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March 27- April 2, 2023

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
2. VTGRATE TEACH-IN DAY & INDUCTION
3. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
4. INSPIRASIAN SERIES: GRADUATE STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES
5. DATA DRAWN: DATA STORYTELLING WITH COMICS WORKSHOP
6. INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATING SCIENCE WORKSHOP
7. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC: CHAMPIONS – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
8. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE (GPSS) 39TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND  EXPOSITION – GRADUATE EUCATION WEEK EVENT
9. AEJ PRESENTS: “CLIMATE CHANGE IS AN EMOTION: THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND MENTAL HEALTH”
10. VT MASQUERADE GAYLA: ROARIN’ 20s
11. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF USING iTHENTICATE-GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
12. TRANSFORMING SPACE & CULTURE: A TALK WITH AUTHORS OF SEXUAL CITIZENS
13. DON’T STOP THE FLOW. PERIOD. A PANEL DISCUSSION
14. GLC CAFE – ESCAPE GAMES EDITION – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
15. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH & APIDAHM PRESENTS: SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE, DR. BANU SUBRAMANIAM ALIEN BECOMES EXOTIC: RACE, GENDER, & THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE
16. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – FREE CHILDCARE
17. IGNITE YOUR FUTURE: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH HOKIE GRADUATE ALUMNI -GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
18. DISCUSSION WITH RISSI PALMER
19. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. BANU SUBRAMANIAM 
20. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM: DR CLAIRE CAHEN
21. BIG COOK OUT – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
22. GAPIDA LOCAL FOOD TOUR
23. D-CAP FREE TICKET RISSI PALMER
24. THE BIG EVENT
25. BIBLE STUDY

Administrative Announcements: 
26. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS FOR SPRING 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT – 1st posting
27. DANCE YOUR PhD. SEEKS CONTESTANTS – 1st posting
28. MAOP GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting
29. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124 – 1st posting
30. LEADERSHIP COURSES FOR GRAD STUDENTS – 1st posting
31. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE! – 1st posting
32. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2023-2024 SOLIDARITY EXECUTIVE BOARD – 2nd posting
33. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK – March 27-31, 2023 – 3rd posting

Jobs:
34. 2023-2024 GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES – 1st posting
35. GA POSITION IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – 1st posting
36. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER AND MOZAIKO LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY – 2nd posting
37. STUDENT WAGE POSITION IN FIXED ASSETS – 2ndposting 
38. GA POSITION IN THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING – 2nd posting
39. GRADUATE IN RESIDENCE FELLOWS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER JOHNSTON –  3rd posting
40. GA POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 3rd posting
41. HONORS COLLEGE GTA – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 1st posting
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AERIAL CIRCUS INTEREST SURVEY – 1st posting
44. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 1st posting
45. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 1st posting
46. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 1st posting
47. VERIFICATION OF MOTION SICKNESS INDUCTION USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR – 1st posting
48. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 1st posting
49. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AR/VR DEVELOPERS STUDY – 2ndposting
50. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DOCTORAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIP STUDY – 2nd posting
51. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 2nd posting

Upcoming Events: 
52. ANGRY OUT LOUD: THE BODILY AUTONOMY EDITION, PART I – April 3
53. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP – April 3
54. VA-WHPC: APPLY TO GIVE A LIGHTNING TALK! – April 4
55. WOMEN & GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES: NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU – April 13
56. GRADUATE ENGINEERING ALLIANCE (GEA) KICK-OFF EVENT – April 13
57. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE BOOK CLUB – April 27

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, March 27, 12-1pm, ACEC (Squires 140) or on Zoom       
Please Feel free to join us for the APIDA Men’s Support Group and discuss about “Emotions” among APIDA men. This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here:  https://bit.ly/3ldBbUo.

2. VTGRATE TEACH-IN DAY & INDUCTION
Monday, March 27, 1-6pm, GLC room F and Zoom
VTGrATE is hosting its semesterly teach-in day and induction ceremony. Teach-in Day for Spring 2023 is coming up with Virginia Tech Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (GrATE). Please join us on March 27th, 2023 from 1pm – 4pm in the GLC (Graduate Life Centre), in Room F / in Zoom. Please join us for a series of workshops and talks. We will then conclude this with our Induction ceremony and Social event. This will take place from 4:30pm – 6:00pm in the same room, where we will be welcoming new members into the Academy. The agenda of the event is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vNp9ITLDZwx4Be4NifTwhRjjNpe0wR0rKXjgF9taxMI/edit. Attending the event is totally free, and food and drinks will be provided too. Everyone is welcome to join, and so invite your friends along as well!

3. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
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. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

4. INSPIRASIAN SERIES: GRADUATE STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES
Tuesday, March 28, 3-4pm, ACEC (Squires 140) and Zoom
After a successful event last semester, we’re bringing back the InspirASIAN Series! Join us for an inspiring event with our graduate student panel, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from their experiences, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions. Light refreshments will be served! Register here: https://bit.ly/3J4wFRV.

5. DATA DRAWN: DATA STORYTELLING WITH COMICS WORKSHOP
Tuesday,  March 28 and Thursday March 30,  5-8pm, Blacksburg campus, location TBA
Data Drawn: Data Storytelling with Comics Workshop, co-led by myself (Visiting Assistant Professor in the VT Department of English) and Professor Anna Feigenbaum (Professor in Digital Storytelling at Bournemouth University), will take place on Tuesday, March 28th and Thursday, March 30th, 5-8pm. You can attend one or both of the three-hour workshops as fits your schedule. No previous experience with comics OR data science is expected. If you’re interested in how to do things with words AND pictures; how to tell affective and effective stories for diverse audiences driven by evidence-based information; and/or how to land two free pizza dinners, this workshop is for you. Free pizza/dinner will be served both nights. Please use the link to register for the event (location TBA): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-drawn-data-storytelling-with-comics-ii-tickets-585489022427.

6. INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATING SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 28, 7-8pm, virtual
Advance signup required. Zoom link sent afterwards. Patricia Raun (Director of the Center for Communicating Science and theatre professor) will introduce exercises focused on listening, situational and self-awareness and communicating personally to increase audience connection. Tools from the arts have been developed to bridge divisions–and build our capacities to listen deeply, interact personally, and express ourselves. Differences can divide us—but such differences enrich lives, broaden perspectives, and enhance collaborations. Raun will facilitate exercises to develop awareness of what is needed to engage in effective interpersonal and group communication, strengthen interdisciplinary team creativity, and build connections between ideas and people. Cameras and mics should be on. Sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GeFbFacc8vG2ivflhWz6iw73ucLpg6pdNwMbewGN_E/edit?usp=sharing

7. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC: CHAMPIONS – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
Tuesday, March 28, 7:30pm, The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg, VA
Enjoy a night at the movies, compliments of the Graduate School and The Lyric.  The movie showing will be Champions, starring Woody Harrelson. Pick up a free ticket in SHIP – Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (120 GLC), 9am-4pm.  Tickets may be picked up starting on Monday, March 20.  One ticket per graduate student. Visit the Lyric Theatre’s website for more information on the movie. https://www.thelyric.com/event/champions/.  This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

8. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE (GPSS) 39TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
Wednesday, March 29, 9:30am-4pm, GLC Multipurpose Room and Meeting Rooms
The GPSS Research Symposium and Exposition is a unique opportunity for both full-time and part-time graduate students at Virginia Tech to showcase their scholarly pursuits and achievements and brings together ideas and research findings from different disciplines.  By attending this conference our hope is that you will create new connections throughout the university, learn how your research can reach a broader audience, and perhaps develop new partnerships with graduate and professional students. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

9. AEJ PRESENTS: “CLIMATE CHANGE IS AN EMOTION: THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND MENTAL HEALTH”
Wednesday, March 29, 6-7pm, GLC Room F
AEJ’s March speaker is Steven Licardi, an autistic/neurodivergent social worker, spoken word poet, artist, and science fiction writer working at the intersections of art and social policy. Steven will lead a lecture-workshop that will explore the emergent intersections of ecological mental health and climate change through contemporary research and first-hand accounts of his work with families in the local region. Steven will also show us how he uses creative and poetic tools to process the emotional impact of climate change in his personal and professional life. We will have FREE pizza and t-shirts to paint!. RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_jP3Ev6MdfHRIOCEE1qrG2Yt4CJuaBcFWaVfBFghUKw/edit  and to join via zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/83553885016

10. 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  

11. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF USING iTHENTICATE– GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
Thursday, March 30, 10am, Zoom
Learn how to navigate the iThenticate software, submit a document for review, and evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion at this session for graduate students and faculty. iThenticate is a software system that reviews the originality of documents, ensures accurate attribution to other authors and eliminates occurrences of potential plagiarism. Find the zoom link here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/2401703707#success.  This event is part of Graduate Education Week. .

