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April 17-23, 2003

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This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. APIDA MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
2. CAREER SEARCH STRATEGY
3. BLACK IN CONSERVATION: DIVERVERSIFYING FACES IN WILDLIFE FIELDWORK
4. APIDAS AND ADOPTION
5. APIDAS QUEER, QUESTIONING, & ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
6. DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS WORKSHOP
7. FILM SHOWING OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
8. GLC CAFÉ
9. RE-ART
10. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT -LAST OF THE SEMESTER
11. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
12. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
13. APIDAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
14. TOUR OF TORC ROBOTICS
15. WE SHAPE THIS CITY AN ARTS WORKSHOP
16. WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE BLACKSBURG EVENT
17. TICKETS TO THE OPERA
18. OPERA ROANOKE AND BLACKSBURG MASTER CHORALE PERFORM WAR REQUIEM

Administrative Announcements: 
19. NEW INNOVATION POSTDOC FELLOWSHIP – 1st posting
20. VTGrATE LATEST PODCAST OUT! – 1st posting
21. SUMMER COMPUTING, DATA AND PROGRAMMING WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
22. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES -1st posting
23. NO COOK COUNSELING DROP-IN HOURS 4/17-4/21 – 1st posting
24. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE SEEKING DIRECTORS OF COMMUNICATION AND EVENTS  – 2nd posting
25. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AVAILABLE OVER SUMMER FOR STUDENTS IN STATE – 2nd posting

Jobs:
26. GA POSITION IN GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE RESEARCH – 1st posting
29. BLACKSBURG TRANSIT SURVEY – 1st posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT STUDY – 1st posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY STUDY – 1st posting
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A COMMUNICATION RESEARCH STUDY ON MANSPLAINING – 2nd posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING WITH CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS – 2nd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 2nd posting
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A REMOTE USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION – 3rd posting
36. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
37. BREAKING DOWN THE INTERVIEW – April 24
38. TIE DYE AND TACOS – RESCHEDULED NEW DATE & TIME – April 26
39. SCIENCE ON TAP: GET OUTSIDE! NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
40. ART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE APRIL’S SPEAKER SERIES – April 26
41. APID ALUMNI SOCIETY CAREER PANEL – April 26,
42. 2023 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT EVENT – April 27
43. EQUITY IN SCIENCE DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR JULIE R. POSSELT AND JASMINE LEWIS  – April 27
44. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SCIENCE BOOK CLUB – April 27
45. APIDAHM COLLABORATION WITH OWENS DINING – April 28
46. DONUTS WITH THE DEAN – April 28
47. A CONVERSATION WITH DR. JESSICA WARE: DIVERSITY IN BIODIVERSITY STUDY – April 28
48. AASU PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH RYAN BERGARA – April 28
49. RAMEN FOR READING DAY –  May 4
50. SPRING 2023 ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY – May 12
51. DATA CARPENTRY: R, SPREADSHEETS AND OPENREFINE – May 15 – 16

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 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. 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
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

2. 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

3. BLACK IN CONSERVATION: DIVERVERSIFYING FACES IN WILDLIFE FIELDWORK
Monday, April 17, 5pm, Fralin Hall Auditorium
Join graduate student Sharon Dorsey for a short screening telling the story of her journey as a Black woman working in wildlife conservation. Following the screening will be a discussion about actionable steps to increasing racial diversity in the natural science fields. Light refreshments will be served. This is a Graduate School Diversity Scholar Project. Please register here: https://bit.ly/BlackConservationSD23.   Questions? Contact Sharon Dorsey at sharonsd@vt.edu

4. 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
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

5. 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

6. DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IMPROVEMENT GRANTS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, April 19, 12:30pm, Zoom
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants provide support to advanced graduate students to conduct research for their doctoral dissertations. This workshop will discuss grants in the social sciences, including current programs from the National Science Foundation Science and Technology Studies, American Sociological Association, and American Political Science Association. The workshop will include an overview of these grants, advice on preparing an application, and guidance from faculty (Barbara Allen, Sarah Ovink, and Lee Vinsel). The workshop is intended for graduate students and faculty advisors in doctoral programs. The workshop will take place over zoom, and registration is required. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduurrTMpH9YE8fbR1vvrqRTcZBlgmt6p.  Please contact Tom Ewing etewing@vt.edu with any questions.

