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This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 5/22/23
1. 2nd ANNUAL BIOMEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM
2. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
3. FREE NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICES SUMMER 2023 – 1st posting
4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR THE CONNECTION PROJECT – 1st posting
5. TREASURER NEEDED FOR QUEER GRADS, PROFESSIONALS AND ALLIES STUDENT ORGANIZATION – 1st posting
6. BLACKSBURG GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SHIP (GLC 120) SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – 2nd posting.
7. VCU IRACDA RESEARCH & TEACHING POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM – 2nd posting
8. UPDATED COOK COUNSELING INFORMATION – 3rd posting
9. CIRTL SUMMER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS – 3rd posting
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10. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING STUDY – 1st posting
12. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
13. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
14. VERY ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
15. CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO DON´T DO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REGULARLY NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED INTERVIEW STUDY: TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION – HABITS AND PERSPECTIVES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER COVID-19 – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
17. CAREER THOUGHTS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT – June 12
18. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW – June 12
19. THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS: WHAT COMPANIES LOOK FOR WHEN EVALUATING TALENT – June 19
20. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE – June 26
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0. Ongoing Services – updated 05/22/23
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit SHIP (120 GLC),summer walk-in hours starting June 1st will be held on Monday and Thursday 9:00-4:00pm. The Graduate School offices will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the summer. Staff will be available by phone 540 231-8636 or email grads@vt.edu. If you prefer Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; NOTE: There will be no GLC drop-ins for summer.
- COOK COUNSELING: No Drop-in hours at GLC during the summer. Services are available over the summer, and new clients are being accepted. Students must be in Blacksburg or the state of Virginia. A health fee may apply. Please call 540-231-6557 with questions or to schedule. **Please note Cook Counseling’s main office is moving to Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert Street, suite 2400 and this will be the primary location for services this summer.
- WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
- GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. 2nd ANNUAL BIOMEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, June 1, 9am-4pm, Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA with Zoom option
Join us for the Second Annual Biomedical Professional Development Symposium to gain knowledge and ask questions about career paths outside of academia for those with biomedical degrees, including careers in nonprofit, biotech, government, and science policy! The symposium will be held on June 1st from 9am-4pm at Riverside Circle in Roanoke, VA on the Health Sciences & Technology campus, with breakfast for all and lunch provided for the first 50 registrants. Parking and shuttle from Blacksburg are free! Register here: https://forms.gle/DSdsJLtnhrhHKnBCA. If you have questions, please email Frazier mcf712@vt.edu.
2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 1, 3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center – Reading RoomSummer schedule – GLC café will be held on Thursdays only. The 2nd and 4th Wednesday cafes will not be held during the summer and will restart in August. Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can.
3. FREE NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICES SUMMER 2023 – 1st posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Do you need help in developing a sustainable, healthy lifestyle? Graduate-level nutrition and dietetics students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling support services to any interested students, faculty, or staff. Summer counseling sessions will run through early August 2023 and sessions can be held in-person or online via Zoom. Visit https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html to sign up today!
4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR THE CONNECTION PROJECT – 1st posting
Join us for The Connection Project, an opportunity to meet with a small group of peers and engage with a variety of topics like conflict, trust, and supporting others with a diverse group of your peers. Discussions and activities change every week as your relationships with your fellow group members grow. There are no tests, projects, or assignments, just setting aside about an hour a week to continue personal growth intentionally and alongside some friendly new faces. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 11:45am-1:00pm starting September 6 and ending December 6 and location is TBD. If you’re interested in joining this group, please use this link to learn more and sign up: https://forms.gle/MocvRcBrMR4doY3e7
5. TREASURER NEEDED FOR QUEER GRADS, PROFESSIONALS AND ALLIES STUDENT ORGANIZATION – 1st posting
The queer grads, professionals and allies student organization is seeking a graduate student to assume the treasurer position of the organization now that the current treasurer is relocating. Please contact abwerner@vt.edu ASAP if you are interested so that we can re-register for the Fall 2023 semester by the approaching deadline.
6. BLACKSBURG GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SHIP (GLC 120) SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – 1st posting
Summer hours: The Graduate School offices will be open from Monday-Friday, 9am. until 4pm for the summer. Staff will be available by phone 540 231-8636 or email grads@vt.edu. Starting June 1st SHIP (Support Hub of Inclusive Practices) in GLC 120 will be open for walk in hours 9am-4pm on Mondays and Thursdays only. SHIP will resume regular hours 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday, on August 1st.
