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February 26-March 3, 2024

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  1. Ongoing Services – updated 8/22/23 

This Week’s Events:  

  1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER WEEK – Monday
  2. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SCHOLARLY PRESENCE  – Monday
  3. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – Monday
  4. REJECTION IS REDIRECTION WORKSHOP – Monday
  5. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Tuesday
  6. AN EVENING WITH ELIZABETH KOLBERT – Tuesday
  7. POP-UP PANERA BREAKFAST – Wednesday
  8. OPEN MEETING FOR GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE – Wednesday
  9. CAREER WALK-IN ADVISING – Wednesday
  10. GLC CAFÉ –  Wednesday & Thursday
  11. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday
  12. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE POLITICS OF MEMORIALIZATION OF SLAVERY IN CHARLESTON, S.C. – Wednesday
  13. CAMEO GRADUATE MIXER – Wednesday
  14. PROMOTING YOUR SCHOLARLY WORK ONLINE –  Thursday
  15. LGBTQ+ FACULTY & STAFF CAUCUS HAPPY HOUR – Thursday
  16. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – CANCELED – Thursday
  17. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – Thursday
  18. SYNERGY 2024 – Friday

Administrative Announcements:

  1. INTERNSHIP FOR THE VOICE OF AFRICA TRADE INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM – 1st posting
  2. CALL FOR EDITORS COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 2nd posting
  3. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 3rd posting
  4. SURVEY FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. WAGE POSITIION LATEX AND ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST – 1st posting
  2. GA POSITION IN URBAN JUSTICE FROM BELOW PROECT- 3rd posting
  3. 22. SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMMING MENTOR – WAGE POSITION – 3rd posting

Funding Opportunities

  1. SIGMA XI GRANTS IN AID OF RESEARCH – DEADLINE – MARCH 15, 2024
  2. PEACOCK-HARPER CULINARY HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPS – DEADLINE: APRIL, 1, 2024
  3. NIJ GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2024 (grants.gov) and APRIL 17, 2024 (Just Grants)
  4. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE – DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2024               
  5. 27. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS – DEADLINE: MAY 1 2024, 5PM EST 

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. CAN YOU DETECT THE OBJECTS YOU TOUCH? – 1st posting
  2. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY SURVEY – 1st posting
  3. ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATED RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT THE MENTAL PROCESS OF DESIGN – 1st posting
  4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MIXED REALITY COLLABORATION – 1st posting
  5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR IN-VEHICLE AGENT ACCENT STUDY – 1st posting
  6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR EXPERIMENT ON MOTION SICKNESS – 1st posting
  7. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY REGARDING DIMENSION REDUCTION EXPLANATION – 2nd posting
  8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW ON ARTS IN MIXED REALITY – 2nd posting
  9. MIND-BODY LAB RECRUITING EAST ASIAN AMERICANS – 2nd posting
  10. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF SONS OF SINGLE MOTHERS STUDY – 2nd posting
  11. MSI TRANSITION CONVERSATIONS – 3rd posting
  12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WHITE WINE SENSORY STUDY – 3rd posting
  13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A BRAIN IMAGING STUDY – 3rd posting
  14. POKEMON GO USAGE AND PLAY STYLE SURVEY – 3rd posting
  15. AUTISTIC ADULTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
  16. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH                 TH GRADERS) – 3rd posting
  17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 3rd posting
  18. TRANSPORTATION SURVEY SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY – 3rd posting
  19. PARTICIPATION NEEDED FOR A SYSTEM USER STUDY – 3rd posting
  20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:

  1. 40th GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- LATE BREAKING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – March 4
  2. APPLYING FOR NSF FUNDING: AN OVERVIEW FROM THE SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES – March 12
  3. 5TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM – “HONORING HERITAGE, EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS”– March 14
  4. 3M RISE RESUME & RESUME STATEMENT WORKSHOP – March 18
  5. INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – March 18 &  March 20
  6. HOKIE HICCUPS –  March 19
  7. WILLIAM & MARY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- March 21-22
  8. VERITAS FORUM: CAN SCIENCE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING? – March 21
  9. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF KOREAN CULTURE – Friday, March 22
  10. 2024 WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES ‘FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY  CONFERENCE – April  12

 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. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER WEEK
Monday, February 26, 3-7pm, Newman 207a and Virtual (Hybrid)
Come learn about how to apply for a co-op or internship, what you need to think about if you’re considering a work visa like an H-1b, or how to search for a job in the US! This is a week dedicated to international undergraduate and graduate students wanting to learn about US work options and navigating the US job market. Registration is required for each event, and these hybrid events will be held both in-person and online. Events are scheduled throughout the week 2/26-3/01. https://international.vt.edu/student_experience/international-student-career-week.html

2. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SCHOLARLY PRESENCE

Monday, February 26, 2:30-3:45pm, Virtual
Monday, February 26, 2:30-3:45pm, Virtual
LinkedIn, ORCID, ResearcherID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar Profile…how do you choose which sites you should create professional and scholarly profiles for? This interactive workshop will provide an introduction to creating an online scholarly presence. Learn how to create and maintain your unique author identifier to ensure you get credit for your work, link your profiles together for ease of use, and track research impact metrics and online engagement of your research.

3. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, February 26, 4:30-5:30pm, APIDA + Center (140 Squires)
APIDA and Indigenous Women’s Support Group offers a supportive space for similarly identifying individuals. How do we maintain love and care for ourselves in relationships? For February, participants will explore ways to self-love and compassion with relationships – both romantic and platonic.  Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: www.bit.ly/48RqOsW. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

4. REJECTION IS REDIRECTION WORKSHOP
Monday, February 26, 7-8:30pm, Lavery Hall Room 350
How do you pivot after a rejection? This event will focus on building skills to reframe and overcome rejection during applications and interview. Bring your resume and stories! For more information contact Kathryn Hayes, akahayes@vt.edu.
How do you pivot after a rejection? This event will focus on building skills to reframe and overcome rejection during applications and interview. Bring your resume and stories! For more information contact Kathryn Hayes, akahayes@vt.edu.

5. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Tuesday, February 27, 11am-12pm, Virtual
Do you have a Linked In profile? If so, this session will offer tips for optimizing both your LinkedIn profile and your online presence. Additionally, the session will address the questions “What is networking, why does it matter, and how do you do it?” The workshop will also cover how to utilize LinkedIn for both networking and the job search. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449851/share_preview.

6. AN EVENING WITH ELIZABETH KOLBERT
Tuesday, February 27, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Journalist and New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert traveled from Alaska to Greenland, visiting top scientists to get to the heart of the debate over global warming. Her book about mass extinctions, “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History,” weaves intellectual and natural history with reporting in the field began as an article in the New Yorker. The book was a New York Times 2014 Top Ten Best Book of the Year, #1 on the Guardian’s list of the 100 Best Nonfiction Books of all time, and won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in the General Nonfiction category. Tickets are $10 for students with ID and youth 18 and under, or sign up for our free last-minute rush seats for students by texting “arts” to 833-966-1838. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/elizabeth-kolbert.html.

7. POP-UP PANERA BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 28, 9-11, Bradley Study Center, 104  Faculty St.
Free bagels make the mid-semester hump better. Come by the Bradley Study Center downtown for a pop-up bagel bar 9:00-11:00am Wednesday morning this week! — it’s also a great place to do some studying after/during your snack. https://www.bradleystudycenter.org/

8. OPEN MEETING FOR GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Wednesday, February 28, 12-1pm, GLC room D
The VT Graduate Academy of Teaching Excellence invites all interested graduate students to a general meeting to learn about the academy, engage in open discussion, and enjoy light refreshments. This collaborative organization seeks to promote and honor outstanding graduate pedagogy and provide teaching support to graduate students at all levels. No teaching experience is necessary to attend the meeting, all are welcome! Please register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjevCa644Fx3dMsEPtFxkRrZpUQTNYUk1STzRLWTRNWTQ5TkpPU1Q3V0tRMC4u  if you plan to attend. Send questions to the VTGrATE Director, Molly Ryan mollison@vt.edu.

9. CAREER WALK-IN ADVISING
Wednesday, February 28, 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. 

10. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, February 28 & Thursday, February 29, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Casual drop-in social hour for graduate students to take a break! 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. 

11. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, February 28, 5:30-6:30pm, TBA
This month’s theme focuses on supporting students as they navigate themes around romantic relationships. Participants can share their thoughts and feelings around dating norms in queer relationships. The APIDA and Indigenous Queer Questioning and Allies Support Group provides a space where students can explore topics and understand how the intersectionality of various identities plays into their lives. Registration is required. This program will be both in-person and virtual details provided upon registration.  Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: www.bit.ly/3HvDjPf. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at www.nha@vt.edu.

12. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE POLITICS OF MEMORIALIZATION OF SLAVERY IN CHARLESTON, S.C. – Wednesday, February 28, 5:30-7pm, Newman Library, Goodall Room
Narratives regarding the institution of slavery and enslaved people’s contribution to the making of America are often understated in public memories. This project explores how the romanticized Southern stories presented to tourists in Charleston are connected to slavery, race relations, and the creation of wealth not only in the South but in all of the United States. All are invited to join us for a roundtable discussions. The exhibit is open in Newman library all spring semester.

