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April 3-9, 2023

This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. ANGRY OUT LOUD: THE BODILY AUTONOMY EDITION, PART I
2. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
3. GLC CAFE
4. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – FREE CHILDCARE
5. IMMIGRATION OPTIONS IN ACADEMIA
6. RESCHEDULED: COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM: DR CLAIRE CAHEN
7. FREE MOSS ART STUENT TICKETS – SHIRLETTE AMMONS

Administrative Announcements: 
8. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS FOR SPRING 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT – 2nd posting
9. DANCE YOUR PhD. SEEKS CONTESTANTS – 2nd posting
10. MAOP GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
11. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124 – 2nd posting
12. LEADERSHIP COURSES FOR GRAD STUDENTS – 2nd posting
13. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE! – 2nd posting
14. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2023-2024 SOLIDARITY EXECUTIVE BOARD – 3rd posting

Jobs:
15. GA POSITION WITH THE GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE – 1st posting
16. 2023-2024 GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES – 2nd posting
17. GA POSITION IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – 2nd posting
18. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER AND MOZAIKO LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY – 3rd posting
19. STUDENT WAGE POSITION IN FIXED ASSETS – 3rdposting 
20. GA POSITION IN THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A REMOTE USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 1st posting
22. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AERIAL CIRCUS INTEREST SURVEY – 2nd posting
25. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 2nd posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 2nd posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 2nd posting
28. VERIFICATION OF MOTION SICKNESS INDUCTION USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR – 2nd posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES –2nd posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AR/VR DEVELOPERS STUDY – 3rdposting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DOCTORAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIP STUDY – 3rd posting
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
33. WOMEN & GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES: NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU – April 13
34. GRADUATE ENGINEERING ALLIANCE (GEA) KICK-OFF EVENT – April 13
35. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION: “DEMOCRACY & FUGITIVITY” WITH DR. DAVID MCIVOR – April 14
36. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – April 17
37. CAREER SEARCH STRATEGY – April 17
38. APIDAS AND ADOPTION – April 18
39. APIDAS QUEER, QUESTIONING, & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP – April 18
40. FILM SHOWING OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE – April 19
41. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION – April 20
42. APIDAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH – April 21
43. WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE BLACKSBURG EVENT – April 21
44. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE BOOK CLUB – April 27

0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. ANGRY OUT LOUD: THE BODILY AUTONOMY EDITION, PART I
Monday, April 3, 12-1pm, 126 Squires (BCC) and Zoom
This workshop by Dr. Latasha Sarpy focuses on undergraduate students. Dr. Sarpy will provide strategies for managing issues related to anger using the perspective of an undergraduate student experience. While any member of the Virginia Tech community can participate, please be aware that the skills and techniques will be relatable to undergraduate students. Light refreshments will be served. If attending virtually, please register for the event using the zoom webinar link: https://bit.ly/3z9Evne.

2. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, April 3, 4-5pm, 140 Squires (ACEC Center) and on Zoom
Our last mental health support group of the semester focuses on the themes of fear, vulnerability, and support. If attending virtually, please register using the zoom link, though in-person participation is encouraged. Register here: http://bit.ly/40cFsXT.

3. GLC CAFE Thursday, April 6, 3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center – Reading RoomEnjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff while playing exciting escape games. Bring your own mug if you can. The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

4. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – FREE CHILDCARE
Thursday, April 6, 6:30-8:00pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington StreetPlease join us for FUN, FREE, CHILDCARE at the VT Women’s Center every Thursday from 6:30-8pm. Games, snacks, toys (and maybe a movie!) are provided. Sitters provided by Chi Delta Alpha Sorority and they are excited to meet you kids. Sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/326987620596638054/true#/invitation. This link is also available each week in the VT Women’s Center webpage. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu.

