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November 25 – December 1, 2024

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated 8/26/24   

This Week’s Events:   

  1. THANKSGIVING BREAK LUNCH – Tuesday
  2. MASTER YOUR FUTURE: MOVING FROM CONFLICT TO COLLABORATION –  Tuesday

Administrative Announcements:  

  1. THANKSGIVING BREAK – GRADUATE SCHOOL WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS FOR GLC 120 – 1st posting
  2. CENTER FOR HUMANITIES GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM – 1st posting
  3. FINANCE PhD INFORMATION SESSION – 1st  posting
  4. THE 2025 IMMERSIVE CREATIVITY AWARD – 1st posting
  5. FALL 2024 GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY – 2nd posting
  6. APPLICATIONS FOR THE GPSS SPRING 2025 GRDP OPEN NOW – 2nd posting
  7. MOSS ARTS CENTER SPRING SEMESTER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – 2nd posting
  8. CALL FOR NOMINEES FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK AWARDS – 3rd posting
  9. FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS – 3rd posting
  10. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd  posting

Jobs:

  1. WAGE – BUILDING MANAGER POSITION AT THE GRADUATE LIFE CENTER (SPRING 2025) – 3rd  posting
  2. GA COSTUME SHOP (THEATRE) – 3rd posting

Funding Opportunities: 

  1. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PILOT PROGRAM
  2. HAGAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2024
  3. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 12, 2024
  4. 2025-2026 CHATEAUBRIAND FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025    
  5. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CORNELL INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION RESEARCH (CIDER) POSTDOC POSITIONS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2025
  6. DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. EFFECT OF SEMANTIC KNOWLEDGE AND INTERACTION METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – 1st posting
  2. THERAPY GROUP FOR DISORDERED EATING – 1st posting
  3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON PASSIVE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS – 1st posting
  4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting
  5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A NAP-LENGTH SLEEP STUDY – 1st posting
  6. PARTICIPANT NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON LEARNING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITH GENERATIVE AI – 1st posting
  7. TESTING THE ETM: EXAMINATION AND COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT METHODS – 1st posting
  8. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR SPATIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
  9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR IN-LAB STUDY: UNDERSTANDING GROUP COLLABORATION IN SMALL CODING CONTEXT – 2nd posting
  10. RESEARCH ON STUDENTS WITH KIDS – 2nd posting
  11. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON 360-DEGREE VIDEOS ON 2D SCREEN – 2nd posting
  12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGEMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
  13. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AI-POWERED AR STUDY AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting
  14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON DRIVING PERFORMANCE – 3rd  posting
  15. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:  

  1. GRADUATE STUDENT PARENT SUPPORT – LUNCH & LEARN CONVERSATIONS WITH NRV CARES

– December 4

  1. CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE WORKSHOP – December 5
  2. GPSS END OF SEMESTER SOCIAL – December 6
  1. CAN HUMOR BE TAUGHT? AN IMPROVISATIONAL WORKSHOP – December 12
  2. APIDA + FALL ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY – December 12

 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: Beginning the Week of 10/14/24, Drop in hours for Cook Counseling will be provided on Fridays from 1 to 3 only. Students can call 540-231-6557 to schedule an appointment with the Embedded Counselor at the GLC or the embedded counselor with their program.
  • 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. THANKSGIVING BREAK LUNCH 
Tuesday, November 26, 11:30am-1pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
You are not alone! Join others who don’t get to leave for Thanksgiving Break for some chili (chicken, vegetarian/vegan/GF versions), dessert, and conversation in graduate community! Please let us know if you are planning to attend so that we can prepare the correct amount of food: https://forms.office.com/r/dJSyzA8Kyp.

