Feb. 19, 2024 D.C. Area Weekly Newsletter for Virginia Tech Graduate Students

Welcome to the Virginia Tech 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.

You’ll find posts under the following headings:

  • This Week’s Events and Activities
  • Administrative Announcements
  • Job Opportunities
  • External Funding Opportunities
  • Upcoming Events
  • Volunteers and research participants sought
  • Ongoing Services

This Week’s Events and Activities

1. LEARN MORE ABOUT CITATION MANAGERS

Monday, Feb. 19, 4-5 p.m. Virtual

Citation managers like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero are powerful tools that can help you save, organize, and cite your references. Their use can also help improve your workflow and make the research process easier and less stressful.

This session will focus on ways to get the most of your citation manager. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to integrate citation managers into your existing workflow, identify personal best practices for using citation managers, and use advanced features of the citation manager of your choice to streamline your research workflow.

This session will assume that you are already using and are familiar with a citation manager like EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley.

Register at: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/11734413

2. SPRING 2024 CONNECTION JOB FAIRS

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Virtual (Brazen platform)

Virginia Tech’s Career and Professional Development Center is hosting a job and career fair for Virginia Tech graduate students in all majors and degree levels. After registering, students can view the positions and employers in advance. The fair includes opportunities for internships and post-graduation jobs. Find out more and register at https://app.joinhandshake.com/login

Visit this webpage to learn about preparing for the career fair: https://career.vt.edu/job-search/meet_employers/career-fair-prep.html

If you have questions or need more information, contact Ashley Roberts at ashleylr@vt.edu.

3. LEVERAGING LINKEDIN FOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND NETWORKING

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12-1 p.m. Virtual

This workshop, targeted toward graduate students and postdocs, will focus on leveraging LinkedIn to aid in your career exploration and networking. Part 2 of a 3-part series taking place on the third Tuesday of each month, January to March. Learn more and register here: https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/leveraging-linkedin-series.html

4. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Virtual

You’ve been assigned to write a literature review, but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this workshop. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the type of literature review to be conducted, find relevant databases to search in the life sciences, and create effective search strategies. Learn more and register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/11734443

5. BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT AT THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5 p.m. In person (Meet at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture group entrance)

Join the Graduate School, Office for Equity & Accessibility and the DC Metro Area Black Caucus while they host a day at the museum during Black History Month. Tour the four-level Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture by exploring different collections and exhibitions such as: Civil Rights; Black Lives Matter; 1690; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Art, Culture, History, Community; and Music, just to name a few. RSVP required. Register here: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/9686818

6. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN LEVERAGE AI IN THE JOB SEARCH

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4-5 p.m. Virtual

This session will discuss how to leverage AI to your advantage in the job search. Tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for drafting application documents, preparing for an interview, and optimizing your online presence. Learn more and register at this webpage:

https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449846/share_preview

7. VIRGINIA TECH GIVING DAY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m.-Thursday, Feb. 22, 12 p.m. Virtual

For 24 hours, beginning at noon on Feb. 21, Hokies across the university campuses and alumni and friends of VT around the world will join together to support programs and students they love in the spirit of Ut prosim. You can make a gift of any size, and we do mean any size. All gifts make a difference. You’ll see announcements in your social media feeds during the 24 hours with URLs and instructions. Choose the programs you want to support.

We hope you will consider supporting the Graduate School with a small gift, as ALL funds from Giving Day go to helping graduate students, and we have three challenges that will bring in an additional $22,500 if we meet them. If you wish to make a donation, use this link give.vt.edu/supportgradschool. And thank you!

8. METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DISSERTATIONS: KEY STEPS FOR QUALITY RESEARCH AND A SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE

Thursday, Feb. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. Virtual

The Women in Industrial and Systems Engineering (WISE) community at Virginia Tech is hosting a virtual conference to explore the implementation of a systematic methodology to organize your dissertation work. The session will cover the essential tasks required to attain robust scientific results and successfully defend your thesis, all while optimizing your time investment. Receive guidance on leveraging research outcomes effectively, especially if uncertain about their application or facing doubts about your topic. If you sense your work reaching an impasse, we’re here to assist you in navigating through these challenges.
Attending this conference enables you to participate in accompanying workshops designed to kickstart your journey and deliver tangible results for your dissertation.

