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November 13-19, 2023

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This Week’s Events:       

  1. Ongoing Services – updated 8/22/23 
  2. DOES RACE MATTER IN ACADEMIA? – November 13
  3. APIDA & INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING & ALLIES – November 13
  4. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN-  November 14  & 15
  5. HOKIE WELLNESS FOR RESEARCHERS: CULTIVATING A GROWTH MINDSET – November 14
  6. AAPIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – November 14
  7. ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION – November 14
  8. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS AS A CAREER EXPLORATION TOOL – November 15
  9. CAREER ADVISING DROP IN HOURS IN GLC – November 15
  10. CRANWELL I-20 TRAVEL SIGNATURE EVENT AT GLC – November 15
  11. MODEL SELECTION IN R SHORT COURSE – November 15
  12. GAPIDA GBM + KARAOKE –  November 15
  13. MASK ON MASK OFF SERIES: KARAOKE AND TRIVIA NIGHT – November 15
  14. Q&A SESSION: ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN EXECUTIVE MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES – November 16
  15. GLC CAFÉ – INTERNATINAL EDUCATION WEEK SPECIAL EDITION – November 16
  16. FREE CHILDCARE–KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – November 16
  17. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – November 16
  18. FACULTY FORUM W/ DR. AARON ANSELL- November 17
  19. BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION: FRIENDSGIVING FEAST – November 17

Administrative Announcements: 

  1. GPSS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UP TO FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH EXPENSES – 1st posting
  2. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING THROUGH END OF SEMESTER – 1st posting
  3. BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE – 1st posting
  4. GOOGLE PHOTOS ACCESS ENDS AND STORAGE LIMITS BEGIN IN JANUARY – 1st posting
  5. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE – 1st posting
  6. CALL FOR COURSE PROPOSALS – CLAHS WINTER ENRICHMENT – 1st posting
  7. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
  8. CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS: AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM –  2nd posting
  9. GRADUATE SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK CLOSING – 2nd posting
  10. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK – 3rd posting
  11. COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL SEEKING SUBMISSIONS – 3rd posting
  12. FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
  13. CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. PART TIME COMPUTER SCIENCE WAGE EMPLOYEE – 1st posting
  2. GA POSITION FOR SUMMER OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – 2nd posting

External Funding Opportunities

  1. VIRGNIA SEA GRANT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 8, 2023 – REGISTER BY DECEMBER 1, 2023
  2. 2024 NMFS-SEA GRANT FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2024 BEFORE 5PM EST
  3. VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE RESEARCH STEM FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 9, 2024
  4. 2025 KNAUSS MARINE POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 BEFORE 5PM EST

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS STUDY – 1st posting
  2. THE CONNECTION PROJECT – 1st posting
  3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
  4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 2nd posting
  5. RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EASY CAPTION STUDY – 2nd posting
  6. ECHOLAB STUDY: HOW LIVE SERVICE GAME MODEL AFFECTS PLAYER BEHAVIOR – 2nd posting
  7. SURVEY RESPONDENTS NEEDED TO INFORM THE FUTURE OF AR VR AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:

  1. Q&A SESSION: ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN EXECUTIVE MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES – November 21
  2. THANKSGIVING BREAK LUNCH – November 21
  3. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – November 27
  4. ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION – November 28
  5. BOV POSITION INFORMATION SESSION – November 29
  6. KIDS’ TECH UNIVERSITY EN ESPAÑOL – December 2

 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.

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

1.  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.

2. APIDA & INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
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.

3. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN
Tuesday, November 14, 12-4pm (graduate students only), 4-6pm (graduate students, staff, anyone else),  Wednesday, November 15, 8am-12pm (anyone), GLC multipurpose room
Every year, the Graduate School, Graduate and Professional Student Senate, and the Women’s Center hold Little Hokie Hand-Me-Down, an event that offers graduate students and staff with children an opportunity to “shop” for gently used clothing and other items. Graduate students, staff, and others can shop for free items at the event. November 14th, from noon until 4pm, is for graduate students only, from 4pm-6pm open to graduate students, staff and anyone else. November 15, from 8am until noon, graduate students, staff and anyone else are welcome. For more information, visit the Women’s Center website: https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/.  Donations of gently used items are still being accepted at the Women’s Center and GLC through Monday, November 13 at noon.

