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0. Ongoing Services – updated 5/13/24
This Week’s Events:
- GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
Administrative Announcements:
- FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting
- CIRTL NETWORK SUMMER PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE – 2nd posting
- CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, & LEADERSHIP: LDRS 5534 Summer 3 – 3rd posting
Jobs:
- WAGE POSITION ASSISTANT COACH, VT COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM (NON-VARSITY SPORT CLUB TEAM) – 1st posting
- GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER-JOHNSTON – 2nd posting
Funding Opportunities:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
- RECRUITING YOUNG ADULTS WITH ADHD FOR BRAIN STUDY – 1st posting
- USING 2D CHARTS AND VIRTUAL REALITY TO IMPACT RESIDENTS’ ENERGY AWARENESS ON HOW ENERGY IS CONSUMED THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME – 2nd posting
- INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON AI & SELF-PERCEPTION – 2nd posting
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL PRIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – 3rd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 3rdposting of REPEATED POSTING
Upcoming Events:
- 2024 BIOMEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM
0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/28/23
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: Graduate School summer hours: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit 120 GLC, summer walk-in hours will be held on Monday and Thursday 9:00-4:00pm. The Graduate School offices will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the summer. Staff will be available by phone 540 231-8636 or email grads@vt.edu. If you prefer Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
- CAREER ADVISING: Schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; GLC drop-in hours in GLC 120 will not be held in the summer and will resume Fall 2024.
- COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in hours for Summer: Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm. Location: Room 49 at the GLC. For consultations by Zoom e-mail hkatie19@vt.edu. Students seeking services can schedule a triage appointment by calling 540-231-6557.
- WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
- GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
This Week’s Events
1. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 30, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
GLC Café will be held on Thursdays only during the summer. Casual drop-in social hour for graduate students to take a break! Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can.
Administrative Announcements
2. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make food choices that
support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services (In-person or Zoom) to any interested students, faculty, or staff and is now accepting new clients for the fall semester. Visit: https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html to learn more about the service; and use the following link to sign up: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AVS0qZzdAj.
3. CIRTL NETWORK SUMMER PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE – 2nd posting
Virginia Tech is a member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network, which offers a variety of programming opportunities, including online workshops, available to graduate students and postdoctoral associates at institutions in the CIRTL Network at no cost. This summer, the CIRTL Network schedule includes programming focused on evidence-based teaching fundamentals and academic professional development. You can find the full CIRTL Network summer programming schedule, including descriptions and registration information, at https://cirtl.net/events/. To learn more about CIRTL, visit the network’s website at https://www.cirtl.net/. For more information about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, visit https://cirtl.vt.edu/ or email cirtl@vt.edu.
4. CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, & LEADERSHIP: LDRS 5534 Summer 3 – 3rd posting
What’s YOUR creativity or problem-solving style? What does that mean for leadership of self and others? Learn all about how your preferred cognitive style affects how you solve problems and lead in this Summer 3 course. You will also learn your own KAI score and what it tells you about how you solve problems, work with others, communicate, and build trust—all required for successful leadership. Enroll for this Summer 3 course TODAY! Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz, jhwalz@vt.edu.
Jobs
5. WAGE POSITION ASSISTANT COACH, VT COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM (NON-VARSITY SPORT CLUB TEAM) – 1st posting
We are looking for an Assistant Coach to work with our Head Coach to help run team practices. Our coaches make decisions about the team’s performance routine that are in the best interest of the team, including, but not limited to, who on the team will be alternates, what skills to include in the performance routine, in addition to making practice plans for the team. Ideally, both coaches will travel with the team to competitions and showcases, in addition to attending most, if not all team practices, which are twice/week in the fall semester and three times/week in the spring semester. Previous cheerleading experience, preferably Level 4-6 or at the collegiate level. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information contact Ava Grace Washington, avagrace@vt.edu.
6. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AT WEST AMBLER-JOHNSTON – 2nd posting
The Residential College at West Ambler Johnston is seeking full-time graduate students to serve as a Graduate Residential Fellow. The Graduate Residential Fellow (GRF) is a live-in position with a primary responsibility of assisting the Faculty Principal (FP) with his/ her academic and intellectual goals, offering mentorship to students, and facilitating the creation of a strong sense of community within the Residential College. The GRF works closely with the hall council, Residential Well-Being Student Leaders, the FP, Student Affairs staff, and others to ensure that the goals and aspirations of the residential college are fulfilled. Graduate Residential Fellows are required to hold a concurrent part-time or full-time graduate assistantship. For more information, or to apply, email Kayley Carter, Program Coordinator for RCWAJ, kayleyc@vt.edu.
