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April 10-16, 2023

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This Week’s Events
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. DACA EXPERIENCES FROM APIDA BACKGROUNDS WITH EL CENTRO AND JMU/VT HONORS COLLEGE
2. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLE WITH AUTHOR NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU
3. GLC CAFE  – ESCAPE GAMES EDITION WEDNESDAY
4. APIDAS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
5. WOMEN & GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES: NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU
6. GRADUATE ENGINEERING ALLIANCE (GEA) KICK-OFF EVENT7. GRAD FEELS SUPPORT CIRCLE
8. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – FREE CHILDCARE
9. WORKSHOP WITH SUNNY MILES
10. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
11. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION: “DEMOCRACY & FUGITIVITY” WITH DR. DAVID MCIVOR
12. THE SONNY SIDE  OF MILES – FREE TICKETS
13. BIBLE STUDY

Administrative Announcements: 
14. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE SEEKING DIRECTORS OF COMMUNICATION AND EVENTS  – 1st posting
15. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AVAILABLE OVER SUMMER FOR STUDENTS IN STATE – 1st posting
16. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS FOR SPRING 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT – posting
17. DANCE YOUR PhD. SEEKS CONTESTANTS – 3rd posting
18. MAOP GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
19. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124 – 3rd posting
20. LEADERSHIP COURSES FOR GRAD STUDENTS – 3rd posting
21. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE! – 3rd posting

Jobs:
22. GRA POSITION IN VIRGINIA TECH NATIONAL SECURITY INSTITUTE – 1st posting
23. GA POSITION WITH THE GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE – 2nd posting
24. 2023-2024 GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A COMMUNICATION RESEARCH STUDY ON MANSPLAINING – 1st posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING WITH CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS – 1st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A REMOTE USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 2nd posting
29. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 3rd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AERIAL CIRCUS INTEREST SURVEY – 3rd posting
32. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 3rd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 3rd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 3rd posting
35. VERIFICATION OF MOTION SICKNESS INDUCTION USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR – 3rd posting
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES –3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
37. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – April 17
38. CAREER SEARCH STRATEGY – April 17
39. BLACK IN CONSERVATION: DIVERVERSIFYING FACES IN WILDLIFE FIELDWORK – April 17
40. APIDAS AND ADOPTION – April 18
41. APIDAS QUEER, QUESTIONING, & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP – April 18
42. DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS WORKSHOP – April 19
42. DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS WORKSHOP – April 19
43. FILM SHOWING OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE – April 19
44. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION – April 20
45. APIDAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH – April 21
46. WE SHAPE THIS CITY AN ARTS WORKSHOP – April 21
47. WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE BLACKSBURG EVENT – April 21
48. BREAKING DOWN THE INTERVIEW – April 24
49. TIE DYE AND TACOS – April 25
50. 2023 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT EVENT – April 27
51. EQUITY IN SCIENCE DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR JULIE R. POSSELT AND JASMINE LEWIS  – April 27
52. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE BOOK CLUB – April 27

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 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1.  DACA EXPERIENCES FROM APIDA BACKGROUNDS WITH EL CENTRO AND JMU/VT HONORS COLLEGE
Tuesday, April 11, 5-6pm, Honors College Studio, Squires Student Center (Henderson Side)
“But Where Are You Really From?”, Stories about APIDAs who are DACA. This event is a collaboration with ACEC, El Centro, VT Honors College & JMU Honors College. Register here: https://bit.ly/3keTfhb.

2. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLE WITH AUTHOR NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU
Wednesday, April 12, 3-4pm, Graduate Life Center Room B
Nina Mukerjee Furstenau is a celebrated journalist, author, and editor of the FoodStory book series. This conversation, hosted by the Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation and Women and Gender and International Development, will explore food through themes of history, culture, and community. All graduate students across the university are invited to attend, regardless of your program of study. No registration is required for this event. Potluck style refreshments will be provided. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please contact us prior to the event. https://foodsystems.centers.vt.edu/events-and-speakers/UpcomingEvents/NinaMukerjee.html. For more information, contact Kasey Owen at kasey14@vt.edu. 