4. 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.

5. AAPIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, November 14, 5:30-6:30pm, APIDA + Center/Zoom
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.

6. ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
Tuesday, November 14, 6pm, Zoom
Thursday, November 16, 10am, Zoom
Tuesday, November 28, 6pm, Zoom
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. In this training you will learn how to: navigate the iThenticate software, submit a document for review, evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion. Please contact Jenn Million at jennjw@vt.edu  with any questions. Additional sessions will be offered on Thursday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 28. Register here: https://forms.gle/dh23kiHHbt8asPDc6.

7. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS AS A CAREER EXPLORATION TOOL
Wednesday, November 15, 12-1pm , Zoom 
Graduate students and postdocs will learn how to effectively engage with alumni and other professionals via informational interviews to gain advice and insights on various career options and navigating job searches. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/informational-interviewing.html

8. CAREER ADVISING DROP IN HOURS IN GLC
Wednesday, November 15, 1-4pm, GLC 120
Drop in the SHIP GLC 120 for career advising – no appointment necessary. To schedule an appointment for a time other than drop-in hours please visit: https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html. 

9. CRANWELL I-20 TRAVEL SIGNATURE EVENT
Wednesday, November 15, 2-4pm, GLC Room F
If you are planning to travel for the Thanksgiving or Winter break, come to Cranwell International Center’s in-person travel signature event to get your I-20 signed for travel.

10. MODEL SELECTION IN R SHORT COURSE
Wednesday, November 15, 4:30-6:30pm, UMall and Zoom
Regression is one of the most commonly used statistical methods – but things can quickly get complicated when you have multiple predictors. In the SAIG Short Course Model Selection in R, we will cover different methods to evaluate different regression models with different sets of predictors. The following topics will be covered: running Multiple Linear Regression in R, checking MLR assumptions with plots and tests, applying model selection methods like stepwise regression & LASSO, criterion used to assess models (AIC, BIC, etc.). No previous coding experience is required! Register for SAIG courses: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=saig

11. GAPIDA GBM + KARAOKE
Wednesday, November 15, 6:00pm, APIDA+ Center (140 Squires)
Join members of the Graduate Asian Pacific Islander Desi Association (GAPIDA) for food and community, and stay for a fun night of karaoke in the APIDA+ Center! Enjoy a bowl from Roots and relax with us before we start Thanksgiving break. For more information, please contact Emily at ekim20@vt.edu.

12. MASK ON MASK OFF SERIES: KARAOKE AND TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesday, November 15, 7:30-9:30pm, APIDA + center (140 Squires)
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.

13. Q&A SESSION: ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN EXECUTIVE MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Thursday, November 16 & 21, 12-12:30pm, Zoom
Do you want to improve your performance at work, advance your career, and lead change that matters? If your answer is “Yes!” then you might be ready for Virginia Tech’s Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR), an accelerated graduate program focusing on leadership for sustainability. The XMNR program combines the best of in-person and online learning in a hybrid, cohort-based format that is completed within one year.  Watch the XMNR Intro video (03:25): https://youtu.be/5ANt5K-LAZg?si=i3DjthkTjLb9c9Sm. Register below for an upcoming virtual Q&A session with Program Director Dr. David Robertson: Thursday, November 16, 12pm: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodu-trDItE9BvI0tXhjOQYThlznkUDAsd#/registration. Tuesday, November 21, 12pm: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdO2uqD0tHtQ2NgU8ZIdN6twmHfwknuA8#/registration. For more information or questions, contact program coordinator and admissions advisor Amy Hubbard at ahubb09@vt.edu.