2. MASTER YOUR FUTURE: MOVING FROM CONFLICT TO COLLABORATION
Tuesday, November 26, 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. https://shorturl.at/OjMVH

Administrative Announcements  

3. THANKSGIVING BREAK – GRADUATE SCHOOL WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS FOR GLC 120 – 1st posting
Monday, November 25th – open 9am-4pm
Tuesday, November 26th – open 9am-4pm
Wednesday, November 27, closed for walk-in, available by phone or email 9am-12pm
Thursday, November 28th closed
Friday, November 29th closed

4. CENTER FOR HUMANITIES GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM – 1st posting
We invite applications for the Spring 2025 Center for Humanities Graduate Student Fellows program. Who is eligible? Any currently enrolled Virginia Tech graduate student working in a humanities field and/or on a humanities-related research project. What office space is available? One of three desks in a shared office in War Memorial Hall. What are the responsibilities? Graduate student fellows agree to participate in the intellectual life of the Center, contributing to Center programs and attending Center events as their schedules permit. How does one apply? Please complete a brief online form by Thursday, December 12, 2024: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjesaUjwtlMK5OlyOD8W_Th1RUN0cyRVZJTUJNOFpZNzRKOE8wV0NVR1lKTS4u Questions? Please contact Center for Humanities director Paul Quigley: pquigley@vt.edu

5. FINANCE PhD INFORMATION SESSION – 1st postingThe Finance PhD program in Pamplin College of Business is inviting applications for the fall 2025 enrollment. We welcome applicants with strong quantitative backgrounds and an interest in financial economic research. Our PhD program is fully funded with tuition waiver and stipends. Interested students please come to our information session on December 3rd, at 5:30 pm in Pamplin 3008. For more information visit https://finance.pamplin.vt.edu/graduate.html.

6. THE 2025 IMMERSIVE CREATIVITY AWARD – 1st posting
This award is open to graduate students at Howard University and Virginia Tech who would like to create work that combines the spoken word with immersive sound. We are particularly interested in projects that elevate unique perspectives. Awardees will receive a $500 stipend to work on a creative project with support from faculty members at Howard University, Virginia Tech, and an external industry partner, Roshmond SUM Patten. This program will also provide travel and lodging to both Blacksburg, VA and Washington, DC. The deadline for proposals is Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. Notification of results will be on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Students admitted to this award program will participate in in-person sessions at both the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA, and at Howard University in Washington, DC, from Monday, March 31st to Friday, April 4th. We will also hold virtual sessions as necessary. This engagement will require approximately 50 hours of your time. For more information contact Eric Lyon: ericlyon@vt.edu.

7. FALL 2024 GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY – 2nd posting
The fall 2024 Graduate School commencement ceremony for all masters and doctoral students is scheduled on Friday, December 20th at 2:30pm in Cassell Coliseum. All graduates wanting to participate should complete the Commencement Intentions form through their HokieSPA degree menu no later than December 1st. Doctoral students wanting to participate must meet the participation deadlines listed at: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/what-you-need-to-graduate/deadlines-for-academic-progress.html. There is no limit to the number of guests a graduate may invite to attend and the Graduate School ceremony will be live streamed on the University website as well. Additional information on the fall ceremony can be found online at https://vt.edu/commencement.html. Questions may be directed to Graduate Admissions and Academic Progress staff at grads@vt.edu.

8. APPLICATIONS FOR THE GPSS SPRING 2025 GRDP OPEN NOW – 2nd posting
The GPSS Spring 2025 Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) is now taking applications! Master’s students are eligible for up to $1000 in funding and doctoral students are eligible for up to $1500 in funding. Past and future GRDP guidelines will differ. For more information and application link, please visit: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html. Please submit applications by January 6th at 11:59 p.m. EST.  If you have already submitted an application and would like to amend it, if you have any questions, please contact Julia Shapiro juliams22@vt.edu before the application deadline.

9. MOSS ARTS CENTER SPRING SEMESTER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – 2nd posting
Explore the list of upcoming performances presented by the Moss Arts Center: https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances.html  To see all events happening in the Moss Arts Center, including guest-presented events, visit our calendar found here: https

10. CALL FOR NOMINEES FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK AWARDS- JANUARY 24 DEADLINE – 3rd posting
The Graduate School recognizes the contributions of the university’s most outstanding graduate students each year. Winners are recognized at an awards banquet during Graduate Education Week, celebrated annually in the last full week of March. This year we’ve added a new award honoring an A/P faculty or staff member for their outstanding contributions to graduate student advising and mentoring. Nominations for these awards is January 24, 2025. Learn more about all of these awards here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/awards.html.

11. FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS – 3rd posting
Did you know that the Dean of Students Office and other programs on campus offer food access resources to you? If you or someone you know needs assistance accessing food, connect with the Dean of Students (https://dos.vt.edu/) office. Watch this video (https://youtu.be/kVLfn-iz9Q8?si=tB5327UwHHbdWmfe) for more information Check out a full list of resources offered: https://dos.vt.edu/office/basicneeds.

12. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is an asynchronous, one-credit, fully-online course offered by the University Libraries in Spring 2025. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond. Register for the course in HokieSPA. Questions should be directed to Lisa Becksford Russell at lisab5@vt.edu.

Jobs  

13. WAGE – BUILDING MANAGER POSITION AT THE GRADUATE LIFE CENTER (SPRING 2025) – 3rd  posting
SECL building managers oversee daily operations of the GLC by monitoring service, safety, and security of this space created for graduate students. Duties include walking rounds, responding to issues, and completing reports, in addition to the facilitation of the co-curricular and administrative programs of the student center services and their events. GLC building managers are directly responsible for event management bookings, opening & closing of the building, and submitting of facility work orders and daily reports. Building managers must possess strong communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to move event equipment (tables and chairs). Currently we are looking for flexible staff members that are willing to work at least ten hours a week and have weekend availability. Building managers are paid $15/hr. To apply, please visit Virginia Tech’s Handshake page https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html. Search for the “SECL – Graduate Life Center Building Manager” position. If you have any questions, please email Steve Buchner satlbuch@vt.edu.

14. GA COSTUME SHOP (THEATRE) – 3rd posting
Assistantship for Spring Semester 2025. The costume Graduate Assistant is responsible for building and altering costumes for theatre productions and assisting undergraduate instruction in costume construction. The Assistantship is 20 hours/week, and occurs from 1:00-5:30, Monday through Thursday, and 2:00 to 5:00 on Friday. Work over breaks and weekends may be required and is planned in advance. Graduate Assistant expectations:
-Assist Shop Supervisor to instruct undergraduate students in costume construction
-Build/alter costumes under the direction of Shop Supervisor and Costume Designer
-Maintain clean and organized Costume Shop and Costume Storage
-Complete Virginia Tech’s E.H.S. training courses
Please send letter of interest and current resume to Stacy Blackburn at sblackburn1@vt.edu by November 22, 2024.

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

15. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PILOT PROGRAM
Applications for the VT Teaching Fellows Pilot Program are now open! NVCC has created “Invitation Only” application links for the Adjunct Faculty positions available to VT Graduate Students. You must use the links in the file linked here, not those on the general NVCC Employment webpage. The file contains instructions and guidelines for applying, along with all the position-specific links. Read carefully through the position descriptions and apply for any that you are interested in and qualified for. Reach out to Dr. Cathleen Cogdill (ccogdill@nvcc.edu) with any NVCC application or process questions. Reach out to Dr. Barbara Hoopes (bhoopes@vt.edu) with any VT Co-Op, CPT, or related questions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eKZa8GD9z8r5tUx17BK3Re4U9SkXjH-6/view?usp=sharing.

16. HAGAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP – DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2024
The Hagan International Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for first semester international students who received their baccalaureate degree from their home country and are currently enrolled in graduate school or post baccalaureate professional program in the United States. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to four consecutive semesters or $30,000. The application deadline is December 1, 2024. Awards will be made by January 1, 2025 and retroactive to include the Fall 2024 semester. The scholarship application and information can be found at https://haganscholarships.org/.

17. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE DECEMBER 12, 2024
Interested graduate students may apply for the Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) summer fellowship until December 12, 2024. The COVES Fellowship is a 12-week full-time summer fellowship program (May 17-August 6) operated by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (the Academy) and open to STEM graduate students. According to the Academy, the aim of the program is to strengthen ties between the scientific community and Virginia’s state government, and to encourage and train more scientists and engineers to be effective advisors for public policy and programs in the Commonwealth. During the program, fellows will receive training in science policy and science communication, spend time in legislative offices, executive agencies, companies or nonprofits in the state, and will be paired with an Academy mentor and involved in briefings, meetings and the Academy’s annual summit in August. The program begins with a week-long boot camp on science policy, governance and policy making in Virginia. Thereafter, fellows spend their time with the entity with which they are matched, and also are paired with a mentor. The program includes a stipend. The Graduate School will submit five finalists for the fellowship program to the Academy, which will then choose one to represent the university in the program. To learn more about the program and to access the application materials, visit the COVES Fellowship webpage on the Graduate School website: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html.

18. 2025-2026 CHATEAUBRIAND FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025      
Call for applications for the Châteaubriand Fellowship program, open since October 7, 2024, will close on January 10, 2025. The Chateaubriand Fellowship is offered by the French Embassy in the United States. It supports doctoral students from American institutions who wish to carry out part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. It helps initiate or strengthen collaborations, partnerships and joint projects between French and American research teams. The fellowship is divided into two sub-programs:
A fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health (STEM), offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in partnership with American universities and French research organizations such as the CNRS, Inserm and Inria.
A fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), offered by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and supported by Campus France.
For more information visit the website, https://chateaubriand-fellowship.org/.

19. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CORNELL INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION RESEARCH (CIDER) POSTDOC POSITIONS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 13, 2025
We are excited to announce three Cornell InterDisciplinary Education Research (CIDER) postdoc positions https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29002. Application review starts in January 2025, for a summer 2025 start date. The CIDER postdocs will have at least two research mentors who span disciplines, allowing them to approach questions about student learning and experiences across disciplinary boundaries and use techniques and approaches from multiple fields. The CIDER postdocs will also engage in a comprehensive professional development program that includes research mentoring and development, network building, leadership, teaching opportunities, and career planning.
More information including links to upcoming online information sessions, can be found here: https://cder.as.cornell.edu/cider-postdoctoral-fellows.

20. DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2025
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College sponsors the annual Dissertation Fellowship Program in the field of retirement or disability research. The program is funded by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and provides funding opportunities for doctoral candidates to pursue cutting-edge research on retirement or disability issues. Individuals from historically underserved or underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. For more information:  https://crr.bc.edu/about-us/opportunities/dissertation-fellowship-program-2/

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought  

 

21. EFFECT OF SEMANTIC KNOWLEDGE AND INTERACTION METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – 1st posting

You are invited to participate in a usability study about how easily understandable information (semantic knowledge) affect productivity of fire inspection workers. The usability study asks you to perform a set of simulated fire inspection activities in a lab at Virginia Tech. Labs can be the Mind Music Machine Lab at Virginia Tech or the Structures Lab at Virginia Tech. The usability study takes between 60 and 90 minutes of your time to be completed including preparation, experiment, surveys and quick interview. If you agree to take part in this research study, we will reimburse you $10 in total for your time and effort for the in-person session. The contact for this project is Yeaji Lee yeajilee@vt.edu. This study was reviewed by the VT IRB under protocol IRB-21-204.

22. THERAPY GROUP FOR DISORDERED EATING – 1st posting
This therapy group will use a cognitive behavioral approach for disordered eating. The group will take place in person at the Psychological Services Center on Wednesday evenings starting in January 2025 and will run for 15 total weeks. Cost is $10 per session. For more information contact Brenda Lipes brlipes@vt.edu.

23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON PASSIVE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS – 1st posting
Volunteers needed for the Mind Music Machine Lab’s study in determining the effects of in-vehicle multimodal alerts on driver behaviors at passive Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (HRGCs) on driver state and performance. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment. You will be asked to wear Tobii Pro Glasses 2 eye tracker. Your driving performance will be recorded with the simulator recordings, eye tracking glasses videos, and subjective ratings during the study. Participant 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. You will be excluded if you are a minor, a prisoner, or an adult not capable to consent on their own behalf. Compensation: $10/hr., or 1cr/hr. in approved courses. If you are interested in participating, please reserve your appointment using this link, https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/5a65d79dbb874dfea97b994977141a83%40vt.edu/meetingtype/81ff40a5-9728-46a6-900a-70e6c2a7a504?bookingcode=448352db-3b1e-47df-b313-5458b2aa7b20&anonymous.

