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March 4-10, 2024

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  1. Ongoing Services – updated 8/22/23 

This Week’s Events:  

  1. 40th GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- LATE BREAKING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – Monday
  2. CAREER WALK-IN ADVISING – Wednesday
  3. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday

Administrative Announcements:

  1. INTERNSHIP FOR THE VOICE OF AFRICA TRADE INVESTMENT AND TOURISM FORUM – 1st posting
  2. DCAP LAS CAFETERAS – 1st posting
  3. CALL FOR EDITORS COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 2nd posting

Jobs

  1. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 1st posting
  2. WAGE POSITIION LATEX AND ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST – 1st 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. JUDGES WANTED FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE –  1st posting
  2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM STUDY – 1st posting
  3. FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON SUSTAINABLE DIETS – 1st posting
  4. CAN YOU DETECT THE OBJECTS YOU TOUCH? – 2nd posting
  5. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY SURVEY – 2nd posting
  6. ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATED RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT THE MENTAL PROCESS OF DESIGN – 2nd posting
  7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MIXED REALITY COLLABORATION – 2nd posting
  8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR IN-VEHICLE AGENT ACCENT STUDY – 2nd posting
  9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR EXPERIMENT ON MOTION SICKNESS – 2nd posting
  10. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY REGARDING DIMENSION REDUCTION EXPLANATION – 3rd posting
  11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW ON ARTS IN MIXED REALITY – 3rd posting
  12. MIND-BODY LAB RECRUITING EAST ASIAN AMERICANS – 3rd posting
  13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF SONS OF SINGLE MOTHERS STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:

  1. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – March 11
  2. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP –  March 11
  3. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MIXED RACE SUPPORT GROUP
  4. APPLYING FOR NSF FUNDING: AN OVERVIEW FROM THE SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES – March 12
  5. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – March 13
  6. 5TH LATINX SYMPOSIUM – “HONORING HERITAGE, EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS”– March 14
  7. METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DISSERTATION (MAD) WORKSHOP – March 14
  8. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. NEETI ARYAL KHANAL – March 15
  9. 3M RISE RESUME & RESUME STATEMENT WORKSHOP – March 18
  10. MENTORING SUPPORT BROWN-BAG LUNCHES WITH GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN AIMEE SURPRENANT- March 18
  11. INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – March 18 &  March 20
  12. CONNECTING THE OPENS – March 18
  13. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE – March 20
  14. HOKIE HICCUPS –  March 19
  15. VERITAS FORUM: CAN SCIENCE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING? – March 21
  16. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF KOREAN CULTURE – March 22
  17. FINDING YOUR SUPERPOWERS! GALLUP CLIFTON STRENGTHS WORKSHOP – March 26 & 29
  18. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE AND ITS EFFECTS ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – March 26
  19. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER, QUESTIONING, AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP –  March 27
  20. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SHOWCASE – March 28
  21. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION – March 28
  22. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. SWETA BANIYA – March 29
  23. 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. 40th GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – LATE BREAKING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – DEADLINE
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!

2. CAREER WALK-IN ADVISING
Wednesday, March 6, 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. 

3. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, March 7, 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. 

Administrative Announcements

4. 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.

5. DCAP LAS CAFETERAS – 1st posting
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 Las Cafeteras, the Chicano indie-folk band redefining music boundaries with their fusion of Son Jarocho, rock, and powerful social justice messages in five languages – English, Spanish, Spanglish, love, and justice. This event takes place at the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, March 26th, at 7:30 p.m. Register here for your chance to win: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/LasCafeteras24. 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).

6. 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.

Jobs

7. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 1st posting

The Graduate Residential Fellow (GRF) will be responsible for:
Fostering connections between students and Residential College (RC) faculty;Supporting -Residential Well-being Student Leaders, Apartment Fellows, Council(s) and others in building community
-Serving as a positive, engaged role model for students in the community;
-Assisting with Residential College program development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation;
– Attending Residential College traditions, including weekly community dinners and speaker series;
– Community specific responsibilities;
– Other duties, meetings, and trainings as assigned by the FP or PC/AD.
The Graduate Residential Fellow must be: A full-time graduate student in good academic standing, Committed to cultivating community and curiosity in a residential college, Interested in supporting whole-student development by fostering engagement between students and RC-associated Faculty, Able to dedicate 10 hours per week to this role., Must hold a concurrent GA-ship or GTA-ship at Virginia Tech. Graduate Residential Fellows receive a single room (with all utilities) in the Residential College, a major on-campus meal plan, and are appointed for a 1-year term, but are eligible for re-appointment for another 1-year term, based on performance. https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html.

