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0. Ongoing Services – updated May 2025
This Week’s Events:
- GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
- HOKIE WELLNESS CAREGIVING RESOURCES/ACTIVITIES QUESTIONNAIRE – 2nd posting
- WELLNESS PROGRAM INTEREST FORM – 3rd posting
- VIRGINIA TECH FEDERAL GUIDANCE WEBPAGE – 3rd posting
- GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FALL 2025 NOW OPEN – 3rd posting
- TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124! – 3rd posting
- THE ACADEMY FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE PEDAGOGY IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
None submitted at this time
Funding Opportunities:
None submitted at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MRI STUDY (IRB #24-646) – 1st posting
- PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR SPATIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
- SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION MODULE LISTENING SESSION – 1st posting (1/2)
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3rd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A NAP-LENGTH SLEEP STUDY – 3rd posting
- PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT: ASSESSMENT OF ADAPTATION TO EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting
- RECRUITING FOR A PAID RESEARCH STUDY ON USING GESTURES FOR LEARNING – 3rd posting
- RESEARCH STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 3rd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEW STUDY ON LOCATION-BASED GAMES FOR SOCIAL PLAY OVER DISTANCE – 3rd posting
- PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT: “THE AUGMENTED GALLERY: ENHANCING VISITOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AR” (IRB #25-379) – 3rd posting
- ONE HEALTH SYMPOSIUM FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE RESEARCH AND STEWARDSHIP POLICY – July 8
- UNCERTAINTY AND ANXIETY: FINDING STABILITY AMID FEAR – July 10
- OPEN WRITING DROP-INHOURS-July 15 & 24
- GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL-JULY 17
- COFFEE WITH CRANWELL – July 18
0. Ongoing Services – updated May 2025
- 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, June 2, 2025, through August 1, 2025, walk-in hours will be held on Monday and Thursday, 11am- 3pm. 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.
- COOK COUNSELING: Drop in hours for Cook Counseling: Fridays from 1 to 3pm. 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. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, July 3, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Join us for 4th of July treats! Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your grad student and Grad School colleagues. Relax, network, and load up on caffeine and/or carbs. Bring your own mug if you can. If you have any questions please, contact Lindsay Barron lbarron@vt.edu.
Administrative Announcements
2. HOKIE WELLNESS CAREGIVING RESOURCES/ACTIVITIES QUESTIONNAIRE – 2nd posting
Hokie Wellness is seeking information about your experience(s) with the caregiving resources/activities available to you. Please take 5 minutes to complete this questionnaire to help us assess these. Thank you so very much for providing this information!
3. WELLNESS PROGRAM INTEREST FORM – 3rd posting
How do you experience wellness? Hokie Wellness and the Graduate School are collaborating to bring wellness-centered programs with a focus on addressing the present needs of students on the individual and community level. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in exploring what wellness means to you, and how to practice well-being in a time where foundational forms of rest and solidarity are being challenged. https://forms.office.com/r/L7X5WCqsKV.
4. VIRGINIA TECH FEDERAL GUIDANCE WEBPAGE – 3rd posting
Virginia Tech has published a Federal Guidance webpage to provide information and resources regarding emerging governmental guidance. The page provides links to messages and supports and resources for the university community. The page can be found here: https://www.vt.edu/federal-guidance.html.
5. GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FALL 2025 NOW OPEN – 3rd posting
The GPSS Fall 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. Please submit applications by August 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. For more information and to download the Instructions, the Proposal Template, and the Advisor Approval letter, visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html. If you have already submitted an application and would like to amend it, if you have any questions, or if you need an extension, please contact Megan Grey greym@vt.edu before the application deadline.
6. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124! – 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 Fall 2025. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond. Three discipline-specific sections are offered, so students should be sure to sign up in HokieSPA for the one that relates to their subject area. Questions should be directed to Lisa Russell at lisab5@vt.edu.
