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October 30-November 5, 2023

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This Week’s Events:       

  1. Ongoing Services – updated 8/22/23
  2. PUMPKINPALOOZA
  3. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER, QUESTIONING, AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
  4. VA-WHPC: STUDENT LIGHTNING TALKS
  5. FREE TACOS WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN
  6. INTERVIEWING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 
  7. INSPIRASIAN SERIES FEATURING DEAN SAONEE SARKER, DEAN TSAI LIU, ASSOCIATE DEAN KATHERINE FOGLEBERGER, AND DR. VINCENT WANG
  8. WEBINAR: SHIPPING AND RECEIVING BIOLOGICAL AND HAZARDOUS RESERCH MATERIALS  –
  9. CAREER ADVISING DROP IN HOURS IN GLC
  10. SIMPLE LINEAR REGRESSION IN R
  11. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE
  12. GRADUATE WELLNESS SERIES – DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET
  13. BUILDING TENTS ON THE DRILLFIELD: A DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
  14. DISCUSSION WITH MUSICIAN, JAVON JACKSON, AND POET, NIKKI GIOVANNI
  15. DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE: IRB SERIES (2/2)
  16. GLC CAFÉ
  17. ICC/APIDA + CENTER YOGA
  18. KIDS NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE
  19. NOVEMBER LEARNING LUNCH SERIES FEATURING PROFESSOR SOPHIA TERAZAWA, MFA
  20. HATE PAYING FEES? COME WRITE CARDS TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS

Administrative Announcements: 

  1. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK – 1st posting
  2. COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL SEEKING SUBMISSIONS – 1st posting
  3. FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
  4. CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT – 1st posting
  5. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting
  6. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRA FUND PROGRAM UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE TRAVEL – 2nd posting
  7. WINTER SESSION COURSE – 2nd posting
  8. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL –  2nd posting
  9. LITTLE HOKIE™ HAND-ME-DOWN DONATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 13th – 3rd posting
  10. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: December 1, 2023 – 3rd posting
  11. REGISTER NOW SPRING LEADERSHIP COURSES – 3rd posting
  12. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS INFO SESSIONS – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting

External Funding Opportunities

  1. 2024 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: November 1, 2023
  2. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH (SCGSR) – DEADLINE: November 8, 2023, 5pm ET
  3. VIRGNIA SEA GRANT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: December 8, 2023 – register by December 1, 2023
  4. VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE RESEARCH STEM FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: February 9, 2024

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. SURVEY RESPONDENTS NEEDED TO INFORM THE FUTURE OF AR VR AT VIRGINIA TECH – 1st posting
  2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
  3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN INTENTIONAL WEIGHT GAIN IN ATHLETIC INDIVIDUALS SURVEY – 2nd posting
  4. SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR A FOOD SCIENCE STUDY FOR HOME COOKING – 2nd posting
  5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY –  3rd posting
  6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR THE MEASURE STUDY MEASURING ENERGY ACROSS SIZES USING RECALLS –3rd posting
  7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON TURMERIC SUPPLEMENTATION – 3rd posting
  8. SURVEY ON CLIMATE CONSCIOUSNESS TO DEVELOP STUDENT GUIDE ON CLIMATE NEUTRALITY – 3rd posting
  9. ACCESSING QUALITY EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION SURVEY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:

  1. NOVEMBER LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING SEONGBUKDONG BEEDOOLKEE THEATRE- November 6
  2. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP –  November 6
  3. STARTING YOUR ETD – FORMATTING TIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – November 6
  4. WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION FALL GAME NIGHT – November 7
  5. NEGOTIATING A JOB OFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – November 10
  6. SAVE THE DATE DIVERSITY CHALLENGE GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE – November 11
  7. THE NUTSHELL GAMES – November 11
  8. DOES RACE MATTER IN ACADEMIA? – November 13
  9. APIDA & INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING & ALLIES – November 13
  10. HOKIE WELLNESS FOR RESEARCHERS: CULTIVATING A GROWTH MINDSET – November 14
  11. AAPIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – November 14
  12. MASK ON MASK OFF SERIES: KARAOKE AND TRIVIA NIGHT – November 15
  13. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – November 16
  14. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – November 27