13. CAMEO GRADUATE MIXER
Wednesday, February 28, 6-8pm, Gilbert Place, Room, 2124 A/B
Join the Council for the Advancement of Minority Engineering Organizations (CAMEO) for an exciting graduate networking social! Come see what we’re about and how you can get involved in our organizations. Food and refreshments will be provided! https://forms.office.com/r/CGUhRuPRSQ

14. PROMOTING YOUR SCHOLARLY WORK ONLINE
Thursday, February, 29, 2:30-3:45pm, Virtual
You’ve published an article…now what? How do you share your scholarly work with others online? This interactive workshop will cover best practices for scholars to promote their work online. Learn how to use the emerging science communication tool, Grow Kudos, to write nontechnical titles and summaries of your research in order to engage broader audiences; learn how to effectively use Twitter and other social media channels to promote your work; and finally, learn how to track usage statistics and metrics to assess and improve your promotional efforts. https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/11751393                

15 LGBTQ+ FACULTY & STAFF CAUCUS HAPPY HOUR 
Thursday, February 29, 5:30-7pm, Maroon Door, 418 N. Main St. Blacksburg
Join the LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Caucus for our monthly happy hour at the Maroon Door. This is a recurring event, the last Thursday of the month through April.

16. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – CANCELED THIS WEEK
Thursday,  February 29, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street
Free childcare for graduate student families at the VT Women’s Center is canceled this week! Kids Night Out will resume after Spring Break.  A sign up link will be available each week on the Women’s Center webpage www.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. 

17. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Thursday, February 29, 8-9pm, Zoom
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: www.bit.ly/3tWdaGc
For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

18. SYNERGY 2024
Friday, March 1, 12pm, Squires Ballroom
We are excited to host our new annual spring conference SYNERGY 2024: Developing Leaders, Fostering Connections & Empower Community, taking place on March 1st and 2nd on the campus of Virginia Tech. This conference will focus on providing professional development experiences, employment and internship opportunities for our graduate students in the Colleges of Engineering, Science and Agriculture & Life Sciences. We will be bringing together experts and thought leaders from diverse backgrounds to provide interactive workshops and spaces for networking that will assist in fostering meaningful connections here in Southwest Virginia and beyond, helping to reshape the field of STEM.https://www.synergy-conference.org/.

Administrative Announcements

19. INTERNSHIP FOR THE VOICE OF AFRICA TRADE INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM – 1st posting
This internship offers; Hands-on international relations experience, Real-life investor project opportunities, Shaping global policy initiatives, Opportunities for interns to get featured in media, Access to VIP events, and more! Qualifications: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Business, etc.). with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Proven research skills with a strong attention to detail. Capability to synthesize information from diverse sources.  Application deadline: March 6, 2024, start date March 18, 2024. To apply www.tvoaforum.org/internship  or for more information contact Kadmiel Van Der Puije info@tvoaforum.org

20. CALL FOR EDITORS COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 2nd posting
Community Change is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, graduate student journal that explores multiple approaches to democratic community development and change. The journal is currently seeking dedicated graduate students for its editorial board. Connect with fellow graduate students, learn about the publication process in a supportive environment, and sharpen your editing skills through this valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please fill out this brief form: https://forms.office.com/r/dwqpL2YpYV.

21.  GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 3rd posting
The Graduate School invites submissions of art work and photography by graduate students for the beautification of the building during the spring semester and beyond. The theme is “What Gives You Strength?” What makes you feel strong? What helps you persevere through Grad School and/or life? Is it something or someone? Show us what gives you strength in this semester’s art and photo display! All submissions must be created or photographed by current graduate students. Submissions are limited to three pieces (art and/or photography) per graduate student. More information can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html. Deadline is March 13 by midnight.

22. SURVEY FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE – 3rd posting
The Center for Communicating Science is in the early stages of planning a graduate certificate in communicating science and collaborating across disciplines and differences, and we’d love to have your input! If you have any interest in such a certificate, please fill out the survey linked below at your earliest convenience—it should take no more than 5 minutes of your time—and help us shape this certificate program to fit your needs. Deadline: February 27. Thanks very much! https://forms.office.com/r/yLTK36TzPp.
The Center for Communicating Science is in the early stages of planning a graduate certificate in communicating science and collaborating across disciplines and differences, and we’d love to have your input! If you have any interest in such a certificate, please fill out the survey linked below at your earliest convenience—it should take no more than 5 minutes of your time—and help us shape this certificate program to fit your needs. Deadline: February 27. Thanks very much! https://forms.office.com/r/yLTK36TzPp.

Jobs

23. LATEX AND ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST – 1st posting
Wage position ($20.03/hour) The Open Education Initiative at the University Libraries seeks a part-time wage employee to create accessible HTML and ePub documents from existing LaTeX documents using a pre-existing TeX4ht process. Documentation, quality-checks, and training non-technical people are also part of this role. This position directly relates to making free learning resources (Open Education Resources) produced by the University Libraries’ more accessible to blind and low-vision readers. Qualifications : Demonstrated experience writing mathematically-rich documents using LaTeX, Experience with writing or editing HTML, Math-intensive STEM background, Previous experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience in written and oral formats, Demonstrated experience independently solving problems, finding, and communicating solutions, Ability to visually perceive content on a screen and ability to hear a screen reader to confirm that the content (in particular, the mathematical equations) read by the screen reader match the content displayed on the screen, Demonstrated attention to detail (for quality control process. For more information: https://bit.ly/VTOERShowcase  Application link:  https://vt.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/8708380/details

