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March 3 – 9, 2025

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated 8/26/24    

This Week’s Events: 

  1. CONNECTING THE OPENS: CONNECTING OPEN EDUCATION, OPEN ACCESS, AND OPEN PUBLISHING – Monday 
  2. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – Tuesday 
  3. MALTHUS GOT IT BACKWARDS: MODERN AGRICULTURE AND THE UNGREEN REVOLUTION 
  4. OFFER NEGOTIATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Tuesday  
  5. ROOTS TO WELLNESS – Tuesday 
  6. THE FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS  – Tuesday 
  7. SPRING INTEREST MEETING & DISCUSSION: NAVIGATING THE NEW POLITICAL CLIMATE – Tuesday  
  8. WOMEN’S MONTH CONNECT LUNCH – Wednesday 
  9. DROP IN CAREER ADVISING AT THE GLC – Wednesday 
  10. OPEN QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS: USING QualCoder FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH AND METHODS TRAINING – Wednesday 
  11. INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS – Thursday  
  12. GLC CAFÉ–Thursday 
  13. POST-GPSS SENATE MEETING KARAOKE FUN – Thursday 
  14. THE DANTE QUARTET – Thursday 
  15. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT, 3/6, 6:30-8PM– Thursday 
  16. EXPLORING COMMERCIALIZATION: OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND RESEARCH FUNDING, IMPACT, AND YOUR CAREER – Friday 
  17. GRADUATE STUDENT COOKING WORKSHOP – STUFFED PEPPERS – Friday  Administrative Announcements
  18. DCAP ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22– 1st posting 
  19. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “AN EVENING WITH CHARLES YU” ON TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – 1st posting 
  20. CALL FOR ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK DISPLAY – 2nd  posting 
  21. NEW COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 2nd posting 
  22. SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR THE FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY – NOW. MORE THAN EVER. CONFERENCE – 2nd posting 
  23. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 2nd posting (1/2) 
  24. LAUNCH OF THE NEW “MANAGE YOUR SCHOLARLY IDENTITY CHALLENGE COURSE – 3rd posting 
  25. GRADUATE SCHOOL ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS – 3rd posting  Jobs
  26. WAGE POSITION FOR DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB DESIGN – 1st posting  Research Participants and Volunteers
  27. CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR PhDs – CCST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: March 3, 2025 
  28. VIRGINIA GOVERNORS FELLOWS PROGRAM 2025 – DEADLINE: March 3, 2025 
  29. AGING SERVICES LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: March 6, 2025 
  30. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – April 1, 2025 
  31. PEACOCK-HARPER FOOD HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP –  DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 
  32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR USABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGY SURVEY – 1st posting 
  33. DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS NEEDED – 1st posting  
  34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY – 1st posting 
  35. SUBMISSIONS REQUESTED – HOKIE HICCUPS – 1st posting 
  36. SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR THE FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY – NOW. MORE THAN EVER.    CONFERENCE – 2nd posting 
  37. AI IN GRADUATE RESEARCH – 2nd posting 
  38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – RETURNING EXPIRED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS WORKSHOP (IRB# 24-986) – 2nd posting 
  39. HOME BEYOND HOME: A COMMUNITY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – 2nd posting 
  40. ASIAN AMERICAN CAREER STUDY – 3rd posting 
  41. INVESTIGATING BIASES FOR MACHINE LEARNING/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED 
  42. BIOMECHANICAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENTS USING WEARABLE SENSORS. (IRB # 24-376) – 3rd   posting 
  43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A NAP-LENGTH SLEEP STUDY – 3rd posting  Upcoming Events
  44. MENOPAUSE SERIES – March 17 
  45. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY SPEAKER WITH DR. KAREN DEPAUW – March 17 
  46. BROADWAY IN BLACKSBURG: THE BOOK OF MORMON – March 18 
  47. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – March 20 
  48. SYNERGY CONFERENCE 2025 – March 22 
  49. A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM – March 22 
  50. ETD WORKSHOP – March 24 
  51. RURAL CONFERENCE PROPOSAL WORKSHOP – March 25  
  52. DRIVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD: HOW TO BECOME A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE – March 25 
  53. INSPIRE SERIES: GRADUATE STUDENT EDITION – March 28 
  54. FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY – NOW. MORE THAN EVER. – April 11 