Funding Opportunities
None at this time
Funding opportunities sponsored by the graduate school can be found here:
https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html
All external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html.
Volunteers and Research Participants Sought
7. RECRUITING YOUNG ADULTS WITH ADHD FOR BRAIN STUDY – 1st posting
Participate in a series of study sessions on attention tasks at the Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg. Study tasks include a questionnaire, games, and MRI scan. Participant qualifications: 18-40 y/o diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) eligible for an MRI. + Compensation: $20 per hour + additional $0.20 per mile for round trip if traveling from outside of Montgomery County, VA. For more information contact Joshua Neal by emailing: andlab@vt.edu.
8. USING 2D CHARTS AND VIRTUAL REALITY TO IMPACT RESIDENTS’ ENERGY AWARENESS ON HOW ENERGY IS CONSUMED THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME – 2nd posting
The goal of this research study is to investigate alternative data visualization formats to determine their impact on participants’ ability to read, work with, analyze, and argue about energy consumption data of household appliances. The total time commitment is roughly 1 hour. Participant qualifications: Must be a graduate student. Compensation: $25 Visa Gift Card. To participate, please email Joseph James at ajjoseph@vt.edu to schedule an interview time.
9. INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON AI & SELF-PERCEPTION – 2nd posting
We are currently looking for participants who are interested in sharing their thoughts and experiences related to skincare, their perceptions of their facial appearance, and their attitudes toward using algorithm-based tools designed to assess facial wrinkles. What to Expect: Participation involves a one-time, semi-structured interview lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour; The interview will be conducted via Zoom, at a time that’s convenient for you, and the video and audio will be recorded; Topics will include your skincare routine, decision-making process regarding skincare purchases, and your views on using technology to assess skin health Compensation: Entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card (1/10 odds of being selected). (IRB #23-502). For more information: https://virginiatech-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/tajames_vt_edu/EfMv6Z-PkbtGg73Dq-NK17wBKxyUO0YYMmV7-GFhivj30g?e=1jCuHV. Please reach out to Autumn Clarke at autumnpc@vt.edu by Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.
10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL PRIDE IN WASHINGTON, DC ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – 3rd posting
Volunteers are needed to help staff Virginia Tech’s booth at the Capital Pride celebration in Washington, DC on Sunday, June 9. Greet visitors, hand out swag, share information about resources available to the LGBTQIA+ community at VT! Event takes place rain or shine. The first 20 volunteers to sign up and work will receive a “Hokie and Proud” trucker cap! Please contact Betty Anderson betty.anderson@vt.edu to discuss any special needs/accommodations. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48ADAE2CABFC1-49325839-2024#/.
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 3rd posting of REPEATED POSTING
The MEM lab is recruiting participants for a new study on young adult cognition The study takes approximately 1 hour, in Williams Hall, and pays $20. This is a repeated posting for this study – please make sure you have not already participated in this study before emailing. Primary investigator: Rachel Diana, Approval: Biomedical Research Alliance of New York Institutional Review Board (BRANY) Protocol #VT18-1077-568. If you are between the ages of 18 and 50, speak English fluently and interested in learning more, please contact vtmemorylab@gmail.com. Compensation $20.
Upcoming Events
12. 2024 BIOMEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM
Wednesday, June 5, 9am-4pm, 4 Riverside Circle Roanoke, VA 24016
The Roanoke Graduate Association will be co-hosting the 3rd annual installment of the Biomedical Professional Development Symposium. Gain knowledge and ask questions with our six panelists about career paths outside of academia for those with biomedical degrees, including careers in biotech, finance, data science, and science policy! The event will be held on June 5 from 9-4 PM in G101 Riverside 4, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke. Open to all students, faculty, and staff. Breakfast will be provided for all, and lunch provided for the first 55 registrants! Register here: https://forms.gle/CjBiBuiTMcjMANURA. For any further questions, please email Kavya Iyer, President of RGSA, at ikavya@vt.edu.