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May 15-21, 2023

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This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. DATA CARPENTRY: R, SPREADSHEETS AND OPENREFINE
2. HOW TO EVALUATE, BUILD, AND HIGHLIGHT TRANSFERABLE AND CAREER RELEVANT SKILLS
3. GLC CAFÉ
4. GOD STILL SPEAKS -PART 2

Administrative Announcements: 
5. UPDATED COOK COUNSELING INFORMATION – 1st posting
6. CIRTL SUMMER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
7. NEW GAE ACCOUNT CREATION ENDING & INFO FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS – 2nd posting
8. BLACKSBURG GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS – MAY 17 AND SUMMER – 2ndposting
9. “TEACHING THE PHILOSOPHY OF LOVE, SEX, AND DEATH”. A NEW EPISODE OF “THE RANTING PEDAGOGUE” IS OUT! – 2nd posting
10. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM SEEKING NEW ASSOCIATE CHAIR – 3rd posting
11. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION – 3rd POSTING

Jobs:
12. GA POSITION FOR RESEARCH INSTRUCTION IN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – JUNE-JULY – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
13. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
14. VERY ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
15. CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO DON´T DO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REGULARLY NEEDED FOR A  VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED INTERVIEW STUDY: TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION – HABITS AND PERSPECTIVES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER COVID-19 – 1st posting
17.SUMMER EQUINE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH MAY 13TH – 2nd posting
18. HOMEFIELD FARM – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -2nd posting
19. ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING WITH CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS – 3rd posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events: 
22. THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS: WHAT COMPANIES LOOK FOR WHEN EVALUATING TALENT  – June 19

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 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. DATA CARPENTRY: R, SPREADSHEETS AND OPENREFINE
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/

2. HOW TO EVALUATE, BUILD, AND HIGHLIGHT TRANSFERABLE AND CAREER RELEVANT SKILLS
Monday, May 15, 3-4pm, Zoom
This seminar provides insight on how to evaluate transferable skills and which skills are valued in various career paths. Through this seminar, Propel will highlight common non-scientific skills that scientists can build while performing research and also will show ways to apply these to their desired career paths. Advice will be provided for how to demonstrate these skills for various careers including research and non-research focused roles. Propel will provide guidance on how to package scientific and non-scientific skills on resumes, cover letters, and during interviews. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceCtrj4tG9Q_jgM950v7RjHIS9HFV-gf

3.  GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 18, 3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center – Reading RoomEnjoy snacks, tea, coffee 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. 

4. GOD STILL SPEAKS -PART 2
Friday, May 19, 4-6pm, Brush Mountain A Squires Center Virginia Tech and virtual Zoom ID: 2164282501
Everyone is invited to God still speaks part 2 which is happening this Friday (05/19/2023) from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship is a community of students walking together to find, follow, and flourish in Christ in the middle of Graduate School. For more information: https://www.gcfvt.org/. Register here:   https://forms.gle/1d4BXa6DxdWmfdBW9.

5. UPDATED COOK COUNSELING INFORMATION – 1st posting
Cook Counseling at the GLC will not have drop-in hours for summer. Services are available over the summer, and new clients are being accepted. Students must be in Blacksburg or the state of Virginia. A health fee may apply. Please call 540-231-6557 with questions or to schedule. **Please note Cook Counseling’s main office is moving to Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert Street, suite 2400 and this will be the primary location for services this summer.**

6. CIRTL SUMMER COURSES AND WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
Virginia Tech is a member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) network, which provides professional development opportunities available to graduate students and post-doctoral associates at institutions in the CIRTL network at no cost. CIRTL’s cross-network summer offerings include a variety of courses and workshops, including “Change Leadership for Inclusive Teaching and Learning,” “Basics of Online Learning and Teaching,” “An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching,” “Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview,” and more. For a full list of CIRTL summer programs along with descriptions and registration information, visit https://cirtl.net/events/. To learn more about CIRTL, visit the network’s website at https://www.cirtl.net/.  If you have questions about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, email the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at teaching@vt.edu.

