Welcome to the Graduate School’s D.C. Area weekly newsletter for graduate students. We share events, services, administrative announcements, and job opportunities. The newsletter is published on Mondays. When the university is closed for a holiday on Monday, the newsletter will be emailed on Tuesday.
There will be no D.C. Area weekly newsletter on Monday, Nov. 20. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
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This Week’s Events and Activities:
1. DOES RACE REALLY MATTER IN ACADEMIA? Nov. 13
2. GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING, DROP-IN HOURS, Nov. 13
3. APIDA & INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING & ALLIES CONVERSATION, Nov. 13
4. HOKIE WELLNESS FOR RESEARCHERS: CULTIVATING A GROWTH MINDSET, Nov. 14
5. ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSIONS, Nov. 14 and 16
6. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP, Nov. 14
7. WOMEN IN NATURAL RESOURCES CONVERSATION, Nov. 15
8. GIVING THANKS AROUND THE WORLD LUNCH, Nov. 15
9. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS AS A CAREER EXPLORATION TOOL, Nov. 15
10. MODEL SELECTION IN REGRESSION, SHORT COURSE, Nov. 15
11. Q&A SESSION: ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN EXECUTIVE MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Nov. 16 and 21
12. THURSDAY WALKING GROUP WITH MINDFULNESS, NOV. 16
13. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION, Nov. 16
14. ONLINE POWER HOUR OF WRITING, Nov. 17
15. FACULTY FORUM WITH DR. AARON ANSELL
16: 7TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION, Nov. 18
Administrative Announcements:
17. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
18. GOOGLE PHOTOS ACCESS ENDS AND STORAGE LIMITS BEGIN IN JANUARY 2024
19. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
20. VIRGINIA TECH DC AREA GSA ELECTIONS
21. GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
22. GPSS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
23. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL
24. COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
25. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Job Opportunities
No Job opportunities listed this week.
External Funding Opportunities
26. VIRGINIA SEA GRANT PROGRAM
27. VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM (VSGC) 2023-2024 SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
Upcoming Events:
28. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP, Nov. 27
29. iTHENTICATE TRAINING, Nov. 27
30. SAVE THE DATE: OFFICE OF EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY DOUBLE FEATURE, Dec. 6 and 7
Volunteers and research participants sought:
31. SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR A COMPENSATED STUDY ON HOME COOKING
32. SURVEY RESPONDENTS NEEDED TO INFORM THE FUTURE OF AR VR AT VIRGINIA TECH
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN INTENTIONAL WEIGHT GAIN IN ATHLETIC INDIVIDUALS SURVEY
Ongoing Services
· GRADUATE SCHOOL IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA
· CAREER ADVISING
· COOK COUNSELING
· SERENITY SPACE
· CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON
· AFFINITY GROUPS
· NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESOURCE CENTER LIBRARY
· HOKIE ONE STOP
· WRITING CENTER
· EXPERIENCE VT WITH EMILY T
This Week’s Events and Activities
1. DOES RACE REALLY MATTER IN ACADEMIA?
Monday, Nov. 13, 12 p.m. Virtual (Zoom)
A professional development workshop designed to help students successfully navigate graduate school and their professional development. Dr. Lance Collins, vice president and executive director of the innovation Campus, is the guest speaker. Registration link:
(https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce-qrD8iHdSTgH0NjWuJ0-oYFLHc3eMS.)
2. GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT ADVISING, DROP-IN HOURS
Monday, Nov. 13, 1-5 p.m., Virginia Tech Research Center, Arlington, second floor, room 2-304
Graduate School advisors will be onsite for “In Person” walk in sessions to assist with the following student advising needs for Fall 2023. Please stop by for a brief advising appointment with staff to discuss any of the following:
Student record issues
Plan of study discussion & review
Assisting with prelim and final exams
iThenticate/ ETD questions
Commencement information
Checking degree completion status for Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
3. APIDA & INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING & ALLIES CONVERSATION
Monday, Nov. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual option for DC Area students
This month’s theme focuses on supporting students as they head home for the break. Participants can share their concerns about going to an environment that might not be supportive or understanding. The APIDA and Indigenous Queer Questioning and Allies Support Group provides a space where students can explore topics and understand how the intersectionality of various identities plays into their lives. Registration is required and virtual details will be provided upon registration: https://bit.ly/499LDAT
4. HOKIE WELLNESS FOR RESEARCHERS: CULTIVATING A GROWTH MINDSET
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Virtual
Often when we’re struggling, our inner monologues can become critical and it takes practice to shift our mindsets about things like unsuccessful grant proposals and unexpected experimental outcomes. Believe it or not, the mindset we have and the way we talk to ourselves when we’re approaching difficult tasks has a big impact on our academic success and personal well-being.