7. THE ACADEMY FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE PEDAGOGY IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS – 3rd posting
The Academy for Outstanding Graduate Pedagogy (AOGP) at Virginia Tech is now accepting nominations for new members. The AOGP is a collaborative organization between the graduate student body and the Graduate School, with the central directive of celebrating excellence in graduate teaching and providing support to graduate teaching efforts across university contexts. For more information about AOGP: https://aogp.graduateschool.vt.edu/About.html All graduate students interested in teaching are encouraged to apply! More details on requirements and the application form are available at this link: https://aogp.graduateschool.vt.edu/Joining.html.
Jobs
None submitted at this time.
Funding Opportunities:
None submitted at this time.
Volunteers and Research Participants Sought
8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MRI STUDY (IRB #24-646) – 1st posting
Researchers at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA are seeking participants for a research study on the brain and mental health. This study involves 3 sessions lasting up to 9 hours, including an MRI scan. Participants must be between the ages of 14 and 25 years of age. Compensation of up to $200 is available. Study recruitment survey available here: https://redcap.link/brain-mentalhealth
9. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR SPATIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
The Systems Cognition Engineering Laboratory (SCEL) at Virginia Tech is seeking students to participate in a Research Study (IRB #24-1054) to determine how graphical fidelity, user perspective, and spatial ability would impact VR basketball tactic training performance. You will be asked to wear an HTC VIVE VR Headset and experience the system. The main task is to remember the basketball tactic shown to you and identify the tactic in VR.
The study should take no more than one hour per participant. You will receive a compensation of $20/hr. in cash for your contribution, you will need to provide your name and signature in order to receive the payment. Please note that you must be 18+ years old. If you are interested please contact Gram Hsing (ghsing@vt.edu).
10. SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION MODULE LISTENING SESSION – 1st posting (1/2)
The Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE) is in the process of reimagining the required online sexual assault prevention module and we would like graduate student input! It is estimated that this will be an 1 hour commitment and food will be provided for those in attendance. If interested, please fill out the survey given and we will reach out about date and times following the survey deadline. Participant qualifications: Must be a graduate student that has completed the aforementioned module.Survey: https://forms.gle/L41mS2wEWUGPqMR37
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3rd 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 who 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 Qualification: People between 18 and 26 years with 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!
12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A NAP-LENGTH SLEEP STUDY – 3rd 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.
13. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT: ASSESSMENT OF ADAPTATION TO EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting
The study is about assessing how people adapt to back-support exoskeleton use over time during symmetric repetitive lifting tasks. Participant qualifications Be between the ages of 18–45, and have no current or recent (past 12 months) musculoskeletal injuries or disorders Compensation $20/hr. Please contact Hanjun Park for more information on how to participate hanj321@vt.edu.
14. RECRUITING FOR A PAID RESEARCH STUDY ON USING GESTURES FOR LEARNING – 3rd posting
The Mind Music Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine how gestures can improve the acquisition of algorithmic interpretation skills.
During this study, participants will: Complete a demographic survey; Learn an algorithmic language either with or without accompanying hand gestures over the course of three 30 minute sessions; Take two tests in a fourth 30 minute session which assesses acquisition of various algorithmic interpretation skills; Take a short 10 minute semi-structured interview. Compensation of $20 will be given for participating in the four 30 minutes sessions (2 hours total, divided across at least four days). Participant qualifications: Are over 18 years old; Have normal hearing, vision (or correct-to-normal vision), and fine motor skills. For more information on how to participate contact Jacqueline Bruen jacquelineb@vt.edu.
15. RESEARCH STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 3rd posting
We are Virginia Tech researchers, in the SCEL (System Cognition Engineering Laboratory) Lab, looking for participants to study dynamic leadership assignment designed to aid Search and Rescue professionals in search and UAV management. The study will be conducted in Whittemore 529 on a web-based application. In this study, you will work alongside an autonomous agent in object detection and reassignment tasks employing four autonomous UAVs.The research protocol for this experiment is approved by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #25-350). Participant qualifications Any student at Virginia Tech. Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision. Compensation $10 per hour in cash plus up to $10 in bonus. For more information anirudh1@vt.edu.