24. GA POSITION IN URBAN JUSTICE FROM BELOW PROECT- 3rd posting

Climate change is already a harsh reality for a large portion of the planet. Often, the two challenges of urban inequality and climate change are thought of in isolation. While one is considered baggage of the past, the other is the challenge of the future. The project argues that the future city cannot be envisioned and its challenges cannot be addressed without looking at existing and historical inequalities and cleavages. Additionally, climate justice requires a fair distribution of benefits and costs, access to decision-making, and recognition of existing and historical forms of inequality. Applicants should have a master’s degree in a closely aligned field and an excellent academic record. Preferred qualifications: experience working with marginalized communities, experience working in the Global South, experience with qualitative research and interview-based data collection, and Spanish proficiency.  Applicant must have applied and be accepted to the Planning, Governance, and Globalization Program (Urban & Environmental Design and Planning Track) Ph.D. program in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech. Interested Applicants should submit an application for Fall 2024 admission to the Planning, Governance, and Globalization Ph.D. degree for more information: https://spia.vt.edu/academics/graduate/pgg.html.

25. SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMMING MENTOR – WAGE POSITION – 3rd posting
Support services for summer undergraduate research programs at Virginia Tech. Duties include, but not limited to, mentoring summer research students, planning and facilitating social activities, setting up and running weekly professional development meetings, creating media and related content for website and publications, and generally representing the Office of Undergraduate Research at large. Chaperone students on field trips and social outings. Other office related support as assigned. Opportunity to lead or assist in professional development for program participants if interested. Must be available to assist with the all-day summer research conference (on July 25, 2024) and weekly professional development meetings (Wednesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.). Must be able and willing to drive a 12-seater van (possess current driver’s license and good driving record). Must be available all day on the day of the summer research conference, July 25, 2024. Must be in-person in Blacksburg. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred qualifications: experience doing research as an undergraduate (here or at prior institution) especially as part of an organized summer program (e.g., an REU or fellowship); experience supervising college students or teenagers; interest in research mentorship, community-building, and/or program administration. **To apply send resume/CV and brief letter of interest to kabretz@vt.edu (feel free to contact with questions).

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.

26. SIGMA XI GRANTS IN AID OF RESEARCH – DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2024
Since 1922, the Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program has provided undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences. By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning. Sigma Xi Members: Award amounts for members range from $500 to $5,000 for graduate applicants and $500 to $2,000 for undergraduate applicants. Non-members: Award amounts for non-members, both graduate and undergraduate, are available up to $1,000. Both members and non-members are eligible for designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences that allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research.Sigma Xi strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities, including Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinx, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, or Native Hawaiians. For more information or to apply: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmaxi.org%2Fprograms%2Fgrants-in-aid-of-research&data=05%7C02%7Ccaduke2%40vt.edu%7C3273e7b7d88645397b8508dc29ab2ece%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638431062399863927%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vPrz7rM0w6RX7xCfQEtI4D7FJPrkMCKtvt1w1pwG4Ik%3D&reserved=0

27. PEACOCK-HARPER CULINARY HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPS – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2024
Virginia Tech graduate students are encouraged to apply for two awards of $1500 (or one $3000 award if only one qualified applicant is selected). Application is open through April 1, 2024, and funds will be transferred on May 16, 2024. Preference is given to applicants whose scholarly pursuits encompass topics related to material in the Peacock-Harper Culinary History Collection in the University Library’s Special Collections section. Research and interests may include human nutrition and foods, culinary history, agricultural history, family nutrition or family nutrition history, food culture, household equipment, kitchen design, social history, ethnic traditions, gender studies, or other related topics. Before applying, applicants must schedule a visit with University Librarian Kira Dietz to discuss with her how the collection may be used in current or planned research; find her email and scheduling calendar here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/prf.php?account_id=6448. Find more details and the application form under the Peacock-Harper drop-down here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html. Please contact Anna Zeide, Food Studies Program Director, zeide@vt.edu, with any other questions.

28. NIJ GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2024 (grants.gov) and APRIL 17, 2024 (Just Grants)
The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program supports doctoral research with relevance to criminal or juvenile justice in the United States. This includes criminology, forensic science, technology for law enforcement, and more. Applications from all science and engineering fields are welcome. The fellowship provides up to three years of support within a five-year period and includes: $41,000/year student salary, $16,000/year cost of education allowance,  $3,000/year research expenses We anticipate funding about 20 new fellows this year.1-page flyer: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/grf-flyer. full funding opportunity: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2024-171946   The program is currently accepting applications. The grants.gov deadline is April 10 and the JustGrants deadline is April 17, 2024.

29. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE – DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2024
In combination with the Cunningham Doctoral Scholarship and the Graduate School Annual Fund, we are delighted to announce the availability of summer fellowships in the amount of $7,500 each. This supplement will be awarded as a lump sum fellowship (see note below) at the beginning of the summer. This is a one-time award, cannot be renewed, and is awarded without the expectation of any additional work on your part. Awardees must be current Ph.D. students who are working on their dissertations during the summer months. This award cannot be combined with other Virginia Tech funding sources. Priority will be given to those toward the end of their program. Financial need will be considered as a secondary factor. Applications will be accepted until May 1. Awards will be announced soon thereafter. NOTE: Fellowships are not considered employment. No taxes are withheld and you will not receive a W2 form at the end of the year. Fellowships will show on your 1098-T from the university and may have to be reported to the IRS on your 1040 form. However, different tax rules apply to international students. For them, the university is required to collect taxes on the fellowship and to report those amounts at year-end to the IRS on form 1042S. For more information, see IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education. Application link: https://forms.gle/6vYKM9AHizoAgKeN8

30. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS – DEADLINE: MAY 1 2024, 5PM EST
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is accepting applications for the 2024 solicitation 1 cycle for its Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program.  Applications are due on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The award program is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE’s Office of Science. https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships/dept-of-energy-office-of-science-research-grant.html The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist. The goal of the program is to prepare graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the mission of DOE’s Office of Science. Supplemental awards are intended to cover incremental costs associated with living and travel expenses during the award period.  Two application assistance workshops on Zoom are scheduled to assist students. The first will be on Saturday, March 9, 2-3:30 p.m. The second will be on Saturday, April 20, 2-4:30 p.m. The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and the application requirements. It and will also include a time for discussing potential research topics with the program managers; register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeqhrj8tG70eb-wK0GmooGB_T6WNTcI#/registration. The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing, and feature discussions with scientists and former awardees; register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu6rqT4oGzObcYFT24tieAsFM-vAHqg#/registration. More information on the SCGSR program can be found at by visiting the SCGSR program website: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr.

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought

31. CAN YOU DETECT THE OBJECTS YOU TOUCH? – 1st posting
The Virginia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics is conducting a research study investigating how we feel objects with which we interact. Participants must be 18-23 years of age, right hand dominant, not pregnant, no diagnosis of diabetes, and no major injury or pain in either arm. Compensation $20.00 an hour. For more information contact Emily Tirrell emilytirrell@vt.edu.

32. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY SURVEY – 1st posting
Graduate student conducting research on the Latino community to contribute to the limited literature available in academia. To participate in the survey, you must identify as Latino. Your participation in this survey would be valuable in helping fill the existing research gaps.. Your participation will not only aid in showcasing the effects of the media but also encourage further research in this area Your time and participation in this survey is greatly appreciated. The survey takes no longer than 15 minutes. Together, we can contribute significantly to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the Latino community in media representation. Participant qualifications: Must identify as Latino, be 18 years of age or older, and live in the United States https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWYokZ1R8q

33. ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATED RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT THE MENTAL PROCESS OF DESIGN – 1st posting
The Decision Engineering Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a research study (IRB #22-448) about design. The goal of the study is to learn more about the mental process of engineering design and problem solving. Duration: 40-60 minutes. We are seeking participants that are: 18 years and older, Engineering major. Compensation: $20 Amazon gift card. For more information contact:  Paulo Ignacio Jr. paulo@vt.edu.

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MIXED REALITY COLLABORATION – 1st posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) group is inviting you to participate in a research study with virtual reality (VR) technologies. Our team is investigating the dynamic between users who are collaborating across different physical locations using immersive technologies, namely in hybrid scenarios. Specifically, we will explore the communication boundary between users co-located and remote while wearing the Meta Quest devices. The study requires four participants for each session who already know each other. If you are interested, please reach out to iatahmid@vt.edu with the names of three of your collaborators. Once approved, four of you will be asked to come to the 3rd floor of Gilbert Place and perform a collaborative task using either augmented reality or virtual reality. Participants will be surveyed about interactions tested during the study. The entire experimental session will take about 90 minutes. Upon completion of the study, you will be compensated for your time with class credit (in participating classes), or a $15 Amazon.com gift card (each).

35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR IN-VEHICLE AGENT ACCENT STUDY – 1st posting
The study aims to investigate the impact of in-vehicle agent accent on driving behavior and driver’s perception. You will complete three different driving task using motion-based driving simulator, and need to fill out some questionnaires after each driving. Participant qualifications: Do not have any intellectual/visual/hearing impairments, Have an eligible driver’s license (Non-US license will be okay) and at least two years of driving experience, Are not pregnant or think you may be pregnant,  Belong to one of the following groups:  Group 1: Americans from the South (Southwest VA or anywhere in NC, TN, SC, GA, AL, TX, AR, LA, WV, KY, MS) between the ages of 10-17 who have learned English as their first language. Group 2: Americans from outside of the states mentioned above between the ages of 10-17 who have learned English as their first language. Group 3: Internationals who lived in a country between the ages of 10-17 and have learned English as a secondary language (e.g., Italy, France, China, Korea, Spain, Brazil, Iran, etc. Compensation $10/hr. https://forms.gle/b8FEz475XrTxehLd6.