14.  GLC CAFÉ – INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK SPECIAL EDITION
Thursday, November 16, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Join us as we celebrate International Education Week!  Sample coffee, tea, snacks and treats from  different countries, 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. 

15.  FREE CHILDCARE–KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, November 16, 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 www.womenscenter.vt.edu on Monday afternoons, and in this 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. Visit the Women’s Center webpage to sign up: www.womenscenter.vt.edu.

16. 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.

17. FACULTY FORUM W/ DR. AARON ANSELL
Wednesday, November 17, 2-4pm, GLC room F
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Aaron Ansell from the Department of Religion and Culture! Dr. Ansell is a cultural anthropologist with a regional specialty in northeast Brazil and a topical emphasis on local politics and the language forms people use to conduct politics. His work has largely focused on patronage (patron-client) relations and non-ideological forms of polarization in small-town Brazil, as well as government efforts to dismantle patronage factions in the name of fighting corruption. More recently, Ansell has turned to the dynamics of political polarization in the US, designing a software aimed at helping people signal their receptivity (or lack thereof) to critical confrontation in particular situations. Register below to receive the Zoom link! https://forms.gle/siaHwyxeX1Lb5Hzw5.

18. BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION: FRIENDSGIVING FEAST

Friday, November 17, 4-7pm, Squires Brush Mountain B
Friendsgiving is Potluck style. Contact Morgan Patrick to  sign up and bring a dish: morganbp@vt.edu.

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

19. GPSS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UP TO FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH EXPENSES – 1st posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate is now accepting applications for the senate’s Graduate Research Development Program. The application deadline is January 19th 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.
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate is now accepting applications for the senate’s Graduate Research Development Program. The application deadline is January 19th 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.

20. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING THROUGH END OF SEMESTER – 1st posting
The HNFE Counseling Service at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services (In-person or Zoom) to any interested students, faculty, or staff. The service is still accepting a few new clients for the fall semester – visits will extend through the end of the semester. To learn more about the service and sign up, visit:  https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html.     

21. BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION – HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE – 1st posting

Accepting donations for those in need during the holiday season through November 20. All types of food are accepted, no expired food, please. Food donation boxes will be located in: Price Hall, Litton Reeves, Fralin Hall, West AJ, Fralin Hall, and GLC room 36C. If you do not have food to donate but want to donate other items feel free to place those in the box as well.

22. GOOGLE PHOTOS ACCESS ENDS AND STORAGE LIMITS BEGIN IN JANUARY – 1st posting
Two important changes to Google Workspace at Virginia Tech are happening on Jan. 16, 2024. First, access to the Google Photos app will end. If you have any data in the Photos app, you MUST export the photos you wish to keep, and then delete all contents from the app. After Jan. 16, you will not be able to access the app or remove data, and the data will continue to count against your storage limit. The Google Photos guide https://it.vt.edu/google-photos/ offers more information on exporting Photos data. Also, on Jan. 16, students will have a 5 GB storage limit in Google Workspace; accounts over this limit will go read-only until storage is reduced. Check your storage, and move or delete files from Drive if needed. Again, empty ALL contents from Photos, regardless of your storage total. See the Google changes student information page for more information: https://it.vt.edu/google.

23. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE – 1st posting
Graduating soon? 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 to wear for graduation. Take the pledge here: https://forms.gle/fFEaWd7RUj2FLDfbA. Visit the Green Graduates at Virginia Tech website for more info http://tinyurl.com/greengrads and email giaha@vt.edu if you have questions.

24. CALL FOR COURSE PROPOSALS – CLAHS WINTER ENRICHMENT – 1st posting
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and the Center for Rural Education are partnering to offer a new enrichment opportunity in the New River Valley for gifted, high achieving, and eager middle school youth! Currently, we are looking for graduate students and faculty to propose courses for a new CLAHS/CRE initiative, https://rural.vt.edu/winter-enrichment-initiative-we-vt/ , to take place four consecutive Saturdays this February. More information can be found with https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZz3gyJ2h8tAAWujeogIw3jBL3ci0BOp7Al_mKF2kF7DBPyw/viewform ! The deadline is November 17th. Please email rural@vt.edu for any questions. The possibilities are unlimited in the humanities!

25. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who serve as examples of the five pillars: scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The deadline for student applications is 11:59pm on January 16, 2024. You may learn more here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/diversity/bouchet-society.html. For questions from the Blacksburg campus, please reach out to Dr. Catherine Cotrupi, Interim Assistant Dean and Director for Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships, at Cotrupi@vt.edu. For questions from the Greater Washington D.C. Metro Area, please reach out to Dr. Chontrese Hayes, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success, at chontresehayes@vt.edu.

26. CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS: AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM –  2nd posting
The Agricultural Leadership and Community Education (ALCE) graduate symposium aims to provide graduate students with an opportunity to; present in a pseudo-conference setting and hear about the work and research of other graduate students preparing for conferences, presentations, posters, etc.; gain feedback from other students and faculty on their presentations/posters; network with future student research collaborators, and  have fun!  We welcome submissions from different departments that relate to our core areas of leadership, community development and education, agricultural education, communications, and international and rural development. Symposium will be held Thursday, January 24, 8am-4pm in Squires, Brush Mountain A&B. Abstract submission deadline is November 15, 2023. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLB7MQSP5-N-Dhuiu6iPHiID3tIYxaRS_7mophgBLTvFcbUw/viewform.

27. GRADUATE SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK CLOSING – 2nd posting

The Graduate School will be closed for walk-ins and phone calls on Wednesday, November 22, please email grads@vt.edu if you need assistance. Virginia Tech (and the Graduate School) will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.  Have a wonderful break!

28. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK – 3rd 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.

29. COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL SEEKING SUBMISSIONS – 3rd 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.

30. FOOD SECURITY SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd 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.  

31. CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT – 3rd 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.

JOBS

32. PART TIME COMPUTER SCIENCE WAGE EMPLOYEE – 1st posting
Assist with technical aspects of creating an online version of an educational instrument that can be hosted on our website. Assist with technical aspects of data collection, storage, and analysis. Assist with generating data-driven reports. Work with a team to identify inefficiencies and provide guidance on improvements through technology resources. Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal investigator and project manager. Qualifications: enrolled student at Virginia Tech, excellent organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills.
Experience with computer programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Julia). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yYXc_vFfq9qVJ89_RVD6lmtCqVb9GB-eyIY04swwQpk/edit?usp=sharing

33. GA POSITION FOR SUMMER OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – 2nd posting
The GA will work closely with the Assistant Dean for Outreach to help administer summer programs held during June and July of 2024. The programs include five residential, science camps for middle and high school students and one professional development workshop for high school science teachers. Duties include managing and/or assisting with: scholarship applications, registration sites, recruit/select camp counselors, reserve classrooms, write workflows for camp counselors, registration/sign-out at start/end of each program, assign roommates/dorm rooms, correspond with teachers, parents, and campers by email and phone; collect/manage health and safety forms, logistics before/during events; design online surveys to capture the impressions of program participants; collate survey results after end of each program. Qualifications: Strong verbal/written communication, professional, responsible and trustworthy, highly organized, strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks and successfully manage multiple assignments; responsible and timely; must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable and safe driving record; must be willing to drive self and campers as needed. Apply here:
https://forms.gle/yMVBzyS3wA9XEVXV9

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.

34. VIRGINIA SEA GRANT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: REGISTRATION – DECEMBER 1, 2023, 11:59 PM EST, APPLICATION – DECEMBER 8, 2023, 11:59 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/.