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/28/23    

  • 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) Monday -Friday 9am-4pm. The Graduate School offices will be open 9am – 4pm. 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 ; GLC drop-in hours in GLC 120/SHIP will be held on Wednesdays 1-4pm beginning September 6, 2023.
  • COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in hours for consultation begin on 8/22. Location is Room 49 at the GLC. Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm and Fridays 1 to 3 pm. For consultations by Zoom e-mail hkatie19@vt.edu. Students seeking services can schedule a triage appointment by calling 540-231-6557. You may request first available appointment at our Gilbert Place office, or to be seen at the GLC. We also have embedded counselors in Engineering, College of Science, and Pamplin School of Business available. **Please note Cook Counseling’s main office has moved Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert Street, suite 2400, beginning September 6, 2023.
  • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
  • GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
  • GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT BOV REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE HOURS Join Graduate and Professional Student Board of Visitors Representative Emily Tirrell for her weekly office hours! Come and learn more about the graduate school, the student senate, the Board of Visitors, and campus resources! Every Monday 9-10am, GLC 36D or Virtual: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/emilytirrell.

1. PUMPKINPALOOZA
Monday, October 30, 3-5pm GLC Lawn
Join fellow graduate students for a fun afternoon of pumpkin painting and carving. Pumpkins and supplies will be provided as well as light refreshments. A costume contest will take place starting at 4 pm. This event is sponsored by the Graduate School and Cranwell International Center. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uEPAHtKKhgxhQhZ-mUivoBFwnxxRAeAlqXElPsUjpG4/edit?pli=1.

2. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER, QUESTIONING, AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, October 30, 5:30-6:30pm, location provided after registration
Join us for the October’s APIDA and Indigenous Queer, Questioning, and Allies Support Group. This meeting will focus on “Promoting Difficult Dialogues in the Queer Community”. Discourse around race & racism is challenging, no matter the community. We will talk about this and provide skills and strategies to compel conversations that may be uncomfortable but need to be addressed. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/3PMGDdV. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

3. VA-WHPC: STUDENT LIGHTNING TALKS
Tuesday, October 31, 1pm, Zoom
On October 31 from 1-2 pm EST, VA-WHPC will be hosting 10-12 students as they give lightning talks on their research to members of the HPC community from across Virginia. Interested in giving a lightning talk? You’ll get 3 minutes and 1-2 slides to tell us all about your research. Don’t miss this chance to practice your presentation skills and share your research with a diverse audience! Send us the title of your presentation before September 29! Sign up to give a talk: https://forms.gle/7M1ULH8x59RD9fUbA. Stay tuned for a zoom registration link for the event!

4. FREE TACOS WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN
Tuesday, October 31, 12:00-1:15, GLC room B
GPSS invites you to come hang out with Dean Surprenant and eat free tacos! Take this opportunity to hang out and share ideas, opinions, and thoughts about everything related to being a grad student at VT. Please register here: https://forms.gle/AvXKuPPcLMycHB2f8.

5. INTERVIEWING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 
Wednesday, November 1, 11:00am-12pm, Virtual
This workshop by discusses the interview process, provides basic interview tips, and shares a formula for answering behavioral questions. The session will also offer strategies for dealing with interview anxiety. This is an in-person event at the GLC. Register on Handshake or find more information at: https://career.vt.edu/job-search/grad-student-job-search/events-for-grad-students.html.

6. INSPIRASIAN SERIES FEATURING DEAN SAONEE SARKER, DEAN TSAI LIU, ASSOCIATE DEAN KATHERINE FOGLEBERGER, AND DR. VINCENT WANG
Wednesday, November 1, 12-1:30pm, APIDA+ CENTER (140 Squires) and Virtual
Hear from a panel of senior leaders at Virginia Tech about their journeys into higher education. Panelists include: Dr. Katherine Fogelberg with a diverse background in veterinary practice, public health education, and research; Dean Saonee Sarker with extensive academic and research experience in management, and Dean Tsai Lu Liu, the dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, known for his broad expertise in product and service design.  Dr. Vincent Wang will be moderating this insightful discussion. Light refreshments will be provided! Register here: https://bit.ly/3EXNzP3. For accommodations and/or questions, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

7. WEBINAR: SHIPPING AND RECEIVING BIOLOGICAL AND HAZARDOUS RESEARCH MATERIALS  
Wednesday, November 1, 12:30-1:30pm, Zoom
This webinar will discuss potential requirements for packing of biological and hazardous materials for national and international shipments. Advice and guidance on packing, documentation and permitting applications will be reviewed.  Preparation for receiving of certain research materials will also be discussed. https://www.research.vt.edu/events/2023/shipping-and-receiving-biological-and-hazardous-research-materia.html.