7. 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 

8. GLC CAFE Thursday, April 20, 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. Enjoy 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.

9. RE-ART
Thursday, April 20, 5-8pm, Squires Room 342
For this year’s Earth week, Art for Environmental Justice (AEJ) organization has a fun and educational event for all to attend. We will have fun, sustainable crafts for all to take part in, including making flowers out of grocery bags, collaboratively painting an AEJ canvas poster, potting live plant cuttings in upcycled planters, t-shirt painting, and all while learning about environmental justice! We will also have free pizza for all who attend! Please contact Maddie Betts: bettsm@vt.edu if you have any questions.

10. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT -LAST OF THE SEMESTER
Thursday, April 20, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street
Please 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. The sign up link here: https://signup.com/go/FUzSNcE. Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu

11. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, April 20, 8pm, Zoom
Vivek Rajang 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. For more information email ahns@vt.edu . Register here:  https://bit.ly/3ZP9rFR

12. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
Friday, April 21, 11am-12pm, Zoom
Do you need to write a diversity statement? During this workshop, we begin by defining the terms diversity, inclusion, and equity, and then present the basics of a diversity statement (e.g., audience, format, purpose). You will be given guided writing prompts to help you reflect on how your own experiences, beliefs, and future plans align with DEI goals. After small group discussions, we will provide additional prompting questions for you to consider as you continue drafting your diversity statement after the workshop. This workshop will hopefully help you to articulate a statement of values, as well as describe examples of experiences that demonstrate your commitment and future plans for continuing to advance inclusivity in your scholarship and classroom. https://forms.gle/74awXJDWpxzfJN2s6
vity in your scholarship and classroom. https://forms.gle/74awXJDWpxzfJN2s6

13. 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

14. TOUR OF TORC ROBOTICS
Friday, April 21, 3-4pm, Torc Robotics, 405 Partnership Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
The Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) chapter are hosting a tour and Q&A of Torc Robotics. Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is an American autonomous truck company headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia. We will be meeting with some employees and receiving a tour of the facility. Please use this sign up form to sign up ahead of time so that we can get an approximate headcount. https://forms.gle/KBKXF6W35s7KNsc59. Please send along to anyone that may be interested. ** Please note that open-toed shoes are not allowed**

15. WE SHAPE THIS CITY AN ARTS WORKSHOP
Friday, April 21, 3-5pm, Graduate Life Center, room F     
We Shape This City is an arts workshop that explores themes of belonging, displacement, and spatial justice through creative expression. Drawing on dance, visual art, and theater practices, we’ll build connections between these ideas and our stories. You may be interested in this workshop if you are curious about the role of the arts to help us look at civic processes and structural inequities anew. Led by Andreza Jorge, Hiromi Okumura and C. Meranda Flachs-Surmanek as part of the 2023 Diversity Scholars program out of the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/nhz7sc67. We Shape This City is open to people of all backgrounds, especially people who do not consider themselves artists. Join us for a restorative moment to kick off your weekend.

16. 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

17. TICKETS TO THE OPERA
Sunday, April 23, 4pm, Moss Arts Center Opera Roanoke, Blacksburg Master Chorale, Virginia Tech Choirs, and the Georgia Boy Choir are coming together for a production of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, a harrowing and timeless work written for the reconsecration of Coventry Cathedral, which was destroyed during the Battle of Britain in World War II. This masterpiece which symbolizes the senselessness of war and the importance of reconciliation will be at the Moss Art Center. Graduate students have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets by completing the survey below for the upcoming show. The show is Sunday, April 23rd at 4:00 pm, Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/MACchorale Selected students will get ticket pick-up location and timeline shared. Only one entry per student per performance. Questions, please email ordi@vt.edu

