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January 8-14, 2024

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  1. Ongoing Services – updated 8/22/23 

This Week’s Events:       

  1. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE
  2. GLC CAFÉ
  3. MENTORING UNDERGRADUATE WORKSHOPS
  4. GLC CAFÉ SPECIAL EDITION – WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS

Administrative Announcements:

  1. LEADER FOLLOWER ETHICS AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP – 1st posting
  2. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting
  3. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
  4. LEADERSHIP COURSES SPRING SEMESTER – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting  
  5. NEW RIVER SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
  6. CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPRING SEMESTER WORKSHOPS & DROP-IN HOURS- 2nd posting
  7. FREE ONLINE WRITING SUPPORT – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. CAMPUS PEACE CORPS RECRUITER – 1st posting
  2. GA POSITION IN SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION – 1st posting
  3. SUMMER GA POSITION FOR SCIENCE OUTREACH – 1st posting

Funding Opportunities

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

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON STRESS AND COGNITION – 2nd posting

Upcoming Events:

  1. LEVERAGING LINKEDIN: CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE LINKEDIN PRESENCE – January 16
  2. AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY  EDUCATION GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM -January 25
  3. HOOFIN’ AROUND: RESTORATIVE FORESTRY AND ANIMAL POWER – January 25
  4. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOUR-TASTE OF BANGLADESH – January 26
  5. DCAP: CIRQUE MECHANICS – January 31
  6. WILLIAM & MARY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- March 21-22

 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
  • 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. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE
Monday, January 8 – Thursday, January 11, 10am-3pm, Virtual
Registration for the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Deep Dive workshop is now open! During this 4-day workshop participants will become familiar with the major required steps of this methodology, practice relevant skills, and consider the many decisions necessary for a successful comprehensive review and synthesis. Dates: January 8 – 11, 2024 Time: 10 am – 3pm ET with a 1-hour lunch break (12-1pm), each day For more information and to register: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events/SRMA-DeepDive. Please direct questions about this event to the VT Libraries’ Evidence Synthesis Services Coordinator (cozette@vt.edu). If you are unfamiliar with systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses, check out our library guide (guides.lib.vt.edu/SRMA/).

2. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, January 10, and Thursday, January 11. 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

3. MENTORING UNDERGRADUATE WORKSHOPS                                                                                    
Thursday, January 11, 8:30am-12:30am, 2124 Gilbert Place
This workshop will engage participants through interactive sessions on recognizing their mentoring approach, exploring what a mentor is and is not, what a mentor does, and guidelines and best practices for mentoring undergraduate students in research. The principles presented will be applicable broadly to all areas of research. Participants will be required to prepare for the workshop by reading introductory documents and case studies to be posted on a dedicated Canvas site; preparation time should not exceed two hours. This workshop is open to faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. Participants are eligible to receive PDN credit. Program capacity is 50, accepted on a first come, first served basis. Participation in this workshop is free, but registration is required. https://www.research.undergraduate.vt.edu/training/faculty-training/mentoring-workshop.html

4. GLC CAFÉ SPECIAL EDITION – WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS
Friday, January 12, 3:30-5pm, GLC Lobby
Special event GLC Café following New Graduate Student Orientation. Come welcome Spring 2024 new graduate students at this Friday afternoon Café Enjoy coffee by Au Bon Pain, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff.

Administrative Announcements

5. LEADER FOLLOWER ETHICS AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP – 1st posting
This spring, we are offering a new course, LDRS 5004: Ethics in Leader/Follower Relationships (CRN 21995). The course can pair well with the Collaborative Community Leadership graduate certificate. For questions contact Eric Kaufman ekaufman@vt.edu.

6. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting
There’s a lot to learn in graduate school, and the library can help! This spring, the library will offer a series of free workshops (offered live via Zoom) to help you develop the research skills you need to succeed in graduate school. Learn about literature reviews and database searching, citation management, data management, developing your scholarly presence, and more. For registration links and detailed information about each workshop, visit http://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops.

7. RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is an asynchronous, one-credit, fully-online course offered by the University Libraries in Spring 2024. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond. 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. Questions should be directed to Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.