0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/05    

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL: Graduate School 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, walk-in hours  Monday – Friday. 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 be held on Wednesdays 1-4pm  
  • COOK COUNSELING: Drop in hours for Cook Counseling: Fridays from 1 to 3pm. Students can call 540-231-6557 to schedule an appointment with the Embedded Counselor at the GLC or the embedded counselor with their program.  
  • 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. CONNECTING THE OPENS: CONNECTING OPEN EDUCATION, OPEN ACCESS, AND OPEN PUBLISHING  
Monday, March 3, 6-8pm, Newman Library 207A and online 
Join the University Libraries and invited guests for a discussion for future professors regarding open access, open educational resources, and open data. University Libraries’ faculty will provide brief overviews of open publishing, open educational resources, and open data to provide some general information on the topics. Presenters will discuss how aspects of open have impacted their career development as well as how they have incorporated open practices into their research and scholarship, and the audience will be invited to participate in the robust conversation. https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/14105951  

2. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY 
Tuesday, March 4, 2-3pm, Virtual  
Since March 2021, all Virginia Tech researchers can provide immediate open access to the accepted version of scholarly articles through the university’s repository, VTechWorks, regardless of their copyright transfer agreement. This session helps researchers understand and use the policy, including version preparation, ways to deposit, and article discovery. Open access to peer reviewed research is vital to scholars and citizens globally, and authors benefit through greater readership, downloads, and citations. This session is open to all faculty, staff, and students. This session is offered every month. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=open%20access 

3. MALTHUS GOT IT BACKWARDS: MODERN AGRICULTURE AND THE UNGREEN REVOLUTION 
Tuesday, March 4, 2-3:15pm, Newman Library 101S 
The VT Food Studies Program presents Glenn Davis Stone, Scholar in Residence at Washington & Lee University, on “Malthus Got It Backwards: Modern Agriculture and the Ungreen Revolution.” Few ideas are as entrenched in the West as Robert Malthus’s vision of agriculture’s failing scramble to feed us, or its modern version in which technological innovation is our only hope. A new synthesis of research recasts modern agriculture as the maladaptive result of shared interests of agri-capital and the state. The system’s technologies turn out to be “efficient” mainly at garnering public subsidy. This is surprisingly true even on the Green Revolution, which – rather than saving a billion lives – only made agriculture more chemical-intensive. https://events.liberalarts.vt.edu/event/malthus-got-it-backwards-modern-agriculture-and-the-ungreen-revolution/ 

4. OFFER NEGOTIATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS  
Tuesday, March 4, 3-4pm, Zoom  
This workshop identifies factors involved in career decisions and provides information on appropriate negotiating behaviors. Participants will also learn about follow-up practices for accepting or declining a job offer. Additionally, the session introduces web-based tools for determining cost of living and salary ranges. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1684008/share_preview 

5. ROOTS TO WELLNESS 
Tuesday, March 4, 5-6:45pm, BCD – Indigenous Community Center (Squires 122) 
Embark on a transformative wellness journey with us! This monthly workshop series is the starting point to a stronger you and a healthier community. This program provides a community space to explore wellbeing, learn about campus resources, and grow your resiliency through crafting. 

6. THE FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS 
Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-6:45pm, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Moss Arts Center 
Join us Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center to witness Virginia Tech faculty explain their groundbreaking research in a nutshell — each has just 90 entertaining seconds to wow the audience! This event is free and open to the public. Join more than a dozen innovative faculty members as they present to a lively public audience and a panel of diverse judges, including campus and community leaders as well as a 7th grader! It’s fast-paced, fun, and informative — a true showcase of Virginia Tech’s innovative work and a celebration of science communication.  Brought to you by the Center for Communicating Science and funded by the Office of Research and Innovation and by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affair at Virginia Tech. For more information: https://communicatingscience.isce.vt.edu/css-events/upcoming-events/2025-ccs-faculty-nutshell-games.html. Submitted by staff member Erin Smith erinmsmith@vt.edu. 

7. SPRING INTEREST MEETING & DISCUSSION: NAVIGATING THE NEW POLITICAL CLIMATE  
Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-7:30pm, GLC room C 
Join us for SPEAC’s Spring Interest Meeting—an engaging and informative event open to all current members and anyone curious about science policy! This is a great opportunity to connect with the SPEAC community, share ideas for future events, and discuss how the evolving political landscape is shaping science policy, education, and our personal lives more broadly. We’ll provide a welcoming, safe space for meaningful conversations about these changes and their impact now and in the future. Whether you’re a current member or just curious about how you can contribute to meaningful change, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to get involved. Come for the conversation, stay for the connections—and the food! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10980668 

