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February 28-March 6, 2022

This Week’s Events:       

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/7/22 
1. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING
2. HELPING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS
3. COFFEE HOUSE
4. MINGLE LIKE YOU MEAN IT
5. GLC CAFÉ
6. 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ”
7. KIDS NIGHT OUT
8. SCIENCE POLICY BOOTCAMP

Administrative Announcements:    

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

Jobs:   
22. SCOPING REVIEW WAGE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN – 2nd posting
23. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SEEKING SUMMER LEADERS – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
24. GRANATA BIOMECHANICS LAB RECRUITING FOR HEALTHY WALKING RESEARCH STUDY- 1st posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR EXPERIMENT ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & ACOUSTIC SITUATION AWARENESS – 2nd posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PAID MRI EXPERIMENT – 2nd posting
27. GRANATA LAB RECRUITING FOR FIBER OPTIC ARM JOIN SENSOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
28. COGENT LAB RESEARCH SEEKS DRIVERS FOR AN AUGMENTED-REALITY DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 2nd posting
29. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
30. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 3rd posting
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 3rd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MULTIPLAYER VR GAME – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
34. RHINO 2020: A STAGED READING OF A NEW PLAY BY ALI NAMAYANDEH – March 15 and 18
35. BLACK HAIR CONVERSATIONS: A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HAIR AND WOMEN’S CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
36. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP – March 16
37. NUTSHELL GAMES – March 19
38. BUILDING YOUR LEGACY: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH AWARD WINNING GRADUATE ALUMNI – March 21
39. HOW TO COMMUNICATE SCIENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH – March 21
40. JIGSAW CONNECT: RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES – March 21
41. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
42. FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH   – March 22
43. QUESTIONPRO GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION – March 23
44. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY TEA HOUR – March 23
45. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION – March 24

  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. 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

2. HELPING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS
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.

3. COFFEE HOUSE
Tuesday, March 1, 6:30pm, Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
Join a collaborative event promoting many AASU (Asian American Student Union) Council members (CAS (Chinese American Society, KASA(Korean American Student Association), FASA (Filipino American Student Association), JCA (Japanese Cultural Association), and VSA (Vietnamese Student Association)) to enjoy a whole LATTE talent, snacks, and coffee! The fees include three tickets which can be used towards food/drinks or voting for your favorite performance! Early Bird tickets (02/11-02/28): $3 Door Ticket (03/01): $5. Additional tickets on the day of the event are $1!. If you are interested in performing, sign up below! Rehearsals will take place on February 28th! RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/fNYqmWVPvcfv4ApK8 (Venmo the money to @CASVT and label it with your First and Last Name followed by “Coffeehouse”). Performer Interest Form: https://forms.gle/c8UQi9absGSYJALX7 For more information: https://www.facebook.com/CASVirginiaTech/

4. MINGLE LIKE YOU MEAN IT
Wednesday, March 2, 12pm, 2200 Kraft Drive Suite 1050 (free parking)
Need to brush up on your mingling skills? Not sure how to even interact with people in person, let alone in a professional context? Want to make connections with local entrepreneurs and start-ups? This workshop combines a short training in mingling and networking etiquette, tips, and tricks with a social hour featuring business leaders at the CoGro space in the Corporate Research Center. Refreshments provided. Registration is limited, reserve your space now: https://forms.gle/zx5tQrPcE2MmCDqc6

5. GLC CAFÉ 
Thursday, March 3, 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.

6. 3rd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “RAISING OUR VOICE/ALZANDO NUESTRA VOZ”
Thursday, March 3, 5-7pm and Friday, March 4, 8:30am-4pm, Owens Banquet Hall
The goal of this symposium 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

7. KIDS NIGHT OUT
Thursday, March 3, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center
Please join us for fun, free, childcare at the VT Women’s Center. Games, snacks, toys (and maybe a movie!) are provided, and sitters provided by Chi Delta Alpha Sorority and they are excited to meet you kids. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu Please note that there will be no KNO during Spring break!https://doodle.com/poll/b29ukc6cqitpy4aq?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

8. SCIENCE POLICY BOOTCAMP
Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5, Various times, Virtual
The Virginia Science Policy Bootcamp is an annual statewide event that was originated by graduate students at the University of Virginia and is meant to introduce students across the Commonwealth to science policy and how it can impact their research and future careers! This year, the 2-day virtual event will be held Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th. The event will contain six separate sessions between 10:45 am-4:30 pm EST Friday and 9 am-1:30 pm EST Saturday.  Informational sessions will include interactive workshops hosted by national science policy professionals covering the basics of science policy and common communication strategies and tools used to communicate with policymakers. Additionally, opportunities to engage your own research into the science policy world will be explored, from sessions covering active policy under consideration in specific fields, panelists describing their experiences with science policy fellowships, and local advocacy organizations actively recruiting current students! Register now at: https://forms.gle/7T992uxCZzg47sVEA. If you have any questions, please email speacvt@gmail.com.