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to develop a growth mindset and re-frame our automatic thoughts that can often be negative to help promote academic and professional success as well as personal well-being.
5. ITHENTICATE TRAINING
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., Virtual
The Graduate School is offering training sessions to graduate students and faculty on how to use iThenticate, a newly available software system to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism.
1. Navigate the iThenticate software
2. Submit a document for review
3. Evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion
Register here: https://forms.gle/dh23kiHHbt8asPDc6
Please contact Jenn Million at jennjw@vt.edu with any questions.
6. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual for DC Area students (Zoom)
APIDA and Indigenous Women’s Support Group offers a supportive space for similarly identifying individuals. Feeling like you belong is critical to growing and coping with life’s ups and downs. What does a sense of belonging mean? Learn how you can create a positive sense of belonging that will benefit you. Registration: https://bit.ly/46gpfnS
Questions and information, Alexander Lien Thomas, althomat55@vt.edu
7. WOMEN IN NATURAL RESOURCES CONVERSATION
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10-11 a.m., Virtual
The College of Natural Resources and Environment’s virtual event focuses on the vital role of women in natural resources. Topics include success stories and strengths of women leaders; challenges and solutions working in the field; innovative approaches; and the power of collaboration. Panelists are:
· Audra Upchurch – Vice President, Homeland Security Market LMI
· Julia Defeo – Ph.D. student, Dept of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
· Marcella Kelly – Professor, Dept of Fish and Wildlife Conservation
· Shannon McCabe, Exec. Director, Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.
· Bettina Ring – State Director, Virginia, The Nature Conservancy
To register for the event, visit https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/cnrevirtual
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tara Nepper at 540-231-5484 or tnepper@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
8. GIVING THANKS AROUND THE WORLD LUNCH
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 12-1:30 p.m., in person, Northern Virginia Center, room 114 (Falls Church).
All VT students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend (RSVP required). We will provide the Traditional American Thanksgiving food (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, etc.). We ask that faculty and staff who join us, please bring a dish to share. Students are encouraged to bring a dish from a special holiday in their culture. We hope you can celebrate the season of thanks with us! Please register via this link: https://forms.gle/way4vXZi87UtNqti9
9. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS AS A CAREER EXPLORATION TOOL
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 12-1 p.m., Virtual (Zoom)
Graduate students and postdocs will learn how to effectively engage with alumni and other professionals via informational interviews to gain advice and insights on various career options and navigating job searches. For more information, contact Chris Smith, christsmith@vt.edu.
Register here: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2023/informational-interviewing.html
10. MODEL SELECTION IN REGRESSION, SHORT COURSE
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual (Zoom)
Regression is one of the most commonly used statistical methods – but things can quickly get complicated when you have multiple predictors. In the SAIG Short Course Model Selection in R, we will cover different methods to evaluate different regression models with different sets of predictors.
The following topics will be covered:
• Running Multiple Linear Regression in R
• Checking MLR assumptions with plots and tests • Applying model selection methods like stepwise regression & LASSO
• Criterion used to assess models (AIC, BIC, etc.)
No previous coding experience is required!
Register here: Register for SAIG courses: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=saig
11. Q&A SESSION: ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH AN EXECUTIVE MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Thursday, Nov. 16, 12-1 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 21, 12-1 p.m., Virtual (Zoom)
Do you want to improve your performance at work, advance your career, and lead change that matters? If your answer is “Yes!” then you might be ready for Virginia Tech’s Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR), an accelerated graduate program focusing on leadership for sustainability. The XMNR program combines the best of in-person and online learning in a hybrid, cohort-based format that is completed within one year.