24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st 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: between 18 and 65 years; no history of significant chronic neurological disease, diabetic problems, severe mental illness, or any DSM-IV axis I disorders, and no hearing or sleep disorders. Compensation is $50 (overnight) or $25 (nap) cash upon completion of the study. Please email ndnestudies@gmail.com for more information!  Submitted by Chinhui Chen chinhui@vt.edu

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A NAP-LENGTH SLEEP STUDY – 1st posting
This Virginia Tech study (VT IRB # 22-923) aims to investigate the effects of various auditory stimuli during sleep. If you participate in this study, you’ll be asked to wear standard polysomnography equipment and sensors to record the galvanic skin response (GSR) during a 3-hour long nap. While you sleep, we will play a series of sounds at a low volume, in order to avoid waking you up. Study length is about 4 hours total. Participant Qualification: 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 is $15 cash upon completion of the study. Please email ndnestudies@gmail.com for more information. Submitted by Chinhui Chen chinhui@vt.edu

26. PARTICIPANT NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON LEARNING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITH GENERATIVE AI – 1st posting
The Code World, No Blanket Research Lab is seeking participants for a research study supporting student learning software development life cycle with generative AI. Participants will use our proposed system to learn software development life cycle concepts throughout the controlled user study session, completing quizzes, surveys, and interviews to provide feedback on learning experience. The study will be conducted in person and will last about 60-90 minutes. After completing the study, participant will receive $25 compensation. To sign up for the study, please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/6vfwEL2bAsYbHXRQ6.

27. TESTING THE ETM: EXAMINATION AND COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT METHODS – 1st posting
This study will allow us to examine the effects of price changes on purchasing of cigarettes and other tobacco/nicotine products under different scenarios using different methods. Participant qualifications: Cigarette smoker. Compensation: up to $100 in Amazon.com gift card codes. For more information or to complete the screening survey to determine your eligibility: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJCdqc5A0SV5ZIy

28. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR SPATIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
Determine what recreational basketball players might want in an VR basketball tactic training system. Participant qualifications: must be 18+ years old and currently in or have prior experience in organized team basketball activities (e.g., varsity or amateur leagues). Compensation: 20$/hr.

29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR IN-LAB STUDY: UNDERSTANDING GROUP COLLABORATION IN SMALL CODING CONTEXT – 2nd posting
The Programming with Intelligent Machines & Environments Lab (PRIME Lab) at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in an in-lab study focused on understanding group metacognition in small-group coding exercises. We are specifically looking for individuals with problem-solving experience or who have taken some problem-solving courses. Participants should be familiar with Python programming too. In this study, you will be grouped up by research team and you will be asked to solve some simple computer science problems within the group context. After the group collaboration, we will ask you to do an interview to help us understand your thoughts The study will take place primarily in person at Gilbert Place, Blacksburg, between Nov 11 – Nov 27. The study will last about 60 minutes, and participants will be compensated with a $25 Amazon gift card for their time. The research protocol for this experiment has been reviewed by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #24-1084).
Please fill out the form https://forms.gle/phQvhNZRMjFxCsJ29 if you are interested in participating. To know more about the study, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information, please contact Adeline Li adelineli@vt.edu. This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Yan Chen ych@vt.edu.

30. RESEARCH ON STUDENTS WITH KIDS – 2nd posting
We are conducting a survey as part of a project titled, Navigating Dual Roles: Challenges, Impacts, and Resource Needs of Student-Parents under IRB #24-116, focused on the unique experiences of students who are also parents, and we would greatly appreciate your input. Our goal is to better understand the challenges student parents face, the resources you use, and the additional support that would improve your academic and personal experiences. Participants must be over 18, and have at least one dependent child. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjesmnzeEiwTdBrif11eupIXxUMjFKT0dGMjlRUkgzVkhLQzM5QU5FR1FEVC4u&route=shorturl

28. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON 360-DEGREE VIDEOS ON 2D SCREEN – 2nd posting
Project on Control Methods in 360-degree Video Players on 2D Screens. Participant qualifications: 18 and up; Able to understand English and fill out a survey; Have access to a computer and a stable internet connection. Compensation: Raffle of $10 gift card (1 in 10 chance). For more information: https://robinlu51.github.io/360YouTubePlayer/Recruitment.html.