7. VCU IRACDA RESEARCH & TEACHING POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM – 2nd posting
Are you earning your PhD in biomedical or biobehavioral sciences soon? Are you looking for a postdoctoral opportunity that will prepare you for a career in academia, and provides training in both research and teaching? If so, VCU IRACDA may be for you. The program is now accepting applications for Fellows who will start in summer or fall 2023. More information is available at: https://healthdisparities.vcu.edu/researchtraining/postdoctoral-programs/iracda/. You may contact Joyce Lloyd (joyce.lloyd@vcuhealth.org) with any questions about the program! US citizens, US permanent residents, and US nationals are eligible for IRACDA.
8. UPDATED COOK COUNSELING INFORMATION – 3rd posting
Cook Counseling at the GLC will not have drop-in hours for summer. Services are available over the summer, and new clients are being accepted. Students must be in Blacksburg or the state of Virginia. A health fee may apply. Please call 540-231-6557 with questions or to schedule. **Please note Cook Counseling’s main office is moving to Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert Street, suite 2400 and this will be the primary location for services this summer.**
9. CIRTL SUMMER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS – 3rd posting
Virginia Tech is a member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) network, which provides professional development opportunities available to graduate students and post-doctoral associates at institutions in the CIRTL network at no cost. CIRTL’s cross-network summer offerings include a variety of courses and workshops, including “Change Leadership for Inclusive Teaching and Learning,” “Basics of Online Learning and Teaching,” “An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching,” “Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview,” and more. For a full list of CIRTL summer programs along with descriptions and registration information, visit https://cirtl.net/events/. To learn more about CIRTL, visit the network’s website at https://www.cirtl.net/. If you have questions about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, email the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at teaching@vt.edu.
10. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
The VP for Finance Senior Management Area seeks a full-time (20 hr./week) Graduate Assistant to support initiatives furthering the automation of administrative tasks using various technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This is an appointment available for Fall 2023. The GA will work closely with the finance solutions team to compile business requirements, coordinate with business process owners to document changes to current business practices, assist in process re-engineering and change management planning efforts, and independently analyze business case scenarios. The successful candidate should demonstrate familiarity with basic programming constructs, knowledge of process mapping and design, experience with relational databases and query tools, and an ability to manipulate large sets of data. We will consider onboarding remotely before the term starts, for the successful candidate. For consideration, forward current resume and cover letter to: fitsolutions-g@vt.edu
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING STUDY – 1st posting
Virginia Tech researchers in the Cognitive Engineering for Novel Technologies (COGENT) Lab are recruiting participants for a virtual reality research study (IRB# 22-144). The purpose of this research study is to determine how the use of virtual reality impacts our ability to detect objects. During the experiment, you will be asked to use virtual reality (VR) glasses to scan an environment for enemy tanks while flying in an autonomous drone. To enroll in this experiment, you do not need to have any experience with VR. You do, however, need to be 18 years of age or older and have normal, or corrected to normal vision. You will be compensated $10 and the study should last no more than 1 hour. The results of this study may be published and your participation is voluntary and confidential. If you have any questions or interested in participating, please contact Jared Van Dam at Jaredvd@vt.edu.
12. 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). 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 have 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. 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. Participants will be entered in a drawing for $25 cash (Odds of being selected 1 in 5). For more information contact Olalla Prado Nóvoa oprado@vt.edu.
13. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
We need individuals of all physical activity levels (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity level and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). Participants must be non-pregnant, with stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb.), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. We look for sedentary or regular exercisers, with no recent injury or other reason that has changed the daily physical activity. 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. Participants will be entered in a drawing for $25 cash (odds of being selected 1 in 5). For more information contact Olalla Prado Nóvoa oprado@vt.edu.