3. GLC CAFE  – ESCAPE GAMES EDITION WEDNESDAY
Wednesday April 13 and Thursday, April 13, 3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center – Reading Room2nd Wednesday Café – join us for a special edition café! Crack the code to escape, unleash your inner detective, and ignite your passion for competition at this mysterious GLC Cafe. Please RSVP only for the for the Wednesday Escape Games Café to dikshap18@vt.edu  Thursday will be a regular GLC café Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff while playing exciting escape games. Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff while playing exciting escape games. Bring your own mug if you can. The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

4. APIDAS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Thursday, April 13, 12-1:30pm, ACEC – Squires 140 & Zoom
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring distinguished individuals to learn from their experiences and insights, and enjoy some light refreshments. Register Here: http://bit.ly/3SwYntG.

5. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES: NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU
Thursday, April 13, 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

6. 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

7. GRAD FEELS SUPPORT CIRCLEThursday, April 14, 5:15pm, GLC Wellness Room
Thursday, April 13, 5:15pm, GLC Wellness Room
Enjoy some arts and crafts as you engage in a supportive space to explore well-being with other graduate students. https://hokiewellness.vt.edu/students/outreach/feels.html

8. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – FREE CHILDCARE
Thursday, April 13, 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. The sign up  link is also available each week in the VT Women’s Center webpage https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/  . Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu
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. The sign up  link is also available each week in the VT Women’s Center webpage https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/  . Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu

9. WORKSHOP WITH SUNNY MILES
Friday, April 14, 11am-12:30pm, True School Studios, 103 Media Building, 101 Draper Road. NW
Join singer and multi-instrumentalist Sonny Miles for a hands-on session in music making, recording, and production. Citing gospel, funk, and neo-soul as his biggest influences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based musician Miles fuses catchy, relatable lyrics with soulful compositions to create a unique sound. Opening for acts like T.I., Flying Lotus, Tori Kelly, and Kehlani, Miles has proven to be a star on the rise with a captivating live performance. His feature on Raleighwood Hills by Lesthegenius was selected by President Obama for his “Favorite Songs of 2019” list. Hosted by VTDITC: Hip-Hop Studies at Virginia Tech and Moss Arts Center. No registration required, just show up. For information about Sonny Miles’ performance at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, April 14 at 8 PM, visit this page: https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/sonny-miles.html.

10. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
Friday, April 14, 11am-12pm, virtual
Do you need to write a diversity statement? This workshop, sponsored by the VT Writing Center, will help you to articulate a statement of values, as well as describe examples of experiences that demonstrate your commitment and future plans for continuing to advance inclusivity in your scholarship and classroom. It is open for any interested VT graduate students or faculty. During this workshop, you will be given guided writing prompts to help you reflect on how your own experiences, beliefs, and future plans align with DEI goals. After small group discussions, we will provide additional prompting questions for you to consider as you continue drafting your diversity statement after the workshop. Register here: https://forms.gle/UZFmmhUiKzdrqepc7.

11. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION: “DEMOCRACY & FUGITIVITY” WITH DR. DAVID MCIVOR
Friday, April 14, 3pm, Zoom
Join us for an important conversation about what happens when democracy is threatened and becomes fugitive! Dr. David W. McIvor is Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University. He is a political theorist with research interests in democratic theory, critical theory, and psychoanalysis, and he is the author of Mourning in America: Race and the Politics of Loss (Cornell, 2016). His work has been published in academic journals such as Political Theory, Contemporary Political Theory, Constellations and Democratic Theory and in popular outlets including The New York Times. To register and receive the Zoom link, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/PvefRxS9VxEdvX6d7.

12. THE SONNY SIDE  OF MILES – FREE TICKETS
Friday, April 14, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
This week’s artist at the Moss Art Center is Sonny Miles, a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Citing gospel, funk, and neo-soul as his biggest influences, Miles fuses catchy, relatable lyrics with soulful compositions to create a unique sound. Graduate students have an opportunity to catch Sonny’s performance by completing the survey below for the upcoming show. The show is Friday, April 14th at 7:30pm, Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/SonnyMiles Selected students will get ticket pick-up location and timeline shared. Only one entry per student per performance. Questions, please email ordi@vt.edu

13. BIBLE STUDY
Saturday, April 15, 5-5:45 pm, virtual
The Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship at Virginia Tech welcomes new and returning students to join us for virtual bible study every first and third Saturday in Spring 2023. The word is powerful. free. https://www.gcfvt.org/

14. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE SEEKING DIRECTORS OF COMMUNICATION AND EVENTS  – 1st posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is still accepting applications for two positions on the 2023 – 2024 Executive Board: Director of Communications and Director of Events. Both positions are described below and in the application package. These positions also come with an additional, small fellowship for your work (not an assistantship). If you would like to apply to one of these positions for the 23-24 academic year, email you complete candidate pack to the GPSS Executive Board gpss@vt.edu  and include your statement of intent and platform statement. https://gpss.vt.edu/about/elections.

15. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AVAILABLE OVER SUMMER FOR STUDENTS IN STATE – 1st posting
Cook Counseling remains open for counseling services over the Summer and is open to accepting new clients. All Graduate students who are remaining in Blacksburg or the state of Virginia are eligible for services, but will need to pay a Summer Health fee ($109.75) if not enrolled in a course. Please note services will be primarily provided at our Gilbert Street location or on Zoom. Call our office to schedule or visit our website to learn more. https://ucc.vt.edu/about/appointments.html.

16. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS FOR SPRING 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT –3rd 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 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

17. DANCE YOUR Ph.D. SEEKS CONTESTANTS – 3rd 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

18. MAOP GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 3rd 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.

19. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124 – 3rd 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.

20. LEADERSHIP COURSES FOR GRAD STUDENTS – 3rd 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.

21. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE – 3rd 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.

22. GRA POSITION IN VIRGINIA TECH NATIONAL SECURITY INSTITUTE – 1st posting        
This position will be to conduct research related to evaluating bias in machine learning datasets. This will involve weekly dissemination of results via reporting (Word and LaTeX), power point presentations, and verbal presentation. These research tasks will need to be executed with minimal supervision. Applicants should possess experience training computer vision machine learning models with a preference for applications in facial recognition, experience in Python programming with data science/machine learning packages and experience working with Git/open source repositories. Other preferred skills include familiarity with fairness and bias metrics, familiarity evaluating performance of machine learning models, strong communication skills and motivation. The position will require 20 hours per week for both semesters and includes a stipend for both semesters and a tuition waiver for Fall semester only. The preferred work location is the Virginia Tech Research Center – Arlington, but applicants in Blacksburg will be considered. Applicants must be US persons. Position is for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Erin Lanus lanus@vt.edu and Dr. Laura Freeman laura.freeman@vt.edu with their CV no later than April 15, 2023.

23. GA POSITION WITH THE GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE – 2nd  posting
The Global Education Office (GEO) is seeking a graduate assistant for Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 semesters, with potential options for renewal into future academic years. This is a 9-month, 20-hour/week position, with a graduate tuition waiver and a competitive stipend. This GA will primarily be responsible for contributing significantly to our application management, curriculum mapping initiatives, and orientation support for incoming exchange students. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities at once, a willingness to collaborate with diverse groups, and an enthusiasm for supporting international education initiatives. Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Jaelen White at jaelenw@vt.edu by April 15th. For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPEfDUM_ATunK3NMwyuoJ47AEEQbZgtD/view?usp=share_link

24. 2023-2024 GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES – 3rd 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.

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A COMMUNICATION RESEARCH STUDY ON MANSPLAINING – 1st posting
We are researching the phenomenon of mansplaining, specifically in the context of the workplace. If you’re a woman who has had career experience in the United States and has worked with men at your workplace(s), we are looking for your input. We are seeking women with professional experience who have held full-time positions at any organization and any industry. Link to survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AUBQKZuf1I

26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING WITH CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS – 1st posting
ARCADE lab at Virginia Tech is seeking participants for a user study titled “Usability and Performance Evaluation of a Cyber-Physical System for Construction Progress Monitoring” (IRB# 22-978). The study aims to compare different interaction modalities between humans and a Cyber-Physical System. Participants should be familiar with construction drawings and schedules and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses/contact lenses are fine). They will be comparing construction site visuals with the drawings and schedule and update the progress of the project. The study will take place in the Bishop-Favrao Hall at Perry Street. The study is expected to last about 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated for their time with a $10 Amazon gift card upon completion of the study. If interested, please use the following link to sign up for the study: https://questionpro.com/t/AVSttZwH3D.  For questions, please contact Srijeet Halder at srijeet@vt.edu.