8. WOMEN’S MONTH CONNECT LUNCH  
Wednesday, March 5, 12-1pm, GLC MPR 
Join us on Wednesday, March 5th, from 12-1pm for a Connect Lunch that will center on the experiences of womxn. The program will feature a community discussion about belonging and holding intersectional identities as womxn. Food will be provided. For accessibility needs, contact Ann Guo at aguo@vt.edu. Please register at the link provided. https://forms.office.com/r/hF9V1cBzBu 

9. DROP IN CAREER ADVISING AT THE GLC 
Wednesday, March 5, 1-3pm, GLC 120  
Whether you’re exploring career options, polishing your resume, or searching for jobs and internships, Career and Professional Development is here to help. No appointment necessary—just drop in.  

10. OPEN QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS: USING QualCoder FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH AND METHODS TRAINING 
Wednesday, March 5, 1-4pm, Online 
Learn to use QualCoder, a free and open-source qualitative coding and data analysis tool. This workshop will provide introductory training in the principles of qualitative coding through practice with QualCoder. Participants will need access to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer with QualCoder (installation instructions will be sent in advance), and will be asked to create a free researcher account on the Qualitative Data Repository to download the practice data. The workshop will also touch on teaching qualitative research without expensive paid software, and the challenges and opportunities teaching with QualCoder presents. https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/14147682. 

11. INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS 
Thursday, March 6, 2-3:25pm, Newman Library and Online and Monday, March 17, 12:20-1:10, online  
All Virginia Tech faculty and GTAs are invited to attend. Do your students frequently ask if the textbook for your course is really required? Do you suspect that some, perhaps many of your students don’t buy the book? Do you want to explore some relatively new options?  
This workshop covers: 
– Discussion of course material perceptions and preferences 
– Course material impacts on students 
– What we mean (and don’t mean) by “open textbook” 
– Creative Commons licenses 
– VT’s Guidelines on Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Textbooks 
– Other faculty reviews (Please note that only faculty are eligible for review stipends.)  https://bit.ly/intro-open-textbooks

12. GLC CAFÉ   
Thursday, March 6, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room 
Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies in the company of your grad student and Grad School colleagues. Relax, network, and load up on caffeine and/or carbs. Bring your own mug if you can. Submitted by: Lindsay Barron lbarron@vt.edu. 

13. POST-GPSS SENATE MEETING KARAOKE FUN  
Thursday, March 6, 6:45-8:30pm, GLC MPR 
Back by popular demand! After the GPSS senate meeting this Thursday, we’ll be taking over the mic for some laid-back fun with our very own karaoke machine. No frills, just a chance to sing and sing along and enjoy the evening with fellow grad students. Come hang out with us and let’s see how many songs we can knock out before it’s time to call it a night! Refreshments provided. (If you can, please consider joining us at the senate meeting beforehand at 5:30pm!) Karaoke RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/BVRMBXEQ2m  

14. THE DANTE QUARTET  
Thursday, March 6, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center  
One of the U.K.’s top string ensembles premieres a song cycle of American poetry and performs works by Beethoven and Elgar. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/dante-quartet.html. Submitted by staff member Claire McDonald clairem0214@vt.edu 

15. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT, 6:30-8PM   
Thursday, March 6, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street 
Free childcare for graduate student families at the VT Women’s Center, 6:30-8:00 on Thursday evenings when classes are in session. Advance sign-up is required, and there are limited spaces. Childcare provided by volunteers from the Chi Delta Alpha sorority, and children must be toilet trained. There will be games, crafts, snacks, maybe a movie, and fun with the sitters! A sign up link will be available each week on the Women’s Center webpage (womenscenter.vt.edu) on Monday afternoons, or in the weekly Graduate School newsletter. For additional info or questions, please contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu Event will take place at 206 Washington Street, enter up the stairs in the back of the parking lot. This week’s sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAAC28A31-55413742-kids 

16. EXPLORING COMMERCIALIZATION: OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND RESEARCH FUNDING, IMPACT, AND YOUR CAREER 
Friday, March 7, 12-2pm, North End Center, Training Room 2420 
LAUNCH: The Center for New Ventures and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Virginia Tech invite current graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and early-stage researchers to join us for this interactive event. We will provide an overview of commercialization resources and programs and ask attendees think about potential markets for your research. The session will also feature a panel of former Virginia Tech Ph.D. students, current postdocs, and former postdocs turned entrepreneurs who have leveraged a variety of institutional, state, and national programs and resources to move their ideas closer to market. Register here: https://forms.gle/jyLgfwxKwrVeTmMP8 

17. GRADUATE STUDENT COOKING WORKSHOP – STUFFED PEPPERS  
Friday, March 7,  3-5pm Wallace Hall Teaching Kitchen, Room 403  
Looking for an easy and budget friendly recipe? After our successful Vegetable Soup workshop last month, we’re partnering with Hokie Wellness and doing it again with a new recipe! Cooks of all abilities are invited to join, as we make delicious and nutritious stuffed peppers. At the end of the workshop, we will enjoy a simple meal of our stuffed peppers together, or you can take your portion to go. Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/qVTzVWKuum.  

