September 16-22, 2024

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated 8/26/24   

This Week’s Events:   

1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION – MAKEUP SESSION – Monday
2. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN IDENTIFYING SUPPORT GROUP – Monday
3. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – Monday
4. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEETING- Monday
5. FLAMENCO DANCE LESSONS – Monday
6. MASTER YOUR FUTURE: PhD: PATIENTLY HOPING FOR A DEGREE – Tuesday
7. THE SEVEN CIRCLES: INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS FOR LIVING WELL – Tuesday
8. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES- Tuesday
9. STUDENT PANELISTS SOUGHT FOR GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM – Tuesday
10. CAREER ADVISING DROP IN HOURS IN GLC – Wednesday
11. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER, QUESTIONING, AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP – Wednesday
12. FUERZA LATINA: JOURNEY TO HIGHER EDUCATION – Wednesday
13. COVER LETTER WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Thursday
14. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
15. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION – Thursday
16. BEHAVIORAL AND CASE INTERVIEW WORKSHOP – Thursday
17. FREE CHILDCARE—KIDS’ NIGHT OUT RETURNS- Thursday
18. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – Thursday
19. TACOS WITH THE DEAN: FALL ’24 EDITION, VOL. 1- Friday

Administrative Announcements:  

20. ASSESSING GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDS FOR BEFORE/AFTER PRELIMINARY EXAMS – 1^st posting
21. GRADUATE SCHOOL SEEKING GRADUATE STUDENT TOUR GUIDES – 1^st posting
22. CHOSEN NAME ON HOKIE PASSPORT – 2^nd  posting
23. WRITING SESSIONS – 2^nd posting
24. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES’ LONG-TERM TECHNOLOGY LENDING AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2024 – 2^nd posting
25. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2^nd posting
26. COURSE MATERIALS AFFORDABILTY SOLUTIONS – 2^nd posting
27. GRADUATE SCHOOL FEATURED GRADUATE STUDENT NOMINATIONS OPEN – 2^nd  posting

Jobs:  

28. WEB DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT WAGE POSITION– 1^ST POSTING
29. GA POSITION IN SCENE SHOP – SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 2^nd posting

Funding Opportunities: 

30. FULBRIGHT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR U.S. CITIZENS – DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2024  

Volunteers and research participants sought:

31. DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE AT VT: EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN VT RESEARCH STUDIES! – 1^st posting
32. JOIN Our STUDY ON TRUST BETWEEN HUMANS AND AI – 1^st posting
33. CALL FOR SCIENCE WRITERS: FOOD, WATER, COMMUNITIES STORYMAPS – 1st posting
34. CULTIVATING KINDSNESS PROJECT: PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND 6^TH GRADE YOUTH FOR PAID RESEARCH STUDY – 2^nd posting
35. MIDDLE-AGED/OLDER ADULTS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATED RESEARCH STUDY – 2^nd  posting
36. ENHANCING INSTRUCTORS EXPERIENCE IN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING LEARNING – 2^nd posting
37. VOLUNTEER WITH IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE POPULATIONS – 3^rd posting
38. CAMPUS KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- 3^rd posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:  

40. CHINESE RESTAURANTS: BRAZIL NORTH – September 23
41. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE –  September 23
42. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS 101 – September 24
43. LEARNING LUNCH SERIES: MAC COLLABORATION – SONNY AND SID OF RIYAAZ QAWWALI – September 24
44. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – September 24 & October 23
45. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – September 25 & October 22
46. INTRODUCTION TO LaTeX WITH OVERLEAF – September 25
47. FLIP THE FAIR 2024 -September 26 
48. CULTIVATING ALL YOUR OPTIONS – September 26
49. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN LEVERAGE AI IN THE JOB SEARCH – September 26
50. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY: “BE THE OCEAN: GETTING HERMIT CRABS TO LAND” – September 26
51. INFO SESSION: PAMPLIN’S ONE-YEAR MSBA-BA PROGRAM – September 26
52. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN A FREE TICKET TO RIYAZZ QAWWALI AND THE HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS –  September 26
53. LEARNING LUNCH WITH DR. QIN ZHU – September 27
54. DATA WRANGLING AND VISUALIZATION WITH R – October 1 & October 30
55. PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON – October 2 & October 29
56. WALK-IN FLU SHOTS –  October 4
57. PUBLISHING WORKSHOP – October 4
58. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS- FEATURING A TASTE OF UAE CULTURE – October 4
59. THINKING ABOUT GOING TO GRAD OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL? – October 7
60. DAY FOR DATA SYMPOSIUM 2024 – REGISTRATION OPEN – November 4

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/05   

• GRADUATE SCHOOL: Graduate School 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, walk-in hours  Monday – Friday. 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: COOK COUNSELING: 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. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION – MAKEUP SESSION
Monday,  September 16, 10am-12pm, Community Room, Harper Hall and Zoom
Join Cranwell International Center for a make-up orientation session for those who missed the international student orientation in August. Coffee and tea provided! Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88479633952#success.

2. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN IDENTIFYING SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, September 16, 11am-12pm, APIDA + Center (Squires 140) and Virtual

Please join us for our APIDA and Indigenous Men Identifying Support Group. This month, participants will explore effectively communicate with others about needs and boundaries. Facilitated by a licensed counselor from Cook Counseling Center, attendees will share their thoughts and experiences on this topic. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required for virtual participants. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeGpqD0sG9XCBsG6Db8SrapFlzQ-EKqg
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3. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
Monday, September 16, 2:30pm-3:45pm, Zoom
Mendeley is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of Mendeley, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Mendeley to cite references within a document. To get the most out of the session, you should have Mendeley downloaded to your computer already. Information on how to download the software is available at: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Mendeley.   
Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12699306.

4. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 16, 3:30pm, 2420 North End Center and Zoom
Interested in formulating and implementing university policies, join the University Council meetings. The 2024-25 University Council meetings will be in a hybrid format starting at 3:30pm. In-person meetings will take place at 2420 North End Center. For zoom meeting, reach out to April Myers, abmyers@vt.edu, for the Zoom link. This month’s University Council Meeting will take place on September 16th @3:30pm. For more information: https://governance.vt.edu/BodyDetails/UC.

5. FLAMENCO DANCE LESSONS
Monday, September 16, 2024, 5-7pm, West Ambler Johnston, 2nd floor Great Room
Olé at VT invites you for free flamenco dance lessons. We meet weekly in-person to learn flamenco, tango and other types of Spanish dances. Both graduate students and faculty are welcome to join. For further questions, please contact Paula at mperazo@vt.edu.   https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10435450.

6. MASTER YOUR FUTURE: PhD: PATIENTLY HOPING FOR A DEGREE 
Tuesday, September 17, 12-1pm, Virtual  
Master Your Future is a series of professional development workshops designed to help students successfully navigate graduate school and their professional development. Additional workshops in the series: Thriving in Grad School: Enhancing Well-Being and Success through Mindfulness and Psychological Safety held on Tuesday, October 22^nd, 12-1pm, and Moving from Conflict to Collaboration, held on Tuesday, November 26, 12-1pm. Register for any or all of the workshops here: https://shorturl.at/OjMVH. 

7. THE SEVEN CIRCLES: INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS FOR LIVING WELL
Tuesday, September 17, 12-1pm, VMCVM, Classroom 125 or Zoom: 822 5975 2945
Join us to learn more about the Seven Circles Model for Wellness from authors Chelssey Luger and Thosh Collins! RSVP here:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjem2ivDnXi0JBtn3KYcy3ZENUQThZREFKNkQ2TTAzTEpCT1cyUFkyV1U4TCQlQCN0PWcu.

8. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES-
Tuesday, September 17, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
You’ve been assigned to write a literature review…but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive workshop. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the type of literature review to be conducted, find relevant databases to search in the life sciences, and create effective search strategies. This workshop will focus on research in the life sciences. https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12699316.

9. STUDENT PANELISTS SOUGHT FOR GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM
Tuesday, September 17, 4-5pm, Zoom
The Graduate Honor System relies on trained graduate students and faculty to hear academic integrity violation cases. It takes a one-hour training to become a panelist, and after that faculty and graduate students can serve on preliminary review and review panels. All graduate students are invited to become panelists to help hear cases and actively contribute to the ongoing conversation about standards of academic integrity. Please register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdeCgqjwjHNWASzkvv7dEcR6EqzYUat_p

10. CAREER ADVISING DROP IN HOURS IN GLC
Wednesday, September 19, 1-4pm. GLC 120
Drop in to 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. 

11. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER, QUESTIONING, AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, September 18, 5:30-6:30pm, location provided upon registration
Being a student with intersecting identities brings a unique set of stressors and concerns. The APIDA and Indigenous Queer, Questioning, and Allies Support Group will discuss how queer people of color can improve wellbeing by learning how to effectively communicate personal needs and boundaries. Registration is required. This program will be both in-person and virtual. Additional details will be provided upon registration.  Light refreshments will be provided. https://forms.office.com/r/7HMcF7kYaS.

12. FUERZA LATINA: JOURNEY TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Wednesday, September 18, 7pm, Pamplin Room 30
A discussion styled general body meeting where we will be discussing the struggles first-generation Latinos and students in general face when pursuing higher education and the familial pressures that come with that. https://www.instagram.com/shpe_vt or https://www.instagram.com/vtalmha.

13. COVER LETTER WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Thursday, September 19, 11am-12pm, Zoom
This workshop is designed to help students write an effective cover letter. The session provides a cover letter checklist and addresses how to tailor your cover letter to each position. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1566056/share_preview.

14. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, September 19, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. your Bring own mug if you can! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday. 

15. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION
Thursday, September 19, 6-7pm, Zoom
The Graduate School is offering a training session on how graduate students will use iThenticate to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. Registration at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/ by searching for “iThenticate” in the search box.

16. BEHAVIORAL AND CASE INTERVIEW WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 19, 6:30-7:30pm, APIDA+ Center, Squires 140 and Virtual
In collaboration with Deloitte and Career and Professional Development, the APIDA + Center presents an interactive workshop centered on behavioral interviews and case interviews. Deloitte practitioners will go over the standards of Behavioral Interviews and Case Interviews and provide firsthand advice on navigating them. Learn how to tell your story, typical etiquette, practice questions, and general tips in a behavioral interview. Discover the different types of case interviews, how to work through a case, and how to prepare, approach, and deliver your best. Practitioners will provide a real-life example case and will work through the process live with students. Participants will have a chance to ask questions and network with professionals. Light refreshments provided.   https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdumsrz4uHdQ_X6uDIBCpPH6xVMumkRdI#/registration.

17. FREE CHILDCARE—KIDS’ NIGHT OUT RETURNS 
Thursday, September 19, 6:30-8pm, Virginia Tech Women’s Center 206 Washington St.
Please join us for the first KNO of the semester. Free childcare for graduate student families at the VT Women’s Center, 6:30-8:00 on Thursday evenings when classes are in session. Advance sign-up is required, and there are limited spaces. Childcare provided by volunteer sitters from the Chi Delta Alpha sorority, and children must be toilet trained.  There will be games, crafts, snacks, maybe a movie, and fun with the sitters! A sign up link is available  weekly 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 Event will take place at 206 Washington Street, enter up the stairs in the back of the parking lot. Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAAC28A31-51375656-kids#/.

18. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Thursday, September 19, 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. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu2hpjwsH9FVLhgyo6swlwbn3v5Ri59J#/registration.

19. TACOS WITH THE DEAN: FALL ’24 EDITION, VOL. 1
Friday, September 20, 1-2pm, GLC room C
GPSS invites you to come hang out with us and Dean Surprenant and enjoy some FREE tacos! This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions, share your ideas, opinions, and experiences about being a grad student at VT, and connect with fellow students. Spaces are limited. Register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/r/ARsxxniZMz.

Administrative Announcements  

20. ASSESSING GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDS FOR BEFORE/AFTER PRELIMINARY EXAMS – 1^st posting
This survey aims to better understand how the Graduate School can help doctoral students prepare for or continue succeeding in their degree programs after taking preliminary exams. Based on this survey, we plan to develop resources to help students and hold a resource fair geared toward this topic. Please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/C3jucS7pnH. This survey is being conducted through the Office of  Student Services, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships within the Graduate School.

21. GRADUATE SCHOOL SEEKING GRADUATE STUDENT TOUR GUIDES – 1^st posting
The Graduate School is seeking graduate students to serve as tour guides to prospective graduate students for the 2024-25 academic year. Applicants must have good communication skills, an eagerness to share VT with others, familiarity with campus location, and be willing to conduct 2-5 tours a semester. Tours are typically 1 hour. Applicants must also have a current valid driver’s license, though walking tours will also be offered. Tour guides will be provided with training and will receive a small stipend at the end of the year. Please complete the following survey if you are interested in applying for a graduate student tour guide position with the Graduate School. https://forms.office.com/r/6m1h2uS3Jm. Interviews for these positions will take place in late September. Please contact Adey Kefenie akefenie@vt.edu if you have questions.

22. CHOSEN NAME ON HOKIE PASSPORT – 2^nd posting
Hokie Passport is now able to offer graduate students the opportunity to have their chosen name on the front of their Hokie Passport! Folks who are interested in taking advantage of this service should use this link: https://forms.gle/rdCpsy4JedvQUAWh8. Please help us get the word out to interested parties. If a graduate student has already completed this form, they do not need to do it again. The Pride Center has their information and will send it to Hokie Passport.

23. WRITING SESSIONS – 2^nd  posting
Working on your dissertation, thesis, or another major project? The Writing Center is here to support you in your work! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM for the Writing Center Power Hour, hosted via Zoom. Each session we will set writing intentions, work independently, and discuss our progress towards our stated writing goals. We look forward to seeing you! Register an account and sign up for a slot today at https://vt.mywconline.com/. You can email Patrick Greene at Pgree015@vt.edu for more information.

24. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES’ LONG-TERM TECHNOLOGY LENDING AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2024 – 2^nd posting
The University Libraries’ long-term technology loans are now open for fall 2024! Application deadline is Sept. 5. The Studios Technology Lending Desk has equipment available for semester-long special research, teaching, and personal projects. Requesters will fill out the form for equipment, and if there are more requests than equipment available, the decision for who will receive the equipment will be made via weighted random lottery. Research or teaching projects and projects involving a library or TLOS partnership carry more weight. For priority consideration and inclusion in the lottery, requests should be submitted by Sept. 5, 2024. Others will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Equipment pickup will begin the third week of the semester and must be returned within a week of the semester’s end. Apply for equipment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN9TxiC4V_t4fBuk54Kxwyn4-j7ExJKIsLbZr-NA9tknkYPQ/viewform.  Questions? Email techlending@vt.edu.

25. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2^nd posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services (In-person or Zoom) to any interested students, faculty, or staff and is now accepting new clients for the fall semester. Visit: https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition-counseling.html to learn more about the service and sign up.

26. COURSE MATERIALS AFFORDABILTY SOLUTIONS – 2^nd posting
Course materials can be expensive. The University Libraries offers the following solutions for Graduate and Undergraduate students: Library-owned eTextbooks list aligned to Fall 2024 courses, [Blacksburg only] Course/Textbook Reserve (print copies for short-term borrowing), access strategies, sources for open educational resources (OER), and an anonymous student feedback form to share course material experiences https://bit.ly/2-expensive.

27. GRADUATE SCHOOL FEATURED GRADUATE STUDENT NOMINATIONS OPEN – 2^nd posting
Nominate yourself, a friend, or fellow graduate student to be recognized on the Graduate School website as a Featured Graduate Student! This program is designed to showcase the diversity of perspectives graduate students bring to our community and to present a more personal side of graduate student life. To view the Graduate School’s current featured graduate student visit: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/fgsa.html.  To nominate a graduate student: https://secure.graduateschool.vt.edu/fgsa/#/visitor. 

Jobs  

28. WEB DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT WAGE POSITION – 1^ST posting
The candidate would handle the maintenance of and update to an existing web platform. This includes but is not limited to updating certificates, functions and features, and modifications to the existing web platform. The position is hourly paid based on tasks assigned. The student is expected to have experience in web platform development and be proficient working with JavaScript programming language, HTML, CSS and Vue.js, Node.js, and SQL database such as MariaDB. A student in CS or ECE department is preferred. Open until the position is filled. For more information contact Anthony Yusuf at anthonyy@vt.edu.

29. GA POSITION IN SCENE SHOP – SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 2^nd posting
Graduate Assistants make up the core shop crew that physically realize scenic designs for main stage production. Duties include: Assist the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director in instruction of tool use and technical theatre practices in conjunction with constructing the seasonal theatrical productions; Using hand and power tools daily  in a shop setting; Carpentry, metal work, painting, lifting and carrying scenery and materials, cleaning, and other duties; Encourage undergraduate students in the practice of theatre; Become acquainted with the processes in the shop and be able to encourage proactive and progressive behavior with other graduate students and undergraduate students; Maintain a clean and organized Scene Shop. Qualifications: Available for Shop Hours: Monday through Thursday 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM and Friday 2:00 pm – 5:30 PM. Work over breaks and weekends may occur and is normally planned well in advance. Complete Virginia Tech’s Environmental Health and Safety training courses, work on ladders, in dusty environments, and have the ability to lift 50 lbs. Please send letter of interest and resume to Stacy Blackburn at sblackburn1@vt.edu.

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.  

30. FULBRIGHT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR U.S. CITIZENS – DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2024  
Fellowships are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support research programs in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years). These are the primary benefits of the fellowship: $95,000 scholarship ($47,500 per academic year).  Basic health insurance for the grant, Reimbursement of up to $1,700 for airfare expenses for Fulbright fellows (and spouses), Partial reimbursement of education expenses for children.  Visit the program page: https://fulbright.org.il/USPostdoc. For further information or inquiries, please contact: Noa Turgeman, USprograms@fulbright.org.il.  

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought  

31. DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE AT VT: EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN VT RESEARCH STUDIES! – 1^st posting
Developmental Science Researchers at Virginia Tech have a new “Developmental Science at VT” Network, a comprehensive database connecting families interested in participating in research studies with researchers in Psychology or Human Development and Family Science. If you want to learn more about research opportunities for you and/or your child(ren), please share your information with us. Researchers will then contact you with details about studies you may be eligible for. Parent(s)/guardian(s) of children under age 18 years old are invited to join the network. Visit: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=ihVjQ1QVIhIECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D. Thank you for your interest and support in advancing science!

