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This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 5/22/23
1. VIRGINIA WOMEN IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING THE WORLDS MOST NERDY GAME SHOW
2. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
3. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – FALL 2023 WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
4. GRADUATE SCHOOL FEATURED GRADUATE STUDENT NOMINATIONS OPEN – 1st posting
5. PROGRAMMING AND DATA BOOTCAMPS – 1st posting
6. GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EXTENDED DEADLINE – 1st posting
7. APPLY TO THE GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – 1st posting
8. LEADERSHIP COURSES AVAILABLE & OPEN TO GRAD STUDENTS – 1st posting
9. OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN ALCE 5224 TEAM SCIENCE, COOPERATION, AND DISCIPLINARY WORK – 1st posting
10. LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH? – 2nd POSTING
11. CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – CHANGES TO PROCESSING TIMES AND IMMIGRATION ADVISING – 3rd posting
Jobs
12. GA POSITION: DOD-USDA GRANT PROJECT – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TASTE RESEARCH – 1st posting
14. HOMEFIELD FARM – VOLUNTEERS FOR FALL – 1st posting
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TURMERIC SUPPLEMENTATION RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A TIME-LAPSE VIDEO RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUTOMATED VEHICLES AND ANXIETY – 2nd posting
18. FEMALE RUNNERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
19. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS FOR A STUDY ON CHILDREN’S SONIFICATION OF FAIRY TALES BASED ON SENTIMENT ANALYSIS – 3rd POSTING
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN EMPATHIC IN-VEHICLE AGENT STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
21. VIRGINIA WOMENT IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING THE WORLDS MOST NERDY GAME SHOW – August 1
22. COMPETITIVE RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP – August 8
23. GEARUP GRADUATE STUDENT PREORIENTATION PROGRAM – August 17-18
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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 gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. VIRGINIA WOMENT IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING THE WORLDS MOST NERDY GAME SHOW
Tuesday, August 1, 1pm, Zoom
Add to your summer fun! Put your hard-earned knowledge to work! Join us via Zoom on August 1st at 1 pm for fun, laughs, and prizes in the first VA-WHPC online computing trivia game. Random teams will be assigned to breakout rooms and asked questions about HPC and computing in general. Come share your knowledge with your peers and colleagues and if you’re lucky, walk away with some free stuff! Register here: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdO-sqjwqGtLsq_M4j-CG_N3sQ0G1WMFr.
2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, August 3, 3:30-5pm, GLC reading room
Summer 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. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – FALL 2023 WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
University libraries is offering a series of workshops for graduate students. All sessions delivered via Zoom; more information and recordings of sessions can be found at: guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops
Introduction to the University Libraries – August 23, 2:30-3:30 pm
Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Social and Behavioral Sciences – August 28, 4-5:15 pm
Introduction to Research Data Management – August 30, 2:30-3:30 pm
Getting Started with Zotero – September 5, 2-3:15 pm
Getting Started with Mendeley – September 11, 2-3:15 pm
Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Engineers – September 13, 2:30-3:30 pm
Getting Started with EndNote – September 18, 4-5:15 pm
Introduction to LaTeX with Overleaf – September 19, 3:30-5 pm
Getting the Most Out of Your Citation Manager – September 25, 2:30-3:30pm
Advanced LaTeX for ETDs and More- September 26, 3:30-5 pm
Introduction to Online Scholarly Presence- October 3, 2:00-3:15 pm
Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Animal and Life Sciences – October 11, 2:30-3:45 pm
4. GRADUATE SCHOOL FEATURED GRADUATE STUDENT NOMINATIONS OPEN – 1st posting
Nominate yourself, a friend, or fellow graduate student to be recognized on the Graduate School website as a Featured Graduate Student! This program is designed to showcase the diversity of perspectives graduate students bring to our community and to present a more personal side of graduate student life. To view the Graduate School’s current featured graduate student visit: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/fgsa.html. To nominate a graduate student: https://secure.graduateschool.vt.edu/fgsa/#/visitor.