36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR EXPERIMENT ON MOTION SICKNESS – 1st posting
Researchers from the Mind Music Machine lab (Dr. Myounghoon Jeon) are conducting research on motion sickness using a driving simulator. The experiment is divided into four sessions of up to 30 minutes each; it will take up to 1.5 hours in total. Please note, participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $5/session or 0.25cr/session for extra credit in approved courses, after each session for a total of $20 or 1 credit for the experiment. Participant qualifications: A healthy adult capable of providing consent, Not pregnant, Not prone to dizziness, strokes, epilepsy, or any similar condition that could be harmful to your health if you experience mild to moderate symptoms motion sickness, Able to abstain from caffeine, alcohol, and food for at least 3 hours prior to the experiment. If interested, please sign up for your first session using the link below. Consecutive sessions will be reserved at the end of each session. Thank you! Sign up here:  https://shorturl.at/ahyAM

37. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY REGARDING DIMENSION REDUCTION EXPLANATION – 2nd posting
The InfoVis Lab is inviting you to participate in a research study regarding dimension reduction algorithms. Our team is investigating the gradient-based explanation of dimension reduction algorithms. Participants in the study will come to the Data and Decision Sciences (D&DS) Building, Room 466, 727 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Participants will try to answer several questions regarding the explanation of dimension reduction algorithms with two different systems. The entire experimental session will take about 30 minutes. The participation is entirely voluntary. Participants will be given a $10 Amazon gift card for full participation. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, with a computer science or data science background, and have normal vision (contact lenses and glasses are fine). Compensation of $10 Amazon gift card for full participation. For more information, contact Jiahao Xu at jiahao@vt.edu to schedule a session. The project is supervised by Dr. Chris North in Computer Science. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #23-972.

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW ON ARTS IN MIXED REALITY – 2nd posting Participants will engage in an interactive VR art experience, either using a headset or a tablet in a cross-reality (both physical and virtual) environment, followed by a group discussion session. The study duration will last no more than 90 minutes. This study is looking for non-STEM students with previous experience in VR. Upon completion of the study, participants will receive $15 in cash. If interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/tsuCDHgz4fzdTpu28. Submitted by Hayoun Moon moonhy@vt.edu.

39. MIND-BODY LAB RECRUITING EAST ASIAN AMERICANS – 2nd posting
You will play a video game and watch film clips while your physiological data is recorded: heart rhythm, heart conductance, breathing, skin conductance, facial expression and muscle activation. “East Asian Participant qualifications: Americans specifically Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans, Between 18-28 years old, Born or raised in the US (before age of 4), Good physical and mental health. Compensation of $25 is available. https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/MBL-VIDEOGAMESTUDY-2023. Lily Seah lilyseah@vt.edu.

40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF SONS OF SINGLE MOTHERS STUDY – 2nd posting
The REST lab is recruiting men who were raised by single mothers to participate in 1.5-2 hour interviews about their lived experiences, definitions of masculinity, and how personal experiences shaped masculine identities. To participate, you must identify as a man who was raised by a single mother without a residential father figure (biological, step, adoptive, etc.) and be willing to complete a 1.5-2 hour long qualitative interview. Compensation of $25 Amazon gift card is available. https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AVVVtZ1Yr4. Submitted by Aran Garnett-Deakin ricerestlab@gmail.com

41. MSI TRANSITION CONVERSATIONS – 3rd posting
Did you attend a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) prior to attending Virginia Tech? If so, the Graduate School’s Office for Diversity, Inclusion, & Strategic Partnerships encourages you to participate in one of our transition conversations. Conversations will be hosted for current graduate students who previously attended an MSI as designated by the U.S. Department of Education, including: (1) HBCUs; (2) HSIs; (3) TCUs; (4) AANAPISIs; (5) PBIs.  The Graduate School would like to learn more about your experience and gain insight on any additional supports systems that we can offer to support students in navigating their graduate education here at Virginia Tech. Join us for a great discussion! Light refreshments will also be provided. https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/transitionconvos                .

42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WHITE WINE SENSORY STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants needed for a white wine sensory study: Study will take place 12 pm – 5pm on February 21st and 22nd, 2024 in HABB1 and will last for one-30 minute session with snacks available for panelists after participation. Participants must be 21 or older, not pregnant, not allergic to grapes or wine, and have no reason they cannot consume alcohol. Click here to schedule a time for tasting: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx If you have not participated in a sensory study at Virginia Tech, please contact Megan Mershon at mmershon@vt.edu for registration. This Virginia Tech research study is approved under IRB-24-024.

43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A BRAIN IMAGING STUDY – 3rd posting
This research study is in need of 30 Virginia Tech graduate students to better understand the cognitive processes that occur in the brain from interacting with energy messages designed to help save money on monthly energy bills. Participant qualifications: must be a VT graduate student. Compensation: $10 Amazon eGift Card. Experiment interest form: https://forms.gle/HpF6ZTZrXMKf2ZJb6.