9. GRADUATE STUDENT CLIMATE SURVEY LAUNCHING MARCH 15 – 1st posting
On Tuesday March 15th, graduate students across all campuses will receive an invitation in their Virginia Tech email to participate in the Graduate School’s triannual climate survey measuring students’ attitudes toward campus climate, department climate, advising, mentoring and inclusion and diversity. Virginia Tech is committed to creating and supporting a climate that fosters inclusion and diversity where all students can be productive and engaged members of our campus communities. This survey will allow Virginia Tech’s leaders to receive valuable input from students about their campus climate. For additional information please review to the FAQs or reach out to Kacy Lawrence at klawr5@vt.edu

10. GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM WINTER AND SPRING CYCLE NOW OPEN– 1st posting
Have you recently presented at or plan to present at a conference soon? The VT GPSS Travel Fund Program (TFP) will partially support the monetary costs associated with presenting at conferences including travel, lodging, meals, and registration. Awards this year range from $300-$500 per person for in-person attended conferences, and up to $200 for virtual attendance. The Winter Cycle application will be open from Feb 21 to Mar 14 and is for conferences attended between Nov 1, 2021 and Feb 28, 2022. The Spring Cycle application will be open from Mar 14 to Apr 4 and is for conferences attended between Mar 1, 2022 and Jun 30, 2022. For further details, updates, and the application, please see our website at https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html. For questions, support, or insights, please email kalward@vt.edu.

11. 2022 COMMUTER SURVEY – 2nd 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 – 2nd 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 – 2nd 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 – 2nd 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 – 3rd 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 – 3rd 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” – 3rd 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 – 3rd 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 – 3rd 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! – 3rd 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 – 3rd 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. SCOPING REVIEW WAGE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN – 2nd 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.

23. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SEEKING SUMMER LEADERS – 3rd 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!

24. GRANATA BIOMECHANICS LAB RECRUITING FOR HEALTHY WALKING RESEARCH STUDY- 1st posting
The Granata Biomechanics Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting participants over the age of 50 for a walking research study (protocol number 20-087). A compensation of $20 will be given at study completion. Study participation will only involve a single visit lasting approximately 1 hour. The study aims to look at knee movement during walking. Participants will complete questionnaires, three walking trials, a series of sitting and standing tasks and a balance assessment. Eligible participants will have no injuries in the last 2 months that have limited physical activity for more than two days and have no prior serious leg injury or surgery. If you would like more information about the study, please contact the Granata Lab at granata-lab-g@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294.

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR EXPERIMENT ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY & ACOUSTIC SITUATION AWARENESS – 2nd 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).


26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PAID MRI EXPERIMENT – 2nd 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


27. GRANATA LAB RECRUITING FOR FIBER OPTIC ARM JOIN SENSOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd 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.

28. COGENT LAB RESEARCH SEEKS DRIVERS FOR AN AUGMENTED-REALITY DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 2nd 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


29. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd 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

30. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd 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.

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 3rd 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).

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 3rd 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.

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MULTIPLAYER VR GAME – 3rd 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).


34. RHINO 2020: A STAGED READING OF A NEW PLAY BY ALI NAMAYANDEH
Tuesday, March 15, 7pm & Friday, March 18, 4pm, Haymarket Theatre, Squires
Can a town full of rhinoceros and human citizens coexist, particularly as their town’s primary crop output dwindles? This new work explores the intersection of social extremism and environmental degradation, drawing inspiration from Eugene Ionesco’s classic piece of absurdist theatre to look at what is happening to human ethics in the face of our modern climate crisis. Featuring Volkan Akkale, Sami Al Jadir, Keshav Bhateja, Dean Compton, Luke Dangel, Steven T. Licardi, Misheck Mzumara, Shaghayegh Navabpour, and Rachel Nunn. Directed by Ali Namayandeh. Talkback and workshop on Saturday, March 19, 1:15-3:30pm in the Moss Arts Center. Contact: Rachel Nunn at rpnunn2020@vt.edu. Tickets: FREE, please reserve at https://bit.ly/3Hb6uok. Co-produced by The Graduate Arts Council and Art for Environmental Justice, in collaboration with the Center for Communicating Science. A part of Communicating Science Week.