5. PROGRAMMING AND DATA BOOTCAMPS – 1st posting
Need to learn Python, R, Git, data cleaning, or other computing skills fast? Register for a free 2-day hands-on Software Carpentry workshop August 10-11 or 14-15 or a mini-workshop on August 7 online through University Libraries! No experience is necessary, although you will need a computer you can install the software on. For more information, contact Data Education Coordinator Nathaniel Porter. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=porter.
6. GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EXTENDED DEADLINE – 1st posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate is now accepting applications for the senate’s Graduate Research Development Program. The new application deadline is August 15th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Master’s students are eligible to receive $1000 and doctoral students are eligible for receive up to $1500. Funds may be requested for travel, lab analyses, supplies and other expenses incurred for degree-contingent research. $10,000 will be distributed. Application materials and full instructions can be found here: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html. Please e-mail Aran Garnett-Deakin at acgarnet@vt.edu with any questions.
7. APPLY TO THE GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – 1st posting
The GPSS Travel Fund Program (TFP) provides grants to partially offset expenses associated with graduate student conference travel, including transportation, registration fees, lodging, and meals for domestic and international travel. Full-time graduate students presenting research conducted as part of a Virginia Tech degree program are eligible to apply. Due to limited funding, an individual graduate student may only receive one award per academic year (Summer to Spring). The Fall 2023 Cycle Travel Fund Program opens on July 17th and closes on August 14th. The Fall Cycle covers any conferences attended between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Awardees will be notified on or before September 1st. Contact Aran Garnett-Deakin acgarnet@vt.edu for more information. Learn more and apply here: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html.
8. LEADERSHIP COURSES AVAILABLE & OPEN TO GRAD STUDENTS – 1st posting
Two Leadership courses have available seats for Fall 23 enrollment: Leading Negotiations LDRS 4984 CRN 91744 Explores the skills and practices of negotiations. Contact Dr Curt Friedel cfriedel@vt.edu for more information. Leadership in Global Society LDRS 5464 CRN 91847 examines the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse and multicultural society. Contact Dr Eric Kaufman ekk@vt.edu for more information.
Two Leadership courses have available seats for Fall 23 enrollment: Leading Negotiations LDRS 4984 CRN 91744 Explores the skills and practices of negotiations. Contact Dr Curt Friedel cfriedel@vt.edu for more information. Leadership in Global Society LDRS 5464 CRN 91847 examines the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse and multicultural society. Contact Dr Eric Kaufman ekk@vt.edu for more information.
9. OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN ALCE 5224 TEAM SCIENCE, COOPERATION, AND DISCIPLINARY WORK – 1st posting
This fall semester is a new offering of ALCE 5224 Team Science, Cooperation, and Interdisciplinary Work, (CRN 91672) in a traditional face-to-face format. The class will meet Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:15 AM to 12:05 PM, in Litton-Reaves 1800. Dr. Curt Friedel will be the instructor. The complex problems of today and tomorrow can no longer be solved by one expert. Research teams and creative teams are needed to work together to solve these societal problems. The goal is then to utilize diversity of perspectives from the team without the diversity of perspectives pulling the team apart. This course will cover concepts of individual and team readiness, effectiveness, protocols, training, and outcomes in team science and cooperative processes. Contact Dr. Curt Friedel for a copy of the syllabus. https://www.cals.vt.edu/academic-programs/online/courses/alce5224.html.
10. LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH? – 2nd posting
Looking to improve your English? Did you know that the Language and Culture Institute at Virginia Tech offers English Language courses to the international community? We welcome students, spouses, employees, scholars and community members to come and learn English with us. We offer semester-long intensive English classes in grammar, listening and speaking as well as reading and writing. To be placed in one of our levels please take the Duolingo test or an equivalent. Test scores must be received by August 14. For more information, please contact our Admissions Manager Elizabeth Loar eloar@vt.edu. Classes start August 21 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5300 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060.
11. CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – CHANGES TO PROCESSING TIMES AND IMMIGRATION ADVISING –3rd posting
Please view important updates to immigration requests, new immigration specialists, the advising appointment process, and updates to the in-person (Blacksburg campus) and virtual (any campus location) walk-in advising schedule here:
https://news.vt.edu/notices/2023/07/20230706_notice_cranwell_international_center_announces_changes_to_processing_times_and_immigration_advising.html?utm_source=cmpgn_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vtUnirelNewsDailyCMP_071023-fs
12. GA POSITION: DOD-USDA GRANT PROJECT – 1st posting
National Project Leader for OneOp /Virginia Cooperative Extension faculty member seeks a full-time (20 hours/week) Graduate Assistant for a full year (12 month) appointment beginning immediately. This is a remote position with the opportunity for long-term funding and growth for the right candidate. The GA will work closely with the NPL on all aspects of adult online education program development and delivery, program evaluation, federal grant administration/management, and staff support. The successful candidate will be interested in adult education, the development and evaluation of online learning opportunities for adult professionals, and federal grant administration efforts. Specifically seeking demonstrated proficiency in some combination of the following areas: adult education, project management, writing/editing, literature reviews, data visualization, Qualtrics, working knowledge of military families, working knowledge of social services/family support. Required: critical thinking, curiosity, willingness to learn, a sense of humor. For consideration please email a current resume/CV and cover letter to Brigitte Scott at brigit2@vt.edu. Learn about the OneOp project here: oneop.org.
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TASTE RESEARCH -1st posting
The Center for Health Behavior Research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion, located in Roanoke, is conducting a 5 week research study in which participants will taste several flavors, drink flavored beverages, and have their blood sugar levels measured. Participants will be compensated up to $340. 18-45 years old, healthy, does not abuse substances. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/donnutsurvey. IRB #19-927.
14. HOMEFIELD FARM – VOLUNTEERS FOR FALL – 1st posting
Homefield Farm is a partnership between Dining Services and CALS. It is the only certified organic operation owned by a university in Virginia. Volunteers gain experience in all aspects of farm care. Fall semester focuses heavily on the harvest season. Volunteering will allow you the opportunity to experience food production from the very beginning. It’s a great opportunity to break away from campus, to gain hands-on experiences and to add to your resume. No experience needed. You must provide your own transportation. https://forms.office.com/r/psMJekUMzN.
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TURMERIC SUPPLEMENTATION RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
Participants are needed for a study evaluating the effects of 4 weeks of oral Turmeric supplementation on markers of oxidative stress and inflammation (IRB 22-646). This study comprises of two visits, separated by 4 weeks of oral Turmeric supplementation provided by the research team. Participants will undergo a graded exercise test (VO2max test) on a treadmill, while being connected to a metabolic cart. A blood sample will be drawn via venipuncture before and after the treadmill test. Study measurements will include blood pressure, body composition, bone mineral density, VO2max, and anthropometry. Eligible participants must be woman and men in good general health between the ages of 18-45, non-smoker, free from chronic diseases and are physically active for 2 or more days per week. Participants will receive information on body composition, bone density, and VO2max. For more information contact: Rohit Ramadoss volpelabvt@gmail.com.
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A TIME-LAPSE VIDEO RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
The Echolab is recruiting participants for a research study to investigate the effectiveness of watching time-lapse videos as a process of self-reflection. Our team is studying how watching time-lapse videos about past computer activities could facilitate the procedure of self-reflection and improve knowledge workers’ working productivity with uncovered pros and cons. For this study, we will install two applications: Time-Lapse Video and RescueTime on participants’ computers. Each day during the study, participants will be asked to check each application’s result and fill out a daily survey. The whole study will continue for four weeks. We are seeking participants are: 1)18 years and older, 2) A macOS computer user, 3) Working as a knowledge worker, 4) Allowing installing and running external applications on your working computer to record screen activities with permission from the machine owner, and 5) Users who are the sole user of their machine. After the completion of the study, each participant will be compensated with a $60 gift card and a one-month RescueTime plan ($12). For more information, please get in touch with Donghan Hu at hudh0827@vt.edu.
