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February 21-27, 2022

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/7/22 
1. DINING ETIQUETTE
2. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: COFFEE AND CONNECTION
3. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) GENERAL BODY MEETING
4. DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – YURI KOCHIYAMA’S A PASSION FOR JUSTICE
5. PREPARING THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
6. GLC CAFÉ
7. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: A VIRUS WALKS INTO A BAR
8. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
9. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DOCTORAL STUDENT FEBRUARY OUTING
10. CONFLICT: A DEAD END OR A RESOURCE?

Administrative Announcements:    
11. 2022 COMMUTER SURVEY – 1st posting
12. FRALIN HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION FELLOWS PROGRAM – 1st posting
13. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (GrATE) APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 1st posting
14. VT GrATE OFFICE HOURS FOR GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – 1st posting
15. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 2nd posting 
16. QUESTIONPRO SURVEYS: NEW ONLINE WORKSHOP AND CONSULTATIONS – 2nd posting
17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ” – 2nd posting
18. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COVES) POLICY FELLOWSHIP – 2nd posting
19. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ComSciCon-VIRGINIA TECH 2022 – 2nd posting
20. APIDA GRADUATE MENTORING PROGRAM – APPLY NOW! – 2nd posting
21. COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THIRD-CULTURE INDIVIDUALS AND THIRD-CULTURE KIDS – 2nd posting
22. CALL FOR JUDGES AND REVIEWERS FOR GPSS RESEARCY SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – 3rd posting
23. WRITING SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR PAID SCIENCE COMMUNICATION BLOG – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
24. SCOPING REVIEW WAGE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN – 1st posting
25. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SEEKING SUMMER LEADERS – 2nd posting
26. STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2022-2023 – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR EXPERIMENT ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & ACOUSTIC SITUATION AWARENESS – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PAID MRI EXPERIMENT – 1st posting
29. GRANATA LAB RECRUITING FOR FIBER OPTIC ARM JOIN SENSOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
30. COGENT LAB RESEARCH SEEKS DRIVERS FOR AN AUGMENTED-REALITY DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 1st posting
31. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting32. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 2nd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 2nd posting
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING STUDY – 2nd posting
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MULTIPLAYER VR GAME – 2nd posting
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 3rd posting
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON POLYAMORY AND CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY – 3rd posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP STUDY: EFFECTS OF DARK PATTERNS ON PRIVACY INTEREST AND DECISION MAKING- 3rd posting
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR “WHAT IS CASTE?” CONVERSATION – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
41. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING – February 28
42. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCH PANEL -REGISTER NOW! – March 1
43. HELPING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – REGISTER NOW! – March 1
44. 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ” – March 3 and 4
45. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY -SIGN-UP NOW! – March 4

  0. Ongoing Services – updated 02/7/22    

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit SHIP (120 GLC), M-F 9:00-4:00pm. 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 ; In-person drop-in advising every Wednesday, 1-4pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC). 
  • COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect (Students must pay the summer health fee or daily use fee which can be reimbursed through Aetna. Students must be in Virginia) 
  • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/         
  • GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573

1. DINING ETIQUETTE
Monday, February 21, 5:30-7pm, GLC Multipurpose RoomLearn how to conduct yourself during a formal meal in a professional setting, whether the dinner is part of an interview, a conference, or other engagement. The program will include a presentation, helpful tips, and a pizza meal during which you can network with other graduate students! Register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIyJDJb9jFgHZhY

2. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: COFFEE AND CONNECTION
Tuesday, February 22, 4-5pm, GLC Wellness Room
Enjoy light refreshments as we explore the key skills for making meaningful connections, decreasing loneliness, and communicating effectively with others. Sponsored by Hokie Wellness.

3. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) GENERAL BODY MEETING
Tuesday, February 22, 4:30-5:30pm, Squires Brush Mountain B or Zoom
Join us for our first meeting of the semester for a science policy-focused presentation from Jen Heinold and Alyssa Rametta with Career and Professional Services here at Tech! This is a great opportunity to think through ways to revamp your resume for science policy careers/opportunities, be more successful job-searching, and even learn game-changing interview tips. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85633797904. If you have any questions, please email speacvt@gmail.com.

4. DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – YURI KOCHIYAMA’S A PASSION FOR JUSTICE
Tuesday, February 22, 5pm, Black Cultural Center (BCC), Squires Student Center
In Celebration of Black History Month, the ACEC in collaboration with BCC and JCA are hosting an in-person screening of Yuri Kochiyama’s: A Passion for Justice for the first 25 people at 5PM – 6PM followed by a presentation with Dr. Paula Marie Seniors and a discussion at 6PM – 7PM. Light refreshments will be served following COVID-19 regulations. Link for Registration: https://bit.ly/3G1cBec

5. PREPARING THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Wednesday, February 23, 12-1pm, Zoom
If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your curriculum vitae (CV) for the academic job search, this workshop is for you! The collaborative seminar will include a discussion of how to effectively construct and format the CV, as well as important elements to include, in each section, to advance your hiring potential. The co-presenters are:  Kerry Spitze, Remote Career and Professional Development Advisor and Chontrese Hayes, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Academic Affairs and Student Success for the Washington, DC Area campuses; and Alyssa Rametta, Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development for the Blacksburg campus. Registration is required: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/953884/share_preview

6. GLC CAFÉ 
Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can!  The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:30-5pm.

7. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: A VIRUS WALKS INTO A BAR
Wednesday, February 23, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Road/Youtube
Science on Tap of the NRV presents “A Virus Walks Into A Bar” with Dr. Andrea Bertke and her research team! Join us in person at Rising Silo or live on Youtube for an interactive discussion about coronavirus, herpes, antiviral and proviral food and beverages, bingo, and more! There will even be a special themed food option offered by Rising Silo! This event is free and open to the public. If you have questions, contact Science on Tap at scienceontapnrv@gmail.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzVQ-OBnqU0

8. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Wednesday, February 23, 8pm, Zoom
The Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC) is hosting the monthly Nighttime Guided Meditation session with Vivek Rajan, a certified Meditation teacher at the Art of Living Center in Washington D.C. Link for Registration: https://rb.gy/yzg6rt

9. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DOCTORAL STUDENT FEBRUARY OUTING
Thursday, February 24, 7pm, El Rodeo, 623 N Main St, Blacksburg
Feel free to stay at long as you’d like and visit with other doctoral students you may not have seen for a while! El Rodeo will have Happy Hour specials for those that are interested. There is no formal structure to this gathering. Whether you stay for five minutes or two hours, it will be awesome to see everyone! If you have any questions let René (rhernandez@vt.edu) or Lauren (laurenmay@vt.edu), know. 

10. CONFLICT: A DEAD END OR A RESOURCE?
Friday, February 25, 10am, Surge 101A and Zoom: https://bit.ly/STSFebruary2022
The STS Critical Pedagogy Group invites all VT grad students to this workshop, which helps faculty and graduate students expand their pedagogical toolkit to unsettle ways of teaching that re-create unequal sociocultural dynamics. Our speaker, Giulia Zurlini Panza, Ph.D., specializes in intercultural Conflicts Sociology. Learning from her experience of peacebuilding can help instructors in identifying conflict relations within the classroom and developing techniques for constructive dialogue to make our students better listeners, able to manifest their inner and social conflicts and to use them towards peaceful and collaborative interactions. Workshop coordinators: Francesca Battista battistafra@vt.edu and Cora Olson cowebb@vt.edu Thank you to: The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Diversity and Inclusion Mini Grant, and the Diversity Scholars Program Grant Initiative through the Graduate School.

11. 2022 COMMUTER SURVEY – 1st posting
Virginia Tech students and employees are encouraged to share their feedback on transportation to, from, and within the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus in this survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=oQxEc274dPw%3D  The survey will address the following: travel to and from campus, satisfaction with one’s commute and experience with campus transportation programs and infrastructure. All feedback will remain anonymous and be analyzed at the aggregate level. The survey will close on May 4, 2022, and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

12. FRALIN HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION FELLOWS PROGRAM – 1st posting
The application process for the Fralin Health Sciences and Technology Commercialization Fellows Program for 2022 is now open. Up to five doctoral candidates, postdocs, or research assistants/associates who conduct research in STEM-H fields at Virginia Tech will be selected. The Fralin Commercialization Fellows Program is a part of the Health Sciences and Technology Division’s Discovery to Market initiative that utilizes Virginia Tech and other resources to assist with research commercialization. By the program conclusion, selected individuals must demonstrate their knowledge through a process of identifying a commercial idea, researching it with the support of a mentor, and presenting preliminary findings about the value proposition and market potential of the idea to a panel of entrepreneurs. Applicants are not required to have a commercial idea related to their research at the time of application.

13. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (GrATE) APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 1st posting
Virginia Tech Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (GrATE) is opening the Spring 2022 application cycle.  Graduate students are invited to become members and advance without our peer-mentoring program focused on best practices in teaching and learning.  The application deadline is March 5, 2022, at midnight. Visit vtgrate.org for information and to submit your application. http://vtgrate.org/membersthip/application-and-review/  You can also follow us on Twitter @VT_GrATE and Facebook at Graduate Academy of Teaching Excellence @VTGrATE.

14. VT GrATE OFFICE HOURS FOR GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – 1st posting
Weekly office hours with VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence http://vtgrate.org/
Join us every Friday 3-4 pm during Spring 2022 with your teaching-related questions or to talk about teaching & learning, troubleshooting, & more questions about being a GTA. We are available on zoom  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82839594294  Come when you can for as long as you can!


15. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 2nd posting 
This year’s contest theme is “Beyond the Legacy.” What has marked your legacy at Virginia Tech? What legacy do you hope to leave at VT once you graduate? Where do you hope to go from here? Show us through art or photography what your legacy is, what you want to leave behind, or where you hope you will be after you graduate. All submissions must be created or photographed by current graduate students.  Submissions should include a short title and description/explanation of the entry. This contest is part of Graduate Education Week and is sponsored by the Graduate School. Submission deadline is March 11. More details, including how to submit your artwork or photography, can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html

16. QUESTIONPRO SURVEYS: NEW ONLINE WORKSHOP AND CONSULTATIONS – 2nd posting
VT has adopted a new survey data collection platform, QuestionPro, and will no longer provide no-cost access to Qualtrics after May unless your department purchases a license. To assist new users of QuestionPro (and those who want to move from Qualtrics), the University Libraries has developed a new self-paced online training module for QuestionPro, covering the basics of survey design, data collection and analysis, and moving from Qualtrics. More information on the transition is available through the SIRC. For individual consultation select “Survey Design” and make an appointment here.

17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ” – 2nd posting
The Latinx Symposium gives an opportunity for both full-time and part-time undergrad and graduate students to showcase their scholarly pursuits and achievements, and brings together ideas and research findings from different disciplines surrounding the theme of “Raising our voice/Alzando nuestra voz”. Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx communities are doing in the field of research. The poster presentations will take place on Friday, March 4, 1-2pm, in Owens Banquet Hall. If you are interested in presenting follow this link: https://forms.gle/dYERv5vtY1VuvbWaA If you have questions please email rhernandez@vt.edu

18. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE (COVES) POLICY FELLOWSHIP – 2nd posting
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellowship is a science policy fellowship for Virginia that is hosted by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM). COVES fellows are graduate students or postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) fields at Virginian Universities who spend 12 weeks over the summer working with Host Offices in the Virginia legislative and executive branches or in the policy offices of NGOs and scientific industries in Virginia. In addition to their work in their Host Offices, fellows are paired with a science policy mentor from VASEM, trained through an orientation at the start of their fellowship, and participate in networking and career development activities throughout the fellowship. The application deadline for Virginia Tech is March 1, 2022. Here is the link to the application: http://www.vasem.org/covesfellowship/ If you have questions, please contact covesfellowship@vasem.org. 

19. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ComSciCon-VIRGINIA TECH 2022 – 2nd posting
ComSciCon is an annual science communication conference, organized by graduate students, for graduate students, that originated at Harvard University. The Communicating Science Club at Virginia Tech is organizing this local conference. During ComSciCon-Virginia Tech 2022, we will be hosting seven workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts both orally and through writing to policy makers, citizen scientists, community members, and other audiences. ComSciCon attendees will meet and interact with professional communicators and build lasting networks with graduate students in all fields of science and engineering. ComSciCon-Virginia Tech’s kickoff event is on Friday, March 18th, followed by a full day of workshops and panels on Saturday, March 19th. Register now at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Fy8r4BfbyE55zM  The registration deadline is March 7. The theme for the 3rd Annual ComSciCon is Science Communication: Intersection between Community Engagement, Policy, and Art. Check out our website: https://comscicon.com/comscicon-virginia-tech-2022 If you have any questions, please email us at vatech@comscicon.org Due to COVID safety guidelines, there is a limited in-person capacity. Once capacity is reached, names are added to a waitlist.