Administrative Announcements   

18. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM PERFORMANCE ON 3/22/25 – 1st posting 
Special date night event featuring the visionary contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, renowned for its innovative blend of movement styles and compelling storytelling. This mixed repertory program showcases a diverse range of works, including If We Were a Love Song, set to the soulful music of Nina Simone, and the world premiere of 2×4. This event takes place at the Moss Arts Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Each student can apply for extra tickets for their guest. Register using this survey for your chance to win: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DCAP032225    
Students with a valid VT ID randomly selected will receive information on the ticket pick-up location. Only one entry per student per performance. If you have questions, please email grads@vt.edu. 

19. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “AN EVENING WITH CHARLES YU”/ TUESDAY, March 25, 2025,– 1ST posting 
This event features acclaimed author Charles Yu, celebrated for his groundbreaking works like Interior Chinatown and How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe. Join us for an evening of thought-provoking storytelling and engaging conversation as Yu explores themes of identity, culture, and human experience. This event takes place at the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Register using this survey for your chance to win: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DCAP032525.  Students with a valid VT ID randomly selected will receive information on the ticket pick-up location. Only one entry per student per performance. If you have questions, please email grads@vt.edu.  

20. CALL FOR ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK DISPLAY – 2nd posting 
The Graduate School is seeking submission for its spring art and photography display that coincides with Graduate Education Week. The theme this year is “Create Your Own Adventure.” What other adventures do you like to engage with? How do you create your own path? Show us your adventurous spirit in this semester’s art and photo display! More information can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html. Submission deadline is midnight on March 17. Email grads@vt.edu if you have questions.  

21. NEW COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 2nd posting 
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) who are in the classroom as instructors of record play an important role in the teaching mission at Virginia Tech and have a unique position in their simultaneous roles as students and instructors at the university. The GTA Instructor of Record Community of Practice (CoP) is co-hosted by the Graduate School and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) to provide time to connect with other GTA instructors of record from across campus. If you are currently a GTA instructor of record in title, or are acting as instructor of record under a supervising faculty member, and would like to engage in discussions about effective teaching and shared experiences with your colleagues in a university-wide community, this CoP is for you! Additional details about the CoP, including spring semester meeting times, are available on the CoP sign-up form: https://teaching.vt.edu/programs/communities-of-practice.html.  If you have questions, contact CETL at teaching@vt.edu.  

22. SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR THE FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY – NOW. MORE THAN EVER. CONFERENCE – 2nd posting 
Our undergrad and grad conference is coming up! Please submit your work (essays, art, or performance of a song, poem, etc.) by March 7. Enjoy sharing thoughts in a relaxed atmosphere and be considered for an essay award. ( You could get some $$…) Learn more about the conference here: https://linktr.ee/genderconference  

23. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 2nd  posting (2/2) 

Acknowledge a great faculty mentor who has been supportive of your progress toward a graduate degree by nominating them for the Faculty Mentor of the Month recognition. You can nominate advisors, committee members, or other faculty who play a significant role in your graduate experience, either in a single noteworthy instance or through continued and consistent support: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/awards/outstanding-mentor-award/Mentor_of_the_Month.html   Nominations are accepted year-round, and a new winner is selected every month. Winners receive a certificate and a small token of our appreciation. Winning faculty mentors are featured on our website and social media platforms. Contact Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu  with questions.  

24. LAUNCH OF THE NEW “MANAGE YOUR SCHOLARLY IDENTITY CHALLENGE COURSE – 3rd posting 
This online asynchronous course is designed to enable participants to create, connect, and maintain their online scholarly profiles in order to improve their online presence and their potential research impact. The course includes 5 separate modules (Scopus, ORCID iD, Elements & Virginia Tech Experts, Google Scholar, and Additional Profiles) which can be completed individually to earn an associated badge. Participants can earn up to 5 Professional Development Network (PDN) credits for completing the entire course. Anyone can take the course, but it is primarily for faculty members and graduate students. Enroll here: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/productivity/courses/lib175. Submitted by faculty member Ann Brown annbrown@vt.edu.  