12. TRANSFORMING SPACE & CULTURE: A TALK WITH AUTHORS OF SEXUAL CITIZENS
Thursday, March 30, 11:30am -1:30pm, Latham Ballroom, the Inn at VT and via Zoom stream
The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate group invites members of the VT and surrounding community to a keynote presentation by the authors of Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus, Drs. Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan. Their study transforms how we understand and address sexual assault. Through portraits of life and sex among college students, the authors reveal the social ecosystem that makes sexual assault a predictable element of life on college campuses. Powerful concepts of sexual projects, citizenship, and geographies provide language for understanding forces that shape young people’s sexual relationships. Results transform our understanding of sexual assault and provide a roadmap to address it. Students encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWOL9ZxQYE.

13. DON’T STOP THE FLOW. PERIOD. A PANEL DISCUSSION – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
Thursday, March 30, 12-1pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
Join the Graduate School in partnership with the Women’s Center, Period@VT, and Planned Parenthood for a panel discussion regarding period poverty, access, and public health. Lunch will be provided FREE. All genders and identities are encouraged to attend. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DontStopTheFlow.   Questions? Please contact Zuleka Woods at rdauda@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

14. GLC CAFE – ESCAPE GAMES EDITION – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
Thursday, March 30, 3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center – Reading RoomCrack the code to escape, unleash your inner detective, and ignite your passion for competition at this mysterious GLC Cafe. Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff while playing exciting escape games. This event is part of Graduate Education Week. Bring your own mug if you can. The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

15. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH & APIDAHM PRESENTS: SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE, DR. BANU SUBRAMANIAM ALIEN BECOMES EXOTIC: RACE, GENDER, & THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE
Thursday, March 30, 5-7pm, Newman Library Multipurpose Room & Webinar
This engagement, in honor of both Women’s History Month and preceding Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDAHM), is a collaboration among the Women’s Center at VT, the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, The Provost’s Office: Women and Minority Artists and Scholars Lecture Series, The Graduate School, College of Science, Department of Religion and Culture, Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Women’s and Gender Studies, College of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC).Webinar registration: https://bit.ly/3YZszzV.

16. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – FREE CHILDCARE
Thursday, March 30, 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 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. Sigh up here: https://signup.com/go/LUQJrnh This link is also available each week in the VT Women’s Center webpage. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu

17. IGNITE YOUR FUTURE: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH HOKIE GRADUATE ALUMNI – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
Friday, March 31, 12-1pm, Zoom and GLC Room B
Learn how to unlock your potential and ignite your future from outstanding graduate student alumni. The session will be held via zoom but we will also have light refreshments in GLC Room B if students want to bring their lunch and participate together. Panelists:Sean Collins, Director, Apex Center for Entrepreneurs; Anne Hilborn, California Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; Jaishankar Sundararaman, Director, Software Engineering, Google. Please register and let us know how you plan to attend here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/alumnipanel This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

18. DISCUSSION WITH RISSI PALMER
Friday, March 31, 12-1pm, Black Cultural Center: 126 Squires Student Center
As a musician and host of the radio show Color Me Country, Rissi Palmer brings to the forefront the Black, Indigenous, and Latinx histories of country music that for too long have lived outside the spotlight and off mainstream airwaves. Join Palmer for this conversation about her personal, professional, and artistic journey. Palmer, who describes her musical style as “Southern soul,” has toured extensively across the country, sharing stages with Taylor Swift, the Eagles, Chris Young, Charley Crockett, and many more. A few highlights throughout her musical career include performances at the White House, New York’s Lincoln Center, and multiple appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. Co-hosted by the Black Cultural Center.

19. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. BANU SUBRAMANIAM 
Friday, March 31, 12-1, ACEC (Squires Room 140) and Zoom
Dr. Banu Subramaniam is Professor of Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Trained as a plant evolutionary biologist, Banu engages the feminist studies of science in the practices of experimental biology. Author of Holy Science: The Biopolitics of Hindu Nationalism (University of Washington Press, 2019), Ghost Stories for Darwin: The Science of Variation, and the Politics of Diversity (University of Illinois Press, 2014), Dr. Subramaniam’s current work focuses on decolonizing botany and the relationship of science and religious nationalism in India. Register here: https://bit.ly/3m5NAdJ.

20. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM: DR CLAIRE CAHEN
Friday, March 31, 3pm, GLC Room B
Join us for a fascinating conversation about the complex dynamics of privately managed charter schools and their impacts! Dr. Claire Cahen is an Assistant Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech. Her research centers on urban austerity, community development, labor, and racial justice and has been published in journals such as Race, Ethnicity and the City, Antipode, Labor Relations, and Housing Studies. Talk Title – Spatializing Ignorance: Making Sense of the Truncated Politics of Charter School Teachers Join us in person or register at the following link to attend via Zoom: https://forms.gle/QSJLqqQvfASRnQ7P9.

21. BIG COOK OUT – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT
Friday, March 31, 4:30-6:30pm, Grad School Lawn and GLC Multipurpose Room, Blacksburg CampusGraduate students and their families are invited to enjoy food, music, and games. Hethwood Market will provide meat and vegetarian options. DJ Flex will provide music; sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate.  For more information about Graduate Education Week and a listing of all events: Graduate Education Week.

22. GAPIDA LOCAL FOOD TOUR 
Friday, March 31, 6-8pm, Kuma Moon Ramen Restaurant 725 University City Blvd.
The Graduate Asian Pacific Islander Desi Association (GAPIDA) is launching a monthly food tour of local restaurants! This is a casual event to meet other graduate students and build community while supporting local businesses. Join us at Kuma Moon Ramen Restaurant (725 University City Blvd, Blacksburg, VA 24060) on Friday, March 31 at 6pm! Join the GAPIDA GroupMe https://groupme.com/join_group/90593645/D7JVL3Fy and visit the GAPIDA Linktree https://linktr.ee/gapida  for more information. Email Michelle Ausman at mchoiausman@vt.edu if you have questions.

23. D-CAP FREE TICKET  – RISSI PALMER
Friday, March 31, 8:00pm, Moss Arts Center
The Dean’s Cultural Awareness Program (D-CAP) continues to make the arts more accessible and collaborative for our graduate community. Another amazing performance at the Moss Art with a drawing for FREE tickets for graduate students for the upcoming show featuring southern soul artist, Rissi Palmer. Palmer made her mark in country music but is equally at home in R&B music. Her gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries. The show is on March 31st at 8:00 pm, Sign-up here:  https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/RissiPalmer. Selected students will get ticket pick-up location and timeline shared. Only one entry per student per performance. Questions, please email ordi@vt.edu

24. THE BIG EVENT
Saturday, April 1, 9:30am, Drillfield
Embody the school’s motto of “Ut Prosim” by participating in the largest community engagement project on campus on April 1, 2023! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbFVFewD_oxHEJYs55_o6Sp8gl8BkSaPyhU5Q9dLjktFAT2g/viewform

25. BIBLE STUDY
Saturday, April 1, 5:00-5:45pm, Virtual
InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship is a community of students walking together to find, follow, and flourish in Christ in the the middle of Graduate School. We welcome new and returning Students
to Spring 2023 semester  GCF Fellowships are typically on the first and third Saturday of every month at 5 pm. For more information: www.gcfvt.org.

26. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS FOR SPRING 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT – 1st posting
The Graduate School is seeking three graduate student speakers for the Spring 2023 Graduate Commencement on Wednesday, May 10. Commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 3:30pm at Lane Stadium.  The speeches are modeled after the talks at the Center for Communicating Science’s Nutshell Games, with individual speeches lasting about 90 seconds. We are asking that students share a brief experience of their own that depicts graduate student life as they experience(d) it. Students selected for the speaker role will be notified by Lauren Surface lkeister@vt.edu  There will be 1-2 meetings where the speakers can practice and give feedback to each other.  Deadline to submit your interest is Monday, April 10, 2023. For more information and/or to submit an interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclj6Up5cibNZrikwqtB66jV6LWeOTHX6fv1tZ89f0TD-MsQg/viewform

27. DANCE YOUR Ph.D. SEEKS CONTESTANTS – 1st posting
Have you ever struggled to explain your research to folks outside your field? Do you wish you could communicate about your work in a meaningful and memorable way? We have a solution: VT DANCE YOUR PhD! This unique, fun and sometimes hilarious contest invites doctoral students from all fields to express their research through dance. Based on Science Magazine’s popular contest, the Center for Communicating Science is launching its first annual VT Dance Your Ph.D. Competition! We believe that Virginia Tech has some budding choreographers waiting to explore their talent as transdisciplinary artists. No dance experience is necessary; dance faculty member Rachel Rugh will mentor participants throughout the process of creating your own original dance film. Participants will work on their projects in spring/summer 2023; all dance films will be shown in an on-campus FILM PREMIERE in October 2023. We’ll have food, prizes, audience voting, and a red carpet! Interested? Email rachelrugh@vt.edu =. For more information: https://rachelrughdance.org/vt-dance-your-phd