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEW STUDY ON LOCATION-BASED GAMES FOR SOCIAL PLAY OVER DISTANCE – 3rd posting
We are seeking participants for a prototype testing study exploring how Location-Based Games (LBGs) can be designed to support social play and connection between people in different locations. The study involves testing a prototype LBG with a remote companion, sharing your thoughts about the experience and providing feedback on the game’s features, and completing a short survey and interview. The study session is expected to take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Interested individuals will be asked to complete a screener survey to determine eligibility. If eligible, you will be invited to provide consent and indicate your preferred day(s) and time(s) for participation. Only individuals 18-years or older and capable of providing consent are eligible to participate in the study. Participants will be compensated with a $15 Amazon gift card. For more information contact Derek Haqq dhaqq@vt.edu.
17. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT: “THE AUGMENTED GALLERY: ENHANCING VISITOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AR” (IRB #25-379) – 3rd posting
We are currently recruiting participants for a research study on art gallery experiences using Augmented Reality (AR). We would greatly appreciate it if you could distribute the following recruitment message to your listserv. Researchers from the Mind Music Machine Lab (Dr. Myounghoon Jeon) at Virginia Tech are conducting a study on enhancing visitors’ experiences in art galleries using AR technology. We anticipate that the experiment will take roughly 60–90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary, and it is not mandatory for students to take part. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10 per hour.
Eligibility Criteria: 18 years of age or older; Have normal vision (no glasses) If interested, please contact the research team at yeajilee@vt.edu. This study has been reviewed and approved by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #25-379). Thank you for your time and support.
Upcoming Events
18. ONE HEALTH SYMPOSIUM FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE RESEARCH AND STEWARDSHIP POLICY
Tuesday, July 8, 9am- 3:30pm, Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating with Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Department of Health to host this symposium that will bring together researchers, veterinary and medical practitioners, and public health professionals to share information, build regional networks, and consider how to bridge research and policy at the institutional and state levels. Students welcome! Registration is free! Research posters can be submitted. Questions? Contact: Cassidy Rist crist6@vt.edu. Register here:
19. GRADUATE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP SERIES: STAYING GROUNDED IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
Thursday, July 10, 11am-12pm & Thursday, July 24 , GLC Room B or Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/7279001166. Graduate Student Mental Health Workshop Series: “Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times”. Feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty around visas, funding, or your future? You’re not alone.This 2-part series is designed for graduate students navigating anxiety, isolation, and stress during unpredictable times. Each session offers: Tools to manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Space for reflection and connection, Supportive, judgment-free community. Open to all graduate students — attend one or both sessions. In-person Blacksburg, GLC Room B or https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/7279001166
20. OPEN WRITING DROP-IN HOURS
Tuesday, July 15, 9am-40m GLC Room B
Thursday, July 24, 9am-4pm, GLC Room C
Need a flexible writing space? Drop in during open hours to work at your own pace in a quiet, supportive environment— no registration required! Snacks and coffee will be provided during all sessions.
21. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Thursday, July 17, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Lobby & Lawn
Summer is flying by! Stop by the GLC lobby for an ice cream social. Enjoy ice cream bars, fruit bars, ice cream sandwiches, lemonade, and coffee. Pick up your frozen treat in the lobby and head out to the GLC Lawn to enjoy and play lawn games. The Ice Cream Social will be held in place of the GLC Café. Please register here to help us plan how many frozen treats we will need: https://forms.office.com/r/t1jvjyteuT
22. COFFEE WITH CRANWELL
Friday, July 18, 3-5pm, Community Lounge (1015) in Harper Hall
Drop in for a welcoming, informal space for international students to gather over coffee and snacks. These conversations provide an opportunity to discuss questions, share concerns, and explore strategies for navigating the immigration landscape.