44. POKEMON GO USAGE AND PLAY STYLE SURVEY – 3rd posting
Hello! Our research team is surveying to understand the way people engage with and play PokémonGo. If you have thoughts or opinions you’d like to share, please check out our survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/pokemongo.  It should take no more than 20-35 minutes and is COMPLETELY anonymous. All questions (except the age confirmation) can be skipped. If you have any questions, please contact Cassidy Nelson via cassidynelson@vt.edu. This work is a Virginia Tech research study approved under IRB 23-630. If you have any concerns you’d prefer to speak with someone else about, please contact irb@vt.edu.

45. AUTISTIC ADULTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
We are seeking volunteer research participants for a study understanding emotion regulation in autistic adults (IRB 23-359)! This is a paid research opportunity that involves online questionnaires and two in-person visits (up to 4.5-hrs total). Participants will complete a social-emotional interview and an assessment of their verbal and perceptual reasoning skills and watch brief emotional film clips while their heart rate and skin conductivity are measured. May earn up to $60 for study participation. Participant qualifications:  Autistic (with a professional diagnosis or self-identified). 18+ years old, no active electrical implants, no uncorrected visual/hearing impairments, does not take beta-adrenergic blocking agent (e.g., beta-blocker), no history of fainting, known blood-injury-injection phobia, hyperventilation syndrome, or vasovagal syncope, and is not pregnant. https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=E9XAAC9L9A99K4CK. Deadline to start: February 16, 2024.

46. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH  GRADERS) – 3rd posting
The Learning and Development Lab in the Department of Human Development and Family Science is conducting the research study “Connecting Math and Reading” (IRB Protocol #21-669). The project aims to better understand children’s cognitive development and examine associations among children’s different math and vocabulary skills. Children in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are eligible to participate. You will be compensated $15 for your time and effort, and your child will receive some small prizes during the ~ 45-50 minute session. If you are interested in more information, please visit https://bit.ly/VTMathandReading to view detailed information and schedule your one-time visit to Wallace Hall on campus. If you have any additional questions, please contact the research team directly Dr. Caroline Hornburg, learnlab@vt.edu 540-231-2664.

47. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 3rd posting
Seeking individuals to participate in a study to explore the way autistic and non- autistic adults collaborate on Lego tasks. You will complete: 1) 60-75 minute Zoom intake session 2) online questionnaire on your own time (30-45 minutes), and 3) a 2-hour in-person visit to our study. Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/related autistic disorder (from DSM-IV autistic disorder, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS) with documentation from a professional OR Does not have any diagnosis of ASD. Age 18+ years old, verbally fluent in English, no active electrical implants (e.g., pacemaker), not pregnant or think they may be pregnant. None of the following impairments: visual/hearing (An individual is eligible if their hearing/vision is not at the level requiring device correction, or if they have successful device correction that they can bring and use during the study e.g., eyeglasses, hearing aid); fine motor; intellectual. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and be willing to remove your mask during the in-person research visit. Compensation $50.00. https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=FNTTDMDEM7WRLFTT. Deadline to sign up: February 16, 20224.

48. TRANSPORTATION SURVEY SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY – 3rd posting
Blacksburg campus community members are invited to share feedback around their commuting experiences in the biennial Transportation Survey delivered by Virginia Tech Transportation Services. The survey will address the following: Travel to and from campus, Commute satisfaction, and Experience with campus transportation programs and infrastructure. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate. Survey questions may be directed to gettingaround@vt.edu. You can find the survey here: https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/Transpo-parkingsurvey.html.

49. PARTICIPATION NEEDED FOR A SYSTEM USER STUDY – 3rd posting
This study aims to develop an intelligent system that boosts social presence, encourages social interactions, and enhances learning outcomes by leveraging generative agents in asynchronous learning environments. participants who have basic Python skills but have no prior experience in learning data structure to test our system. https://forms.gle/EehonFnUvvqDEuER8.  Deadline February 15, 2024.

50. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 3rd posting
The MEM lab is recruiting participants for a new study on young adult cognition The study takes approximately 1 hour, in Williams Hall, and pays $20. If you are between the ages of 18 and 50 and interested in learning more, please contact vtmemorylab@gmail.com. Primary investigator: Rachel Diana, Approval: Biomedical Research Alliance of New York Institutional Review Board (BRANY) Protocol #VT18-1077-568.  Participant qualifications: English fluency, ages 18 to 50. Compensation: $20. For more information contact Erica Shafer: vtmemorylab@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

51. 40th GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- LATE BREAKING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Monday, March 4, 11:59pm deadline

Did you miss the original deadline for submitting an abstract to the 40th GPSS Graduate Research Symposium? No worries! We have extended our deadline to Monday March 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM! Hopefully this will help anyone who wanted to submit an abstract but got busy with mid-semester assignments, exams, grading, and assistantship responsibilities. The symposium is scheduled for Wednesday March 27 at the GLC. Presenters will be provided with lunch and dinner. Help us make this the best GPSS Graduate Research Symposium yet!  Visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/gsars.html  to submit your abstract. Differences between the presentation formats can be found on our website and on the abstract submission form. Contact Jennifer (jennphill@vt.edu) or Niveda (niveda@vt.edu) with any questions!