35. BLACK HAIR CONVERSATIONS: A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HAIR AND WOMEN’S CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
Wednesday, March 16, 12-1:30pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Join us for a conversation on black hair and experience within VT and the greater community. Moderated by Zuleka Woods, a Doctoral Candidate in Planning, Governance and Globalization. This event is a Diversity Scholars project hosted by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion.  Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! Lunch provided. FREE. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NLa4SiHWuBQ3FI. If you have any questions, please contact ordi@vt.edu.

36. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP
Wednesday, March 16, 3:30-5pm, GLC Room B
Join the Cross-Cultural Discussion Group for a fun conversation on friendship and relationships across cultures.  Make new friends from different cultures, expand your worldview and enjoy some international snacks! Due to space limit, please sign up ahead of time via https://forms.gle/7R5UcKGmvgnnWWzBA.

37. NUTSHELL GAMES
Saturday, March 19, 4pm, Moss Arts Center
Don’t miss seeing your graduate student friends and colleagues present at the Nutshell Games at the Moss Arts Center. Free and open to the public. Thirty graduate students will give 90-second presentations about their research. Come cheer them on!

38. BUILDING YOUR LEGACY: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH AWARD WINNING GRADUATE ALUMNI
Monday, March 21, 12-1:15pm, Zoom
Hear from award-winning graduate alumni about their journey through graduate school and into the first few years and decades of highly successful careers.  Information about panelists will be updated in this posting in future listserve emails, as well as on the Graduate Education Week website. Please register: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvDKBJRHVLWXJQO

39. HOW TO COMMUNICATE SCIENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
Monday, March 21, 1-2 PM ET, Zoom
In this workshop, students will learn strategies on communicating science in a job search. We’ll cover every aspect of a job search (for academic, government, and industry), from writing an effective resume and cover letter, to your LinkedIn brand, and all the way to the final interview “job talk.” This workshop is presented by Alyssa Rametta, a Career Advisor for the Graduate School and Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/commjobsearch This is a special workshop offered for Communicating Science Week.

40. JIGSAW CONNECT: RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES
Monday, March 21, 3pm, Zoom
Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion for Jigsaw Connect a bi-monthly Series focused on Recruitment and Retention Support for Graduate Programs. Our next session is entitled “Research Data Management and Resources” with Jonathan Petters Ph.D. Assistant Director, Data Management & Curation Services, Data Services at University Libraries. Please register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcumqqz0pGNas8MemFtgTRnO9kC2lFdtq. Questions? Email ORDI at ordi@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

41. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
Monday, March 21, 7pm, Zoom
Learn what the Graduate School looks for when they review your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) for formatting and receive tips on how to prepare your ETDs for submission so that they are quickly approved. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82083764889  This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

42. FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH  
Tuesday, March 22, 12-1pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room  
Are you the first in your family to complete a Bachelor’s Degree or attend Graduate School? You are not alone. Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, for a connect lunch to support first-generation students! Network, learn about valuable resources, and more! Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuWaDaHvzaMHAZE. If you have any questions, please contact ordi@vt.edu.  This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

43. QUESTIONPRO GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, March 23, 12-1:00pm, Zoom
Goodbye, Qualtrics! Welcome, QuestionPro! QuestionPro is a flexible, web-based survey data collection and reporting platform that supports a wide range of question types, experimental designs, and robust reporting and data export options. Join us for the virtual information session to learn more. Hosted by the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please register here: https://qptraining-registration.questionpro.com/ Questions? Please contact ordi@vt.edu. This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

44. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY TEA HOUR
Wednesday, March 23, 3:30-4:30pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
The Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion cordially invites you to the “Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Tea Hour” event. Learn about our Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society and network with current scholars who serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy. Special remarks by President Timothy Sands, and Dean Aimee Surprenant. Refreshments will be provided. FREE. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_by1qSF0INTdjnls. Questions? Please contact ordi@vt.edu.  This event is part of Graduate Education Week.

45. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
Thursday, March 24, 10-11am, ZoomLearn how to use iThenticate, a newly available software system, to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. Zoom link:  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/2401703707 This event is part of Graduate Education Week.