8. CAREER ADVISING DROP IN HOURS IN GLC
Wednesday, November 1, 1-4pm, GLC 120
Career Advising drop in hours in the GLC will be canceled this week only. You are invited to schedule a career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html. 

9. SIMPLE LINEAR REGRESSION IN R
Wednesday, November 1, 4:30-6:30pm, UMall 2140
Simple Linear Regression is one of the most commonly used statistical methods – but this means it is often misused and misinterpreted. In the SAIG Short Course Simple Linear Regression in R, we will cover the how to perform and interpret simple linear regression. The following topics will be covered: running SLR in R, checking SLR assumptions with plots and tests ,interpreting SLR models and coefficients, and alternatives if your data don’t meet the usual assumptions. No previous coding experience is required! Bring your laptop with R and RStudio installed on your machine. Learn more here: The Statistical Applications & Innovation Group (SAIG) offers free short courses to faculty, staff, and graduate students through the VT Professional Development Network. provide free courses to members of participating VT Colleges to make you a more effective researcher. Check out the SAIG Website for more information: https://saig.stat.vt.edu/. 

10. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE
Wednesday, November 1, 6:00pm, and Thursday November 2, 10am, Virtual
The Graduate School is offering training sessions to graduate students and faculty on how to use iThenticate, a newly available software system to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. The training will cover: navigating the iThenticate software, submitting a document for review, evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion. Register here: November 1 session: https://profdev-lms.tlos.vt.edu/courses/3809. November 2 session: https://profdev-lms.tlos.vt.edu/courses/3810

11. GRADUATE WELLNESS SERIES – DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET
Wednesday, November 1, 6-7pm, GLC wellness room (room 63)
What do you say to yourself when you make a mistake or experience a setback? What are your beliefs about your intelligence or abilities? In this workshop we will learn how to shift into a growth mindset by exploring concepts like receiving feedback, using supportive self-talk, and the power of effort. RSVP here: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/9229246

12. BUILDING TENTS ON THE DRILLFIELD: A DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Wednesday, November 1, 7-8:30pm, Bradley Study Center, 104 Faculty St.
Executive Director of the Bradley Study center, Mike Weaver, Th.D., will present a talk and offer some suggestions for what “faithful presence” might mean for Christians at a public university like Virginia Tech.  This event is open to students, graduate students faculty, administrators and alumni. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmHHvrtFfBf-U1ga7SrSpxjiWHddniSoOr4xSUASSYOY2V2A/viewform

13. DISCUSSION WITH MUSICIAN, JAVON JACKSON, AND POET, NIKKI GIOVANNI
Thursday, November 2, 12pm, Black Cultural Center, Squires Student Center
Join renowned poet and Virginia Tech legend Nikki Giovanni and saxophonist-composer Javon Jackson for this discussion about their collaboration on the original project The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni. A historic collaboration, The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni is an intimate jazz performance, where Jackson brings his bold-toned, Trane-inspired tenor lines to bear on a series of hymns, spirituals, and gospel numbers hand- picked by Giovanni. For questions or accommodations, contact Kimberly Clark at kdcshaw@vt.edu. Co-sponsored and hosted by the Black Cultural Center Light refreshments provided. Foe more information about the performance, “The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni”: https://bit.ly/gospel-nikki-giovanni.

14. DATA COLLECTION AND STORAGE: IRB SERIES (2/2)
Thursday, November 2, 2-3pm, Zoom
Join us as we get the opportunity to learn from the Privacy and Research Data Protection (PRDP) director about data collection and storage here at Virginia Tech. This presentation will focus on data types and classifications in research, special considerations for use of data, and data storage options. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/irbseries2.

15. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday,  November 2,  3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. your Bring own mug if you can! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

16. ICC/APIDA + CENTER YOGA 
Thursday, November 2, 5:30-7pm, Brush Mountain A
Indigenous led Yoga with Paola Ixcuinan Monseratt.  This is a free yoga class so feel free to bring your yoga mat and anything else you think you may need to participate in this event.  Sponsored by the Ati: Wa:Oki Indigenous Community Center, the APIDA + Center, and the Department of Education AANAPISI grant.