35. 2024 NMFS-SEA GRANT FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2024 BEFORE 5PM EST
Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics
The National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) support a Ph.D. graduate fellowship in two specific areas.
Population and Ecosystem Dynamics: Sea Grant anticipates funding at least four new Ph.D. fellowships in 2024 to students who are interested in careers related to marine ecosystem and population dynamics, with a focus on modeling and managing systems of living marine resources. 
Marine Resource Economics: Sea Grant anticipates funding one new Ph.D. fellowship in 2024 to students who are interested in careers related to the development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing the economics of the conservation and management of living marine resources. 
The fellowship provides up to $62,500 per year (total of federal plus matching funds) for up to three years. For more information: https://vaseagrant.org/nmfs-fellowship/. NMFS-SG Fellowship 2024

Informational Webinar 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1627158896647410528

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/ 

37. 2025 KNAUSS MARINE POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 BEFORE 5PM EST
The 2025 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is sponsored by NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program (NSGCP). Applicants must have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources Fellows are matched with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area. All eligible applicants enrolled at a Virginia institution planning to apply are strongly encouraged to contact Virginia Sea Grant prior to submitting an application.  . FUNDING: $93,900 in federal funding, includes  $71,400 stipend, $5,000 for allowable expenses, $2,500 for placement process travel, and up to $15,000 for host office-related travel. For more information: https://vaseagrant.org/knauss-fellowship/.

VOLUNTEERS AND RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS STUDY – 1st posting
We are conducting a study (IRB Protocol # 22-507) to learn if consuming artificial sweeteners have any impact on glucose levels in adults at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Participants will come to the lab and be provided breakfast with and without artificial sweeteners to determine if two commonly consumed artificial sweeteners have an impact on glucose levels. In addition to receiving these meals, and information regarding your health, you will be compensated a total of $45 for completing all study visits. Participants must be at least 40 years old. Screening survey to determine eligibility:  https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/acuteNNS.

39. THE CONNECTION PROJECT – 1st posting
The Connection Project (TCP) brings together groups of students to get to know one another while discussing the key components of making meaningful connections. Led by two trained graduate student facilitators, this group of 6-10 students will engage in activities and discussions that delve into what brings us together, what can keep us apart, and how these things manifest at Virginia Tech. The Graduate TCP group will be held weekly Wednesday 6-7:15 pm in the GLC Wellness Room.
Enrollment in the group is first-come, first-served and is open to graduate students who are able to participate weekly over the course of 12 weeks. If interested, please sign up at: https://forms.gle/7G5XBS2Wr9Qnzy1E6

40. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
Graduate student volunteers are needed for the 2024 GPSS research symposium. Duties may include abstract review, assisting with day-of operations (e.g., set up, tear down, registration, etc.), and writing social media posts. Participant must be a current graduate or professional student at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus. For more information contact, Jennifer Phillips jennphill@vt.edu.

41. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 2nd posting
The major purpose of this research project is to learn if consuming processed or less processed foods has an impact on how a person’s brain responds to processed foods. Briefly, the full study is 10-12 weeks long with two 14-day periods of controlled feeding where we will provide ALL foods and beverages for you to eat during those times. If you choose to participate, the study will consist of approximately 34 visits and require approximately 33-35 hours of your time. Most of these visits take place in Blacksburg with some taking place on the Roanoke campus. Participants must be 18-25 years of age. Participants can receive up to $400 and a 3D printed brain for completion of study! For more information and to take the pre-screening eligibility survey: https://fralinbiomed.info/yaeh.

42. RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EASY CAPTION STUDY – 2nd posting
EasyCaptions Investigating the impact of prolonged exposure to captioning on Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (AR HMD) and its effect on user experience, cognitive load, and comprehension. VT IRB-23-820.  Captions are used in watching TV, video on YouTube and social media, phone calls, and in education through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and speech-to-text transcription mobile applications, and on AR HMD devices.  This study investigates the impact of prolonged exposure to captions in terms of user experience, cognitive load and comprehension. The goal is to inform captions design and enhance user experience.  The study will take 60 minutes to complete. You’ll be asked to read passively captions on AR HMD,  interact with a ChatGPT driven avatar as you read captions using an AR HMD while your eye gaze, EEG and comprehension could be recorded. Participant qualifications: have little or no knowledge on the history of African Languages; have used captions in the past either as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) or general user who may use captions to complement the audio information; understand English For more information and participation, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/Aq96APvn6n.