27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 1st posting
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting a user study. In this study, you will work with a robot to perform a task. For a detailed procedure for the study, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3GqqXI8. If you are interested, please sign up using this link: https://calendly.com/shahab-hri/collab2023. We are looking for 30 participants and the link will be unavailable when we are fully booked. We will compensate the participants with a $10 Amazon gift card.

28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A REMOTE USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION –2nd posting
We are Virginia Tech researchers looking for participants to study the effectiveness of a web based system designed to aid Search and Rescue professionals in search management and UAV path planning visualization. The study will be conducted online with a researcher through online meeting software (zoom, etc.). The research protocol for this experiment is approved by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #23-121). Duration of the study: Approximately 1 hour. Participant qualifications: Any student at Virginia Tech that over 18 years old. Have normal or corrected to normal vision. Compensation: $10/hour in amazon gift card (through email) or e-check (need to register HokieMark) for full study participation. For more information: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AXYsjZxFuS

29. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
We need highly active athletes (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). This study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity, and other health information. Participants must be non-pregnant, 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.  Participants will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). Odds of being selected approx. 1 in 5. For more information email: vtultrahipl@gmail.com

30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 3rd 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.

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AERIAL CIRCUS INTEREST SURVEY – 3rd 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.

32. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 3rd 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.

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 3rd 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. 

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 3rd 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.

35. VERIFICATION OF MOTION SICKNESS INDUCTION USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR – 3rd 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

36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 3rd 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

37. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP 
Monday, April 17, 12-1pm, ACEC (140 Squires), and on Zoom (hybrid)
Please feel free to join us for the APIDA Men’s Support Group and discuss about “Stress Management.” This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided at the ACEC! https://bit.ly/3Z7hc8u

38. CAREER SEARCH STRATEGY
Monday, April 17, 3-4pm, Zoom
This presentation will begin with a focus on questions that every job seeker should ask themselves before they begin their search to ensure a focused search on roles and organizations aligned to the job seeker’s values, interests, and skills. Our facilitator from Propel Careers will then provide tips on how to identify and research organizations through on-line searching, LinkedIn, conferences, press releases, new sources, networking and other methods and how to identify the title(s) relevant to your career interests. This topic is relevant for all graduate students and postdocs! Register here: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/career-search-strategy–how-to-identify-opportunities-and-best-p.html

39. BLACK IN CONSERVATION: DIVERVERSIFYING FACES IN WILDLIFE FIELDWORK
Monday, April 17, 5pm, Fralin Hall Auditorium
Join graduate student Sharon Dorsey for a short screening telling the story of her journey as a Black woman working in wildlife conservation. Following the screening will be a discussion about actionable steps to increasing racial diversity in the natural science fields. Light refreshments will be served. This is a Graduate School Diversity Scholar Project. Please register here: https://bit.ly/BlackConservationSD23.   Questions? Contact Sharon Dorsey at sharonsd@vt.edu.

40. APIDAS AND ADOPTION
Tuesday, April 18, 1-2pm, ACEC Center, 140 Squires, and on Zoom (hybrid)
A panel of APIDA adoptees will be discussing their backgrounds and experiences. Attendees will also get a chance to ask questions to the panel at the end. Light refreshments will be provided at the ACEC. Register here: http://bit.ly/3ZaHczw.

41. APIDAS QUEER, QUESTIONING, & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 18, 5:30pm-6:30pm, in-person and Zoom
Theme: Parental Pressure & Coming Out How do we come out to parents whose cultural experience is different to our own? How does one come out safely? Light refreshments will be provided! Please register and complete the form to receive more information about location. Register here: http://bit.ly/3ZloDsI

42. DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, April 19, 12:30pm, Zoom
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants provide support to advanced graduate students to conduct research for their doctoral dissertations. This workshop will discuss grants in the social sciences, including current programs from the National Science Foundation Science and Technology Studies, American Sociological Association, and American Political Science Association. The workshop will include an overview of these grants, advice on preparing an application, and guidance from faculty (Barbara Allen, Sarah Ovink, and Lee Vinsel). The workshop is intended for graduate students and faculty advisors in doctoral programs. The workshop will take place over zoom, and registration is required. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduurrTMpH9YE8fbR1vvrqRTcZBlgmt6p.  Please contact Tom Ewing, etewing@vt.edu, with any questions . 