29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGEMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
The 3D Interaction group is inviting you to participate in a research study with mixed reality (MR) technologies. This study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information in Magic Leap 2 AR Headset. Participants in the study will come to Room 3215, Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Participants will try out several interaction techniques while seated, standing, or moving around in an indoor area. The entire experimental session will take about 75-90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and have normal vision with contact lens (glasses not supported). Participants should not have any symptoms or known recent exposure to COVID-19. Participation will be on a first come first serve basis. For more information, contact Logan Lane at logantl@vt.edu. To schedule a session, visit this link: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjerohaRPrhcJKpjPdJnlEACVUNllLWjVYSEhWUEVZU0VGOVM1WE9ZTzRWSC4u to see if you are eligible to participate. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman in Computer Science. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #24-655.

30. RESEARCH ON STUDENTS WITH KIDS – 2nd posting
We are conducting a survey focused on the unique experiences of students who are also parents, and we would greatly appreciate your input. Our goal is to better understand the challenges student parents face, the resources you use, and the additional support that would improve your academic and personal experiences. Participants must be over 18, and have at least one dependent child. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjesmnzeEiwTdBrif11eupIXxUMjFKT0dGMjlRUkgzVkhLQzM5QU5FR1FEVC4u&route=shorturl

31. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON 360-DEGREE VIDEOS ON 2D SCREEN – 2nd posting
Project on Control Methods in 360-degree Video Players on 2D Screens. Participant qualifications:18 and up; Able to understand English and fill out a survey; Have access to a computer and a stable internet connection. Compensation Raffle of $10 gift card (1 in 10 chance). For more information and to access the survey link please visit: https://robinlu51.github.io/360YouTubePlayer/Recruitment.html.

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGEMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
The 3D Interaction group is inviting you to participate in a research study with mixed reality (MR) technologies. This study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information in Magic Leap 2 AR Headset.Participants in the study will come to Room 3215, Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Participants will try out several interaction techniques while seated, standing, or moving around in an indoor area. The entire experimental session will take about 75-90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and have normal vision with contact lens (glasses not supported). Participants should not have any symptoms or known recent exposure to COVID-19. Participation will be on a first come first serve basis. For more information, contact Logan Lane at logantl@vt.edu. To schedule a session, visit this link (Added to field below) to see if you are eligible to participate. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman in Computer Science. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #24-655. Qualifications: Must be over the age of 18, Have normal or corrected vision (Contact Lenses Only), Speak English Fluently. https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjerohaRPrhcJKpjPdJnlEACVUNllLWjVYSEhWUEVZU0VGOVM1WE9ZTzRWSC4u

33. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AI-POWERED AR STUDY AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting
The Distributed Virtual Environments Lab is conducting an in-person research study, and we’re looking for participants! This study explores user experience and immersion in AI-powered augmented reality (AR). Participants will perform tasks involving speech commands to generate 3D objects, converting images to 3D, and receiving context-aware recommendations in an AR environment. Participants must be familiar with English. Participants will be compensated with a $10 Amazon gift card upon completion of the study. For more information on how to participate please email Majid Behravan, behravan@vt.edu.