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUTOMATED VEHICLES AND ANXIETY – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed to participate in a driving simulator study to explore driving events and anxiety in automated driving. This project protocol was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (#23-284). During the study, you will operate a driving simulator through multiple driving scenarios. For the entirety of the driving journey, the automated driving system will operate the driving task. You will encounter different driving events over the course of the study and react to them. Participants must be an active driver with a valid drivers’ license, compensation $25. Register here: https://forms.gle/Ys8e2YRjk8iHKppU9
18. FEMALE RUNNERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 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. Study measurements will include blood draw, body composition, bone density, VO2max, and exercise efficiency. Eligible participants must be a woman in good general health between the ages of 18-35, non-smoker, regular menstrual cycle, not on hormonal 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. Participants will receive information on body composition, bone density, VO2max, running efficiency, and $100 for your time. For more information contact: Trisha Sterringer VTNEMLab@gmail.com.
19. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS FOR A STUDY ON CHILDREN’S SONIFICATION OF FAIRY TALES BASED ON SENTIMENT ANALYSIS – 3rd posting
We are recruiting participants for a study on the sonification of Children’s fairy tales based on sentiment analysis. More details can be found in the attached pdf. The study is compensated($10) and is approved by the VT IRB under protocol 22-1035. Minimum age: 18 years old. For more information contact: yeajilee@vt.edu.
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN EMPATHIC IN-VEHICLE AGENT STUDY – 3rd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study (IRB# 23-041). The purpose of the study is to investigate whether empathic responses from in-vehicle agents in frustrating driving contexts affect drivers’ performance and their affective states. During the study, you will be asked to complete an emotion induction writing task and conduct a driving task with a motion-based driving simulator. You will also be asked to fill out different questionnaires regarding your current emotional state, trust level, and impression of the in-vehicle agents. Throughout the experiment, we will collect your physiological data through a smartwatch-like device. The study will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants must have an eligible driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience (other than US will be okay), 18+ years old, and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision. Compensation $10. https://forms.gle/ULbfqmZnxmzmJc9o8.
21. VIRGINIA WOMENT IN HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING THE WORLDS MOST NERDY GAME SHOW
Tuesday, August 1, 1pm, Zoom
Add to your summer fun! Put your hard-earned knowledge to work! Join us via Zoom on August 1st at 1 pm for fun, laughs, and prizes in the first VA-WHPC online computing trivia game. Random teams will be assigned to breakout rooms and asked questions about HPC and computing in general. Come share your knowledge with your peers and colleagues and if you’re lucky, walk away with some free stuff! Register here: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdO-sqjwqGtLsq_M4j-CG_N3sQ0G1WMFr.
22. COMPETITIVE RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 8, 12-1pm, Virtual
This session, led by Connie Stovall, director for research impact and intelligence with the Virginia Tech University Libraries, and Sarah Over, engineering collections and research analyst with University Libraries, will cover the following topics: Navigating research intelligence tools and interfaces Discover research competencies and trends by topic or category Discover potential collaborators, competitors, or potential recruits Understand Field Weighted Citation Impact and Prominence Percentile as useful metrics Discover past grant awards by subject, keyword, funder, and advanced searching.https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/competitive-research-intelligence-workshop.html
23. GEARUP GRADUATE STUDENT PREORIENTATION PROGRAM
Thursday, August 17, 9am – Friday, August 18, 6pm, Torgersen Hall room 1040
Are you ready to GearUP? The “GearUP Graduate Student Pre-Orientation Program” is to bring together incoming graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds and provide them with resources early in their graduate school experience to prepare them for a successful academic year. Discover strategies and resources to benefit your graduate experience, receive holistic support, and identify opportunities to maximize your educational success. Registration is required: https://applyto.graduateschool.vt.edu/register/GearUp2023. Questions? contact the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships (DISP) at ordi@vt.edu.