18. OPERA ROANOKE AND BLACKSBURG MASTER CHORALE PERFORM WAR REQUIEM
Sunday, April 23, 4pm, Moss Arts Center
Opera Roanoke, Blacksburg Master Chorale, Virginia Tech Choirs, and the Georgia Boy Choir come together for a production of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, a harrowing and timeless work written for the reconsecration of Coventry Cathedral, which was destroyed during the Battle of Britain in World War II. Hailed as a masterpiece, Britten’s work symbolizes the senselessness of war and the importance of reconciliation. The work is performed in Latin with English supertitles. Tickets are $10 for students with ID and youth 18 and under, or sign up for our free last-minute rush seats for students by texting “arts” to 833-966-1838. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/britten-war-requiem.html

19. NEW INNOVATION POSTDOC FELLOWSHIP – 1st posting
The Office of Research and Innovation and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in partnership with LAUNCH: the Center for New Ventures is excited to announce the launch of a new Innovation Postdoc Fellowship track within our larger Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Innovation Fellowships are intended for current or prospective postdoctoral researchers who are highly motivated to extend the impact of their research through new technology commercialization activities. Successful fellows will have a high level of Interest in learning more about advancing technologies from the lab to market and are open to considering potential entrepreneurial career opportunities involving the formation of a new technology startup related to their research. Participants in this program would benefit from knowledge of and connection to Virginia Tech intellectual property that has already been captured by the Virginia Tech invention disclosure process. As such, we encourage late-stage Ph.D. students who will defend in the next few months and current, early-stage postdocs at Virginia Tech to consider submitting a proposal to the Innovation track.  Prospective fellows will work with a Virginia Tech faculty member to submit a joint, three-page proposal. Please review information for interested faculty members as well as proposal eligibility and submission guidelines while working on a proposal.  The next proposal deadline is October 1 with funding decisions following a month after. Learn more about the fellowship program and the Innovation Fellowship track. Direct questions to: Chris Smith, Postdoctoral Affairs Program Administrator, presidentialpostdoc@vt.edu or 540-231-1951

20. VTGrATE LATEST PODCAST OUT – 1st posting
VTGrATE has released its latest podcast! As a community, VTGrATE has decided to have conversations with graduate students about important issues concerning graduate student life. To check out our latest podcast, please click on the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRNfOpQRJAE&t=4s. To get notified whenever we release new podcasts, make sure to subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/@vtgrate

21. SUMMER COMPUTING, DATA AND PROGRAMMING WORKSHOPS – 1st posting       
Carpentries workshops aim to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching research computing and data skills. These hands-on workshops from the University Libraries cover basic tools for programming and data in Python or R, as well as other supporting skills such as command line programming, version control, and data cleaning. In-person workshops are 2 days and include lunch and refreshments. Online options are 1-day mix-and-match workshops. For details and registration visit the Library Calendar https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events?t=d&q=carpentry&cid=10680&cal=10680&inc=0  or email ndporter@vt.edu 

22. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 1st posting
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Spring 2023 Travel Fund Program! Grants may cover registration, lodging, meals, abstract fees and other costs of presenting at an in-person or virtual conference with a start date from July 1-September 30. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due May 15, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Please e-mail acgarnet@vt.edu with any questions, and visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html  for full details and instructions.

23. NO COOK COUNSELING DROP-IN HOURS 4/17-4/21 – 1st posting
There will be no drop-in hours for Cook Counseling at the GLC 4/17-4/21. However, same day and next day appointments are available by calling 540-231-6557.

24. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE SEEKING DIRECTORS OF COMMUNICATION AND EVENTS  – 2nd posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is still accepting applications for two positions on the 2023 – 2024 Executive Board: Director of Communications and Director of Events. Both positions are described below and in the application package. These positions also come with an additional, small fellowship for your work (not an assistantship). If you would like to apply to one of these positions for the 23-24 academic year, email you complete candidate pack to the GPSS Executive Board gpss@vt.edu  and include your statement of intent and platform statement. https://gpss.vt.edu/about/elections

25. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AVAILABLE OVER SUMMER FOR STUDENTS IN STATE – 2nd posting
Cook Counseling remains open for counseling services over the Summer and is open to accepting new clients. All Graduate students who are remaining in Blacksburg or the state of Virginia are eligible for services, but will need to pay a Summer Health fee ($109.75) if not enrolled in a course. Please note services will be primarily provided at our Gilbert Street location or on Zoom. Call our office to schedule or visit our website to learn more. https://ucc.vt.edu/about/appointments.htmlnts.html