32. JOIN OUR STUDY ON TRUST BETWEEN HUMANS AND AI – 1^st posting
Participate in our study, “Modeling Trust Between Human and Autonomous Systems in Search and Rescue Scenarios.” We’re exploring how an AI assistant can help in search and rescue missions within a Minecraft simulation. You’ll use either your intuition with a map or guidance from an AI assistant to locate targets. The study lasts 25-30 minutes, including a 5-minute demo and a 20-minute simulation. You can participate in person or remotely. Your Role: Decision-Making: Every 30 seconds, choose between following the AI or using your intuition; Search: Find as many targets as you can in each interval;
Feedback: Rate your confidence in the AI and your own decisions after each interval. No personal information is collected. Data will be anonymous and used only for research. Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time. For more info, to join, or to participate remotely, contact ashaik97@vt.edu. Sessions are available at NVC, VTRC, or online.

33. CALL FOR SCIENCE WRITERS: FOOD, WATER, COMMUNITIES STORYMAPS – 1^st posting
Have a story to share about a community and natural resources? Looking science communication opportunity to share said story to a wide audience? The editor of the Food, Water, and Communities blog, sponsored by the VT’s Center for Communicating Sciences, are currently recruiting graduate students to share their stories about communities that have faced a natural resource challenge which has inspired their graduate work. Interested writers should email Bria Weisz, bria@vt.edu, by Monday, September 30th with a 3-5 sentence description of their story. Writers can describe a community that influenced their own work or interview a peer to write about. If selected, writers will be contacted to contribute a 500-700 word story for the StoryMap. For more information and to view previous stories, visit https://arcg.is/10aLCi.

34. CULTIVATING KINDSNESS PROJECT: PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND 6TH GRADE YOUTH FOR PAID RESEARCH STUDY – 2^nd posting
Positive Social Development Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting parents/guardians with 6th grade children in the New River and Roanoke Valley areas for the Cultivating Kindness Project. This study focuses understanding early adolescents’ prosocial behaviors and moral development. You and your child will separately fill out an online questionnaire that takes approximately 60 minutes to complete (30 minutes for you and 30 minutes for your child) three times over two years. For more information: https://e967ad0b-75e5-4b03-8a24-ec6482346184.filesusr.com/ugd/742447_6c5b62918e874a75bb8d92cd002d4c3d.pdf.

35. MIDDLE-AGED/OLDER ADULTS NEEDED FOR COMPENSATED RESEARCH STUDY – 2^nd posting
Researchers are seeking participants 40 years or older to participate in a study (IRB Protocol # 22-507) to learn if consuming artificial sweeteners have any impact on glucose levels in middle-aged/older adults. If you qualify, you will be compensated up to $75 upon successful completion of all study visits. This study involves 4 visits to the Virginia Tech Campus, over 3 weeks. Total time commitment will be about 10 hours. The study will include a screening visit to determine eligibility, and 3 visits where you will eat breakfast and undergo a blood draw. To complete screening survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/acuteNNS. 

36. ENHANCING INSTRUCTORS EXPERIENCE IN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING LEARNING – 2^nd  posting
The Programming with Intelligent Machines & Environments Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study that aims to improve the experience of conducting peer instruction in large-scale programming courses. The study session would be in-person in Blacksburg(220 Gilbert) between Sep 4 – Sep 12. We are looking for participants who have teaching experience (e.g., instructor, GSI, TA, tutor) and experience in Python to test a tool for viewing students’ behaviors and sending feedback at scale. The study will last about 30 min. Participants will be compensated $15 for their time and effort upon completion of the user study. Please fill out the form by September 12 https://forms.gle/rEgKi3H1K9Qprh699, if you are interested in participating.

37. VOLUNTEER WITH IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE POPULATIONS – 3^rd posting
We are seeking volunteers to work with immigrant and resettled refugee population at VT, southwest Virginia, and across the nation. Volunteer qualifications: dedication, reliability, patience, confidentiality, Humility, No specific disciplinary background or knowledge of second language required.  Strong verbal and written English skills. Find more information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15r4FgQSNXIiCW1NGdCuAfsBGsp62DS5Sqq-3XciiROg.

38. CAMPUS KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- 3^rd posting
Interested in sustainability, reducing food waste, community partnerships, and food security efforts? Campus Kitchen is recruiting student leaders for our Fall 2024 cohort of diversion volunteers! Campus Kitchen is a volunteer organization that works to divert unserved food from campus dining facilities to local food access organizations. We are currently seeking volunteers to join us for the semester. Each volunteer is asked to commit to a weekly, 3-hour shift for the entire semester. Volunteers should also hold a valid driver’s license. To learn more about this program and volunteer opportunity please complete the interest form: https://baseline.campuslabs.com/vpiasu/ckvtfall24
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39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3^rd posting
This Virginia Tech study (VT IRB # 17-860) aims to uncover what events occur in the brain during sleep that help facilitate the learning of a new task. To meet this goal, we utilize a number of physiological recordings in the lab, such as EEG, EMG, and EOG recordings. The Brain-machine interface learning translates neural data into commands to control external software or hardwire, like controlling a moving ball on a computer screen with your thoughts. Participants that are assigned to the experimental group must sleep in the lab, either by taking a nap or by sleeping overnight. If you are assigned to the control group, you will watch a documentary during nap. Total study time is approximately 11 hours for overnights or 5 hours for naps.  Participant qualifications: People between 18 and 26 years with no history of significant chronic neurological disease, severe mental illness, or any DSM-IV axis I disorders, and no hearing or sleep disorders. Compensation: $50 (overnight) or $25 (nap) cash upon completion of the study. Please email ndnestudies@gmail.com for more information!