14. VERY ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
We need 15 children and adolescents (8-17 years of age, girls and boys) who don´t do physical activity regularly for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #23-324). Participants must be free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease, or cancer. Seeking individuals who don´t do sports regularly, with no recent injuries that have affected their daily tasks. 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 about your body composition, energy expenditure, and other health information. You will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). The odds of winning are approximately 1 in 5. Please, if you are interested in participating in this Stella’s Lab study or want more information contact Guillermo by email at gzorilla@vt.edu or evolmetabolism@gmail.com
15. CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO DON´T DO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REGULARLY NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
We need 15 children and adolescents (8-17 years of age, girls and boys) who don´t do physical activity regularly for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #23-324). Participants must be free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease, or cancer. Seeking individuals who don´t do sports regularly, with no recent injuries that have affected their daily tasks. 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 about your body composition, energy expenditure, and other health information. You will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). The odds of winning are approximately 1 in 5. Contact Guillermo by email at gzorilla@vt.edu or evolmetabolism@gmail.com.
We need 15 children and adolescents (8-17 years of age, girls and boys) who don´t do physical activity regularly for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #23-324). Participants must be free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease, or cancer. Seeking individuals who don´t do sports regularly, with no recent injuries that have affected their daily tasks. 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 about your body composition, energy expenditure, and other health information. You will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). The odds of winning are approximately 1 in 5. Contact Guillermo by email at gzorilla@vt.edu or evolmetabolism@gmail.com.
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED INTERVIEW STUDY: TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION – HABITS AND PERSPECTIVES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER COVID-19 – 3rd posting
You are invited to participate in an interview study which aims to learn about individual strategies, habits, and perspectives, with respect to using technology to maintain connections with remote (geographically distant) family and friends. Interested individuals will be asked to complete a screener to determine their eligibility. If eligible, you will be asked to provide consent and indicate your preferred day(s) and time(s) for participating in the interview. The interview study will take 45 to 60 minutes to complete, conducted via Zoom. Eligibility: 18-years and older and capable of providing consent are . No risks are associated with participating in this study. Compensation: $10 in total (in the form of an Amazon gift card) for your time and effort. This study was reviewed by the VT IRB under protocol IRB-20-318. Please email Derek Haqq at dhaqq@vt.edu for more information.
17. CAREER THOUGHTS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
Monday, June 12, 2-4pm, Zoom
In this talk, being broadcast from Arlington, VA, in conjunction with a visit of Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows and Research and Innovation Postdoctoral Scholars, Dr. Boone, Director of the NIH Office of Extramural Research Division of the Biomedical Research Workforce, will cover the following topics: Understanding how imposter thoughts can impact career development and growth opportunities. Discussing personal coping strategies that can be utilized to recognize and negate imposter thoughts. Discussing how institutional culture can perpetuate feelings of profession impostorism and how institutional leadership can take greater responsibility in growing and sustaining more supportive environments. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/career-thoughts-and-career-development–let-s-talk-about-it.html
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18. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW
Monday, June 12, 3:45-5pm, Zoom
In this talk, Gonzales Stokes will present an overview of various National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) funding mechanisms including NRSA Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships (F32), Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards (IRACDA), Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) K99/R00 and UE5, Pathway to Independence K99/R00, & more. Each program’s objectives, eligibility and reporting requirements, and other key aspects of the funding opportunity announcements will be discussed. Stokes will share suggestions for navigating the process of seeking NIH funding, selecting opportunities to apply for, and obtaining appropriate feedback from NIH program staff. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/a-conversation-with-nigms-program-officer-kalynda-k–gonzales-st.html
19. THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS: WHAT COMPANIES LOOK FOR WHEN EVALUATING TALENT
Friday, June 19, 3-4pm, Zoom
During the seminar, Propel Careers will discuss how organizations value hard and soft skills and how they look for these throughout the resume review and interview process. This seminar will also discuss how companies utilize resume databases and LinkedIn to identify talent and what key points they are looking for in a profile. Propel will provide tips on how candidates can stand-out from the crowd. Register here: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/what-companies-look-for-when-evaluating-talent.html
20. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE
Monday, June 26-Thursday, June 29, 10am-3pm, Zoom
Join us virtually on June 26 – 29, 10am – 3pm EST for the activity-based Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Deep Dive! During this 4-day workshop participants will become familiar with the major required steps of this methodology, practice relevant skills, and consider the many decisions necessary for a successful comprehensive review and synthesis. Instructors for this course include method and search experts at the Virginia Tech (VT) Libraries, a researcher who conducts qualitative systematic reviews with the Social Ecology Lab at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and a VT statistician with experience helping researchers conduct meta-analyses in the context of educational and health-related research. More info about this method: http://guides.lib.vt.edu/SRMA/. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events/SRMADeepDive
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