43. FILM SHOWING OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
 Wednesday, April 19, 6pm, Haymarket Theatre
Please register below for the film screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once. Seating is limited to the first 100 people who register. There will be a waitlist for the rest. This event will take place on April 19th, 2023 at Haymarket Theater in the Squires Student Center. Doors open at 6:15 PM EST and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30 PM EST. Light refreshments will be served. Everything Everywhere All At Once is sponsored by the University Libraries, the LGBTQ + Resource Center, and the Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC) for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDAHM). For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu. *Please note that this film is RATED R and not suitable for anyone under 17 years of age. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSRctSQsrrmXPJC-9VDVWvUxxt9gGFuhSRUYX9oacCxYlfjg/viewform

44. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, April 20, 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/3ZP9rFR.

45. APIDAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Friday, April 21, 12pm, Zoom
A webinar about APIDA experiences in public health. Please register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/3JZTTZR.

46. WE SHAPE THIS CITY AN ARTS WORKSHOP
Friday, April 21, 3:00 – 5pm, Graduate Life Center, room F            
We are all natural born urban planners. When decisions are made about the communities we live, work and play in, how do our needs and narratives get considered? We Shape This City is an arts workshop that explores themes of belonging, displacement, and spatial justice through creative expression. Drawing on dance, visual art, and theater practices, we’ll build connections between these ideas and our stories. You may be interested in this workshop if you are curious about the role of the arts to help us look at civic processes and structural inequities anew. Led by Andreza Jorge, Hiromi Okumura and C. Meranda Flachs-Surmanek as part of the 2023 Diversity Scholars program out of the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so we ask that anyone who would like to attend register using this form, https://tinyurl.com/nhz7sc67. We Shape This City is open to people of all backgrounds, especially people who do not consider themselves artists. Join us for a restorative moment to kick off your weekend.

47. WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE BLACKSBURG EVENT
Friday, April 21, 3:30-7:45pm, New Classroom Building and Zoom
Our Women in Data Science – Blacksburg event is coming up on April 20-21, 2023. WiDS Blacksburg provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains, learn how leading-edge companies are using data science for success, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators in the field. People of all gender identities are welcome to come and learn about the wonderful work of female data scientists in the greater VT community! Check out our website for more information & registration. Note that the first 50 registrants get a WiDS-Blacksburg t-shirt! Register here: https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/widsblacksburg2023/registration.

48. BREAKING DOWN THE INTERVIEW
April 24, 5-6pm, GLC 120 (SHIP)
Get tips on how to answer general interview questions from Graduate School and Career and Professional Services staff, as well as your peers. Students will be in groups of 4-5 and will rotate through questions with different staff members, and will discuss how to approach each interview question. Space is limited. Please only sign-up if you know that you will be attending. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZxptV.

49. TIE DYE AND TACOS – RESCHEDULED – NEW DATE
Wednesday, April 26, 12pm-2pm, Grad School Lawn
Take an afternoon break with the other graduate students to enjoy delicious tacos and create a tie-dye masterpiece. Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt (or other garment) to tie-dye. Please only bring one item to tie-dye to ensure that as many people as possible can join in on the fun. Tie-dye works best with white cloth, but lightly colored material may also work. Please note that registration is required for both tie-dye and tacos! Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZxptf.

50. 2023 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT EVENT
Thursday, April 27, 12pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
The Graduate School’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships will host a Diversity Scholars showcase highlighting graduate students who specialize and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. Learn more about their projects in a lightning round format. Lunch provided. Please register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DSpotlight23 . All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact us at disp@vt.edu.
The Graduate School’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships will host a Diversity Scholars showcase highlighting graduate students who specialize and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. Learn more about their projects in a lightning round format. Lunch provided. Please register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DSpotlight23 . All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact us at disp@vt.edu.

51. EQUITY IN SCIENCE DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR JULIE R. POSSELT AND JASMINE LEWIS
Thursday, April 27, 6pm, Zoom
Posselt argues that accelerating the movement for inclusion in science requires more effective collaboration across boundaries that typically separate people and scholars–across the social and natural sciences, across the faculty-student-administrator roles, and across race, gender, and other social identities. Ultimately this book is a call for academia to place equal value on expertise, and on those who do the work of cultural translation. Join us for a virtual conversation to continue the discussion on equity in science. Register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IUpxb_O3T0yWgmQabHrQCw. If you have any questions, email Jasmine Lewis at ljasmine@vt.edu. 

52. 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.