20. APIDA GRADUATE MENTORING PROGRAM – APPLY NOW! – 2nd posting
Do you identify as Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) and want to expand your network? Join the APIDA Graduate Mentoring Program! The purpose of the program is to create connections between graduate students and faculty within the APIDA community who share similar identities and experiences and to create safe and culturally sensitive environments for graduate students to seek guidance and support. The program is open to graduate students and faculty from all Virginia Tech campuses! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 18 at 5pm. There are separate applications for Mentees and Mentors. If you have any questions, please contact Gia Ha at giaha@vt.edu.

21. COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THIRD-CULTURE INDIVIDUALS AND THIRD-CULTURE KIDS – 2nd posting
Third-culture kids and individuals are invited to participate in a community project focusing on exploring the meaning of home and belonging through cinema. Third culture individuals are those who grew up in a culture different from their parents’ culture or homeland. In the project, we will share our experiences and recommend a movie that represents the idea of home (a place, a person, or a memory) for the rest of VT community to watch. If interested, please complete this survey. This project is part of the diversity scholars program run by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion at the graduate school. If you have any questions, please contact Alaa Abdalla on alaa.abdalla@vt.edu

22. CALL FOR JUDGES AND REVIEWERS FOR GPSS RESEARCY SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – 3rd posting
GPSS is seeking judges for the upcoming GPSS research symposium on March 23rd, 2022. The Spring 2022 event will be our 38th Annual GPSS Research Symposium and Exposition! This year’s theme is Interdisciplinary research and communication! Please submit your request to the google form. We ask that our volunteer judges commit to at least one hour of work the day of the symposium. Please encourage your faculty to join us in this opportunity to engage graduate students in a professional development opportunity, serving our campus by providing an audience to reflect on the wide variety of research that will be shared! Contact the GPSSRS team (Connor Brown, clb21565@vt.edu and Ben Miller, benmiller@vt.edu) with your VT email address.

23. WRITING SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR PAID SCIENCE COMMUNICATION BLOG – 3rd posting
Do you have a story to share about a community and natural resources? Looking for a paid science communication opportunity? The editors of the Food, Water, and Communities blog, sponsored by VT’s Center for Communicating Sciences, are currently recruiting graduate students to share their stories about communities that have faced a natural resource challenge that has inspired their career or graduate work. Interested writers should email Maddy Grupper (maddyag@vt.edu) and Alaina Weinheimer (alainarw@vt.edu) with a 3-5 sentence description of their story by Monday, February 21st. 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 full story for the StoryMap. Four authors will be selected to write 500-700-word stories. Authors will becompensated $100 for their work. For more information and to view previous stories, click here.

24. SCOPING REVIEW WAGE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN – 1st posting
The Evidence Synthesis Services (ESS) at Virginia Tech Libraries are hiring a Scoping Review Research Assistant This is a great opportunity for students who want to learn more about and gain hands-on experience with evidence synthesis (e.g., systematic review, meta-analysis) methodologies! Scoping reviews aim to systematically collect, review, and map all available material that answers a broad research question – our methodology will be informed by PRISMA-Scp and JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis, Chapter 11. In this review, we aim to map the Influence of Contextual Factors on Risk Perception and Health Behaviors During Epidemics. As such, we are hoping to share this announcement particularly with students in life sciences, social sciences, and health disciplines. The employee will act as a second reviewer and will be required to work independently (with training) and contribute to weekly team meetings. This is a remote, wage ($13/hour) position. Application review will begin on Monday, Feb 28, with a tentative start date of March 7. Funding guaranteed through June 15. For more details and to apply: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/6014670 Please reach out to Cozette Comer (cozette@vt.edu) and Dr. Aggrey (johnka@vt.edu) if you have any questions.

25. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SEEKING SUMMER LEADERS – 2nd posting
Are you looking for summer employment? The Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture is seeking qualified applicants for Governor’s School Leaders (GSL) for the summer 2022 program. Overview of GSL responsibilities: The GSL is the heart of the Governor’s School for Agriculture (GSA). The GSL is the person who interacts on a continuing and personal basis with small numbers of GSA students, providing instruction, mentorship, and assistance to the students. Other roles include providing administrative and other support as directed by the Director or On-site Director. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit an application (https://www.alce.vt.edu/content/dam/alce_vt_edu/signature-programs/2022-GSL-Application.pdf), resume, and cover letter no later than February 28, 2022 to agschool@vt.edu. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Jerald Walz (jhwalz@vt.edu), Dr. Michelle Greaud (mgreaud@vt.edu), or Ms. Carolyn McGraw (cmcgraw21@vt.edu). If you are interested in working with youth in your future career, this is a great experience and resume builder!

26. STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2022-2023 – 3rd posting
Student Affairs has graduate assistantship positions available for the 2022-23 academic year!  In order to learn more about the opportunities, please visit https://students.vt.edu/jobs/GA.html

27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR EXPERIMENT ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & ACOUSTIC SITUATION AWARENESS – 1st posting
Researchers from the Mind Music Machine lab and the Human Impact Lab are conducting research on pedestrian safety for VT students. It will take roughly 1 hour to participate in the experiment.  Please note, it is not mandatory for students to sign up as a participant, and that their participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10/hr. If you would like to participate, please sign up using this form (https://forms.gle/PqAxi3FRFZJmGq2P6), and we will contact you to schedule a time. Eligible participants are current Virginia Tech students, 18 years of age or older, and without any hearing loss. Interested students should contact the undersigned research team member to indicate their interest to participate. The research protocol for this experiment has been reviewed by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #20-658).  If you have any questions, please reach out to Abhraneil Dam (abhraneild@vt.edu).

28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PAID MRI EXPERIMENT – 1st posting
The MEM lab is recruiting participants for an fMRI study of healthy young adult cognition. Participants are compensated for their time at approximately $30 per hour. If you are between the ages of 18 and 50 and interested in learning more, please contact vtmemorylab@gmail.com. Primary investigator: Rachel Diana, rdiana@vt.edu, 540-231-1913, Biomedical Research Alliance of New York Institutional Review Board (BRANY) Protocol #VT18-1077-568


29. GRANATA LAB RECRUITING FOR FIBER OPTIC ARM JOIN SENSOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
The Granata Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting participants between the ages of 18-40 for a wearable fiber optic arm joint sensor research study (Protocol 21-888). The goal of this research study is to determine the accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of a fiber optic curvature sensor (FOCUS) to measure wrist and elbow joint angles. Participation will involve two sessions that are approximately 1 week apart with a total duration of up to 2.5 hours. Participants will complete two standardized tasks while wearing the device and reflective markers. Namely, these are the Active Range of Motion (AROM) and the Box and Blocks Test (BBT). AROM will provide a measure of the maximum range through which you can actively move a joint, while the BBT is a common tool of upper limb dexterity where you will be instructed to move as many blocks as you can from one compartment to another in 60 seconds. Eligible participants will have no shoulder, elbow or wrist injuries or disorders that could limit their ability to move these joints. If you are interested in more information, please contact Sara Elnahhas at sarae@vt.edu or 540-231-4294. Research study 21-888.

30. COGENT LAB RESEARCH SEEKS DRIVERS FOR AN AUGMENTED-REALITY DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 1st posting
This research will explore whether augmented reality head-up display (AR HUD) technology changes drivers’ ability to process information on the forward road scene and to respond to dynamic changes on the road environment. Participation in this study involves driving a driving simulator and perform secondary tasks using an AR HUD. To participate you must: Be 18 years of age or older; Must have normal vision. Eyeglasses and lenses are not supported in the study, Must be an active driver with a valid driver’s license; Must drive a minimum of 3,000 miles per year; Must not have photosensitive epilepsy.; Must not have any implanted medical device that is susceptible to disturbance by IR light and/or radiation; Must be comfortable reading, writing, and speaking in English. This study should take no more than 1:30hs to be completed and you will be compensated $10/hour.  Please reach out to Nayara Faria (nfaria@vt.edu). IRB #21-576

31. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
We need highly active athletes (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). Participants must be non-pregnant, vaccinated for Covid-19, with a stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. We look for endurance athletes who was completed in marathons, ultra-marathons or Ironman triathlons in the past year, with sustained high level of training for the past 6 months and with no recent injuries or other reasons that have changed the training volume. This study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity, and other health information. Please, if you are interested in participating or want more information contact to Kristen or Olalla by email at vtultrahipl@gmail.com

32. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
We need individuals of all physical activity levels (18-60 years of age) for a study examining the relationship between physical activity level and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). Participants must be non-pregnant, vaccinated for Covid-19, with a stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. We look for sedentary or regular exercisers, with no recent injury or other reason that has changed the daily physical activity. This study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity and other health information. Please if you are interested in participating or want more information contact to Kristen or Olalla by email at vtultrahipl@gmail.com.