Watch the XMNR Intro video (03:25): https://youtu.be/5ANt5K-LAZg?si=i3DjthkTjLb9c9Sm
Register below for an upcoming virtual Q&A session with Program Director Dr. David Robertson:
Thursday, Nov. 16: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodu-trDItE9BvI0tXhjOQYThlznkUDAsd#/registration
Tuesday, Nov 21: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdO2uqD0tHtQ2NgU8ZIdN6twmHfwknuA8#/registration
For more information or questions, contact program coordinator and admissions advisor Amy Hubbard at ahubb09@vt.edu.
12. THURSDAY WALKING GROUP WITH MINDFULNESS
Thursday, Nov. 16, 12:30-1 p.m., in person (Northern Virginia Center, Falls Church)
The Walking Group with Mindfulness moments meets at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church, every Thursday. Take a break, de-stress, meet other students, faculty, and staff, and walk in the neighborhoods and parks near the NVC. Meet at the security desk at the entrance of the NVC on the second floor. Contact Julie Kaplan, Ph.D., Embedded Counselor for the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, for more information, at jskaplan@vt.edu.
13. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
Thursday, Nov. 16, 8-9 p.m., Virtual
Looking for a way to increase mindfulness and practice self-care? Certified meditation teacher, Vivek Rajan, will facilitate a virtual nighttime guided meditation. It is a wonderful way to care for your wellbeing. This event is open to all but requires prior registration. Register here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcuCorz4jGNxTU4ddVbcCcnXykI2Vi79h
14. ONLINE POWER HOUR OF WRITING
Friday, Nov. 17, 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., weekly series throughout the semester, Virtual
The Virginia Tech Writing Center offers a Power Hour that aims to empower writers to protect short but regular time slots to work toward their writing projects with the support of an online community. Writers can choose the time slot that best fits their needs. The format is split into three parts: the check in, where participants outline their goals verbally or by writing in the chat box; the 60-minute power hour, where cameras and microphones are muted while people engage in their projects; and the follow-up, where participants come together to share their experiences, facilitated by the session’s host. Find out more and register at https://vt.mywconline.com
15. FACULTY FORUM WITH DR. AARON ANSELL
Friday, Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Community Change Collaborative for a conversation with Dr. Aaron Ansell from the Department of Religion and Culture! Dr. Ansell is a cultural anthropologist with a regional specialty in northeast Brazil and a topical emphasis on local politics and the language forms people use to conduct politics. His work has largely focused on patronage (patron-client) relations and non-ideological forms of polarization in small-town Brazil, as well as government efforts to dismantle patronage factions in the name of fighting corruption. More recently, Ansell has turned to the dynamics of political polarization in the US, designing a software aimed at helping people signal their receptivity (or lack thereof) to critical confrontation in particular situations. Register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/siaHwyxeX1Lb5Hzw5
16. 7TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION Saturday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Meridian High School 121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church
The Festival of Light celebrates unity through the illumination of lights in our community. Organizers invite students, staff, faculty and administrators and their families to come to the event and share the magic of light, color and cultural diversity. For more information, contact Karmu Hyolmo, karmuh@vt.edu. Register here: https://forms.gle/8UoStPvaQEtKyPaU6,
Administrative Announcements
17. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
Virginia Tech will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-17, 2023, with a series of engaging events open to the entire Virginia Tech community. All events are free, no pre-registration required. International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that highlights the benefits of international education and mobility worldwide. For more information and to see the complete schedule of events: https://international.vt.edu/IEW.html
18. GOOGLE PHOTOS ACCESS ENDS AND STORAGE LIMITS BEGIN IN JANUARY 2024
Two important changes to Google Workspace at Virginia Tech are happening on Jan. 16, 2024. First, access to the Google Photos app will end. If you have any data in the Photos app, you MUST export the photos you wish to keep, and then delete all contents from the app. After Jan. 16, you will not be able to access the app or remove data, and the data will continue to count against your storage limit. The Google Photos guide (https://it.vt.edu/google-photos/) offers more information on exporting Photos data.