25. GRADUATE SCHOOL ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS – 3rd posting 

The Graduate School offers a range of personal, professional, and academic workshops for the Virginia Tech community and you can find their descriptions on this site: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-services/on-demand-workshops.html.  Many of the sessions can be offered either in-person or synchronously online. Each listing also includes contact information, should you have questions about it, and requests to schedule the events should be completed through the linked form at the top of the page. 

Jobs   

26. WAGE POSITION FOR DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB DESIGN – 1st posting 
Are you a tech-savvy graduate student with a flair for design and social media? The Whole Health Consortium (WHC) at Virginia Tech is looking for a dynamic individual to revitalize our online presence!  
What you will do: 
• Web Magic: Keep our WHC website current, visually stunning, and fully functional. 
• Social Spark: Drive engagement with weekly, creative posts on Twitter and  
Instagram. 
• Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with our WHC team to brainstorm and  
implement fresh design ideas. 
• Tech Support: Perform routine website maintenance and troubleshoot as needed. 
Application deadline: March 15, 2025.  Position to run through June 2025.   https://virginiatech-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/taryn1_vt_edu/EbZTEljqduxGgStDtzuOn6YBR20Qbg94tQH-EXBBO_9L7w?e=zwI7Ng
To apply end your resume and a summary of your relevant work experience to   wholehealth@vt.edu  by March 15, 2025. 

Funding Opportunities    
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 

    27. CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR PhDs – CCST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: March 3, 2025 
This one-year salaried fellowship in California is open to PhDs from science, social science, and engineering backgrounds interested in working in science policy for a year (no policy experience required). Applications are due March 3 for a start date of Nov 3, 2025. Up to 15 positions available. Learn more here:  https://ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows-program/. 

28. VIRGINIA GOVERNORS FELLOWS PROGRAM 2025 – DEADLINE: March 3, 2025 
Each year in the Commonwealth of Virginia the Governor invites rising college seniors, graduating college seniors, and students in graduate/professional school to participate in the Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program. This is an amazing opportunity for students interested in public service and policymaking to experience firsthand the administration of state government in the Commonwealth. The program is open to all majors – students are placed in different secretariats based on their interests and experience. The applicant must be a Virginia resident OR enrolled in a Virginia college or university. Applications for 2025 are now open, and will be due on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. As part of this program, students will receive a stipend of $3,600 for their two-month service from June 2nd, 2025 to August 1st, 2025. Program details and commonly asked questions can be found on the FAQ page of the program website. If you are interested in the program, please visit the Virginia Governor’s Fellow Program homepage or find more information here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/fellows/.  

29. AGING SERVICES LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP –  DEADLINE: March, 6, 2025,  
This generous Aging Services program, is a one- year non-clinical fellowship program designed for recent graduates of a master’s degree program (or at least completed the coursework) or mid-career professionals with five or more years’ experience in their chosen work area. The cohort learning model will provide a community for the new leaders in aging services. For more information: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000TI9yFYAT  

30. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 
In combination with the Cunningham Doctoral Scholarship and the Graduate School Annual Fund, we are delighted to announce the availability of summer fellowships in the amount of $7,500 each. This supplement will be awarded as a lump sum fellowship payment through payroll 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, with personal financial need, and with a strong record of accomplishment from previous funding. Applications will be accepted until April 1, awards will be announced soon thereafter, https://forms.gle/TKBELmmzE9KjwyHA9  
*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. 

31. PEACOCK-HARPER FOOD HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP – DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 
This year, we plan to award 3 scholarships of $2500 each, subject to funds available and final application pool. These scholarships, awarded by the Virginia Tech Food Studies program, promote the use of the History of Food & Drink collecting area, including the Peacock-Harper Culinary History Collection and  preference is given to applicants whose scholarly pursuits encompass topics related to these. These scholarships honor Janet Cameron and Jean Allen Phillips, both visionaries and exemplary teachers who were passionate about health, nutrition, and student success. Before applying, applicants must schedule a visit with Kira Dietz, Assistant Director, Special Collections and University Archives to learn more about the materials available and to ask questions about how the collection and their research might align. Appointments with Kira can be scheduled here. [https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/appointments/kadietz]. Applicants are encouraged to review information about the collection in advance. Meetings should be scheduled at least two weeks before the application deadline.  The majority of this collecting area is housed in Special Collections and University Archives. Research and interests may include human nutrition and foods, culinary history, agricultural history, family nutrition or family nutrition history, food culture, household equipment, kitchen design, social history, ethnic traditions, gender studies, or other related topics. If applicants have not outlined a thesis or dissertation yet, they should have interests that encompass topics related to material in the Collection. Recipients will be required to write a brief summary of work accomplished within one year. 
Criteria for consideration: 
Applicants must be a Virginia Tech graduate student in good standing  
Applicants must be pursuing a research project that would directly benefit from the use of materials from the History of Food & Drink collecting area  
Applicants must submit a Fellowship Nomination Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8rhQL9qivK7mOjUZ2sUL-Uy8kQD024mgJl2M3-ZlQCSJqUg/viewform  by April 1, and can self-nominate (just put your own name in the Nominator Field).. For more information, contact Anna Zeide, zeide@vt.edu. 