26. GA POSITION IN GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS – 1st posting
Fellows work during the fall and spring semesters in the Office of Government & Community Relations in support of the President’s Office. During the Spring semester, fellows are expected to live and work in Richmond, VA during the General Assembly Session. Fellows learn to track legislation and see how policy is made at the state level. They attend committee meetings and provide updates to administrators on campus. The position also provides exposure to the budget making process for the Commonwealth and how higher education and Virginia Tech fit into the larger state budget.  Please send a completed resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Elizabeth Hooper by May 5th at: ehooper@vt.edu. For more information: https://www.govrel.president.vt.edu/student_experience/general_assembly_fellowship.html

27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PROCESSED FOOD – 1st posting
The major purpose of this research project is to learn if consuming processed or less processed foods has an impact on how a person’s brain responds to processed foods. Briefly, the full study is 10-12 weeks long with two 14-day periods of controlled feeding where we will provide ALL foods and beverages for you to eat during those times. If you choose to participate, the study will consist of approximately 34 visits and require approximately 33-35 hours of your time. Most of these visits take place in Blacksburg with some taking place on the Roanoke campus. Participants must be 18-25 years of age. Participants can receive up to $400 and a 3D printed brain for completion of study! For more information and to take the pre-screening eligibility survey: https://fralinbiomed.info/yaeh

28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE RESEARCH – 1st posting
You are invited to participate in a study about international graduate student experiences at Virginia Tech (IRB #23-082). Participants must be currently enrolled as international graduate students at VT. Participants will be asked to give one hour of their time for an interview with the international graduate student researcher. If interested, participants can opt in for a second (optional) 1-hour interview. In the interview, participants will be asked to explain their experience(s) with technical communication during their time both applying to, and being in, their graduate program. The interviews will be audio-recorded, with permission. Participants will be walked through a verbal consent session before the interview and have the option to rescind either their consent or register their withdrawal from the study at any time. Contact Chloe Robertson chloerobertson@vt.edu  for more information or to register your interest.

29. BLACKSBURG TRANSIT SURVEY – 1st posting
Blacksburg Transit is in the process of developing a Transit Strategic Plan (TSP) to help guide service improvements over the next 10 years in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County. Whether you are a current rider, past rider, or even if you have never ridden our buses, we need your help to understand how and why people are using (or not using) transit so we can improve our services in the future. Complete this short survey https://eprpc.mysocialpinpoint.com/blacksburg-tsp#/  by April 28 to tell us about your experiences, desires and priorities. You can be entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards! More information about the project is available at www.ridebt.org/tsp. To request a paper copy of the survey, please email ridebt@blacksburg.gov

30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT STUDY – 1st posting
This is a research study exploring VT’s students’ knowledge of and their opinions regarding sexual assault policies and potential barriers to reporting sexual assault to learn how current policies and resources can be further improved. Participation will take approximately 60 minutes for an online baseline survey. Afterward, students will be directed to fill out their contact information if they would like to participate in an optional 60-minute interview to meet with a member of our research team to talk more about campus sexual assault in depth and how to improve treatment and resources. There is a possibility of compensation for students who participate. Those who complete the baseline survey will have the option to enter their email for a raffle to win one of ten $10 Amazon e-gift cards. Those who are selected for an interview will receive $30. For more information contact: atobar@vt.edu 

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY STUDY – 1st posting
Virginia Tech researchers in the Cognitive Engineering for Novel Technologies (COGENT) Lab are recruiting participants for a research study. The purpose of this research study is to determine how the use of virtual reality impacts our ability to detect objects. During the experiment, you will be asked to use virtual reality (VR) glasses to scan an environment for targets. To enroll in this experiment, you do not need to have any experience with VR. You do, however, need to be 18 years of age or older and have normal, or corrected to normal vision. You will be compensated $10 and the study should last no more than 1 hour. The results of this study may be published and your participation is voluntary and confidential. If you have any questions or interested in participating, please contact Esha via email at esham@vt.edu