Also, on Jan. 16, students will have a 5 GB storage limit in Google Workspace; accounts over this limit will go read-only until storage is reduced. Check your storage, and move or delete files from Google Drive if needed. Again, empty ALL contents from Photos, regardless of your storage total. See the Google changes student information page for more information: https://it.vt.edu/google.
19. BOUCHET GRADUATE HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who serve as examples of the five pillars: scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The deadline for student applications is 11:59 p.m. on January 16, 2024. You may learn more here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/diversity/bouchet-society.html
For questions from the Greater Washington D.C. Metro Area, please reach out to Dr. Chontrese Hayes, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success, at chontresehayes@vt.edu.
20. VIRGINIA TECH DC AREA GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) in the DC region is the official representation and governing body of VT graduate students in the greater D.C. metro area. We are dedicated to advocate for graduate students’ concerns and to serve as their liaison with the University Administration. The DC-GSA will be holding elections in December 2023 for the new leadership and is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from students pursuing Masters or Doctoral level programs at Virginia Tech campuses in the DC region who will be interested to serve as student body leaders. These appointments are effective Jan. 15, 2024, through Dec. 15, 2024. You’ll find the application and information here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zVjHBtO9kRAgLo_GEmgrAoPy0v7mqbEG1kDuFYvqDho/edit
21. GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Winter 2024 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 Jan. 1-March 31, 2024. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due Nov. 9 at 11:59 PM. Please e-mail Aran Garnett-Deakin at acgarnet@vt.edu with any questions, and visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html for full details and instructions.
22. GPSS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate is accepting applications for the senate’s Graduate Research Development Program. The application deadline is Jan. 19 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Master’s students are eligible to receive $1,000 and doctoral students are eligible for receive up to $1,500. Funds may be requested for travel, lab analyses, supplies and other expenses incurred for degree-contingent research. $10,000 will be distributed. Application materials and full instructions can be found here: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html. Please e-mail Aran Garnett-Deakin at acgarnet@vt.edu with any questions.
23. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Take your research to the next level. GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is a one-credit, fully-online, asynchronous course offered by the University Libraries in spring 2024. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond and have the option to take the class either for credit or as pass/fail. Two discipline-specific sections are offered, so students should be sure to sign up in HokieSPA for the one that relates to their subject area. For more information, contact Lisa Becksford, lisab5@vt.edu.
24. COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
Community Change’s fifth issue seeks submissions in the forms of scholarly refereed articles, book reviews, essays, and other work, including multimedia and artwork from graduate students. Community Change is an online, peer-reviewed, graduate student journal that explores multiple approaches to democratic community development and change. This interdisciplinary journal examines the practices, processes, and individual and collective struggles that produce social and political change at all levels of society. Community Change adopts a broad definition of community development that includes issues relating to public policy, democratization, collective action, physical/digital and social infrastructure developments, agency, and efficacy. For more information about submission requirements, please visit: www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/about/submissions/
Questions can be directed to community-change-journal-g@vt.edu. Deadline for Submissions: January 8, 2024.
25. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Policy Fellowship is a science policy fellowship for Virginia that is hosted by the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM). COVES fellows are graduate students or postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering, math and health (STEM-H) fields at Virginian Universities who spend 12 weeks over the summer working with Host Offices in the Virginia legislative and executive branches or in the policy offices of NGOs and scientific industries in Virginia. In addition to their work in their Host Offices, fellows are paired with a science policy mentor from VASEM, trained through an orientation at the start of their fellowship, and participate in networking and career development activities throughout the fellowship. The application deadline for Virginia Tech is Dec. 1, 2023. More information can be found on our website https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html
Job Opportunities
No Job opportunities at this time.
External Funding Opportunities
All external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html
26. VIRGINIA SEA GRANT PROGRAM
DEADLINES (registration): Dec. 1; (application): Dec. 8
The VASG Graduate Fellowship invests in people and supports graduate students in education, evidence-based inquiry, and community engagement that further the goals of VASG. Graduate Fellows address issues relevant to Virginia communities and of importance to coastal and marine resources – including but not limited to: natural or social sciences, engineering and design, policy and legal analysis, architecture, business, education, arts and humanities, etc. The fellowship builds skills and competencies through professional development training and provides hands-on experience in translating research results to stakeholders through a professional mentor.