5. IMMIGRATION OPTIONS IN ACADEMIA
Friday, April 7, 2-4pm, Kelly Hall 310
Join representatives from the Cranwell International Center and International Support Services for this workshop to learn more about the different immigration visa statuses sponsored by US universities and non-profit institutions, including J-1, H-1B, and permanent residency status. Register here: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/immigration-options-in-academia.html.

6. RESCHEDULED: COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM: DR CLAIRE CAHEN
Friday, April 7, 3pm, GLC room B
Join us for a fascinating conversation about the complex dynamics of privately managed charter schools and their impacts! Dr. Claire Cahen is an Assistant Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech. Her research centers on urban austerity, community development, labor, and racial justice and has been published in journals such as Race, Ethnicity and the City, Antipode, Labor Relations, and Housing Studies. (Talk Title – “Spatializing Ignorance: Making Sense of the Truncated Politics of Charter School Teachers”) Join us in person or register at the following link to attend via Zoom: https://forms.gle/QSJLqqQvfASRnQ7P9.

7. FREE MOSS ART STUENT TICKETS – SHIRLETTE AMMONS
Friday, April 7, 8pm, Moss Arts Center
Another amazing performance at the Moss Art with FREE tickets for graduate students. Students who complete the survey below will be entered into a drawing to win tickets for the upcoming show featuring Shirlette Ammons. Ammons is a Durham, North Carolina-based poet, musician, emcee, and film creative whose highly collaborative work defies genre. She is the epitome of Black Southern brilliance. The show is Friday, April 7th at 8:00pm, Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/ShirletteAmmons.  Selected students will get ticket pick-up location and timeline shared. Only one entry per student per performance. Questions, please email ordi@vt.edu.

8. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKERS FOR SPRING 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT – 2nd posting
The Graduate School is seeking three graduate student speakers for the Spring 2023 Graduate Commencement on Wednesday, May 10. Commencement will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 3:30pm at Lane Stadium.  The speeches are modeled after the talks at the Center for Communicating Science’s Nutshell Games, with individual speeches lasting about 90 seconds. We are asking that Students selected for the speaker role will be notified by Lauren Surface lkeister@vt.edu  There will be 1-2 meetings where the speakers can practice and give feedback to each other.  Deadline to submit your interest is Monday, April 10, 2023. For more information and/or to submit an interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclj6Up5cibNZrikwqtB66jV6LWeOTHX6fv1tZ89f0TD-MsQg/viewform.

9. DANCE YOUR Ph.D. SEEKS CONTESTANTS – 2nd posting
Have you ever struggled to explain your research to folks outside your field? Do you wish you could communicate about your work in a meaningful and memorable way? We have a solution: VT DANCE YOUR PhD! This unique, fun and sometimes hilarious contest invites doctoral students from all fields to express their research through dance. Based on Science Magazine’s popular contest, the Center for Communicating Science is launching its first annual VT Dance Your Ph.D. Competition! We believe that Virginia Tech has some budding choreographers waiting to explore their talent as transdisciplinary artists. No dance experience is necessary; dance faculty member Rachel Rugh will mentor participants throughout the process of creating your own original dance film. Participants will work on their projects in spring/summer 2023; all dance films will be shown in an on-campus FILM PREMIERE in October 2023. We’ll have food, prizes, audience voting, and a red carpet! Interested? Email rachelrugh@vt.edu. For more information: https://rachelrughdance.org/vt-dance-your-phd.

10. MAOP GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
The MAOP Graduate Scholars Program (GS) assists with graduate school financing in exchange for assistance to MAOP Administration. Graduate students assist with programming implementation such as mentoring to undergraduate students and assisting with workshops for the undergraduates. MAOP partners with the graduate student’s academic department to support students. In order to be considered as a Graduate Scholar, the student’s academic department must be willing to also provide financial support in the form of an assistantship funding and/or tuition. Deadline is April 15. For more information: https://www.maop.vt.edu/Graduate_programs.html.

11. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124 – 2nd posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is a one-credit, fully-online, asynchronous course offered by the University Libraries in fall 2023. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond and have the option to take the class either for credit or as pass/fail. 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? Email Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.