Upcoming Events  

40. CHINESE RESTAURANTS: BRAZIL NORTH
Monday,  September 23, 5:30-6:30pm, El Centro (Squires 309)
Chinese restaurants are found throughout Latin America and integrate local flavors and customs into traditional dishes creating new fusion. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the APIDA + Center in collaboration with El Centro will feature the documentary series Chinese Restaurants and with the focus on Brazil North this month. Light refreshments will be served.

41. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday, September 23, 2:30-3:45pm, Zoom
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of EndNote, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using EndNote to cite references within a document. To get the most out of the session, you should have the most recent version of EndNote (21) already downloaded from VT Software Distribution. https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12699328.

42. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS 101
Tuesday, September 24, 12-1pm, Zoom
Informational interviews consist of conversations with individuals in careers of interest to you. They can be beneficial in helping you collect useful information about how well a specific role fits with your skills, interests, and values. In addition, they are powerful networking tool. This workshop will feature practical tips and approaches for conducting informational interviews and identifying professionals to contact for these conversations. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/informational-interviews.html.

43. LEARNING LUNCH SERIES: MAC COLLABORATION – SONNY AND SID OF RIYAAZ QAWWALI –
Tuesday, September 24, 1-2pm, APIDA+ Center (Squires 140) and Virtual
In collaboration with Moss Arts Center, the APIDA + Center invites the campus community to learn about the creative force behind Riyaaz Qawwali. Participants will discover the journey and artistic influences of Sonny and Sid and their unique collaboration with the Harlem Gospel Travelers. Learn more about Riyaaz Qawwali at the Moss Arts Center website. Light refreshments will be provided.
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q_Gb5RKLQJuAnYS6Dji22A#/registration.

44. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO
Tuesday, September 24, 5-8pm, Online & Wednesday, October 23, 9am-12pm Online
This hands-on workshop is open to anyone who wants to work with data in R. You do not need any experience with the software to participate, but you will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. The curriculum is based on episodes 1-3 of the Data Carpentry Data Analysis and Visualization with R lesson. This introductory workshop is offered twice in Fall 2024 on 24 September, 5pm–8pm and 23 October, 9am–12pm. An intermediate workshop on Data wrangling and visualization with R is scheduled for 1 October, 5pm–8pm and 30 October, 9am–12pm. You can take the workshops as a series or choose which one best fits your experience and needs. Please only register for one session of each workshop.
Register for September 24 session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092263.
Register for October 23 session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092358.

45. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB
Wednesday, September 25, 9am-12pm, Online & Tuesday, October 22, 5-8pm, Online
This hands-on workshop for novices will cover basic programming skills in Python using the JupyterLab interface. The workshop is open to anyone. You do not need any experience to participate, but you will need access to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer. The curriculum is based on episodes 1-4 of the Software Carpentry Programming with Python lesson. This introductory workshop is offered twice in Fall 2024 on 25 September, 9am–12pm, and 22 October, 5pm–8pm.  An intermediate workshop on Programming with Python is scheduled for 2 October, 9am–12pm, and 29 October, 5pm–8pm. You can take the workshops as a series or choose which one best fits your experience and needs. Please only register for one session of each workshop.
Register for the September 25 session here:  https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092413.
Register for the October 22 session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092420.

46. INTRODUCTION TO LaTeX WITH OVERLEAF
Wednesday, September 25, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
Come learn how to get started with this popular coding tool for writing technical papers! LaTeX (pronounced Lay-tech or Lah-tech) is a free typesetting system designed for technical publications that can be used for many writing projects. Be ready to code along with the instructor during this interactive workshop while you learn how to create your first article, how to add content including text, figures and citations, where to learn more about using LaTeX, and how to get the most out of Overleaf. Participants are encouraged to sign up for an Overleaf account prior to the workshop using their VT email address. All are welcome to attend no matter your field or LaTeX experience level!  https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/12699350.