17. KIDS NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE
Thursday, November 2, 6:30-8:00pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington St.
Free childcare for graduate student families at the VT Women’s Center, 6:30-8:00 on Thursday evenings when classes are in session. Advance sign-up is required, and there are limited spaces. Childcare  provided by volunteers from the Chi Delta Alpha sorority, and children must be toilet trained.  There will be games, crafts, snacks, maybe a movie, and fun with the sitters! A sign up link will be available each week on the Women’s Center webpage (womenscenter.vt.edu) on Monday afternoons, or in the weekly Graduate School newsletter. For additional info or questions, please contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu. Event will take place at 206 Washington Street, enter up the stairs in the back of the parking lot. Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAAC28A31-45565026-kids

18. NOVEMBER LEARNING LUNCH SERIES FEATURING PROFESSOR SOPHIA TERAZAWA, MFA
Friday, November 3, 12-1pm, APIDA+ Center (140 Squires) and Virtual
Join us for our November Learning Lunch Series featuring Professor Sophia Terazawa, MFA! Professor Sophia Terazawa is a poet and performance artist. She currently teaches poetry at Virginia Tech in the MFA program. She’s the author of books and chapbooks, most recently, Anon, a collection of love poems addressed to an adverb. Light refreshments will be provided! Register here:  https://bit.ly/3PYmvW8.  For accommodations and/or questions, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

19. HATE PAYING FEES? COME WRITE CARDS TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS
Friday, November 3, 4-7pm, 1st floor of Newman Library – coffee shop area
Hate paying fees? Come make cards for the people who want to raise them next year! Graduate students are invited to meet in the Newman library coffeeshop to make cards for the Board of Visitors and VT finance leadership, to be hand delivered at the Board of Visitors meetings on November 5th and 6th. Make your voice heard! Art supplies, information, and drinks and snacks will be provided. Submitted by graduate student Riley DeHority.

20. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK – 1st posting
Virginia Tech will celebrate International Education Week November 13-17, 2023 with a series of engaging events open to the entire Virginia Tech community. All events are free, no pre-registration required. International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that highlights the benefits of international education and mobility worldwide. For more information and to see the complete schedule of events: https://international.vt.edu/IEW.html

21. COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL SEEKING SUBMISSIONS – 1st posting
Community Change’s fifth issue seeks submissions in the forms of scholarly refereed articles, book reviews, essays, and other work, including multimedia and artwork from graduate students. Community Change is an online, peer-reviewed, graduate student journal that explores multiple approaches to democratic community development and change. This interdisciplinary journal examines the practices, processes, and individual and collective struggles that produce social and political change at all levels of society. Community Change adopts a broad definition of community development that includes issues relating to public policy, democratization, collective action, physical/digital and social infrastructure developments, agency, and efficacy. Deadline for Submissions: January 8, 2024. For more information about submission requirements, please visit: www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/about/submissions/.  Questions can be directed to community-change-journal-g@vt.edu.

22. FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
The Market of Virginia Tech is excited to announce our new Open Market Hours initiative. From October 25 through December 13, we will open our non-perishable pantry to any Virginia Tech student in need of food assistance. We are located at 801 University City Blvd. Next to the Himalayan Curry Cafe. Open Market hours will be during the following times: Wednesday: 1-5pm, Thursday: 5-7:30pm, Friday: 10am-1:30pm. We ask that students please bring their own bags when visiting the pantry.  For more information on food assistance, please visit: https://foodaccess.vt.edu.  

23. CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT – 1st posting

The Dr. Rich Cap and Gown loan program is now accepting applications! Please visit https://forms.gle/yrEtRNzNqdYf4DQTA  to apply for a cap and gown loan before 11/17. All students who receive a gown are required to have it dry cleaned prior to returning it to GPSS. Doctoral hoods and tassels are not available for loan. Filling out an application does not guarantee receiving a cap and gown as sizes are limited, so loans will be granted on a first come, first served bases. Please reach out to Aran Garnett-Deakin acgarnet@vt.edu with any questions.

24. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services (In-person or Zoom) to any interested students, faculty, or staff and is now accepting new clients through early November. Visit:  https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html to learn more about the service and to sign-up.

25. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE TRAVEL – 2nd posting
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Winter 2024 Travel Fund Program! Grants may cover registration, lodging, meals, abstract fees and other costs of presenting at an in-person or virtual conference with a start date from Jan. 1- March 31. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due November 9th at 11:59 PM. Please e-mail Aran Garnett-Deakin at  acgarnet@vt.edu with any questions, and visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html for full details and instructions.

26. WINTER SESSION COURSE – 2nd posting
EDHE 5984: ADDRESSING CRITICAL PROBLEMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.  This asynchronous Winter Session course will explore contemporary issues in higher education with application for all educators (teachers and counselors) working in P-12 and higher education, staff, and administrators. The course will engage in discussions educator’s various roles and responsibilities in their contributions to shaping the future of higher education. Areas of focus for the course are hope and possibility, barriers to access, and marginalized populations. For more information contact: Chase Catalano ccatalano@vt.edu.

27. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL – 2nd 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 spring 2024. 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. Two discipline-specific sections are offered, so students should be sure to sign up in HokieSPA for the one that relates to their subject area. For more information contact Lisa Becksford  lisab5@vt.edu.

28. LITTLE HOKIE™ HAND-ME-DOWN DONATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 13th – 3rd posting
A Virginia Tech tradition, this event brings together faculty, staff, and students who either wish to give away or to receive gently used goods for their babies and children. Donations can be dropped off at the Women’s Center (206 Washington Street) or the Graduate Life Center’s front desk through Monday, November 13 at Noon.  Please help us to spread the word! For more information: https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/content/dam/womenscenter_vt_edu/LHHMD%202023%202.png.

29. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: December 1, 2023 – 3rd  posting
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellowship is a science policy fellowship for Virginia that is hosted by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM). COVES fellows are graduate students or postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) fields at Virginian Universities who spend 12 weeks over the summer working with Host Offices in the Virginia legislative and executive branches or in the policy offices of NGOs and scientific industries in Virginia. In addition to their work in their Host Offices, fellows are paired with a science policy mentor from VASEM, trained through an orientation at the start of their fellowship, and participate in networking and career development activities throughout the fellowship. The application deadline for Virginia Tech is December 1, 2023. More information can be found on our website: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html.

30. REGISTER NOW SPRING LEADERSHIP COURSES – 3rd posting
All graduate students are encouraged to enroll in Leadership courses for Spring 2024 during course request:  LDRS 4514 Skills for Nonprofit Leaders; LDRS 4984 Toxic Leadership; LDRS 5004 Ethics in Leader/Follower Relationships; LDRS 5454 Leadership Diverse Contexts; LDRS 5464 Leadership in a Global Society; LDRS 5544 Leading Teams through Change; LDRS 5554 Leading Social Change.  Please see the Timetable of Classes for course descriptions and CRNs. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

31. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS INFO SESSIONS – 3rd posting
Virtual info sessions will be held on Monday, October 30, 2pm-3pm and Tuesday, October 31, 12pm-1pm. Diversity Scholars propose, design, and implement projects that enhance the quality of life at Virginia Tech. They are graduate students who specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. These projects can take many forms and can be specific to a particular curriculum or department, or it can be more global. To learn more about the program and the application process, please register for one of our virtual information sessions: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DiversityScholarsInfoSession2023. For additional information, email the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships at DISP@vt.edu.

32. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd 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 for Spring semester with the contract beginning December 25th. 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.

EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES All external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html.

33. 2024 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: November 1, 2023
Fellowships are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research utilizing the Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or staff expertise. Members of the Smithsonian professional research staff serve as advisors and hosts to fellows. Fields of research include animal behavior, ecology, and environmental science, including an emphasis on the tropics; Anthropology, including archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and physical anthropology; Astrophysics and astronomy; Earth sciences and paleobiology; evolutionary & systematic biology; folklife; History of science and technology; history of art, especially American, contemporary, African, and Asian art, twentieth-century American crafts, and decorative arts; materials research; molecular biology; social and cultural history of the United States. https://fellowships.si.edu/SIFP.

34. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH (SCGSR) – DEADLINE: November 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET
DOE’s Office of Science is now accepting applications for Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2023 Solicitation 2 cycle.  For more information: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr.