12. LEADERSHIP COURSES FOR GRAD STUDENTS – 2nd posting
All graduate students are invited to enroll in Leadership courses for Fall 2023: LDRS 5454 (CRN 86954) virtual: Leadership Diverse Contexts Identification and definition of leadership in education settings, communities, & organizations. LDRS 5534 (CRN 86955) virtual: Cognition, Problem Solving, Pref for Change Theoretical perspectives, processes and techniques utilized in problem solving, both adaptively and innovatively. Individual cognitive preference for working to effect change in institutional structures. Utilizing coping behavior to successfully work within the context of cognitive diversity and organizational change. LDRS 5544 (CRN 86956) virtual: Leading Teams through Change Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Role of social capital and adaption-innovation theories. Improving leadership within small groups or teams. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

13. PLEDGE TO BE A GREEN GRADUATE – 2nd posting
Attention students graduating in May! Become a Green Graduate at Virginia Tech by pledging to foster a sustainable world! To honor students who take the pledge, the Office of Sustainability awards all pledge signers with a FREE green cord for graduation. Pledges will be posted on the Green Graduates at Virginia Tech Facebook page (https://facebook.com/greengradsvt). Pledge by May 10: https://forms.gle/fFEaWd7RUj2FLDfbA.

14. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2023-2024 SOLIDARITY EXECUTIVE BOARD – 3rd  posting
Solidarity Writing Group (SWG) will be hosting elections soon! We are looking for graduate students interested in writing, leading, and ensuring the longevity of the club/organization for the upcoming academic year, 23-24. Nomination form available here:  https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/submitter/form/start/580170  Should you have any questions, please get in touch with Solidarity President Jenaya Amore, jenayaa@vt.edu.

15. GA POSITION WITH THE GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE – 1st postingz
The Global Education Office (GEO) is seeking a graduate assistant for Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 semesters, with potential options for renewal into future academic years. This is a 9-month, 20-hour/week position, with a graduate tuition waiver and a competitive stipend. This GA will primarily be responsible for contributing significantly to our application management, curriculum mapping initiatives, and orientation support for incoming exchange students. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities at once, a willingness to collaborate with diverse groups, and an enthusiasm for supporting international education initiatives. Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Jaelen White at jaelenw@vt.edu by April 15th. For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPEfDUM_ATunK3NMwyuoJ47AEEQbZgtD/view?usp=share_link.

16. 2023-2024 GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT SERVICES – 2nd posting
The Graduate School Student Services Office has a graduate assistantship position open for 2023-2024. Duties include planning events and support programs for graduate students, assisting the Graduate School with events such as orientation, graduate education week, etc., contributing to creation of print and other media, and supporting the Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (SHIP) when needed. Interested candidates should complete the Google form application, including uploading their resume and cover letter, which details their interest in the position and applicable qualifications/experience: https://forms.gle/h9qkepgxfN2ss3o76.  The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 16 at midnight. A full job description can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/content/dam/graduateschool_vt_edu/gsso/GA-GSSO-job-description-2023-24.pdf.

17. GA POSITION IN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – 2nd posting
The GA will generate observational data, including benchmarks, workflows, and narratives, about current procedures and suggestions for improvements, including technology selection and process redesign alternatives for improved processing efficiency, security, and quality.  Qualifications: Virginia Tech graduate student majoring in business, industrial and systems engineering, computer science, data science, or similar fields Query skills (SQL, Microsoft Access, or similar) Intermediate Excel Skills (Nested formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables) Must be enrolled in 12-18 credit hours in fall and spring Maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater Make satisfactory progress toward degree as defined by academic departments and the Graduate School Meet requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.  Apply here by April 3, 2023: https://virginiatechmy.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/linkousk_vt_edu/EYm86zeoy19IgtsUsl9C9_gBOXjrnvAKhY2aSV6s5V0Miw.

18. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT FOR CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER AND MOZAIKO LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY – 3rd posting
Cranwell International Center is currently accepting applications for a full time Graduate Assistant who would work to support various efforts within Cranwell and Mozaiko (Global Living Learning Community) related to: intercultural learning, student leadership development, globally oriented programming, administration, outreach and recruitment. A full position description and job qualifications can be viewed under this link, applications due April 3, 2023: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXjgDk1Whf1Z7dCkMTJrmN2FkfpSSIujO1YxM9AhdsU188Fw/viewform?usp=sf_link.

19. STUDENT WAGE POSITION IN FIXED ASSETS – 3rd posting
The Fixed Assets Equipment and Inventory Services team in the VT Controller’s Office is seeking to hire four temporary employees to assist affixing inventory tags to new equipment. This is a fast paced, physically demanding temporary wage position and requires traveling around campus to locate and tag equipment. Responsibilities include: researching the university’s electronic procurement system (HokieMart) to identify the location and custodian of the equipment; searching the internet for a picture of the asset to assist in physically locating; attaching a fixed asset on inventory tag on the asset; and other duties as assigned. The positions would start no later than mid-May and continue for approximately 8 weeks. Students may expect 32 – 40 hours per week during a period of non-enrollment and approximately 20 hours per week if enrolled. Pay is $15/hour. Interested students should contact Matt Carter at 540-231-8557 or mcarter4@vt.edu.

20. GA POSITION IN THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING – 3rd posting
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is seeking a graduate student for the 2023-2024 academic year with strong organization and communication skills as well as an interest in higher education pedagogy. This position necessitates a mature and professional demeanor, a positive and approachable attitude, and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students. For this position, strong written and oral communication skills are required. Successful candidates will be able to work both independently and in a team, have strong organizational skills, and be flexible. This graduate assistantship position will involve duties related to supporting center staff with the development, implementation, and/or assessment of new and existing center programming; developing resources on evidence-based teaching and learning practices in higher education; and other duties as assigned. This is a 9-month Graduate Assistant appointment for 20 hours/week, with stipend and tuition remission Apply here: https://forms.gle/5Whvr7Y5P43HesrE8 by April 3, 2023.

21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A REMOTE USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 1st posting
We are Virginia Tech researchers looking for participants to study the effectiveness of a web based system designed to aid Search and Rescue professionals in search management and UAV path planning visualization. The study will be conducted online with a researcher through online meeting software (zoom, etc.). The research protocol for this experiment is approved by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB #23-121). Duration of the study: Approximately 1 hour. Participant qualifications: Any student at Virginia Tech that over 18 years old. Have normal or corrected to normal vision. Compensation: $10/hour in amazon gift card (through email) or e-check (need to register HokieMark) for full study participation. For more information: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AXYsjZxFuS.

22. 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). 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. Participants must be non-pregnant, 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.  Participants will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). Odds of being selected approx. 1 in 5. For more information email: vtultrahipl@gmail.com.

23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 2nd posting
Participants are needed for a study evaluating the effects of jumping exercises on bone health in female runners (IRB 22-168). As part of this study, you will be asked to consume a reduced-calorie diet that will be provided by the research team and participate in two phases of supervised treadmill runs and jumping exercises on 5 consecutive days. Eligible participants must be a woman in good general health between the ages of 18-35 with a BMI between 18.5-25.0 kg/m2, non-smoker, regular menstrual cycle, not on birth control, can run at least 60-90 minutes per day for 5 consecutive days, not taking any medications that could affect study results, and not pregnant or lactating measurements will include body composition, bone density, VO2max, and exercise efficiency. Participants will receive information on body composition, bone density, VO2max, running efficiency, and $100 for your time.  For more information email: VTNEMLab@gmail.com.

24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AERIAL CIRCUS INTEREST SURVEY – 2nd posting
Aerial circus arts is a skill-based performance art utilizing a suspended apparatus such as silks, lyra/hoop, trapeze, hammock/sling, and/or aerial yoga. This research project seeks to gauge interest in bringing aerial circus arts to Virginia Tech as an option for inclusive and diverse physical activity through the attached survey. Questions? Contact Rebecca Steele at rebecca22@vt.edu  Please complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/40Gs6TV.

25. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 2nd posting
The research study “Connecting Math and Reading” is approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB Protocol #21-669). The project aims to better understand children’s cognitive development and examine associations among children’s different math and vocabulary skills. Children in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are eligible to participate. You will be compensated $15 for your time and effort, and your child will receive some small prizes during the ~45-50 minute session. If you are interested in more information, please visit https://bit.ly/VTMathandReading to view detailed information and schedule your one-time visit to campus (Wallace Hall). If you have any additional questions, please contact the research team directly, Dr. Caroline Hornburg, learnlab@vt.edu  540-231-2664.

26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 2nd posting
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting an online user study. In this study, you will be working with a robot to drive a car and complete different tasks. We will compensate the participants with a $5 Amazon gift card. To participate in this online survey, use this link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/collab-hri-2023. 
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting an online user study. In this study, you will be working with a robot to drive a car and complete different tasks. We will compensate the participants with a $5 Amazon gift card. To participate in this online survey, use this link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/collab-hri-2023. 

27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 2nd posting
Participate in a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies research study  by The 3D Interaction (3DI) group. Study will be held at Room 3215, Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA. Participants will try out several interaction techniques while seated, standing, or moving around in an indoor area, and solve a detective puzzle by browsing through FBI and CIA excerpts. The entire experimental session will take about 75-90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary, will be on a first come first serve basis,  involvement in the study will not impact participants grades or academic performance in any way. Please contact Ibrahim Tahmid at iatahmid@vt.edu to schedule a session. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman in Computer Science. This experiment has been approved by the Virginia Tech IRB under protocol #20-762. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and have normal vision (contact lens or glass). Participants should not have any symptoms or known recent exposure to COVID-19.

28. VERIFICATION OF MOTION SICKNESS INDUCTION USING A DRIVING SIMULATOR – 2nd posting
Researchers from the Mind Music Machine lab (Dr. Myounghoon Jeon) are conducting research on motion sickness in automated vehicles using a driving simulator. The experiment is divided into two separate sessions of 1 hr. each (2 hours total). Student participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10/hr. or 0.5cr./hr., per session, total compensation of $20 or 1 cr. for research participation in approved course(s). It is highly recommended you attend both sessions. During each experimental session, you will experience up to 2 driving sessions in a fully automated vehicle. During at least of the driving sessions, you will be asked to perform a non-driving related task. During each of the driving sessions, you may or may not experience mild to moderate symptoms of motion sickness. Eligible participants are: A healthy adult capable of providing consent, not pregnant, not prone to dizziness, strokes, epilepsy, or any similar condition that could be harmful to your health if you experience mild to moderate symptoms motion sickness, able to abstain from coffee, alcohol, and food for at least 3 hours prior to the experiment. https://calendar.app.google/4Rj7dU3WqNgESFgMA.

29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 2nd posting
Seeking individuals to participate in a study to explore the way autistic and non- autistic adults collaborate on Lego tasks. You will complete:  1) 60-75 minute Zoom intake session 2) online questionnaire on your own time (30-45 minutes), and 3) a 2-hour in-person visit to our study. Participant qualifications:  Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/related autistic disorder (from DSM-IV autistic disorder, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS) with documentation from a professional OR Does not have any diagnosis of ASD. Age 18+ years old, verbally fluent in English, no active electrical implants (e.g., pacemaker), not pregnant or think they may be pregnant. None of the following impairments: visual/hearing (An individual is eligible if their hearing/vision is not at the level requiring device correction, or if they have successful device correction that they can bring and use during the study e.g., eyeglasses, hearing aid); fine motor; intellectual. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and be willing to remove your mask during the in-person research visit. Compensation $50.00.  https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=T39NPL4FD4.

