencies, and personalities that thrive in this sector. Research and non-research career paths such as consulting, product development and business development will be discussed and advice will be given to help identify career paths that are a fit for your interests. We will discuss the importance of transferable skills and how to highlight these for specific roles. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuytqDwoH9Kr_mS9GVYBpvmCzw7UYtAc

34. BOOTSTRAPPING SHORT COURSE (SAIG)
Wednesday, March 22, 4:30-6:30pm, Torgerson 3110
Bootstrapping is a statistical procedure that resamples a single dataset with replacement to create many simulated samples. This results in mimicking the sampling process from the population. Practitioners can use the resamples to develop an estimate along with its bias, variance, confidence intervals, prediction intervals, etc. Bootstrapping is often used when the assumptions of parametric techniques, such as the assumption of normality, are not met. It can be used to develop hypothesis tests and confidence intervals in these cases (and much more!). This course provides an introduction to the topic of bootstrapping. You will learn the idea of bootstrapping and get a deeper understanding why it is helpful and important through an example implemented in R. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=saig%20

35. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
Monday, March 27, 7pm, GLC Room F, and Zoom
In this presentation, we’ll go over what the Graduate School looks for when we review your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) for formatting. Students will receive tips on how to prepare their ETDs for submission so that they are quickly approved. This presentation will occur live in Room F of the Graduate Life Center in Blacksburg and will simultaneously be presented on Zoom; students may attend in-person or remotely by using Zoom. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/etdreview Zoom  Meeting ID: 813 4234 7723  Zoom invite link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81342347723

36. VT MASQUERADE GAYLA: ROARIN’ 20s
Wednesday, March 29, 6-10pm, Squires Commonwealth Ballroom
This is our second annual Gayla event hosted by HokiePride, Queer Grads Professionals and Allies, Lavender House, and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center. Come join us for a Roarin’ 20s masquerade-themed evening complete with a photographer, DJ, music, dancing, finger foods, photos with fun props, and to celebrate with our Virginia Tech communities of lovely people. This event is open to everyone affiliated with Virginia Tech as well as their +1s. Undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff are encouraged to come Please RSVP so we make sure to provide enough food! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/8922335

37. 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