35. VIRGINIA SEA GRANT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: Registration December 1, 2023, 11:59 PM EST. Application Deadline is December 8, 2023, 11:59 PM EST
Gain Hands-On Experience Working With A Professional Mentor. Graduate Fellows address issues relevant to Virginia communities and of importance to coastal and marine resources – including but not limited to: natural or social sciences, engineering and design, policy and legal analysis, architecture, business, education, arts and humanities, etc. The fellowship builds skills and competencies through professional development training and provides hands-on experience in translating research results to stakeholders through a professional mentor.  The fellowship provides up to $40,000 per year for two years and professional development opportunities. VASG expects to fund up to eight fellowships for the 2024–2026 academic years. For more information: https://vaseagrant.org/graduate-fellowships/.

36. VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE RESEARCH STEM FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: February, 9, 2024
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is accepting applications for its Graduate Research STEM Fellowship program. A major goal of VSGC is to help produce the engineers and scientists of the future and to promote diversity in the STEM workforce. The consortium provides fellowships of $6,000 in add-on support to graduate students to supplement and enhance basic research support. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled full-time in a program of study in STEM, have a specific faculty-mentored research project that has NASA or aerospace relevance, and are not graduating sooner than May 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://vsgc.odu.edu/graduatefellowships/ 
Deadline: February 9, 2024.

37. SURVEY RESPONDENTS NEEDED TO INFORM THE FUTURE OF AR VR AT VIRGINIA TECH – 1st posting
The Extended Reality (XR) Faculty Community of Practice, sponsored by the Provost’s Office and supported by TLOS, is seeking input from faculty, staff, and students about their experiences using and/or creating extended reality immersive experiences, which includes Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). The purpose of the survey is to identify the most impactful areas in which the university could provide support for the creation of future XR learning experiences at Virginia Tech. Participants must be associated with Virginia Tech as a student, faculty, or staff. Compensation: there will be a raffle with 6 winners of $50. Survey available here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWk3fZziBk. 

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
Participants will wear a Microsoft HoloLens 2 AR device to experience and provide feedback on AR user interfaces. Tasks involve using hand gestures to interact with virtual documents and have conversations with virtual avatars while seated or walking in an indoor space. Study will take approximately 120 minutes to complete  with $15 compensation for completing study. Supervised by Professor Doug Bowman approval by IRB #23-879. Participant qualifications: English speaker adults who are: at least 18 years old, understand spoken and written English and can have a conversation in English, able to stand up, walk, and perform hand gestures independently, and  have (perfect or corrected) normal vision. For more information contact: Shakiba Davari sdavari@vt.edu.

39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN INTENTIONAL WEIGHT GAIN IN ATHLETIC INDIVIDUALS SURVEY – 2nd posting
We are doing a research study evaluating intentional weight gain strategies in athletic individuals. Our research aim is to investigate the dietary intakes and nutrition-related behaviors of athletes aiming to gain body weight. Our purpose for this research aim is to guide practitioners and researchers in the design of relevant and effective nutrition education recommendations for athletic individuals interested in intentional weight gain. Participant qualifications: Athletic individual (exercise at least 4 days/wk.) 18-40 years old. Compensation: Every 1 in 10 participants will be given a $25 gift certificate. For more information: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AYoO2Zz31O.

40. SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR A FOOD SCIENCE STUDY FOR HOME COOKING – 2nd posting
The VT Sensory Evaluation Lab (SEL) is researching the individual’s ability of home meal preparation (IRB #23-861). We are recruiting volunteers who are 18 years or older who are interested in sharing their personal experience in home meal preparation to participate. Subjects will be required to participate in a total of 3, 60 to 120 minutes sessions over 2-4 weeks that involves brainstorming, sorting & rating, and discussing the factors that support or hinder their motivations for preparing a meal at home. Audio recordings and photos of the sessions will be taken, with permission. Your decision to participate or not will not impact your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL. Participants will get up to $90 cash incentives by completing all three concept mapping sessions. If you are interested, please access the screening questionnaire through this link: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?t=8fa0783b-30c7-4e9f-89fc-dcffe244e0c2. Contact Jiakun, jiakunyi@vt.edu, for more information.6

41. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY –  3rd posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) group is inviting you to participate in a research study with Augmented Reality (AR) technologies. Our team is investigating the best ways to interact with AR and VR, and this study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information and will be in Newman Library. The study will make use of state-of-the-art AR technologies. Participants can be anybody who is an English speaker, at least 18 years old, and has normal vision (contacts are allowed, not glasses).  For more information:  Daniel Stover danielstover@vt.edu.