30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AR/VR DEVELOPERS STUDY – 3rd posting
We are researchers at Virginia tech inviting professional AR/VR developers to participate in a brief survey. The survey will take a maximum of 15 minutes to fill out. This user study aims to categorize the existing challenges that AR/VR developers face. For more information, please get in touch with Dr. Chris Brown (dcbrown@vt.edu). The Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board has approved this experiment for human subjects research (IRB #23-202).  Participants must be 18+ years of age and have AR/VR experience. For more information: https://forms.gle/FdVCVrSi5Cz3ozU56.

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A DOCTORAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIP STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants will be asked to complete a ~ 10 minute screening survey and a 60–90 minute interview together with their mentor/mentee about mentoring relationship values. Participant qualifications: mentor (faculty member) and mentee (doctoral student) pair; have been in a mentoring/advising relationship for a year; affiliated with College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Compensation $25.00.  For more information contact Dr. Jody Russon, jrusson@vt.edu.

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 3rd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals who are at least 18-year-old to participate in a study to investigates the effects of different emotions on human trust in social robots in an escape room situation. During the study, you will be asked to complete an emotion induction writing task and solve puzzles in an escape room with a humanoid robot agent. You will also need to fill out different questionnaires three times (before and after the emotion induction task & after successfully escaping the room.).  For more information: djia9@vt.edu.

33. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES: NINA MUKERJEE FURSTENAU
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 12:30-2:00pm, Newman Library
Women and Gender in International Development (WGD), Virginia Tech is hosting a Panel Discussion on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 12:30-2:00 pm (EST) featuring Nina M. Furstenau as the guest speaker and four VT faculty as panelists. The title is: “Food, gender, and identity in a global context: An inter-disciplinary conversation with acclaimed culinary writer Nina Mukerjee Furstenau.” People can join in person at the Newman Library multipurpose room, or via zoom. Snacks will be provided. The discussion series is organized by CIRED and is an InclusiveVT initiative of OIA. Co-sponsors are- the Food Studies Program; the Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation; the WMASLS; the Dept. of Geography; the School of Visual Arts; the WGS Program; and the CLAHS Diversity Mini-Grant. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3LAzGLc,  to learn more: https://bit.ly/3n189Gy.

34. GRADUATE ENGINEERING ALLIANCE (GEA) KICK-OFF EVENT
Thursday, April 13, 5-7:30pm, Goodwin Lawn (Atrium if it’s raining)
Are you in grad school and interested in engineering? You are welcome to join the GEA Kick-Off event on April 13, 5 pm at Goodwin Lawn. Meet graduate students at Virginia Tech, play lawn games and enjoy FREE FOOD.* Graduate Engineering Alliance is a new graduate student organization which strives to build a community for graduate engineers and connect them through social, professional and service opportunities. We also advocate for graduate students at Virginia Tech. *Pizza, while supplies last
Are you in grad school and interested in engineering? You are welcome to join the GEA Kick-Off event on April 13, 5 pm at Goodwin Lawn. Meet graduate students at Virginia Tech, play lawn games and enjoy FREE FOOD.* Graduate Engineering Alliance is a new graduate student organization which strives to build a community for graduate engineers and connect them through social, professional and service opportunities. We also advocate for graduate students at Virginia Tech. *Pizza, while supplies last

35. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE PRESENTATION: “DEMOCRACY & FUGITIVITY” WITH DR. DAVID MCIVOR
Friday, April 14, 3pm, Zoom
Join us for an important conversation about what happens when democracy is threatened and becomes fugitive! Dr. David W. McIvor is Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University. He is a political theorist with research interests in democratic theory, critical theory, and psychoanalysis, and he is the author of Mourning in America: Race and the Politics of Loss (Cornell, 2016). His work has been published in academic journals such as Political Theory, Contemporary Political Theory, Constellations and Democratic Theory and in popular outlets including The New York Times. To register and receive the Zoom link, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/PvefRxS9VxEdvX6d7.

36. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP 
Monday, April 17, 12-1pm, ACEC (140 Squires), and on Zoom (hybrid)
Please feel free to join us for the APIDA Men’s Support Group and discuss about “Stress Management.” This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided at the ACEC! https://bit.ly/3Z7hc8u.

37. CAREER SEARCH STRATEGY
Monday, April 17, 3-4pm, Zoom
This presentation will begin with a focus on questions that every job seeker should ask themselves before they begin their search to ensure a focused search on roles and organizations aligned to the job seeker’s values, interests, and skills. Our facilitator from Propel Careers will then provide tips on how to identify and research organizations through on-line searching, LinkedIn, conferences, press releases, new sources, networking and other methods and how to identify the title(s) relevant to your career interests. This topic is relevant for all graduate students and postdocs! Register here: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/career-search-strategy–how-to-identify-opportunities-and-best-p.html.

38. APIDAS AND ADOPTION
Tuesday, April 18, 1-2pm, ACEC Center, 140 Squires, and on Zoom (hybrid)
A panel of APIDA adoptees will be discussing their backgrounds and experiences. Attendees will also get a chance to ask questions to the panel at the end. Light refreshments will be provided at the ACEC. Register here: http://bit.ly/3ZaHczw.

39. APIDAS QUEER, QUESTIONING, & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 18, 5:30pm-6:30pm, in-person and Zoom
Theme: Parental Pressure & Coming Out How do we come out to parents whose cultural experience is different to our own? How does one come out safely? Light refreshments will be provided! Please register and complete the form to receive more information about location. Register here: http://bit.ly/3ZloDsI.

40. FILM SHOWING OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Wednesday, April 19, 6pm, Haymarket Theatre
Please register below for the film screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once. Seating is limited to the first 100 people who register. There will be a waitlist for the rest. This event will take place on April 19th, 2023 at Haymarket Theater in the Squires Student Center. Doors open at 6:15 PM EST and the movie will begin promptly at 6:30 PM EST. Light refreshments will be served. Everything Everywhere All At Once is sponsored by the University Libraries, the LGBTQ + Resource Center, and the Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC) for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDAHM). For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu. *Please note that this film is RATED R and not suitable for anyone under 17 years of age. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSRctSQsrrmXPJC-9VDVWvUxxt9gGFuhSRUYX9oacCxYlfjg/viewform.

41. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, April 20, 8pm, Zoom
Vivek Rajan was trained and certified as a meditation teacher at the Art of Living Center in Washington D.C. in 2009 and has led these programs for hundreds of people nationally. Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZP9rFR.

42. APIDAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Friday, April 21, 12pm, Zoom
A webinar about APIDA experiences in public health. Please register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/3JZTTZR.

43. WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE BLACKSBURG EVENT
Friday, April 21, 3:30-7:45pm, New Classroom Building and Zoom
Our Women in Data Science – Blacksburg event is coming up on April 20-21, 2023. WiDS Blacksburg provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science-related research in a number of domains, learn how leading-edge companies are using data science for success, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators in the field. People of all gender identities are welcome to come and learn about the wonderful work of female data scientists in the greater VT community! Check out our website for more information & registration. Note that the first 50 registrants get a WiDS-Blacksburg t-shirt! Register here: https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/widsblacksburg2023/registration.

44.  DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE BOOK CLUB
Thursday, April 27, 6-7pm, Virtual
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) scientists have made significant contributions with lasting impacts to various fields of science, including physics, biology, computer science, and more. However, BIPOC scientists are still vastly underrepresented in almost all fields of science. In recent years, there have been growing efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. It is important that we continue to support these efforts in order to create a more inclusive and equitable future for the field of science. Please join us for our first graduate student book club event where we will be chatting with Julie R. Posselt about her book, “Equity in Science: Representation, Culture, and the Dynamics of Change in Graduate Education” on April 27 at 6pm via Zoom. https://forms.gle/buctHhR64DHGYSSi8.