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May 13-19, 2024

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated 5/13/24 

This Week’s Events:  

  1. INTRODUCTION TO WEBWORK FOR FACULTY AND GTAs – Monday
  2. PYTHON, BASH AND GIT WORKSHOP – Monday & Tuesday
  3. R, BASH AND GIT WORKSHOP –   Monday & Wednesday
  4. FILM SCREENING: THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND – Monday
  5. SLAM PRESENTS MAY LABOR MOVEMENT UPDATE – Tuesday
  6. GLC CAFÉ– Thursday

 Administrative Announcements:

  1. CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, & LEADERSHIP: LDRS 5534 Summer 3 – 1st posting
  2. APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – 2nd posting
  3. ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES IN SUMMER – 2nd posting
  4. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 2nd posting
  5. GRADUATE SCHOOL – SPECIAL CLOSURES AND SUMMER HOURS – 3rd POSTING

Jobs:

              None at this time

Funding Opportunities:

              None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL PRIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – 1st posting
  2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 1st posting of REPEATED POSTING
  3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR HUMAN EVALUATION OF ETD CHAPTER SUMMARIES AND CLASSIFICATION LABELS – 3rd posting
  4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON ACTIVE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:

                None at this time

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/28/23    

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL: Graduate School summer hours: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit 120 GLC, summer walk-in hours will be held on Monday and Thursday 9:00-4:00pm. The Graduate School offices will be open from 9am until 4pm for the summer. 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 will not be held in the summer and  will resume Fall 2024.
  • COOK COUNSELING: COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in hours for Summer: Tuesdays 10am to 12pm. Location: Room 49 at the GLC. For consultations by Zoom e-mail hkatie19@vt.edu. Students seeking services can schedule a triage appointment by calling 540-231-6557.
  • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
  • GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573

This Week’s Events

1. INTRODUCTION TO WEBWORK FOR FACULTY AND GTAs
Monday, May 13, 8:45am-4:30pm, Newman Library 1st floor Goodall Room
GTAs and Teaching Faculty in STEM topics are invited to attend a one-day introductory workshop on WeBWorK on Monday, May 13th 845am-4:30pm at Newman Library 1st floor Goodall Room (MPR). WeBWorK is an open-source, Canvas-integrated, hosted, online system for delivering and grading custom homework in STEM disciplines. It has similar features to commercial products like WebAssign, MyLab and Mastering Physics, but without a subscription cost for VT students. This one-day, faculty led workshop is for VT faculty and GTAs who want to learn more about how to get started using WeBWorK in their classes.  Registration is required. Registration deadline: May 6th.  Registration: https://bit.ly/may13_workshop. Event flyer:  https://guides.lib.vt.edu/ld.php?content_id=76074414.

2. PYTHON, BASH AND GIT WORKSHOP
Monday, May 13 – Tuesday, May 14, 9am-5pm, University Mall 2104 or Zoom
Join a 2-day workshop and learn key skills for programming and computing including the command line, version control, and Python on May 13-14 in Blacksburg or online! No experience necessary; workshops open to all VT community members. Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided for in-person participants! Find more information and register at Library Calendar: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12412166 or email ndporter@vt.edu.

3. R, BASH AND GIT WORKSHOP
Monday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 15, 9am-5pm, university Mall 2104 and Zoom
Join a 2-day workshop and learn key skills for programming and computing including the command line, version control, and R on May 13 and 15 in Blacksburg or online! No experience necessary; workshops open to all VT community members. Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided for in-person participants! Find more information and register at Library Calendar https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12412188 or email ndporter@vt.edu.

4. FILM SCREENING: THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND
Monday, May 13, 6:30pm-9pm, Bradley Study Center, 104 Faculty St
Join us for a screening of the recent documentary “The Coddling of the American Mind” based on The New York Times bestseller by the same title: “An anxious generation searches for happiness — Beginning in 2012, a mental health mystery appeared out of nowhere. Anxiety, depression, and suicide shot up among young people, and nobody knew why. Then one man’s brush with suicide revealed some unexpected clues, and five 20-somethings from around the world began to piece together a solution they hoped would pull themselves out of the darkness”. “The Coddling of the American Mind” is the new feature documentary by Ted Balaker and Courtney Moorehead Balaker that’s based on The New York Times bestselling book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt. https://www.bradleystudycenter.org/.

5. SLAM PRESENTS MAY LABOR MOVEMENT UPDATE
Tuesday, May 14, 4-5pm, Squires 232
Students for the Labor Movement (SLaM) will be holding a meeting to discuss recent events in the labor movement at the national and local levels. All members of the VT community are welcome to participate. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Andrew Gunsch at andrewg20@vt.edu.

6. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 16, 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.