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought   

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR USABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF TECHNOLOGY SURVEY – 1st posting 
Research participants are needed for a survey on the usability and accessibility of technology with respect to healthcare information on COVID-19 disease.  This study has been determined as IRB exempt (IRB #25-232). Please fill out the survey here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWkKGZ354Q. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. If you would like to be in the follow-up study, you must also fill out the follow-up survey linked in the last question. Please contact Sonal Sathe at sss20a@vt.edu or Dr. Nathaniel Porter at ndporter@vt.edu for further information. 

33. DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS NEEDED – 1st posting  
If you are helping a grandparent who has memory problems, the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Tech needs your help! We are interviewing eligible grandchildren to learn about family relationships and dynamics, the type of help provided, use of paid services, and help-related and other daily challenges. 
Qualifying grandchildren will participate in an initial telephone interview (approx. 70 minutes) and 8 brief telephone interviews (15-20 minute each evening). Compensation: $110 for full participation (VT IRB# 20-742). Email  careex@vt.edu  , or complete initial inquiry form: https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/index.php?s=NDNAAMHTW4 

34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH USER STUDY – 1st posting 
The 3D Interaction group is inviting you to participate in a research study with mixed reality (MR) technologies. This study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information in Magic Leap 2 AR Headset. Participants in the study will come to Room 3215, Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert St, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Participants will try out several interaction techniques while seated, standing, or moving around in an indoor area. The entire experimental session will take about 75-90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary. Participants need to be English speakers, at least 18 years old, and have normal vision with contact lens (Glasses are not supported). Participants should not have any symptoms or known recent exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Participation will be on a first come first serve basis. For more information, contact Logan Lane at logantl@vt.edu. To schedule a  session, visit this link to see if you are eligible to participate: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjerohaRPrhcJKpjPdJnlEACVUNllLWjVYSEhWUEVZU0VGOVM1WE9ZTzRWSC4u 
The project is supervised by Dr. Doug A. Bowman in Computer Science. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #24-655. 

35. SUBMISSIONS REQUESTED – HOKIE HICCUPS – 1st posting 
Hokie Hiccups is a space to acknowledge and celebrate the struggles—or “hiccups”—we’ve all faced in life. It’s a night, taking place on March 25th from 5:00 – 7:30 PM in CID, where Hokies can share their experiences of growth through various expressive arts and creative mediums. The first hour will include food, mental health resource tables, and giveaways. The remaining hour will be held in the CID rehearsal and performance room, where participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and raffle prizes will be given away. Any Virginia Tech community member is welcome to submit their idea for a story across a variety of media (storytelling, poem, song, dance, visual arts, etc.). https://forms.office.com/r/zkeZAQANpK. Submitted by  
Jazmin Jurkiewicz jurkiewicz19@vt.edu  

36. SUBMIT YOUR WORK FOR THE FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY – NOW. MORE THAN EVER. CONFERENCE – 2nd posting 
Our undergrad and grad conference is coming up!  Please submit your work (essays, art, or performance of a song, poem, etc.) by March 7. Enjoy sharing thoughts in a relaxed atmosphere and be considered for an essay award. ( You could get some $$…) Learn more about the conference here: https://linktr.ee/genderconference.  