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 2nd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the effects of in-vehicle auditory alerts on driver behaviors at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (HRGCs) on driver response. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment and react to in-vehicle alerts when approaching rail crossings. This project protocol was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (#19-643). The eligibilities are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal vision and hearing. The study will last approximately one hour. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Chihab Nadri (cnadri@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 2nd posting
The Echo Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a collaborative writing (e.g., academic papers, project reports) study through which we aim to investigate the communication occurring between collaborators. We are seeking participants who are 18 years and older, can fill out a survey in English, uses online services, has written collaboratively with others, and can participate in the study across multiple sessions. Depending on the role assigned to you by the researchers, your duration of participation and compensation will change. For one role, duration will be up to 240 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, writing up two essay drafts, finalizing two essays, and filling out surveys after finalizing each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $50 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $100 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. For another role, duration will be up to 140 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, collaborating on two essays, and filling out surveys after collaborating on each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $20 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $50 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. Both participants will fill out a pre-study survey as well as complete surveys after each collaboration, and a pair of collaborators will have a chance of winning a bonus ($50 or $100 for each collaborator depending on the role assigned by the researcher) if the collaborated essay is selected as the winning essay. To participate in the study, please email at amber19@vt.edu.

35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DRIVING STUDY – 2nd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the effects of in-vehicle agents on driver experiences and performance (#19-088). During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator. After each drive, you will also need to fill out several questionnaires. Criteria for eligibility are: 1) active driver with a valid license; 2) age 18+ with good health; 3) normal vision and hearing (Due to device limitation, participants cannot wear glasses during the study but contact lens are okay). The study will last approximately 90-120 minutes. Each participant will receive a compensation of $20 for participation. For more information, please contact Manhua Wang (manhua@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).

36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MULTIPLAYER VR GAME – 2nd posting
Tri-M lab is looking for participants to evaluate the user experience in a cooperative multiplayer game in VR. There’s no inclusion or exclusion criteria regarding gender, health status, and ethnicity. Participants will play a cooperative VR game with four different conditions- VR controllers (with and without vibration feedback), bare hands, and fingertip vibrotactile feedback. Participants will be asked to fill out surveys to evaluate the usability, presence, and engagement within the conditions. It will take around 60 – 90 minutes and participants will be compensated $10. The study will take place in Durham 188. If you are interested, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yh575ey4 to schedule the study. If you have any questions, please email to Hye -Sung Moon (mhss5458@vt.edu).

37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON PARENTAL INFIDELITY – 3rd posting
The Family Complexity Lab seeks participants who have learned about their parents’ infidelity (IRB-21-688). Participants must be between the ages of 18-30 and agree to a 1.5-hour interview about what it was like to learn about parental infidelity. Interviews can be in person or on Zoom. Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for their time. For more information, please contact Dr. Caroline Sanner at csanner@vt.edu.

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON POLYAMORY AND CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY – 3rd posting
Family Complexity Lab seeks participants for a research study on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. (IRB 21-840-Research Protocol [HRP-503]). The purpose of the study is to understand the lived experiences of polyamorous people. To participate in the study, you must be 18+ and engage in CNM or polyamory. Commitment includes two 1.5-2-hour interviews that will be video and audio recorded (Zoom/in-person based on preference). Compensation includes a $20 Amazon gift card per interview. For more information, please contact Mari Tarantino (mtarantino@vt.edu) or Shivangi Gupta (shivangi@vt.edu)