The fellowship provides up to $40,000 per year for two years and professional development opportunities. VASG expects to fund up to eight fellowships for the 2024–2026 academic years. Visit this site to learn more about the program, including how to apply: https://action.vaseagrant.org/c1.pl?778ff086b67b1bdbf698d51d3dc1a2796182c340b1faf97b
27. VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE RESEARCH STEM FELLOWSHIPS
DEADLINE: FEB. 9, 2024
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is accepting applications for its Graduate Research STEM Fellowship program. A major goal of VSGC is to help produce the engineers and scientists of the future and to promote diversity in the STEM workforce. The consortium provides fellowships of $6,000 in add-on support to graduate students to supplement and enhance basic research support. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled full-time in a program of study in STEM, have a specific faculty-mentored research project that has NASA or aerospace relevance, and are not graduating sooner than May 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://vsgc.odu.edu/graduatefellowships/
Deadline: February 9, 2024
Upcoming Events
28. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, Nov. 27, 12-1 p.m., Virtual for DC Area students (Zoom)
Please join us for our APIDA and Indigenous Men’s Support Group. This month, participants will explore THEME. Facilitated by a licensed counselor from Cook Counseling Center, attendees will share their thoughts and experiences on this topic. Registration required for virtual participants: https://bit.ly/3t8fXeF
29. ITHENTICATE TRAINING
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m., Virtual
The Graduate School is offering training sessions to graduate students and faculty on how to use iThenticate, a newly available software system to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism.
1. Navigate the iThenticate software
2. Submit a document for review
3. Evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion
Register here: https://forms.gle/dh23kiHHbt8asPDc6
Please contact Jenn Million at jennjw@vt.edu with any questions.
30. SAVE THE DATE: OFFICE OF EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY DOUBLE FEATURE
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m.; and Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., in person in Northern Virginia Center room 213 (Falls Church), and Virtual (Zoom)
Assistant Director of Education, Outreach, and Conflict Resolution Henry Yampolsky returns to the Greater D.C. Metro Area for the second annual OEA Double Feature! Yampolsky and Equity Manager Gennelle Chatman will co-present the Respect, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination (R.E.A.D.) Training live. Then, Henry will lead participants through his highly engaging conflict resolution module: Moving from Conflict to Collaboration.
The R.E.A.D. Training will be 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 6. Moving from Conflict to Collaboration will be Dec. 7, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
All are invited to attend; refreshments will be provided; however, seating is limited. Those interested in attending are kindly asked to register by November 30. Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qbjypjZTU2dLApHQQGFhqUBs_3Vq2bye00jBXOLtxvw/edit
Volunteers and research participants sought
31. SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR A COMPENSATED STUDY ON HOME COOKING
Sensory Evaluation Lab, Department of Food Science and Technology
The VT Sensory Evaluation Lab (SEL) is researching individual’s ability of home meal preparation (IRB #23-861). We are recruiting volunteers who are 18 years or older and are interested in sharing their personal experience on home meal preparation to participate. Subjects will be required to participate in three, 60 to 120 minutes sessions over 2-4 weeks to discuss the factors that support or hinder their abilities for preparing a meal at home. The sessions will be audio-recorded, with permission. Photos will be taken to help explain research process, with permission.
Participants will have the chance to get the incentives of up to $90 by participating and completing all three sessions of the study. Your decision to participate or not will not impact your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL.
Participants will receive cash incentives for each session they attend. If they attend all three sessions, they will get $90 cash incentives Participants must be at least 18 years old. The study is going to be conducted in English.
TIME COMMITMENT:
The three sessions will take place within a period of 2-4 weeks. The estimated time for each session is:
Session 1: 90-120 minutes (in-person, Falls Church Campus)
Session 2: 60-75 minutes (online, asynchronous)
Session 3: 90-120 minutes (in-person, Falls Church Campus)
Exact date of in-person sessions will be confirmed in a follow-up email for qualified participants.