8. LEADERSHIP COURSES SPRING SEMESTER REGISTER NOW – 1st posting  
All graduate students are invited to enroll in Leadership courses for Spring 2024: LDRS 4514 Skills for Nonprofit Leaders (CRN 17116); LDRS 4984 Toxic Leadership (CRN 21917); LDRS 5004 Leaders/Follower Ethics (CRN 21995); LDRS 5454 Leadership Diverse Contexts (CRN 17121); LDRS 5464 Leadership in a Global Society (CRN 17122); LDRS 5544 Leading Teams through Change (CRN 21245); ALCE 5224 Team Science & Cooperative Processes for Interdisciplinary Work (CRN 10292). Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

9. NEW RIVER SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
2024 Symposium Theme:“Rivers³: Reconnect, Restore, Recreate”. Organized and presented by the New River Conservancy and a diverse array of partners, the biennial New River Symposium celebrates the ecological, economic, and cultural values of the New River, brings together the region’s diverse constituents, and provides a forum for partnership, research, and policy development. We invite you to join the roster of prestigious presenters for this event. The 2024 Symposium will be held April 11th and 12th on the Radford University campus.  We invite abstracts for presentations (15-20 minutes) or posters for the poster session.  Deadline for proposal submissions is February 16, 2024. Speakers will be announced by March 7, 2024. For more information: https://newriverconservancy.org/event/symposium-2024-rivers-cubed-reconnect-restore-recreate/

10.  CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPRING SEMESTER WORKSHOPS & DROP-IN HOURS – 2nd posting
Career and Professional Development drop-in advising hours in GLC 120  will be held on Wednesdays from 1-4pm beginning January 10. Several new workshops will be offered in the spring semester including: Academic CVs and the Faculty Job Search, How Graduate Students Can Leverage AI in the Job Search, Federal Job and Internship Search, and Telling Your Story: Crafting Effective Application Materials and Interview Answers.  Additional workshop topics include: Career Fair Prep, Resume, Cover Letter, Job/Internship Search, Networking, Interviewing, and Offer Negotiation  All workshops will be virtual. To view the entire schedule of workshops and/or to register: https://career.vt.edu/job-search/grad-student-job-search/events-for-grad-students.html.

11. FREE ONLINE WRITING SUPPORT – 3rd posting
The Writing Center is offering online writing support during winter break! For more information:  https://vt.mywconline.com

Jobs

12. CAMPUS PEACE CORPS RECRUITER – 1st posting
Virginia Tech’s Center for International Research, Education, and Development is seeking a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer to serve as the part-time Campus Peace Corps Recruiter (20 hours/week). The recruiter will be the main point of contact for Virginia Tech students interested in joining the Peace Corps. Among the tasks are holding regular office hours, holding information sessions, and assisting students applying to Peace Corps.  MUST be a former Peace Corps Volunteer, no exceptions. The position is open until filled. The job will run through Spring Semester, 2024 with the possibility of continuation. Compensation is tuition remission and a GA stipend. Applicants lacking prior Peace Corps service will not considered. To apply, send CV to larryjv@vt.edu.

13. GA POSITION IN SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION – 1st posting
The undergraduate/graduate student will work in collaboration with a faculty member in the School of Construction. The collaboration involves developing web platforms and applications to support ongoing research projects. Interested students should contact: Anthony Yusuf at anthonyy@vt.edu

14. SUMMER GA POSITION FOR SCIENCE OUTREACH – 1st posting
The GA will work closely with the AD for Outreach to administer programs held during June and July of 2024. The programs include five residential camps for middle and high school students and one workshop for high school science teachers. Duties include: training to work with youth, helping to recruit, select, write workflows and  train camp counselors, Reserving classrooms and operating technology, serving as backup/extra camp counselor, helping deal with emergencies if they occur, e.g., a sick camper, helping with logistics of activities across campus, including taking supplies to/from different buildings, troubleshooting after each program to make improvements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher, strong experience working with youth, strong verbal communication, professional, responsible, organized, attention to detail, ability to think through potential problems ahead of time and plan accordingly, ability to prioritize tasks and successfully manage multiple assignments, valid driver’s license and safe driving record, willing to drive self and campers as needed, able to pass background checks.  Position will run May 10-August 9. To apply: https://forms.gle/JmbNraMZrZc6DzsZA

Funding Opportunities

Funding opportunities sponsored by the graduate school can be found here:
https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html
All external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html.

15. 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 register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1627158896647410528

16. 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/.  