28. MAOP GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting
The MAOP Graduate Scholars Program (GS) assists with graduate school financing in exchange for assistance to MAOP Administration. Graduate students assist with programming implementation such as mentoring to undergraduate students and assisting with workshops for the undergraduates. MAOP partners with the graduate student’s academic department to support students. In order to be considered as a Graduate Scholar, the student’s academic department must be willing to also provide financial support in the form of an assistantship funding and/or tuition. Deadline is April 15. For more information: https://www.maop.vt.edu/Graduate_programs.html.

29. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124 – 1st posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is a one-credit, fully-online, asynchronous course offered by the University Libraries in fall 2023. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond and have the option to take the class either for credit or as pass/fail. Three discipline-specific sections are offered, so students should be sure to sign up in HokieSPA for the one that relates to their subject area. Questions? Email Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.

30. LEADERSHIP COURSES FOR GRAD STUDENTS – 1st posting
All graduate students are invited to enroll in Leadership courses for Fall 2023: LDRS 5454 (CRN 86954) virtual: Leadership Diverse Contexts Identification and definition of leadership in education settings, communities, & organizations. LDRS 5534 (CRN 86955) virtual: Cognition, Problem Solving, Pref for Change Theoretical perspectives, processes and techniques utilized in problem solving, both adaptively and innovatively. Individual cognitive preference for working to effect change in institutional structures. Utilizing coping behavior to successfully work within the context of cognitive diversity and organizational change. LDRS 5544 (CRN 86956) virtual: Leading Teams through Change Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Role of social capital and adaption-innovation theories. Improving leadership within small groups or teams. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

31. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE – 1st posting
Attention students graduating in May! Become a Green Graduate at Virginia Tech by pledging to foster a sustainable world! To honor students who take the pledge, the Office of Sustainability awards all pledge signers with a FREE green cord for graduation. Pledges will be posted on the Green Graduates at Virginia Tech Facebook page (https://facebook.com/greengradsvt). Pledge by May 10: https://forms.gle/fFEaWd7RUj2FLDfbA.

32. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2023-2024 SOLIDARITY EXECUTIVE BOARD – 2nd  posting
Solidarity Writing Group (SWG) will be hosting elections soon! We are looking for graduate students interested in writing, leading, and ensuring the longevity of the club/organization for the upcoming academic year, 23-24.Nomination form available here:  https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/submitter/form/start/580170  Should you have any questions, please get in touch with Solidarity President Jenaya Amore, jenayaa@vt.edu.

33. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK – March 27-31, 2023 – 3rd posting
Graduate Education Week highlights the importance of graduate education; increases the university community’s awareness of the contributions of graduate students to teaching, research and service; and enhances the graduate  student experience through professional development programs and celebratory events. Learn how to submit your ETD, watch a movie at The Lyric, enjoy fellowship at the Big Cook Out, hear from graduate student alumni panelists, and much more! Visit the Graduate Education Week website to learn about all of the events happening during this exciting week: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html

34. 2023-2024 GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES – 1st posting
The Graduate School Student Services Office has a graduate assistantship position open for 2023-2024. Duties include planning events and support programs for graduate students, assisting the Graduate School with events such as orientation, graduate education week, etc., contributing to creation of print and other media, and supporting the Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (SHIP) when needed. Interested candidates should complete the Google form application, including uploading their resume and cover letter, which details their interest in the position and applicable qualifications/experience: https://forms.gle/h9qkepgxfN2ss3o76.  The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 16 at midnight. A full job description can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/content/dam/graduateschool_vt_edu/gsso/GA-GSSO-job-description-2023-24.pdf.