52. APPLYING FOR NSF FUNDING: AN OVERVIEW FROM THE SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES
Wednesday, March 12, 2pm, North End Center, 300 Turner Street or Zoom
Dr. Alan Tompkins, NSF  acting division director, social and economic sciences, and directorate for social, behavioral, and economic sciences, will talk about the NSF grant process and provide tips for writing a competitive proposal and will discuss different types of grants. There will be time for questions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-zBJRxFBNrpSV4G9JtjDpvUlzKUrwE9190lAsPT-w84VTBg/viewform

53. 5TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM – “HONORING HERITAGE, EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS”
Thursday, March 14, 9am-4pm, Squires Commonwealth Ballroom B
Thank you for your interest in joining us in this year’s Latinx Symposium at Virginia Tech! Our goal is to increase visibility of the Latinx Community, provide a forum for conversation and scholarship, and to share in our experiences and strategies to best benefit our Latinx and Hispanic faculty, staff and students! Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx community is doing. The theme for this year is “Honoring Heritage, Exploring New Horizons”. For more information: https://ccc.vt.edu/index/el_centro/latinx-symposium.html.

54. 3M RISE RESUME & RESUME STATEMENT WORKSHOP
Monday, March 18, 8am, Virtual
Students who are applying to the 3M RISE symposium have the opportunity to sign up for a Resume and Research Statement Workshop. The workshop aims to help students avoid common mistakes that are seen in resumes and answer any questions they may have about research statements before they apply to RISE. https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FUHC3MSZEQh&data=05%7C02%7Ccaduke2%40vt.edu%7Cc1e6044137c443a4483808dc2d899723%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638435316670196260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AoGhpx0cJfUi1lHHun6gikcKEfH6WC8T0nqCBPzC%2FH0%3D&reserved=0

55. INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Monday, March 18, 2:30-3:30pm,  Virtual
Wednesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 pm, Newman Library 207A
Brought to you by Virginia Tech’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center, this workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning more about the different forms of intellectual property (IP). This introductory workshop will be especially helpful for those who are own or looking to start their own business, or those who have an invention they would like to patent. Attendees will learn about the four main types of intellectual property (trademarks, patents, copyright, and trade secrets), including examples and how to get started with applying or registering their IP.
March 18, Virtual event registration: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12111505
March 20, In-person Newman 207A registration: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12111272

56. HOKIE HICCUPS
Tuesday, March 19, 5-8pm, Creativity and Innovation District (CID) Rehearsal and Performance Room
Often it can feel like you’re the only one struggling or making mistakes. It can seem like everyone else has it together. But, the truth is, everyone faces challenges along the way, and that’s okay! That’s what resilience is about! Hokie Hiccups is an event acknowledging and celebrating the struggles or hiccups we’ve all experienced in our lives. It’s an opportunity for Hokies to share their experiences of growth through different expressive arts and creative mediums. Join us 5:00 – 6:15 for food, mingling, visual art displays, resource tables, self-care activities, therapy dogs and 6:30 – 8:00 for live Stories and raffle prizes. Use this link to submit a piece to share: https://forms.gle/cLSkAPkjt7Uz5EUb9.                

57. 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/

58. VERITAS FORUM: CAN SCIENCE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING?
Thursday, March 21, 7:30-9pm, Colonial Hall, Squires Student Center
Science has answered so many questions about how the universe works and how we can work for the betterment of humanity. Faced with such scientific advances, many conclude there is no longer any need for religion and belief systems to understand the mysteries of our universe. But do the limits of science as a way of knowing mean that there are some questions science is incapable of answering? And is there a need for science itself to be informed by religion or human values? Join us on Thursday, March 21 for a discussion with MIT chemistry professor Dr. Troy Van Voorhis and VT philosophy professor Dr. Wendy Parker, moderated by Dr. Kevin Pitts, the Dean of Virginia Tech’s College of Science! https://www.bradleystudycenter.org/

59. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF KOREAN CULTURE
Friday, March 22, 4-6pm, DEETS Place – Side Room
Join the Korean Student Association at Virginia Tech and Cranwell International Center in celebration of Korean culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the Korean Students Association 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 Korean 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/9097389.  

60. 2024 WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY  CONFERENCE
Friday, April 12, 8:30-4pm Newman Library Multipurpose Room
The Feminism is for EveryBody Undergraduate and Graduate student conference will take place on Friday, April 12th, at the Newman Library Multi-Purpose Room from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. We are currently accepting papers, proposals, and panel session applications. Submission deadline; Friday, March 15, at midnight.  For more information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jymf1rKzW_iJauk4ocssUNOtuJbMLAiNDkhueMvnOwY/edit