47. FLIP THE FAIR 2024 
Thursday, September 26, 8:30am-2pm. Melrose Branch Library, Roanoke, VA 
Join us for Flip the Fair 2024! Flip the Fair is a flipped science fair where graduate students present their research science-fair-style on tri-fold poster boards, and 5th graders judge them! Prizes awarded to the best presenters! This year’s event will be held at the Melrose Branch Library in Roanoke on Sept. 26 from 8:30am-2pm.  Sign up to present: https://forms.gle/K18YMj24aViy1oaWA. Sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/kQvn7ub3ifkhBZFTA. Sponsored by the Roanoke Public Libraries, Roanoke City Public Schools, VSOP, VT Global Change Center, VT Center for Communicating Science, VT Office of Inclusion & Diversity, The Graduate School, FBRI@VTC, VT College of Sciences, and FLSI.  Questions: Contact the organizing team: gatespalissery@vt.edu, amandaah@vt.edu, megane97@vt.edu.     

48. CULTIVATING ALL YOUR OPTIONS
Thursday, September 26, 2-3:30pm, GLC multipurpose room
Workshop on career versatility for all graduate students. Starting with a broad overview of the major shifts in higher education as a result of wider economic and social changes, moving into a discussion of the mindsets, skills and strategies required to foster agility and resilience in these disruptive times, and closing with experiential and interactive application of the Bridges Method to identify fitting opportunities across sectors. Throughout, we will parse the operative distinctions between a job, career, calling/body or work and hobbies/avocations to help participants design a work/life configuration aligned with their own needs and values. Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjetT9we5iFEpHl4mvNhX4JHxUMFFaODlCS1pJOVdYRlNFS0xUOE5aRUMzTC4u.

49. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN LEVERAGE AI IN THE JOB SEARCH
Thursday, September 26, 3-4pm, Zoom
Tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot and Gemini can be helpful in the job search. This session will discuss how to leverage generative AI in both career exploration and the job search. Additionally, the session will address how to revise AI created materials to match your voice and authentic self. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1566061/share_preview.

50. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY: “BE THE OCEAN: GETTING HERMIT CRABS TO LAND”
Thursday, September 26, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery
Please join us to learn about the life cycle, ecology, and conservation of land hermit crabs with Mary Akers, the only breeder of land hermit crabs in the United States. She’ll bring some crabs for us to meet, tell us about her breeding program, and introduce the crab conservation organization she founded. Come get crabby with us! Free and open to the public. Hosted by Virginia Tech’s Center for Communicating Science and Virginia Tech chapter of Sigma Xi. https://communicatingscience.isce.vt.edu/css-events/upcoming-events/sot-be-the-ocean.html.

51. INFO SESSION: PAMPLIN’S ONE-YEAR MSBA-BA PROGRAM
Thursday, September 26, 6-7pm, Zoom
The highly-regarded Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) program is an efficient way to develop skills and experience solving complex problems and working with data at Virginia Tech. Our program leadership have a combined 50+ years working in corporate America and work individually with every student on career prep, salary negotiation, and more. This one-year master’s program is a great option for students who want to gain more skills and real-world experience before entering the workforce and want to lead a career as a consultant, data analyst, entrepreneur, or manager in any field. Learn more at our upcoming info sessions. Register for the upcoming sessions here:

September 26^th session: 6-7pm, Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqde-srz4rHdLYpiE6F0wxJzNo_hvGSW05?utm_campaign=cohort10_recruitment&utm_source=glc_listserv&utm_medium=link&utm_term=infosession2

October 22^nd session: 6-7pm, Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-moqj0qGt2TgUwNz5b8bFG1llMfX0Dq?utm_campaign=cohort10_recruitment&utm_source=glc_listserv&utm_medium=link&utm_term=infosession3

November 20^th session: 6-7pm Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sde-gpjkuE9WHKGL2Kgcvl1_e3F43Y3dK?utm_campaign=cohort10_recruitment&utm_source=glc_listserv&utm_medium=link&utm_term=infosession4

52. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN A FREE TICKET TO RIYAZZ QAWWALI AND THE HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS
Thursday, September 26, 7-9pm, Moss Arts Center
Join us for the “Dean’s Cultural Awareness Program”  featuring a chance to win a free ticket to “Riyaaz Qawwali and the Harlem Gospel Travelers – Singing Together: Qawwali Gospel” at the Moss Arts Center. Experience a unique blend of Qawwali, a Sufi devotional music from South Asia, and Gospel music from the African American church. Celebrate faith, unity, and the universal language of music on Thursday, September 26, at 7:30 PM. Register for a chance to win a free ticket at: https://forms.office.com/r/Wygusta8aL\. Students with a valid VT ID randomly selected will receive information on the ticket pick-up location. Only one entry per student per performance. If you have questions, please email grads@vt.edu.

53. LEARNING LUNCH WITH DR. QIN ZHU
Friday, September 27, 12-1pm, APIDA+ Center (Squires 140) and Virtual
The Learning Lunch Series highlights APIDA faculty and staff at the university through informal conversations about their experiences and journeys to Tech. Dr. Qin Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society, the Department of Philosophy, the Center for Human-Computer Interaction, and the Center for Future Work Places and Practices.  Dr. Zhu’s research interests include engineering ethics, global and international engineering education, engineering cultures, and the ethics of human-robot interaction and artificial intelligence. Join us to learn more about his personal and professional journey. Light refreshments will be provided, and registration encouraged. https://bit.ly/4cu5BHV.