17. 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 Sought

18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON STRESS AND COGNITION – 2nd posting
Do you help care for an older adult in your life? If so, you may qualify for the Caregiver Stress and Cognition Study (IRB # 23-789). What it entails: a single screening phone call & a 60-90 minute in-person session (at-home and in-lab locations offered). Participants will be asked to answer surveys, undergo a brief 10-minute interview about their responses, and complete a computerized cognitive task while undergoing physiological measurements (i.e., blood pressure, pulse, and fNIRS readings. fNIRS is a lightweight, non-invasive device that is worn like a headband; both blood pressure and pulse recordings are measured by devices placed on the bicep and forearm of participants.). Participant must be currently caregiving for an older adult (65 years+) in some capacity (i.e., helping with physical, mental, or emotional needs).  Participant must not be currently diagnosed with a major cardiovascular or cognitive condition (Hypertension/High Blood Pressure is accepted).  Compensation $30 Mastercard Gift Card If you have any questions or would like to participate, please reach out to the CAATS Lab at caatslab@gmail.com or call 540-231-9417.

Upcoming Events

19. LEVERAGING LINKEDIN: CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE LINKEDIN PRESENCE
Tuesday, January 16, 12-1pm, Zoom
LinkedIn is a powerful tool to build one’s professional brand. In this session, attendees will learn about the basic components of a LinkedIn profile and how to craft an effective one that resonates with recruiters. First in a monthly series on Leveraging LinkedIn.  Will run monthly, January-March, on third Tuesday, 12-1 PM. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/leveraging-linkedin-series.html

20. AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY  EDUCATION GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, January 25, 8am-4pm, Squires Brush Mountain A & B
The 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
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. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLB7MQSP5-N-Dhuiu6iPHiID3tIYxaRS_7mophgBLTvFcbUw/viewform.

21. HOOFIN’ AROUND: RESTORATIVE FORESTRY AND ANIMAL POWER
Thursday, January 25, 5:30-6:30pm, Rising Silo Brewery 2351 Glade Road, Blacksburg
Lifelong forester, farmer, and horseman Jason Rutledge will discuss his work with the Healing Harvest Forest Foundation to promote horse logging and restorative forestry practices. We will hear stories you have never heard before and will leave with a new perspective on the forest! https://www.facebook.com/events/1067694294559362/?ref=newsfeed

22. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOUR-TASTE OF BANGLADESH
Friday, January 26, 4pm-6pm, Deet’s Place Side Room
Join the Association for Bangladeshi Students at Virginia Tech and Cranwell International Center in celebration of Bangladeshi culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the Association for Bangladeshi Students at Virginia Tech. Watch the Student Association at Virginia Tech perform, and view presentations from students, trivia, games and more! Held at Deet’s Place in the large side room, immerse yourself in Bangladeshi culture and cultural exchange! Free admission and a chance to win giveaways, including 2 tickets to a performance at the Moss Arts Center! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/9097350

23. DCAP: CIRQUE MECHANICS
Wednesday, January 31, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
The Dean’s Cultural Awareness Program (D-CAP) provides graduate students with tickets for performances at the Moss Arts Center through a lottery system. The next event is a thrilling circus show – a tale of human ingenuity and nature’s power, featuring a mesmerizing mechanical windmill and awe-inspiring acrobatics. We have student and child tickets available! This event takes place at the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, January 31st, at 7:30 p.m. Register here for your chance to win: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/CirqueMechanics23 Students who are randomly selected will receive information on the ticket pick-up location. You must be able to provide a valid Virginia Tech student ID (Hokie Passport). If you have questions, please email disp@vt.edu.

24. WILLIAM & MARY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, March 21-Friday, March 22, 9am, Williamsburg, VA
The Arts &Sciences Graduate Center and the Charles Center for Academic Excellence at William & Mary invite doctoral and master’s students in Arts & Sciences disciplines from Virginia universities to present their research at an interdisciplinary symposium at William & Mary in Williamsburg, March 21-22, 2024. Graduate students interested in presenting their research in a talk or poster session must submit an abstract no later than January 15, 2024. Accepted abstracts to the Symposium may also be eligible to vie for awards recognizing excellence in scholarship. See the GHRS webpages (linked below) for details on abstract submission and registration. Questions may be directed to grs@wm.edu or Dr. Sarah Glosson sgglos@wm.edu. For more information: https://www.wm.edu/as/graduate/graduate-symposium/.