May 20-26

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       0.   Ongoing Services – updated 5/13/24 

This Week’s Events:  

1. INDIVIDUAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT NIGMS – Monday
2. OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE INFORMATION SESSION WITH EURAXESS – Monday
3. GLC CAFÉ– Wednesday & Thursday

 Administrative Announcements:

4. CIRTL NETWORK SUMMER PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE – 1st posting
5. CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, & LEADERSHIP: LDRS 5534 Summer 3 – 2nd posting
6. APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS –3rd  posting
7. ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES IN SUMMER – 3rd posting
8. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH –3rd posting

Jobs:

9. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER-JOHNSTON – 1st posting

Funding Opportunities:

              None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:

10. USING 2D CHARTS AND VIRTUAL REALITY TO IMPACT RESIDENTS’ ENERGY AWARENESS ON HOW ENERGY IS CONSUMED THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME – 1st posting
11. INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON AI & SELF-PERCEPTION – 1st posting
12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL PRIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – 2nd posting
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 2nd posting of REPEATED 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 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.
• 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 10 am to 12 pm. 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. INDIVIDUAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT NIGMS – 1st posting

Monday, May 20, 12:15-1:15, Zoom

The National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences in particular, have an array of programs designed to help postdoctoral fellows complete research training and transition to independent research careers. This session will focus on a few of these programs (including the F32 and K99 mechanisms) and on the general grant submission and review process at the National Institutes of Health. For more information or to register: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/individual-career-development-grant-programs-at-nigms.html. 

2. OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE INFORMATION SESSION WITH EURAXESS – 1st posting

Monday, May 20, 4-5pm, Zoom

Representatives from EURAXESS North America will lead this information session on the opportunities for researchers offered by the European Union (EU) through its research and innovation framework program, Horizon Europe. The talk will cover the EU’s researcher mobility schemes for Virginia Tech researchers to go to Europe, for researchers in Europe to do postdocs at Virginia Tech or the institution of their choice anywhere in the world, and other opportunities through European grants and fellowships, as well as the free EURAXESS services including the EURAXESS Jobs, Funding, and Hosting portals. For more information or to register: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/opportunities-in-europe-information-session-with-euraxess.html.

3. GLC CAFÉ

Wednesday, May 22 & Thursday, May 24, 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

4. CIRTL NETWORK SUMMER PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE – 1st posting

Virginia Tech is a member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network, which offers a variety of programming opportunities, including online workshops, available to graduate students and postdoctoral associates at institutions in the CIRTL Network at no cost. This summer, the CIRTL Network schedule includes programming focused on evidence-based teaching fundamentals and academic professional development. You can find the full CIRTL Network summer programming schedule, including descriptions and registration information, at https://cirtl.net/events/.  To learn more about CIRTL, visit the network’s website at https://www.cirtl.net/.  For more information about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, visit https://cirtl.vt.edu/ or email cirtl@vt.edu.

5. CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, & LEADERSHIP: LDRS 5534 Summer 3 – 2nd 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.

6. APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – 3rd 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!

7. ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES IN SUMMER – 3rd 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

8. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 3rd 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.

Jobs

9. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER-JOHNSTON – 1st posting

The Residential College at West Ambler Johnston is seeking full-time graduate students to serve as a Graduate Residential Fellow. The Graduate Residential Fellow (GRF) is a live-in position with a primary responsibility of assisting the Faculty Principal (FP) with his/ her academic and intellectual goals, offering mentorship to students, and facilitating the creation of a strong sense of community within the Residential College. The GRF works closely with the hall council, Residential Well-Being Student Leaders, the FP, Student Affairs staff, and others to ensure that the goals and aspirations of the residential college are fulfilled. Graduate Residential Fellows are required to hold a concurrent part-time or full-time graduate assistantship. For more information, or to apply, email  Kayley Carter, Program Coordinator for RCWAJ, kayleyc@vt.edu.

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

10. USING 2D CHARTS AND VIRTUAL REALITY TO IMPACT RESIDENTS’ ENERGY AWARENESS ON HOW ENERGY IS CONSUMED THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME – 1st posting

The goal of this research study is to investigate alternative data visualization formats to determine their impact on participants’ ability to read, work with, analyze, and argue about energy consumption data of household appliances. The total time commitment is roughly 1 hour. Participant qualifications: Must be a graduate student. Compensation: $25 Visa Gift Card. To participate, please email Joseph James at ajjoseph@vt.edu to schedule an interview time.

11. INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON AI & SELF-PERCEPTION – 1st posting

We are currently looking for participants who are interested in sharing their thoughts and experiences related to skincare, their perceptions of their facial appearance, and their attitudes toward using algorithm-based tools designed to assess facial wrinkles. What to Expect: Participation involves a one-time, semi-structured interview lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour; The interview will be conducted via Zoom, at a time that’s convenient for you, and the video and audio will be recorded; Topics will include your skincare routine, decision-making process regarding skincare purchases, and your views on using technology to assess skin health Compensation: Entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card (1/10 odds of being selected). (IRB #23-502). For more information:  https://virginiatech-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/tajames_vt_edu/EfMv6Z-PkbtGg73Dq-NK17wBKxyUO0YYMmV7-GFhivj30g?e=1jCuHV. Please reach out to Autumn Clarke at autumnpc@vt.edu by Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.

12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL PRIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – 2nd 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 – 2nd posting of REPEATED 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.