42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR THE MEASURE STUDY MEASURING ENERGY ACROSS SIZES USING RECALLS – 3rd posting
Are you interested in learning more about your energy needs and helping researchers better measure food intake in participants of varying body sizes? Participants are needed for the MEASURE study (IRB #22-654) seeking to understand how a participant’s weight class can affect measurements of dietary intake. Participants will complete measurements of height, weight, body composition, energy expenditure, and food intake over a period of 5-7 weeks with a total of 5 visits to campus. To be eligible, you must be over 18, have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kg/m2, weigh under 600 lbs., and not be following a weight control diet. Compensation of up to $150 is available for this study.  If you are interested in participating, complete this screening survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AUAl6Zunlk or send an email to measure_study-g@vt.edu.

43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON TURMERIC SUPPLEMENTATION – 3rd 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.

44. SURVEY ON CLIMATE CONSCIOUSNESS TO DEVELOP STUDENT GUIDE ON CLIMATE NEUTRALITY – 3rd posting
We are currently conducting this survey to develop a guideline for Virginia Tech students on achieving climate neutrality and supporting Virginia Tech’s climate commitment. The climate neutrality action plan will be developed based on the information collected and will be launched during the earth week 2024. Link to survey here: https://forms.gle/nJXZjVnKcTvAWniT8.

45. ACCESSING QUALITY EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION SURVEY – 3rd posting
The university’s Early Childhood Education Initiatives team wants to help Virginia Tech employees and students across all campuses access quality early childcare and education. This has been identified as a university priority. As part of the group’s ongoing work to address this important issue, all Virginia Tech faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students at all Virginia Tech locations are encouraged to complete a child care survey to gauge the current use and needs regarding child care across our university communities. Even if you do not use child care, please take a moment to complete the survey, available via this link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=O2KuSig6RloECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D. Please complete the survey by Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. All responses are anonymous. Visit the university’s caregiving site https://caregiving.vt.edu/ for information, resources, and more.

46. NOVEMBER LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING SEONGBUKDONG BEEDOOLKEE THEATRE
Monday, November 6, 12-1pm, APIDA+ Center (140 Squires) and virtually
Join Moss Arts Center and the APIDA + Center for November’s Learning Lunch featuring Seongbukdong Beedoolkee Theatre. Come talk with members of this Seoul, Korea-based innovative contemporary theatre company for a discussion about their personal and professional journeys. Led by Kim Hyun-tak, Seongbukdong Beedoolkee Theatre deconstructs the texts of well-known masterpieces and modern Korean dramas to recreate them. Register here: https://bit.ly/register-medea-learning-lunch. For those interested in their show, Medea on Media, showing at 7:30 PM EST on November 8 and 9, visit https://bit.ly/moss-medea-on-media for tickets and additional details. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

47. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, November 6, 4-5pm, APIDA+ Center (140 Squires) and virtually
Join us for November’s APIDA and Indigenous Mental Health Support Group. This meeting will focus on “Gratitude Journals.” It’s important to remember what it means to be thankful. Practice gratitude through journaling and other creative methods. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/3rpNPn4. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

48. STARTING YOUR ETD – FORMATTING TIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Monday, November 6, 7pm, Zoom
We’ll discuss potential ideas and strategies for formatting and structuring your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) so that you can submit it after your defense and best meet Graduate School formatting guidelines. This presentation is aimed at students in the early stages of writing their thesis or dissertation but is relevant to students at any stage of the process. Invite Link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84823316501.

49. WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION FALL GAME NIGHT
Tuesday, November 7, 6:30-7:30pm, VTTI Automation Hub, 401 Partnership Drive
Come join the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) at Virginia Tech Chapter for a fun and casual night of playing board games and learning more about our organization and how to get involved if you’re interested. The current members of WTS will give a brief introduction to the student group and potential opportunities for the year. Anybody that is interested in supporting women in the transportation industry is welcome (you do not have to identify as a woman to join)! Submitted by graduate student Eileen Herbers. Register here: https://forms.gle/QXWPk2S86SbbwLrm9
Come join the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) at Virginia Tech Chapter for a fun and casual night of playing board games and learning more about our organization and how to get involved if you’re interested. The current members of WTS will give a brief introduction to the student group and potential opportunities for the year. Anybody that is interested in supporting women in the transportation industry is welcome (you do not have to identify as a woman to join)! Submitted by graduate student Eileen Herbers. Register here: https://forms.gle/QXWPk2S86SbbwLrm9

50. NEGOTIATING A JOB OFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Friday, November 10, 11am-12pm, Virtual
This workshop identifies factors involved in career decisions and provides information on appropriate negotiating behaviors. Participants will also learn about follow-up practices for accepting or declining a job offer. Register on Handshake or find more information at https://career.vt.edu/job-search/grad-student-job-search/events-for-grad-students.html.