54. DATA WRANGLING AND VISUALIZATION WITH R
Tuesday, October 1, 5-8pm, Online & Wednesday, October 30, 9-12 pm Online
This hands-on workshop is designed for those with basic R programming experience. It will focus on data wrangling and visualization using the tidyverse set of packages. The workshop is open to anyone, but learners should be familiar with programming in R equivalent to the Intro to R and RStudio workshop. You will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. This intermediate workshop is offered twice in Fall 2024 on 1 October, 5pm–8pm, and 30 October, 9am–12pm. If you do not have prior experience working in R and RStudio, an introductory workshop to R and RStudio is scheduled for 24 September, 5pm–8pm, and 23 October, 9am–12pm. You can take the workshops as a series or choose which one best fits your experience and needs. Please only register for one session of each workshop.
Register for the October 1^st session here:  https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092353
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Register for the October 30 session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092386

55. PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON
Wednesday, October 2, 9am-12pm, Online & Tuesday, October 29, 5-8pm Online
The workshop is open to anyone, but learners should be familiar with programming in Python equivalent to the Intro to Python and JupyterLab workshop. You will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. The curriculum is based on episodes 5–8 of the Software Carpentry Programming with Python lesson. This intermediate workshop is offered twice in Fall 2024 on 2 October, 9am–12pm and 29 October, 5pm–8pm. If you do not have prior experience working in Python and JupyterLab, an introductory workshop to Python and JupyterLab is scheduled for 25 September, 9am–12pm and 22 October, 5pm–8pm. You can take the workshops as a series or choose which one best fits your experience and needs. Please only register for one session of each workshop.
Register for the September 25 session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092416
Register for the October 29 session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/13092430.

56. WALK-IN FLU SHOTS
Friday, October 4, 10am-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Flu season is around the corner! Get your flu shot at Schiffert Health Center’s walk-in clinic. Most insurance plans will be accepted or pay $35. Visit the link for further details and forms. https://healthcenter.vt.edu/common_health_concerns/cold_flu/flu_vaccine.html.

57. PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Friday, October 4, 10-11am, Graduate Life Center Room B & Virtual
This workshop on book publication and scholarly editing will be led by Gregory Britton, Acquisitions Editor, at Johns Hopkins University Press. The session will include guidance for first-time authors as well as graduate students interested in pursuing careers in publishing. Information will be updated here, including zoom registration links and contact information: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/research/liberalarts-research-fellowships/BookPublicationWorkshop2024.html.

58. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS- FEATURING A TASTE OF UAE CULTURE
Friday, October 4, 4-6pm, Deet’s Place Side Room
Join the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Student Association at Virginia Tech and Cranwell International Center in celebration of UAE culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the United Arab Emirates Student Association at Virginia Tech.  View presentations from students, trivia, games, delicious food and drink and more!  Held at Deet’s Place in the large side room, immerse yourself in UAE culture and cultural exchange!  Free admission and a chance to win giveaways, including 2 tickets to a performance at the Moss Arts Center!
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Fawna Zwart at fawna@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. RSVP here: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10177738.

59. THINKING ABOUT GOING TO GRAD OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL?
Monday, October 7, 9am-2pm, Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
We are excited to announce that the Graduate and Professional School Fair will cover areas such as business, STEM, social sciences, humanities, medicine, health professions, law and more! This year, nearly 100 programs will be participating—almost double the number from last year—representing the most comprehensive and inclusive range of opportunities ever in GPSF history! In addition to colleges from our broader geographical region, this exciting lineup will also feature well-known universities from across the US, e.g., Cornell, Duke, JHU, NYU, UPenn, Princeton, USC, UNC, UVA, and many others. Join us to chat with university representatives and gain invaluable insights. Learn what makes your application stand out, receive feedback, explore funding opportunities, and find your best fit! Pre-register for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes: https://gpss.vt.edu/events/gpsf.html.

60. DAY FOR DATA SYMPOSIUM 2024 – REGISTRATION OPEN
Monday, November 4^th, 8:30am-4:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Tackling a large project like writing a thesis or dissertation can feel overwhelming. “Task paralysis” is a common experience and can cause stress and anxiety, not to mention wasting hundreds of hours. If you can relate to this, you are not alone! Fortunately, there are tools and strategies that can help you make progress, save time, and stay focused. To learn more, join Sustainable Chesapeake’s Executive Director, Kristen Hughes Evans, and peers from University of Maryland and Virginia Tech.
https://cba.pamplin.vt.edu/events/day-for-data.html?utm_campaign=dayfordata24&utm_source=glc_listserv&utm_medium=link.