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A COMMUNICATION RESEARCH STUDY ON MANSPLAINING – 2nd posting
We are researching the phenomenon of mansplaining, specifically in the context of the workplace. If you’re a woman who has had career experience in the United States and has worked with men at your workplace(s), we are looking for your input. We are seeking women with professional experience who have held full-time positions at any organization and any industry. Link to survey https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AUBQKZuf1I

33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING WITH CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS – 2nd posting
ARCADE lab at Virginia Tech is seeking participants for a user study titled “Usability and Performance Evaluation of a Cyber-Physical System for Construction Progress Monitoring” (IRB# 22-978). The study aims to compare different interaction modalities between humans and a Cyber-Physical System. Participants should be familiar with construction drawings and schedules and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses/contact lenses are fine). They will be comparing construction site visuals with the drawings and schedule and update the progress of the project. The study will take place in the Bishop-Favrao Hall at Perry Street. The study is expected to last about 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated for their time with a $10 Amazon gift card upon completion of the study. If interested, please use the following link to sign up for the study: https://questionpro.com/t/AVSttZwH3D.  For questions, please contact Srijeet Halder at srijeet@vt.edu

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A USER STUDY ON HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION – 2nd posting
The Collaborative Robotics Lab is conducting a user study. In this study, you will work with a robot to perform a task. For a detailed procedure for the study, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3GqqXI8. If you are interested, please sign up using this link: https://calendly.com/shahab-hri/collab2023. We are looking for 30 participants and the link will be unavailable when we are fully booked. We will compensate the participants with a $10 Amazon gift card.

35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A REMOTE USER STUDY ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE WEB APPLICATION –3rd 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

36. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd 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

37. BREAKING DOWN THE INTERVIEW
Monday, April 24, 5-6pm, GLC 120 (SHIP)
Get tips on how to answer general interview questions from Graduate School and Career and Professional Services staff, as well as your peers. Students will be in groups of 4-5 and will rotate through questions with different staff members, and will discuss how to approach each interview question. Space is limited. Please only sign-up if you know that you will be attending. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZxptV

38. TIE DYE AND TACOS- RESCHEDULED NEW DATE & TIME
Wednesday, April 26, 12-2pm, Grad School Lawn
Take an afternoon break with the other graduate students to enjoy delicious tacos and create a tie-dye masterpiece. Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt (or other garment) to tie-dye. Please only bring one item to tie-dye to ensure that as many people as possible can join in on the fun. Tie-dye works best with white cloth, but lightly colored material may also work. Please note that registration is required for both tie-dye and tacos! Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWKvpZxptf

39. SCIENCE ON TAP: GET OUTSIDE! NATURE-BASED EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Wednesday, April 26, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery
This month, SoT NRV invites guest speaker Gates Palissery, a Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health PhD student and VT’s Science Policy Club President. Carol Davis (Town of Blacksburg) and Bethany Bookout (New River Land Trust) join them to collaboratively discuss our local nature-based youth education and advocacy programs. Come ready to learn and engage with kid-friendly tools using the natural resources of our very own Heritage Park backyard. Hosted by the Center for Communicating Science and the VT Sigma Xi Chapter. Open to the public free of charge. Kid and family friendly!

40. ART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE APRIL’S SPEAKER SERIES
Wednesday, April 26, 6-7pm, GLC Room F
This month, as the last event of the academic year, Art for Environmental Justice (AEJ) will be joined by Amy Balkin, an artist based in the San Francisco area whose works address property relations, environmental justice and equity in the context of climate change. At the meeting, Amy will discuss her involvement as an artist with various EJ/superfund projects, including Area of Interest and Invisible-5. We will have pizza for those who attend in person, and some creative hands-on activity still TBD. For those that would like to join via zoom, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/ret2996c. If you plan to attend in person, please fill out the RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2p8pehsd. If you have any questions, please contact Maddie Betts bettsm@vt.edu

41. APID ALUMNI SOCIETY CAREER PANEL
Wednesday, April 26, 7:30-8:30pm, Virtual, on Zoom
This panel will feature APIDA alumni in various career fields and provide networking opportunities. Topics include, but are not limited to, experiences working as an APIDA, changing career tracks, pursuing graduate school, and general career development advice. This will be a virtual event, so make sure to register to receive the Zoom link: http://bit.ly/3GbXjXfGbXjXf