TO PARTICIPATE:
Access the screening questionnaire from the link below or through the QR code attached:
https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?t=713f670b-d238-4624-b479-492493c2bfd9
For more info: Jiakun Yi (jiakunyi@vt.edu)
Study supervisor: Dr. Jacob Lahne (foodsensory@vt.edu)
32. SURVEY RESPONDENTS NEEDED TO INFORM THE FUTURE OF AR VR AT VIRGINIA TECH
The Extended Reality (XR) Faculty Community of Practice, sponsored by the Provost’s Office and supported by TLOS, is seeking input from faculty, staff, and students about their experiences using and/or creating extended reality immersive experiences, which includes Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). The purpose of the survey is to identify the most impactful areas in which the university could provide support for the creation of future XR learning experiences at Virginia Tech. A raffle will be held and six survey respondents will win $50. For more information, visit this webpage: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWk3fZziBk . or contact humanimpact@vt.eduSurvey available here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AWk3fZziBk
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN INTENTIONAL WEIGHT GAIN IN ATHLETIC INDIVIDUALS SURVEY
The Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Laboratory is doing a research study evaluating intentional weight gain strategies in athletic individuals. Our research aim is to investigate the dietary intakes and nutrition-related behaviors of athletes aiming to gain body weight. Our purpose for this research aim is to guide practitioners and researchers in the design of relevant and effective nutrition education recommendations for athletic individuals interested in intentional weight gain. Must be an athletic individual (exercise at least 4 days per week) and 18-40 years old. One in 10 participants will receive a $25 gift certificate. For more information, visit https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AYoO2Zz31O
Ongoing Services (updated 11/13/23)
· GRADUATE SCHOOL IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA: Schedule an in-person or virtual advising appointment with a Graduate School Academic Progress and Admissions advisor at https://rb.gy/80frn or send your questions to gssoncr@vt.edu. Offices are located on the fourth floor of the Northern Virginia Center (NVC) in Falls Church.
· CAREER ADVISING: Schedule a career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html
· COOK COUNSELING: Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with the Northern Virginia Embedded Counselor, Julie Kaplan, Ph.D. by emailing jskaplan@vt.edu or calling 703-635-9957. After hours support can be found by calling 540-231-6557 or visiting ucc.vt.edu/timelycare
· SERENITY SPACE: The Cook Counseling Center has created the Serenity Space at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church (NVC) in room 489, a peaceful, calm space for all graduate students to use, to take a break in the day, and to de-stress. Please feel free to relax, stretch, meditate, or do yoga there. All students can use this room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. It can also be used to relax before and after therapy sessions. Please contact Julie Kaplan, Ph.D., at jskaplan@vt.edu, if you have any questions related to this space.
· CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER: Schedule an appointment by emailing international@vt.edu or calling 540-231-6527.
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: The ombudsperson provides information about institutional policies and works to help individuals effectively navigate conflicts through informal, confidential conversations. Contact for a virtual appointment at gradombud@vt.edu or call 540-231-9573.
· AFFINITY GROUPS: Contact Assistant Dean Chontrese Hayes at chontresehayes@vt.edu for information about these student groups.
· NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESOURCE CENTER LIBRARY: Located on the 1st floor of the Northern Virginia Center (NVC) in Falls Church. Beginning on Monday, October 2, the library will open earlier on weekdays and close later Monday through Thursday. New hours:
o Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
o Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
o Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
o Sunday: Building is closed
Visit lib.vt.edu/nvc to book a study time/seat.
· HOKIE ONE STOP: Online links to additional resources and services available to graduate students in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area and Northern Virginia campuses. https://dcarea.vt.edu/hokieonestop.html
· WRITING CENTER: Virginia Tech Libraries house The Writing Center, a free service for all students, faculty, and staff at the university. The center offers real-time, face-to-face online synchronous sessions as well as online asynchronous sessions. For more information: https://lib.vt.edu/study-learn/writing-center.html
· EXPERIENCE VT WITH EMILY T: Every Monday at 9 a.m., Virtual (Zoom) Join Graduate and Professional Student Board of Visitors Representative Emily Tirrell for her weekly office hours. Come and learn more about the graduate school, the student senate, the Board of Visitors, and campus resources! Online link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/emilytirrell
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