7. NEW GAE ACCOUNT CREATION ENDING & INFO FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS – 2nd posting
Google Auxiliary Email Account (GAE) creation will be ending May 10. As stated in the recently announced changes to Google Workspace at Virginia Tech, several service changes will take effect May 10, 2023:  The option to create new Google Auxiliary Email (GAE) accounts will end; Students, alumni, and retirees will no longer be able to create new Google shared drives; and; Departmental approval will be required for employees to create new shared drives. For more information: https://vtx.vt.edu/notices/2023/05/it-gae-shared-drive-changes.html?utm_source=cmpgn_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vtUnirelNewsDailyCMP_050823-fs Graduating students –  look for information on best practices for managing your VT software and technology to be published in the student weekly

8. BLACKSBURG GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS –  MAY 17 AND SUMMER – 2nd posting
Monday, May 15th, the Graduate School offices will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the summer. On May 17, the Graduate School offices will be closed from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. so employees can participate in the university’s Employee Appreciation Day activities.

9. “TEACHING THE PHILOSOPHY OF LOVE, SEX, AND DEATH”. A NEW EPISODE OF “THE RANTING PEDAGOGUE” IS OUT! – 2nd posting
VTGrATE continues rolling new episodes of its podcast, “The Ranting Pedagogue”. In this episode, Mohannad Elhamod and Jack Leff discuss various aspects of the classroom through the lens of teaching some interesting philosophy classes. To check out the episode, please click on the link here: https://youtu.be/TC5j3EFs5po . To get notified whenever we release new podcasts, make sure to subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/@vtgrate

10. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM SEEKING NEW ASSOCIATE CHAIR – 3rd posting
The Graduate Honor System is inviting applications for an associate chair position. Associate chair(s) conduct interviews to gather evidence for GHS cases; examine documents and records to determine relevance to the case; assemble case packets; preside over preliminary review hearings; and prepare a report of hearing outcome and rationale. The associate chair may also assist with conducting facilitated discussions, ethics training, and GHS orientations for departments upon request. Applicants must be: (1) graduate students in good standing who have been in residence for a minimum of one semester immediately preceding appointment (2) preferably having served as a GHS panelist for at least one semester (3) able to serve as associate chair for at least one year while enrolled full-time in the Blacksburg campus. For more information about the Graduate Honor System: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/expectations/graduate-honor-system.html. To apply, submit a short statement of interest and experience to ghs@vt.edu  by Friday, May 19.

11. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION – 3rd POSTING
In combination with the Cunningham Doctoral Scholarship and the Graduate School Annual Fund, we are delighted to announce the availability of 30 summer fellowships in the amount of $7,500 each. This supplement will be awarded as a lump sum fellowship* at the beginning of the summer. This is a one-time award, cannot be renewed, and is awarded without the expectation of any additional work on your part. Awardees must be current PhD students who are working on their dissertations during the summer months. This award cannot be combined with other Virginia Tech funding sources. Priority will be given to those toward the end of their program. Financial need will be considered as a secondary factor.  Applications will be accepted until May 15, awards will be announced soon thereafter, https://forms.gle/6vYKM9AHizoAgKeN8.  *Fellowships are not considered employment, no taxes are withheld and you will not receive a W2 form at the end of the year. Fellowships will show on your 1098-T from the university and may have to be reported to the IRS on your 1040 form. However, different tax rules apply to international students. For them, the university is required to collect taxes on the fellowship and to report those amounts at year-end to the IRS on form 1042S. For more information see IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education.

12. GA POSITION FOR RESEARCH INSTRUCTION IN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – JUNE-JULY – 2nd posting
The GA will work closely with the Faculty Director of the Orion Living Learning Community to create course-based research manuals for COS1015-1016 (Successful Starts in Science). Duties and Responsibilities: meeting with the Faculty Director weekly; proactively communicating through email; looking up information online and through the Orion LLC shared drives to incorporate into research manuals for existing and new group research projects; writing up information from existing and new group research projects into comprehensive instructional research manuals for use in COS 1016/1016; revising  15-20 research manuals with the Faculty Director (or Assistant Director). Required qualifications: excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; understanding of research process; background experience or degree in STEM/education fields; self-motivated;  take initiative and work well independently. Recommended qualifications: proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and Zoom; ability to manage multiple and on-going tasks; excellent time management skills. Please apply by May 22 here: https://forms.gle/kU2cFHPVY5ZJS1nm8

13. INDIVIDUALS OF ALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
Seeking 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, with stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb.), and free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer. Seeking sedentary or regular exercisers, with no recent injury or other reason that has changed the daily physical activity. Study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. Participants will be entered in a drawing for $25 cash (Odds of being selected 1 in 5). You will receive information on your body composition, aerobic capacity and other health information. Contact Olalla Prado Nóvoa: vtultrahipl@gmail.com