42. 2023 DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT EVENT
Thursday, April 27, 12pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
The Graduate School’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships will host a Diversity Scholars showcase highlighting graduate students who specialize and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. Learn more about their projects in a lightning round format. Lunch provided. Please register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DSpotlight23. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact us at disp@vt.edu

43. EQUITY IN SCIENCE DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR JULIE R. POSSELT AND JASMINE LEWIS
Thursday, April 27, 6pm, Zoom
Posselt argues that accelerating the movement for inclusion in science requires more effective collaboration across boundaries that typically separate people and scholars–across the social and natural sciences, across the faculty-student-administrator roles, and across race, gender, and other social identities. Ultimately this book is a call for academia to place equal value on expertise, and on those who do the work of cultural translation. Join us for a virtual conversation to continue the discussion on equity in science. Register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IUpxb_O3T0yWgmQabHrQCw. If you have any questions, email Jasmine Lewis at: ljasmine@vt.edu

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

45. APIDAHM COLLABORATION WITH OWENS DINING
Friday, April 28, 11am – 7pm, Owens Dining Hall
The ACEC is collaborating with Owens dining to bring special Asian fusion cuisines to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDAHM). Come try the limited-time dishes prepared to celebrate Asian culture! Performances from Asian student organizations will be taking place in the food court area from 12 – 5pm! Please come support our talented students.

46. DONUTS WITH THE DEAN
Friday, April 28, 12:15-1:25, GLC Meeting room C
Come have donuts and other refreshments and chat with the dean of the graduate school, courtesy of GPSS. https://forms.gle/WyNRw9PW7QxYpWTe8

47. A CONVERSATION WITH DR. JESSICA WARE: DIVERSITY IN BIODIVERSITY STUDY
Friday, April 28, 1:30-3pm, 145 Steger Hall (Steger Conference Center)
A panel-style conversation with Dr. Jessica Ware: “I am a Black, pan/bisexual, cis woman raising an LGBTQAI2S family. I grew up in Canada as one of a set of twins, where I spent much of my childhood hiking through the woods in Ontario and swimming in Lake Muskoka. I feel that my identity as a scientist has been greatly influenced by my lived experience as a Black woman, and as a queer person.” – New Science. Dr. Ware will be joined by VT panelists connected to Black Students in STEM, Students for Cultivating Change, the Black Caucus of VT, and InclusiveVT, and more! Please join us: https://qr.link/7hjMRf

48. AASU PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH RYAN BERGARA
Friday, April 28, 7:30pm, GLC Auditorium
It is time for AASU’s Spring 2023 Guest Speaker event! This year we have invited… Ryan Bergara! Ryan is a co-founder of Watcher Entertainment and a host of Buzzfeed Unsolved. Buy tickets now for a chance to meet Ryan! Tickets on sale NOW; please use the link to purchase: https://linktr.ee/aasuvt  More information on our Instagram! @aasuvt

49. RAMEN FOR READING DAY
Thursday, May 4, 11am-2pm, Squires Room 140 (ACEC)
Come by the Asian Cultural Engagement Center to pick up a free cup of ramen! Toppings and ramen are first come, first serve. Hot water supplied by ABP (Au Bon Pain).

50. SPRING 2023 ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY
Friday, May 12, 5:30-7:30pm, Ceremony in the GLC Auditorium and Reception in the GLC Multipurpose Room.
Please complete the form using the link, especially for graduating students: bit.ly/3JTdzyP

51. DATA CARPENTRY: R, SPREADSHEETS AND OPEN REFINE
Monday, May 15 & Tuesday May 16, 9am-5pm, University Mall 2104
This workshop teaches how to combine R and RStudio with spreadsheets software and OpenRefine to work with real-life data from the international SAFI survey database. We use a single dataset throughout the workshop to model the data management and analysis workflow that a researcher would use. Learners are expected to attend the full 2 days. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. For more information on our curriculum, visit https://datacarpentry.org/socialsci-workshop/