8. WAGE – LATEX AND ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST – 2nd 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

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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. JUDGES WANTED FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE – 1st posting
Please consider helping judge poster presentations at this year’s Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference. The conference is April 26, 2024, in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom. Shifts for judging will be available between 8am-5pm. We need judges from all areas of research! This is a great opportunity to serve the campus community, build your CV, and get a free lunch! Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/fLufAf52mm.

15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM STUDY – 1st posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study investigating the effects of different emotions on human trust in social robots in an escape room situation. During the study, you will be asked to complete an emotion induction writing task and solve puzzles with a humanoid robot agent in an escape room. You will also need to fill out different questionnaires three times (before and after the emotion induction task & after successfully escaping the room.) The study will take approximately an hour. Participant qualifications: At least 18 years old, Normal or corrected to normal hearing and vision, Have not participated in the previous robot escape room study”  To sign up, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/d8vFg7iJWyQdVSEX6. Please email Jia Dong at djia9@vt.edu for more details. Compensation: $10/hr. or 1-hour worth of class credit.

16. FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON SUSTAINABLE DIETS – 1st posting
Want to know how your food choices can be healthy for you and the planet? This study (IRB 23-147) is seeking undergraduate and graduate VT students to participate in two-part focus groups to share your views about what motivates your dietary choices, graphic food-based dietary guidelines and sustainable diets. FREE lunch or dinner will be provided. Participants must be 18-25 years old and studying at Virginia Tech. Free lunch or dinner will be provided during the focus group sessions. Contact Nicole Leary nleary@vt.edu for more information.

17. CAN YOU DETECT THE OBJECTS YOU TOUCH? – 2nd 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.

18. MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY SURVEY – 2nd 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

19. ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATED RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT THE MENTAL PROCESS OF DESIGN – 2nd 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.

20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MIXED REALITY COLLABORATION – 2nd 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).

21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR IN-VEHICLE AGENT ACCENT STUDY – 2nd 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.

22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR EXPERIMENT ON MOTION SICKNESS – 2nd 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 cr. 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.

23. 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.

24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW ON ARTS IN MIXED REALITY – 3rd 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.

25. MIND-BODY LAB RECRUITING EAST ASIAN AMERICANS – 3rd 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.

26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF SONS OF SINGLE MOTHERS STUDY – 3rd 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

Upcoming Events

27. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, March 11, 12-1pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
Please join the APIDA and Indigenous Men’s Support Group. This month, participants will explore how to set boundaries with family members. Facilitated by a licensed counselor from the Cook Counseling Center, attendees will share their thoughts and experiences about this topic. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/42vDnsb. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

28. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, March 11, 4-5pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
Please join the APIDA and Indigenous Mental Health Support Group. To celebrate Women’s History Month, this session’s theme focuses on centering APIDA and Indigenous women during their daily lives. Participants will explore the roles these women play in their lives and how they shape meaning making. This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Snq1cM
For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

29. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MIXED RACE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, March 12, 12:30-1:30pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
Please join the APIDA and Indigenous Mixed Race Support Group. This newly formed support group focuses on experiences of campus community members with multiple racial identities but is open to all students. The theme for March explores the relationship dynamics of conservative White fathers and APIDA mothers. This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/495jvOZ. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

30. 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.

31. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, March 13, 5:30-6:30pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
The APIDA and Indigenous Women’s Support Group offers a supportive space for similarly identifying individuals. How do women maintain love and care for themselves in relationships? For March, participants will explore the theme, “The roots of strength and resilience” and will engage in empowering discussions that examine the deep roots of strength and resilience for APIDA and Indigenous women. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/3UxMYwy
/bit.ly/3UxMYwy. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

32. 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.

33. METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DISSERTATION (MAD) WORKSHOP –
Thursday, March 14, 1-2:30pm, Virtual
WISE invites you to attend our upcoming practical dissertation workshop, scheduled for March 7th, at 1pm. This workshop will focus on gathering the requirements stipulated by Virginia Tech, your department and your committee for your dissertation. We will also devise a tailored plan for their implementation in your specific case. This stage of dissertation work directly impacts the success of your research and defense. Properly executed, it sets the foundation for developing your own step-by-step work plan. It provides you with a comprehensive understanding of what your dissertation should entail and where to focus your research efforts. The workshop will be online: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87983612381?pwd=VUc0dDBpTk4ranlpVVA4UHdZU1dzQT09.

34. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. NEETI ARYAL KHANAL
Friday, March 15, 12-1pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
Dr. Neeti Aryal Khanal, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Tribhuvan University in Nepal is a passionate educator, feminist researcher-activist. She started her educator’s journey from 1996 as a kindergarten teacher. Her two-decades long experience of higher education comprises a unique blend of activism, research, teaching, supervision, and curriculum development informed by higher education pedagogy. Her research on gender-based violence and reproductive health of women with disability have helped to inform advocacy for policy interventions in Nepal. All are welcome to participate and learn more about Dr. Khanal’s work. Light refreshments provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/492fxXj. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

35. 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

36. MENTORING SUPPORT BROWN-BAG LUNCHES WITH GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN AIMEE SURPRENANT
Monday March 18, 225 Steger Hall,  conference room 118, 12-1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16, 3310 Torgersen Hall, 12-1:30 p.m.
As part of the Graduate School’s commitment to provide a variety of mentoring supports, the dean of the Graduate School, Aimee Surprenant, is holding a roving brown-bag lunch series intended to create and cultivate a community of practice with discussions around mentoring: challenges, opportunities, experiences. Graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend one, two, or all of the lunches—whatever suits their schedule and interest. These rich conversations include discussions about challenges, opportunities, experiences, and successes. Bring lunch and participate or just eat and listen. All are welcome. Zoom option available: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81155274212.

37. 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
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March 20, In-person Newman 207A registration: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12111272

38. CONNECTING THE OPENS
Monday, March 18, 6:00-8:00pm, Newman Library 207A & Online
Join the University Libraries and invited guests for a discussion for future professors regarding open access, open educational resources, and open data. University Libraries’ faculty, Corinne Guimont, Anita Walz, and Brandi Pullen will provide brief overviews of open publishing, open educational resources, and open data to provide some general information on the topics. Finally, presenters will discuss how aspects of open have impacted their career development as well as how they have incorporated open practices into their research and scholarship, and the audience will be invited to participate in the robust conversation. All are welcome! https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12010196.

39. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE
Wednesday, March 20, 12-1pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140)
Join the Mandarin Chinese Lunch Table at the APIDA + Center this spring! Open to all, this informal gathering is for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in chatting in Mandarin Chinese during lunch time.  Boost communication skills, connect with others, and bring your own lunch for a friendly language experience. These sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Helen Schneider from the History Department. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Helen Schneider at hms@vt.edu.

40. 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.                

41. 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/.

42. 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.

43. FINDING YOUR SUPERPOWERS! GALLUP CLIFTON STRENGTHS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 26, 10:30am-12pm, GLC Meeting room B
Friday, March 29, 10:30am-12pm GLC Room B
You don’t hear this enough: you’re amazing! This workshop will be a fantastic opportunity to focus on what’s right with you – the things don’t need to be fixed, or what you might consider your superpowers. Learn more about what your Top 5 Gallup CliftonStrengths mean individually and collectively for you and the people around you. Identify how your Strengths can and do show up in the decisions you make, in the interactions you have with others, and in other situations big and small. Plan how you can use your Strengths more intentionally for success and fulfillment both personally and professionally. Register here:
Tuesday March 26, 10:30am-12pm GLC room B: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/StrengthsMarch26
Friday, March 29, 10:30am-12pm GLC Room B: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/StrengthsMarch29

44. SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE AND ITS EFFECTS ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday, March 26, 5-6pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
Most people share much of their lives on social media, but how can this impact their careers, starting with the job search? Career and Professional Development in collaboration with the APIDA + Center will host a workshop on social media and career development. Krystal Johnson, Assistant Director with CPD, will share tips and best practices on establishing a social media presence in today’s job market. Light refreshments will be served. Register here: https://bit.ly/3IexGpe. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

45. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER, QUESTIONING, AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, March 27, 5:30-6:30pm, TBA
This month’s theme focuses on supporting students as they consider issues related to belonging while navigating whether or not they speak one or multiple languages. Participants can share their thoughts and feelings around queerness across different languages. 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: https://bit.ly/39hF41. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

46. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SHOWCASE
Thursday, March 28th, 12:00am-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room 
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships, we would like to invite you to join us at this year’s Diversity Scholars Showcase. Hear from this year’s cohort of Scholars about their projects designed to advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. Lunch provided will be provided, please register here:  https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DiversityScholarsShowcase2024.

47. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, March 28, 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 one’s wellbeing. This event is open to all but requires prior registration. Register here: https://bit.ly/41Y3AiJ
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 one’s wellbeing. This event is open to all but requires prior registration. Register here: https://bit.ly/41Y3AiJ For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

48. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. SWETA BANIYA
Friday, March 29, 12-1pm, APIDA + CENTER (SQUIRES 140) and Zoom
Dr. Sweta Baniya, originally from Nepal, is an assistant professor of rhetoric and professional and technical writing at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her forthcoming book entitled, Transnational Assemblages: Social Justice Oriented Technical Communication in Global Disaster Management, explores transnational activism in the April 2015 Nepal Earthquake and 2017 Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Come to learn more about Dr. Baniya’s work and journey into higher education. Light refreshments will be served. Register here: https://bit.ly/3xFztu. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

49. 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 deaddine; Friday, March 15, at midnight.  For more information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jymf1rKzW_iJauk4ocssUNOtuJbMLAiNDkhueMvnOwY/edit.