39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP STUDY: EFFECTS OF DARK PATTERNS ON PRIVACY INTEREST AND DECISION MAKING- 3rd posting
This study seeks to understand the influence of dark patterns on individuals’ privacy interest, information disclosure decision-making, and protective privacy behaviors. Individuals interested in participating will be asked three (3) screening questions to determine their eligibility to participate. If eligible, you will be asked to consent to participate. Focus groups will include up to three (3) participants, will take between 45 minutes to 60 minutes, and will be conducted online through Zoom—thus reliable internet connection is required. Participants must be 18 years or older and capable of providing consent to participate in the study. No risks are associated with participating in this study. You will be compensated $10 (Amazon gift card) for your time and effort. This study was reviewed by the VT IRB under protocol IRB-21-1093. To participate in the study, please fill out this form: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39tPhY5u6KCBkjQ  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Nicholas Brown at nichb15@vt.edu. 

40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR “WHAT IS CASTE?” CONVERSATION – 3rd posting
If you have ever wondered “what is caste?”, then sign-up today to join Shah Shajahan and Dr. Bonnie Zare of VT Sociology for an Understanding Privilege focus group and be part of an approved VT Study (#21-656). Participants must be a South Asian American student between 18-24.  Benefits of participating: you will expand your knowledge, reflect on the systems of caste, enjoy chai and samosas during the workshop, receive a completion certificate that tells employers you care about interpersonal intelligence, and the opportunity to sign-up for confidential interview to get a gift card.  The graduate student only session will take place on Saturday, March 26, 1-4:30pm. Sign-up here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbT9zRqzD6bh3LbXQK9iby1Zs6Lu2MRO8kPHqwZ8m0KN8z4A/viewform If you have questions, please contact Dr. Zare at bonzare@vt.edu. 

41. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING
Monday, February 28, 4-5pm ET, Zoom
Networking is an essential step in graduate school and your job search post-graduation. Attend this virtual workshop to learn the basics of making a LinkedIn profile, how to find alumni via LinkedIn, conducting informational interviews, and other networking tips. Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/924596/share_preview

42. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCH PANEL -REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, March 1, 11:30am-1pm, Owens Ballroom
Cranwell International Center invites Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff to a celebration of International Women’s Day with a special lunch panel presentation with graduate students from Ghana, Iran, Liberia, Russia, Tanzania, and the Cherokee Nation. Join us for this dynamic intercultural conversation about women’s bodies from the students’ personal perspectives on women’s sexuality, sexual health, menstruation, matriarchy & motherhood, and body image. If you have questions, please email Pamela Serota at pamelas@vt.edu. Box lunches will be provided. RSVP is required by Feb. 15. Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjetoLvB0wn8ZCqakHdOX6puVUNVFCQTFYNktEU1VPOEM4MkRVRTJaSVozOS4u  

43. HELPING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, March 1, 3-4:30pm, Zoom
What can GTAs do to help other students in distress? Join VTGrATE for an interactive and discussion-based Zoom workshop through Hokie Wellness. This workshop is geared toward learning the warning signs of distress, practicing conversation skills to support someone in distress, and reviewing resources that students in distress can access. The workshop is limited to 25 participants. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/hsid_gta to register. People who register on Sign Up Genius will receive the Zoom info in their confirmation & reminder. Registration closes at 12 pm on the day of the workshop.

44. 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ”
Thursday, March 3, 5-7pm and Friday, March 4, 8:30am-4pm, Owens Banquet Hall
Thank you for your interest in joining this year’s Latinx Symposium at Virginia Tech! Our goal is to increase visibility of the Latinx Community, provide a forum for conversation and scholarship, and to share in our experiences and strategies to best benefit our Latinx and Hispanic faculty, staff and students! Join us and be a part of our continued efforts to improve the awareness of the work the Latinx communities is doing in the field of research. The theme for this year is “Raising our voice/Alzando nuestra voz”. If you are interested in attending, please follow this link:  https://forms.gle/Ric7ZaprU5TzLphbA If you have questions please email rhernandez@vt.edu

45. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER DAY -SIGN-UP NOW!
Friday March 4, 9am-4:45pm, Squires Student Center
This one-day, conference-style program provides 25 sessions covering all-around information catered to international student career development. You will benefit from attending the program, whether you just started your program, or you are searching for a summer internship/full-time post-graduation opportunity. The program has limited capacity, please complete the registration by Friday, Feb. 25, to reserve a spot. See registration and more details on our website https://international.vt.edu/programs/International-Student-Career-Day.html.