51. SAVE THE DATE DIVERSITY CHALLENGE GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE
Saturday, November 11, 9am-5pm, Virtual
A free, virtual event for graduate students to present their work and engage in discussion, community, and mentoring with leading scholars. Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals for poster presentations, individual research papers, and symposia focused on various aspects of race, racism, anti-racism, and racial trauma. The symposia proposals should represent a collection of 3 presentations centered on a unifying theme and can comprise both research and conceptual presentations. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2vaBPzifP1iQmol2987JzLLYv4zYbTx99E7pA06991g2EdQ/viewform.

52. THE NUTSHELL GAMES
Saturday, November 11, 4:30-6:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Come support your graduate student colleagues as they present their research in only 90 seconds at the Nutshell Games! That’s less time than it takes for the light to turn green to cross Main Street in downtown Blacksburg. You’ll hear about 30 research projects from all across campus. It’s a fun, fast, and friendly competition, and the speakers need an enthusiastic audience. Free and open to the public. With a 7th grader on the judging panel, bring your families, too.

53. DOES RACE MATTER IN ACADEMIA?
Monday, November 13, 12-1pm, Online
Master Your Future is a series of professional development workshops designed to help students successfully navigate graduate school and their professional development. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce-qrD8iHdSTgH0NjWuJ0-oYFLHc3eMS.

54. APIDA & INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUPMonday, Monday, November 13, 5:30-6:30pm, location provided after registration
Join us for the November’s APIDA and Indigenous Queer, Questioning, and Allies Support Group. This month’s theme revolves around heading home for the holiday break. Heading home and adjusting to an environment where being out may not be an option can be difficult. We will talk about this and provide skills and strategies to deal with issues that may arise during trips back home. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/499LDAT. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

55. HOKIE WELLNESS FOR RESEARCHERS: CULTIVATING A GROWTH MINDSET
Tuesday, November 14, 12:30-1:30pm, Zoom
Often when we’re struggling, our inner monologues can become critical and it takes practice to shift our mindsets about things like unsuccessful grant proposals and unexpected experimental outcomes. Believe it or not, the mindset we have and the way we talk to ourselves when we’re approaching difficult tasks has a big impact on our academic success and personal well-being. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to develop a growth mindset and re-frame our automatic thoughts that can often be negative to help promote academic and professional success as well as personal well-being. https://www.research.vt.edu/events/2023/hokie-wellness-for-researchers–cultivating-a-growth-mindset.html.

56. AAPIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, November 14, 5:30-6:30pm
APIDA and Indigenous Women’s Support Group offers a supportive space for similarly identifying individuals. Feeling like you belong is critical to growing and coping with life’s ups and downs. What does a sense of belonging mean? Learn how you can create a positive sense of belonging that will benefit you. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/46gpfnS.

57. MASK ON MASK OFF SERIES: KARAOKE AND TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday, November 15, 7:30-9:30pm
The Mask On/Mask Off series promotes self-care within the APIDA community and develop connection and encourage engagement. The APIDA + Center will offer Korean spa masks and provide tips to promote self-care. To develop connections and educate students about the APIDA experience, we will be hosting an APIDA trivia competition as well as bonding through performing karaoke songs from APIDA artists and songwriters.

58. NIGHTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Thursday, November 16, 8-9pm, Virtual
Looking for a way to increase mindfulness and practice self-care? Certified meditation teacher, Vivek Rajan, will facilitate a virtual nighttime guided meditation. It is a wonderful way to care for your wellbeing. This event is open to all but requires prior registration. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcuCorz4jGNxTU4ddVbcCcnXykI2Vi79h.

59.  APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, November 27, 12-1pm, APIDA Center and Zoom
Please join us for our APIDA and Indigenous Men’s Support Group. This month, participants will explore THEME. Facilitated by a licensed counselor from Cook Counseling Center, attendees will share their thoughts and experiences on this topic. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required for virtual participants. Register here: https://bit.ly/3t8fXeF.