43. ECHOLAB STUDY: HOW LIVE SERVICE GAME MODEL AFFECTS PLAYER BEHAVIOR – 2nd posting
In this study, participants will be invited to participate in an interview about their experience playing live service games. The interview will be approximately 40 minutes long, conducted with our researchers. The session will be recorded and transcribed, with all personal details redacted. Participant qualifications: fluent in English, 18 years old or older; participated in a battle pass period of a live service game, played through a season of;  Fortnite’s Battle Pass, Valorant’s Battle Pass, Destiny’s Season Pass, Dota 2’s Compendiums, Overwatch’s Season Pass, etc. Interested participants can review and fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/5868NccBE1JXf6AY7.  Selected participants will receive a follow-up email with scheduling information. Participants will be compensated with a $15 Amazon Gift Card for their time. The study is currently being reviewed by the IRB (# 23-1202) and will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Sang Won Lee sangwonlee@vt.edu.  For more information contact Andy Luu at andyluu@vt.edu.

44. SURVEY RESPONDENTS NEEDED TO INFORM THE FUTURE OF AR VR AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd 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. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

45. Q&A SESSION: ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN EXECUTIVE MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Tuesday, November 21, 12-12:30pm, Zoom
Do you want to improve your performance at work, advance your career, and lead change that matters? If your answer is “Yes!” then you might be ready for Virginia Tech’s Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR), an accelerated graduate program focusing on leadership for sustainability. The XMNR program combines the best of in-person and online learning in a hybrid, cohort-based format that is completed within one year.  Watch the XMNR Intro video (03:25): https://youtu.be/5ANt5K-LAZg?si=i3DjthkTjLb9c9Sm. Register below for an upcoming virtual Q&A session with Program Director Dr. David Robertson: Tuesday, November 21, 12pm: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdO2uqD0tHtQ2NgU8ZIdN6twmHfwknuA8#/registration. For more information or questions, contact program coordinator and admissions advisor Amy Hubbard at ahubb09@vt.edu.

46. THANKSGIVING BREAK LUNCH
Tuesday, November 21, 11:30am-1:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
You are not alone! Join others who don’t get to leave for Thanksgiving Break for some chili (chicken, vegetarian/vegan/GF versions), dessert, and conversation in graduate community! Please let us know if you are planning to attend so that we can prepare the right amount of food: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/tbreak23. Sponsored by the Graduate School.

47.  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.

48. ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
Tuesday, November 28, 6pm, Zoom
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. In this training you will learn how to: navigate the iThenticate software, submit a document for review, evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion. Please contact Jenn Million at jennjw@vt.edu  with any questions. Register here: https://forms.gle/dh23kiHHbt8asPDc6.

49. BOV POSITION INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, November 29, 6-7pm, Goodwin 241 and Zoom
Our current graduate BOV representative will be hosting an information session for students to learn more about the positions and application process! Join us in person in Goodwin 241 or via Zoom at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85380772279.

50. KIDS’ TECH UNIVERSITY EN ESPAÑOL
Saturday, December 2, 9:30am-3:30pm, Steger Hall
Do you and your family speak Spanish? Do you have children between the ages of 9-12? Would you like your family to interact with the Hispanic community and learn about STEM at the same time? Register for ¡Kids’ Tech University en Español! The event will take place in Steger Hall at Virginia Tech, from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. A Virginia Tech professor will give an interactive lecture on the topic of entomology. The children will attend lunch at Virginia Tech and return for an afternoon filled with hands-on activities. The presentation and activities will be ENTIRELY in Spanish. We require parents to attend and supervise their children at the event. We can accommodate 30 children for this event. First come, first serve. Please email ktu-g@vt.edu to register! https://fralinlifesci.vt.edu/education-and-outreach/Kids-Tech-University-en-Espanol.html.