37. AI IN GRADUATE RESEARCH – 2nd posting 
This survey is part of a project aimed at understanding how graduate students in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech understand artificial intelligence (AI) and its intersection with sustainability. If you are  a graduate researcher in COE conducting research that involves using, developing, and/or studying AI for your research, you are a perfect fit for this survey! Compensation $10. Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/v629Hfgj6J 

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – RETURNING EXPIRED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS WORKSHOP (IRB# 24-986) – 2nd posting 
We are seeking individuals who are at least 18-year-old and interested in environmental issues to participate in a workshop to develop design strategies for returning expired pharmaceutical products to pharmacies. After the research team has determined your eligibility to participate based on your answers to our pre-screen questionnaire, we will invite you to participate in the workshop. Your participation will be crucial in shaping effective waste management practices and promoting environmental sustainability.  The study will last approximately 3 hours. If you agree to participate in this research study, you will be compensated $25. To sign up for the study, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/HXyFADMCF7 to complete a screening survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jia Dong (djia9@vt.edu).   

39. HOME BEYOND HOME: A COMMUNITY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – 2nd posting 
Calling All International Students! Cranwell International Center is putting out a call for the 2nd Annual Home Beyond Home Photography exhibit! We are looking for photos that showcase what “home beyond home” means to you. We will work with a judge from SOPA to curate and judge an exhibit that will go up at the YMCA Community Gallery Space on N Main Street from April 4th-April 19th. We will announce 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention winners at the opening night reception on April 4th! Prizes are various amounts of dinning dollars and swag bags plus getting your photos printed, framed, and displayed. Applicants must be an international student either by visa status or identity. All photos submitted must have been taken by the applicant. Applicant must own the rights to submitted photos. Winners will receive dining dollar prizes. Selected photos will be displayed as part of a larger exhibit. Submit your entry via this form: https://forms.office.com/r/zPpuHVNxAF. 

40. ASIAN AMERICAN CAREER STUDY – 3rd posting 
This study investigates the factors that influence the career choices of Americans of East Asian descent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Participation includes an initial interview of 60 minutes and a follow up interview of 30 minutes. All interviews will be conducted on zoom and your identity is confidential.  Participant qualifications: Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM; Asian Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese descent; Resided and pursued education in the United States before enrolling in college. Compensation $20 gift card. Please fill in this form if you want to participate https://forms.gle/pzsiEwaKR7XJWJv58.  Submitted by graduate student Layla Ye Zang (yez@vt.edu). 

41. INVESTIGATING BIASES FOR MACHINE LEARNING/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED BIOMECHANICAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENTS USING WEARABLE SENSORS. (IRB # 24-376) – 3rd posting 
We are investigating potential biases in Machine Learning (ML)/Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based biomechanical exposure assessments using wearable sensors and depth cameras. This study aims to identify how factors like age, sex, and strength may impact algorithm fairness in assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risks. What to expect: A single 2.5-3-hour session; Performing simulated industrial tasks (lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling); Completing a short questionnaire 
Your participation will help develop fair and responsible AI-driven ergonomic assessments. Participation is voluntary and is approved by IRB (24-376).  Qualifications: • Are 45-65 years old • Have no self-reported current or recent (past 12 months) musculoskeletal problems or injuries. Compensation $20/hour. For more information on how to participate contact Sakshi Taori sakshit@vt.edu. 

42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A NAP-LENGTH SLEEP STUDY – 3rd posting 
This Virginia Tech study (VT IRB # 22-923) aims to investigate the effects of various auditory stimuli during sleep. If you participate in this study, you’ll be asked to wear standard polysomnography equipment and sensors to record the galvanic skin response (GSR) during a 3-hour long nap. While you sleep, we will play a series of sounds at a low volume, in order to avoid waking you up. Study length is about 4 hours total. Qualifications: People between 18 and 65 years with no history of significant chronic neurological disease, severe mental illness, or any DSM-IV axis I disorders, and no hearing or sleep disorders. Compensation is $15 cash upon completion of the study. For more information on how to participate email: ndnestudies@gmail.com. Submitted by graduate student ChinHui Chen.  

Upcoming Events   

43. MENOPAUSE SERIES  
Monday, March 17, 3-4:15pm, GLC B  
Hokie Wellness and the Graduate School are pleased to present 3-part series to host an open, frank, and educational discussion that will cover the experiences of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Zoom options are available. Please register at the link provided. https://forms.office.com/r/YUgRnyW8YE.  

44. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY SPEAKER WITH DR. KAREN DEPAUW  
Monday, March 17, 12-1pm, GLC MPR 
Join us for a speaking event with Dr. Karen DePauw, former Dean of the Graduate School. Dr. DePauw will be sharing her engagement with VT’s Principles of Community and how they have shaped her work both during and after her tenure at Virginia Tech. Lunch will be served. Please register at the link provided. https://forms.office.com/r/PzvGknhr1s 

45. BROADWAY IN BLACKSBURG: THE BOOK OF MORMON  
Tuesday, March 18, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center  
The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/book-of-mormon.html   

46. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT  
Thursday, March 20, 9am-5pm, Graduate Life Center or Zoom 
Designed for graduate students in a writing phase at any level! This series offers a variety of structured and flexible sessions to support your writing journey. Whether you’re seeking a structured writing period, a focused environment, or the freedom to drop in as needed, our offerings cater to diverse needs. From facilitated workshops and Pomodoro sessions to quiet, open writing spaces, this series allows you to develop skills, boost productivity, and bring your ideas to life. Embrace the chance to write, connect, and grow in a community dedicated to creative and academic excellence. Learn more and register here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/professional-development/professional-development-series.html  

47. SYNERGY CONFERENCE 2025  
Sunday, March 22, 9am-3pm, Data & Decision Sciences Atrium 
Synergy is a conference hosted by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) that focuses on developing Graduate students at Virginia Tech and beyond, stimulating the New River Valley workforce and building community connections across STEM fields. Through interactive workshops and engagement initiatives. This experience is designed to equip students with the necessary tools needed for their success in the technology industry. This is a FREE (including all meals) event for all graduate students in STEM.  Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Adams, Dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. The registration link is here: https://forms.gle/sBV3P9QC6j3ruFKv5. Submitted by staff member Karen M Solorzano Gonzalez karensg21@vt.edu. 

48. A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM – March 22 
Saturday, March 22, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center 
The visionary contemporary dance company returns to Blacksburg with If We Were a Love Song (set to the music of Nina Simone), the world premiere of 2×4, and more.  

https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/aim-kyle-abraham.html.

49. ETD WORKSHOP – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT 
Monday, March 24, 7-8pm Zoom  
Graduate School Review of ETDs: In this Zoom presentation, we’ll go over what the Graduate School looks for when we review your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) for formatting. Students will receive tips on how to prepare their ETDs for submission so that they are quickly approved. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84392415913 

50. RURAL CONFERENCE PROPOSAL WORKSHOP  
Tuesday, March 25, 12-2pm, Center for Rural Education (Hillcrest Hall) Lower Level, 385 West Campus Drive 
Want to present your research at the nation’s largest rural education conference? Join the Center for Rural Education (CRE) for a FREE workshop and draft your proposal for the National Forum to Advance Rural Education (NFARE) with support from CRE faculty and scholars. If your proposal is accepted, the CRE will cover your registration fee!  Held in Salt Lake City, UT, October 13-15, 2025, NFARE brings together researchers, educators, and policymakers to address the unique challenges in rural education. This conference is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to share rural-related research with a broad audience. Your research does not have to focus on rural education—if it relates to rural communities or has implications for rural schools, we want you there! RSVP by March 21. https://forms.office.com/r/zWArmjgmBf 

51. DRIVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD: HOW TO BECOME A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE 
Tuesday, March 25, 3:30-5pm, Alumni Hall, The Inn 
Join the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) for a fireside chat with Alba Colón, an engineer and recruiter at Hendricks Motorsports, with additional experience at General Motors and SAE International. Alba will share valuable lessons learned throughout her career and offer insights on becoming a competitive candidate, enhancing your skill set, and excelling in interviews. After her talk, enjoy a networking reception with light refreshments and vehicles on display. Hendrick Motorsports employs a wide range of backgrounds—including business, communications, cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, transportation (all modes) —this is your opportunity to explore them further! Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/t5Y34sDx9w 

52. INSPIRE SERIES: GRADUATE STUDENT EDITION  
Friday, March 28, 12-1pm, Beyond Boundaries Collaborative District, APIDA + Center – Squires 140 
Feeling inspired? Want to inspire others? The BCD – APIDA + Center would like to highlight and celebrate APIDA focused or driven research by graduate students at Virginia Tech! If you are interested in giving a 2-minute presentation (think elevator pitch) about your research, please fill out the form provided by Friday, March 14 at 11:59PM ET. Come and learn about the amazing work happening all around. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. 

53. FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY – NOW. MORE THAN EVER.  
Friday, April 11, 8:30am – 4:00pm, Beyond Boundaries Collaborative District, APIDA + Center – Squires 140 
Our undergrad and grad conference is coming up! Enjoy sharing thoughts in a relaxed atmosphere and be considered for an essay award. (You could get some $$…). Learn more about the conference here: https://linktr.ee/genderconference. Submission deadline March 7th.