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON DRIVING PERFORMANCE – 3rd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study (IRB# 23-1154) to determine the effects of emotions on driver behaviors. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator and fill out several questionnaires regarding your experiences.
Please fill out the following form to register: https://outlook.office365.com/bookwithme/user/d6238b3b0e7f4af99f0d00b050aba887@vt.edu/meetingtype/-Kn3UZfAfUGLwlG-unbP2Q2?anonymous&ep=mcard. The study will last no more than 1.5 hours. Each participant will receive a compensation of $15 per hour via cash or payment apps (Venmo/Paypal/Zelle/CashApp), or course credit if you are enrolled in a class that requires research participation.  Participant qualifications: Did not participate in phase one of the study; minimum age 18 years, Fluent in English, Hold a valid driver’s license. (does not have to be U.S. issued), at least 1 year of driving experience, no active electrical implant devices, such as a pacemaker, artificially impose regular cardiac contractions, Are not pregnant(or think they may be pregnant);  none of the following impairments: Visual, Hearing, Fine motor, Intellectual. You are eligible if your hearing/vision is not at the level requiring device correction, or if you have successful device correction that you can bring and use during the study (e.g., eyeglasses, hearing aid).

35. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 3rd  posting
Seeking participants for a study on dynamic task allocation designed to aid Search and Rescue professionals in search and UAV assignment. You will experience a total of three distinct scenarios. The study will be conducted in Whittemore 529 using a web-based application. The research protocol for this experiment is approved by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #23-121). Participant qualifications: Virginia Tech student; Normal or corrected-to-normal vision. Compensation: Base payment: $15 (for completing the full study); Performance bonus: Up to $15 ($5 per scenario); Total potential earnings: Up to $30. For more information contact Anirudh More at anirudh1@vt.edu. 

Upcoming Events  

36. GRADUATE STUDENT PARENT SUPPORT – LUNCH & LEARN CONVERSATIONS WITH NRV CARES
Wednesday, December 4, 12-1pm, Zoom
The Early Childhood Education Initiatives in partnership with NRV CARES will host a monthly lunch & learn for parents and soon to be parents. The December topic is: “Mindful Moments: Cultivating Presence and Peace in Children – Engaging Mindfulness Practices to Nurture Inner Balance”. Sign up for the December session or any of the upcoming sessions which will include the following topics: January –  managing screen time; February – parent self-care and wellbeing; March – supporting children with anxiety through building resilience. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/yk8yjm6d.

37. CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE WORKSHOP
Thursday, December 5, 12-1pm , Zoom
Kim Thomason, Program Manager for Early Childhood Education Initiatives, will host a discussion-based seminar to support graduate students that are, or are about to become, parents in choosing high quality early care and education that is a good fit for their family. Registration needed: https://tinyurl.com/mr48k84w.

38. GPSS END OF SEMESTER SOCIAL
Friday, December 6, 5:30-7pm, GLC Graduate Student TV lounge
We’re bringing together graduate students from diverse backgrounds for an evening of mingling, networking, and community-building, all while enjoying a free dinner! This event will create a welcoming space where students can connect, unwind, and engage in a relaxed, supportive environment. Grad students often face significant stress, especially as the semester winds down. This social gathering offers a chance to check in with peers, build new relationships, and offer mutual support as the semester comes to a close. RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/MenhnBkpbN.

39. CAN HUMOR BE TAUGHT? AN IMPROVISATIONAL WORKSHOP
Thursday, December 12, 1-3pm, the Rehearsal room (second floor in Theatre 101 on College Avenue)
Heather Winslow, a second-year interdisciplinary PhD student and the Center for Communicating Science presents a two-hour experimental workshop! We will expand our perceptions, learn the comfort of failing, find presence and reliability in one another, and most importantly, we will play! You can take these tools with the hopes of finding the ability to tell your stories and research with the digestible linguistic tool that is humor! Sign up soon! Space is limited to 16! I look forward to working with you! https://forms.office.com/r/yFkW39g40d.

40. APIDA + FALL ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY
Thursday, December 12, 5pm, APIDA + Center and Zoom
The APIDA + Center and the Asian American Student Union celebrate the achievements of December graduates at this event. Come and join the community to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Fall graduates, whether they are undergraduate and graduate students, along with professional students. Virtual participation is also encouraged! Let us wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Graduates wishing to participate, and who would like a cord and/or certificate, should register in advance. Instructions to participate online are contained in the registration form linked above. Light refreshments provided. Register here: https://bit.ly/43UNgi.