 Administrative Announcements

7. CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, & LEADERSHIP: LDRS 5534 Summer 3 – 1st posting
What’s YOUR creativity or problem-solving style?  What does that mean for leadership of self and others? Learn all about how your preferred cognitive style affects how you solve problems and lead in this Summer 3 course. You will also learn your own KAI score and what it tells you about how you solve problems, work with others, communicate, and build trust—all required for successful leadership. Enroll for this Summer 3 course TODAY! Questions?  Contact Dr Jerald Walz, jhwalz@vt.edu.

8. APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – 2nd posting
The graduate section of SHPE is accepting applications to join our committee! If you love grad school as much as we do, can communicate well, and want to help with planning professional/social events for the graduate community, apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/16ud6XYHiY  ¡Buena suerte!

9. ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES IN SUMMER – 2nd posting
Graduate students who were enrolled in the spring and will remain in Blacksburg in the summer to work on their research (without enrolling in any credits) may pay the health fee and retain access to Schiffert and Cook Counseling services. Review access eligibility details at:
– Schiffert Health Center: https://healthcenter.vt.edu/appointments/who_is_eligible.html
– Cook Counseling Ctr: https://ucc.vt.edu/about/summer_services.html

10. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 2nd posting
Recognize a great faculty mentor who has been supportive and encouraging of your progress toward a graduate degree by nominating them for the Faculty Mentor of the Month recognition. You can nominate advisors, committee members, or other faculty who play a significant role in your graduate experience, either in a single noteworthy instance or through continued and consistent support: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/awards/outstanding-mentor-award/Mentor_of_the_Month.html Nominations are accepted year-round, and a new winner is selected every month. Winners receive a certificate and a small token of our appreciation. Winning faculty mentors are featured on our website and recognized on social media platforms. Contact Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu with questions.

11. GRADUATE SCHOOL – SPECIAL CLOSURES AND SUMMER HOURS – 2nd POSTING
Wednesday, May 15 – opening at 2:00pm
Graduate School summer hours: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit 120 GLC, summer walk-in hours will be held on Monday and Thursday 9:00-4:00pm. The Graduate School offices will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the summer. 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.

Jobs

None at this time

Funding Opportunities

None at this time
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.

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought

12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL PRIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – 1st posting
Volunteers are needed to help staff Virginia Tech’s booth at the Capital Pride celebration in Washington, DC on Sunday, June 9. Greet visitors, hand out swag, share information about resources available to the LGBTQIA+ community at VT! Event takes place rain or shine. The first 20 volunteers to sign up and work will receive a “Hokie and Proud” trucker cap! Please contact Betty Anderson betty.anderson@vt.edu  to discuss any special needs/accommodations. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48ADAE2CABFC1-49325839-2024#/.

13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 1st posting of REPEAT 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. This is a repeated posting for this study – please make sure you have not already participated in this study before emailing. Primary investigator: Rachel Diana, Approval: Biomedical Research Alliance of New York Institutional Review Board (BRANY) Protocol #VT18-1077-568. If you are between the ages of 18 and 50, speak English fluently and interested in learning more, please contact vtmemorylab@gmail.com. Compensation $20.

14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR HUMAN EVALUATION OF ETD CHAPTER SUMMARIES AND CLASSIFICATION LABELS – 3rd posting
We are seeking participants for evaluating ETD chapter summaries and classification labels (IRB #23-687).  We are conducting a study to evaluate automatically generated chapter summary and chapter classification labels for electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). We are looking for research participants who meet the following criteria: Current graduate student or faculty member at Virginia Tech; Regularly read and use academic research papers.; 18 years of age or older Participants will need to complete the study in one sitting lasting approximately 30 minutes. The study takes place remotely. For more questions contact Bipasha Banerjee at bipashabanerjee@vt.edu.

15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON ACTIVE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS – 3rd posting
Volunteer for Mind Music Machine Lab’s study (IRB#19-643) determining  effects of in-vehicle multimodal alerts on driver behaviors at active Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (HRGCs) on driver state and performance. Study involves a driving simulator environment while wearing Tobii Pro Glasses 2 eye tracker. Eligibility: Active driver with a valid U.S License, More than 2 years of driving experience; Normal, or corrected-to-normal hearing; Normal, or corrected-to-normal vision, through contact lenses only (if you use eye glasses, you are not eligible) You will be excluded if you are a minor, a prisoner, or an adult not capable to consent on their own behalf. The study should take 1.5 hours, and you will be compensated at the rate of $10/hr., or 0.5cr/hr. in approved courses. If you suffer from severe motion sickness , migraines, dizziness or blurred vision you should not volunteer.  If you are interested in participating, please reserve your appointment using this link, https://calendly.com/gayoungban/fra-experiment. For more information, please contact Gayoung Ban gayoungban@vt.edu.