35. GA POSITION IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – 1st posting
The GA will generate observational data, including benchmarks, workflows, and narratives, about current procedures and suggestions for improvements, including technology selection and process redesign alternatives for improved processing efficiency, security, and quality.  Qualifications: Virginia Tech graduate student majoring in business, industrial and systems engineering, computer science, data science, or similar fields Query skills (SQL, Microsoft Access, or similar) Intermediate Excel Skills (Nested formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables) Must be enrolled in 12-18 credit hours in fall and spring Maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater Make satisfactory progress toward degree as defined by academic departments and the Graduate School Meet requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.  Apply here by April 3, 2023: https://virginiatech-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/linkousk_vt_edu/EYm86zeoy19IgtsUsl9C9_gBOXjrnvAKhY2aSV6s5V0Miw

36. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER AND MOZAIKO LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY – 2nd posting
Cranwell International Center is currently accepting applications for a full time Graduate Assistant who would work to support various efforts within Cranwell and Mozaiko (Global Living Learning Community) related to: intercultural learning, student leadership development, globally oriented programming, administration, outreach and recruitment. A full position description and job qualifications can be viewed under this link, applications due April 3, 2023: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXjgDk1Whf1Z7dCkMTJrmN2FkfpSSIujO1YxM9AhdsU188Fw/viewform?usp=sf_link

37. STUDENT WAGE POSITION IN FIXED ASSETS – 2nd posting
The Fixed Assets Equipment and Inventory Services team in the VT Controller’s Office is seeking to hire four temporary employees to assist affixing inventory tags to new equipment. This is a fast paced, physically demanding temporary wage position and requires traveling around campus to locate and tag equipment. Responsibilities include: researching the university’s electronic procurement system (HokieMart) to identify the location and custodian of the equipment; searching the internet for a picture of the asset to assist in physically locating; attaching a fixed asset on inventory tag on the asset; and other duties as assigned. The positions would start no later than mid-May and continue for approximately 8 weeks. Students may expect 32 – 40 hours per week during a period of non-enrollment and approximately 20 hours per week if enrolled. Pay is $15/hour. Interested students should contact Matt Carter at 540-231-8557 or mcarter4@vt.edu.

38. GA POSITION IN THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING – 2nd posting
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is seeking a graduate student for the 2023-2024 academic year with strong organization and communication skills as well as an interest in higher education pedagogy. This position necessitates a mature and professional demeanor, a positive and approachable attitude, and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students. For this position, strong written and oral communication skills are required. Successful candidates will be able to work both independently and in a team, have strong organizational skills, and be flexible. This graduate assistantship position will involve duties related to supporting center staff with the development, implementation, and/or assessment of new and existing center programming; developing resources on evidence-based teaching and learning practices in higher education; and other duties as assigned. This is a 9-month Graduate Assistant appointment for 20 hours/week, with stipend and tuition remission Apply here: https://forms.gle/5Whvr7Y5P43HesrE8 by April 3, 2023.

39. GRADUATE IN RESIDENCE FELLOWS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER JOHNSTON – 3rd 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.

40. GA POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 3rd posting
The GA will assist the Accessible Technologies team by: Providing orientation and support for assistive technology tools such as Read&Write, Glean, OrbitNote, and EquatIO to students who use the AT Services lab in Newman Library.  Researching artificial intelligence tools to improve the accessibility of Virginia Tech’s web content and applications. Supporting the adoption and use of enterprise accessibility testing tools. The GA may participate in staff meetings and other opportunities. Plus, you’ll get experience working with some pretty cool accessibility staff! Qualifications: High level of initiative, creativity, ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google, Office 365, Canvas, Zoom, etc.) Willingness to engage with undergraduate and graduate students to provide holistic digital accessibility support. Ability to fine-tune transformer-based language models using provided training data. Experience developing web applications using modern web application frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue and REST APIs. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Experience presenting to and collaborating with diverse teams. Applications require the submission of a single-page cover letter and a current CV (3 pages or less) as a SINGLE document to assist@vt.edu.

41. HONORS COLLEGE GTA – 3rd posting
The Virginia Tech Honors College focuses on transdisciplinary, collaborative, and experiential learning.  Our new, required, introductory course – UH 1404: Principles of Collaborative Discovery – will provide students with the overall context for their efforts as they pursue their honors education at Virginia Tech, including critical introductions to the major features of the curriculum: interdisciplinarity, systems thinking, problem analysis, and preparation for undergraduate research.   We seek applicants pursuing an MA, MS, MFA, or PhD from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds, including engineering, natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities to help support effective teaching and learning in UH 1404 and other activities in the Honors College. 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 contact information for three (3) references to Dr. Paul Heilker, Associate Dean of the Honors College by 5:00 pm on Monday, 27 March, 2023 at:  pheilker@vt.edu.