14. VERY ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
We need 15 children and adolescents (8-17 years of age, girls and boys) who don´t do physical activity regularly for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #23-324). Participants must be free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease, or cancer. Seeking individuals who don´t do sports regularly, with no recent injuries that have affected their daily tasks. 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 about your body composition, energy expenditure, and other health information. You will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). The odds of winning are approximately 1 in 5. Please, if you are interested in participating in this Stella’s Lab study or want more information contact Guillermo by email at gzorilla@vt.edu or evolmetabolism@gmail.com

15. CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO DON´T DO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REGULARLY NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
We need 15 children and adolescents (8-17 years of age, girls and boys) who don´t do physical activity regularly for a study examining the relationship between physical activity and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #23-324). Participants must be free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease, or cancer. Seeking individuals who don´t do sports regularly, with no recent injuries that have affected their daily tasks. 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 about your body composition, energy expenditure, and other health information. You will be entered in a drawing ($25 cash). The odds of winning are approximately 1 in 5.  Contact Guillermo by email at gzorilla@vt.edu  or evolmetabolism@gmail.com.

16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED INTERVIEW STUDY: TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION – HABITS AND PERSPECTIVES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER COVID-19 – 1st posting
You are invited to participate in an interview study which aims to learn about individual strategies, habits, and perspectives, with respect to using technology to maintain connections with remote (geographically distant) family and friends. Interested individuals will be asked to complete a screener to determine their eligibility. If eligible, you will be asked to provide consent and indicate your preferred day(s) and time(s) for participating in the interview. The interview study will take 45 to 60 minutes to complete, conducted via Zoom. Eligibiliy: 18-years and older and capable of providing consent are . No risks are associated with participating in this study. Compensation: $10 in total (in the form of an Amazon gift card) for your time and effort. This study was reviewed by the VT IRB under protocol IRB-20-318. Please email Derek Haqq at dhaqq@vt.edu for more information.

17. SUMMER EQUINE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH MAY 13th – 2nd posting
Who can volunteer? ANYONE! No prior equine experience required! Summer program is open to VT students, staff & faculty AND the Blacksburg Community! Summer program runs May 13th – August 20th, two scheduling options provide flexibility around vacations, internships, etc.! Volunteers gain experience in management and care of horses in the equitation and breeding programs on campus. Additional opportunities available to train new foals, shadow  veterinarians, and learn about in-hand showmanship. Community volunteers must be 18 years or older OR accompanied by a guardian at all times on site. Details are in the applications or email Natalie Duncan at nbduncan@vt.edu. New this summer: 1 credit hour Equine Practicum course (12 weeks) field study for VT students! Contact Natalie Duncan at nbduncan@vt.edu for information about the summer class (weekly self-paced content with weekly involvement on the farms). Trot your way over to our Google Forms to get involved now! VT current students, staff, or faculty volunteers: https://forms.gle/xDv9dgtyKKnU3Cfy6 . Blacksburg community volunteers: https://forms.gle/o3zw8RX4FDNqqQdJ7

18. HOMEFIELD FARM – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – 2nd  posting
Volunteer at Homefield Farm this summer – the university’s 12 acre organic produce farm! Learn, get outdoors, and gain invaluable experience. Open to anyone. All skill levels Please fill out the form by 5/12/23. https://forms.office.com/r/psMJekUMzN.

19. 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). 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. 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. Participants will be entered in a drawing for $25 cash (Odds of being selected 1 in 5). Contact the Human Integrative Physiology Lab for more information vtultrahipl@gmail.com. Submitted by Olalla Prado Nóvoa  oprado@vt.edu

20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING WITH CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS – 3rd 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 Cyber-Physical Systems. Eligible participants should be familiar with construction drawings and schedules and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses and contact lenses are fine). They will be comparing construction site images with the drawings and schedule to check the progress of the project. The study will take place in Bishop-Favrao Hall. 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

21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON FEMALE RUNNERS – 3rd 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. Study measurements will include body composition, bone density, VO2max, and exercise efficiency. 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. For more information contact: VTNEMLab@gmail.com
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. Study measurements will include body composition, bone density, VO2max, and exercise efficiency. 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. For more information contact: VTNEMLab@gmail.com

22. THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS: WHAT COMPANIES LOOK FOR WHEN EVALUATING TALENT
Friday, May 19, 3-4pm, Zoom
During the seminar, Propel Careers will discuss how organizations value hard and soft skills and how they look for these throughout the resume review and interview process. This seminar will also discuss how companies utilize resume databases and LinkedIn to identify talent and what key points they are looking for in a profile. Propel will provide tips on how candidates can stand-out from the crowd. Register here:  https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/what-companies-look-for-when-evaluating-talent.html
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