42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 1st 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. 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 measurements will include body composition, bone density, VO2max, and exercise efficiency. Participants will receive information on body composition, bone density, VO2max, running efficiency, and $100 for your time.  For more information email: VTNEMLab@gmail.com.

43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AERIAL CIRCUS INTEREST SURVEY – 1st posting
Aerial circus arts is a skill-based performance art utilizing a suspended apparatus such as silks, lyra/hoop, trapeze, hammock/sling, and/or aerial yoga. This research project seeks to gauge interest in bringing aerial circus arts to Virginia Tech as an option for inclusive and diverse physical activity through the attached survey. Questions? Contact Rebecca Steele at rebecca22@vt.edu  Please complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/40Gs6TV

44. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 1st posting
The research study “Connecting Math and Reading” is approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB Protocol #21-669). The project aims to better understand children’s cognitive development and examine associations among children’s different math and vocabulary skills. Children in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are eligible to participate. You will be compensated $15 for your time and effort, and your child will receive some small prizes during the ~45-50 minute session. If you are interested in more information, please visit https://bit.ly/VTMathandReading to view detailed information and schedule your one-time visit to campus (Wallace Hall). If you have any additional questions, please contact the research team directly, Dr. Caroline Hornburg, learnlab@vt.edu  540-231-2664.

45. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 1st posting
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting an online user study. In this study, you will be working with a robot to drive a car and complete different tasks. We will compensate the participants with a $5 Amazon gift card. To participate in this online survey use this link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/collab-hri-2023. 

46. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 1st posting
Participate in a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies research study  by The 3D Interaction (3DI) group. Study will be held at Room 3215, Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA. Participants will try out several interaction techniques while seated, standing, or moving around in an indoor area, and solve a detective puzzle by browsing through FBI and CIA excerpts. The entire experimental session will take about 75-90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary, will be on a first come first serve basis,  involvement in the study will not impact participants grades or academic performance in any way. Please contact Ibrahim Tahmid at iatahmid@vt.edu to schedule a session. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman in Computer Science. This experiment has been approved by the Virginia Tech IRB under protocol #20-762. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and have normal vision (contact lens or glass). Participants should not have any symptoms or known recent exposure to COVID-19.

47. VERIFICATION OF MOTION SICKNESS INDUCTION USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR – 1st posting
Researchers from the Mind Music Machine lab (Dr. Myounghoon Jeon) are conducting research on motion sickness in automated vehicles using a driving simulator. The experiment is divided into two separate sessions of 1 hr each (2 hours total). Student participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10/hr or 0.5cr./hr., per session, total compensation of $20 or 1 cr. for research participation in approved course(s). It is highly recommended you attend both sessions. During each experimental session, you will experience up to 2 driving sessions in a fully automated vehicle. During at least of the driving sessions, you will be asked to perform a non-driving related task. During each of the driving sessions, you may or may not experience mild to moderate symptoms of motion sickness. Eligible participants are: A healthy adult capable of providing consent, not pregnant, not prone to dizziness, strokes, epilepsy, or any similar condition that could be harmful to your health if you experience mild to moderate symptoms motion sickness, able to abstain from coffee, alcohol, and food for at least 3 hours prior to the experiment. https://calendar.app.google/4Rj7dU3WqNgESFgMA

48. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 1st posting
Seeking individuals to participate in a study to explore the way autistic and non- autistic adults collaborate on Lego tasks. You will complete:  1) 60-75 minute Zoom intake session 2) online questionnaire on your own time (30-45 minutes), and 3) a 2-hour in-person visit to our study. Participant qualifications:  Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/related autistic disorder (from DSM-IV autistic disorder, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS) with documentation from a professional OR Does not have any diagnosis of ASD. Age 18+ years old, verbally fluent in English, no active electrical implants (e.g., pacemaker), not pregnant or think they may be pregnant. None of the following impairments: visual/hearing (An individual is eligible if their hearing/vision is not at the level requiring device correction, or if they have successful device correction that they can bring and use during the study e.g., eyeglasses, hearing aid); fine motor; intellectual. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and be willing to remove your mask during the in-person research visit. Compensation $50.00.  https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=T39NPL4FD4

49. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AR/VR DEVELOPERS STUDY – 2nd posting
We are researchers at Virginia tech inviting professional AR/VR developers to participate in a brief survey. The survey will take a maximum of 15 minutes to fill out. This user study aims to categorize the existing challenges that AR/VR developers face. For more information, please get in touch with Dr. Chris Brown (dcbrown@vt.edu). The Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board has approved this experiment for human subjects research (IRB #23-202).  Participants must be 18+ years of age and have AR/VR experience. For more information: https://forms.gle/FdVCVrSi5Cz3ozU56.

50. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DOCTORAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIP STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants will be asked to complete a ~ 10 minute screening survey and a 60–90 minute interview together with their mentor/mentee about mentoring relationship values. Participant qualifications: mentor (faculty member) and mentee (doctoral student) pair; have been in a mentoring/advising relationship for a year; affiliated with College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Compensation $25.00.  For more information contact Dr. Jody Russon, jrusson@vt.edu.

51. 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.).  For more information: djia9@vt.edu.

52. ANGRY OUT LOUD: THE BODILY AUTONOMY EDITION, PART I
Monday, April 3, 12-1pm, 126 Squires (BCC) and Zoom
This workshop by Dr. Latasha Sarpy focuses on undergraduate students. Dr. Sarpy will provide strategies for managing issues related to anger using the perspective of an undergraduate student experience. While any member of the Virginia Tech community can participate, please be aware that the skills and techniques will be relatable to undergraduate students. Light refreshments will be served. If attending virtually, please register for the event using the zoom webinar link: https://bit.ly/3z9Evne.

53. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 3, 4-5pm, 140 Squires (ACEC Center) and on Zoom
Our last mental health support group of the semester focuses on the themes of fear, vulnerability, and support. If attending virtually, please register using the zoom link, though in-person participation is encouraged. Register here: http://bit.ly/40cFsXT.

54. VA-WHPC: APPLY TO GIVE A LIGHTNING TALK!
Tuesday, April 4, 1pm, Virtual
Do you work in the area of High Performance Computing? Are you interested in sharing your research with a broad audience? We would love to hear from you! Virginia Women in High Performance Computing (VA-WHPC) is hosting student lightning talks on April 4th from 1-2 PM. 10-12 students will present a 3-minute pitch of their research using 1-2 slides to members of the HPC community from across Virginia! Sign up by March 20th using the form below to be considered for a talk. And stay tuned for the official event announcement. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewoqXw4CyDyGV6ozLkevL3bg3yqvhzwgixwPD9jptGpqEn8A/viewform?usp=sf_link

55. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES: NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 12:30-2:00pm, Newman Library
Women and Gender in International Development (WGD), Virginia Tech is hosting a Panel Discussion on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 12:30-2:00 pm (EST) featuring Nina M. Furstenau as the guest speaker and four VT faculty as panelists. The title is: “Food, gender, and identity in a global context: An inter-disciplinary conversation with acclaimed culinary writer Nina Mukerjee Furstenau.” People can join in person at the Newman Library multipurpose room, or via zoom. Snacks will be provided. The discussion series is organized by CIRED and is an InclusiveVT initiative of OIA. Co-sponsors are- the Food Studies Program; the Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation; the WMASLS; the Dept. of Geography; the School of Visual Arts; the WGS Program; and the CLAHS Diversity Mini-Grant. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3LAzGLc,  to learn more: https://bit.ly/3n189Gy

56. GRADUATE ENGINEERING ALLIANCE (GEA) KICK-OFF EVENT
Thursday, April 13, 5-7:30pm, Goodwin Lawn (Atrium if it’s raining)
Are you in grad school and interested in engineering? You are welcome to join the GEA Kick-Off event on April 13, 5 pm at Goodwin Lawn. Meet graduate students at Virginia Tech, play lawn games and enjoy FREE FOOD.* Graduate Engineering Alliance is a new graduate student organization which strives to build a community for graduate engineers and connect them through social, professional and service opportunities. We also advocate for graduate students at Virginia Tech. *Pizza, while supplies last

57.  DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE BOOK CLUB
Thursday, April 27, 6-7pm, Virtual
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) scientists have made significant contributions with lasting impacts to various fields of science, including physics, biology, computer science, and more. However, BIPOC scientists are still vastly underrepresented in almost all fields of science. In recent years, there have been growing efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. It is important that we continue to support these efforts in order to create a more inclusive and equitable future for the field of science. Please join us for our first graduate student book club event where we will be chatting with Julie R. Posselt about her book, “Equity in Science: Representation, Culture, and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate Education” on April 27 at 6pm via Zoom. https://forms.gle/buctHhR64DHGYSSi8.com