Please register for the conference following the link below: https://forms.gle/NbTS87s6f2mYCJrs6

Administrative Announcements

9. STUDENT ADVISING APPOINTMENTS WITH D.C. GRADUATE SCHOOL TEAM VIA NAVIGATE

The Graduate Admissions and Advancement team has transitioned its advising appointment scheduling for graduate students to Navigate for students in the D.C. Metro Area. The Graduate School staff can be reached for In Person and Virtual Appointments to discuss various topics under admissions and academic progress. Students should use our webpage to access the link to schedule appointments directly and select Northern Virginia for an advising appointment and select the service needed. Visit this site to schedule an appointment via Navigate: https://www.nvc.vt.edu/Current-Students/gsso.html.

10. HOKIE WELLNESS SURVEY

Hokie Wellness has a survey live currently to learn more about our students’ preferences on health and well-being topics and mechanisms of delivery of content. As a thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we are offering a chance to win prizes. Prizes could include a variety of items, such as T-shirts, tumblers, etc. Winners will be randomly selected from the pool of survey respondents and awarded throughout the spring semester of 2024.

The link is: https://baseline.campuslabs.com/vpiasu/hwpreferences

11. SURVEY FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Deadline: Feb. 27

The Center for Communicating Science is in the early stages of planning a graduate certificate in communicating science and collaborating across disciplines and differences, and we’d love to have your input! If you have any interest in such a certificate, please fill out the survey linked below at your earliest convenience—it should take no more than 5 minutes of your time—and help us shape this certificate program to fit your needs. Deadline: Feb. 27. You’ll find the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/yLTK36TzPp

12. CALL FOR EDITORS COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL

“Community Change” is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, graduate student journal that explores multiple approaches to democratic community development and change. The journal is currently seeking dedicated graduate students for its editorial board. Connect with fellow graduate students, learn about the publication process in a supportive environment, and sharpen your editing skills through this valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please fill out this brief form: https://forms.office.com/r/dwqpL2YpYV

13. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested in being involved in student governance? Please consider applying to serve as the Graduate and Professional Student Representative to the Board of Visitors for 2024-25. Learn more and apply here: https://bov.vt.edu/Student-Reps-Apply

14. ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR CAREER FAIRS FROM GSA

Get ready to excel at upcoming career fairs with essential tips from the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA Spring 2024). Discover how to make the most out of your experience in just three simple steps. Learn the importance of pre-fair preparation, including researching companies and polishing your resume for maximum impact. During the event, master the art of engaging with recruiters confidently and professionally. Afterward, solidify connections by following up promptly and exploring additional job opportunities.
Access our comprehensive list of upcoming career fairs and mark your calendars to stay ahead in your career journey. Elevate your career fair game with expert guidance from GSA Spring 2024.
Career Tips Link: http://tinyurl.com/yapwktnh

Join The GSA for learn more about events: http://tinyurl.com/2czzdhxx

15. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GOOGLE SHARED DRIVES

As part of the university’s changes to Google services, Google Shared Drives that have not been claimed by a department will become read-only on Feb. 15 and deleted starting April 3. This includes Shared Drives managed solely by students. It is highly recommended that you download a copy of any files/folders you wish to keep from your Shared Drives. If you are a member of a Shared Drive that a university department needs to maintain, please contact the faculty or staff member most-closely connected to the contents of the drive to discuss how that drive should be managed. For more information, visit https://it.vt.edu/shared-drives

Job Opportunities

No job Opportunities at Present

Funding Opportunities

All external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html

16. SIGMA XI GRANTS IN AID OF RESEARCH

Deadline: March 15

Sigma Xi, a research honor society, is awarding grants to assist graduate students with their research. The amounts range from $500-$5,000. Information about the grant opportunities can be found on this webpage, which includes links to tips on applying for a grant and application resources: https://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/grants-in-aid-of-research

17. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 

Deadlines: April 10 and 17

NIJ’s Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program supports doctoral research with relevance to criminal or juvenile justice in the United States. This includes criminology, forensic science, technology for law enforcement, and more. Applications from all science and engineering fields are welcome.

Students must be enrolled full time in a Ph.D. program in a science or engineering field and propose dissertation research relevant to improving criminal or juvenile justice practice or policy in the United States. Applications are submitted by the university, which must be an accredited academic institution in the United States or its territories. The fellowship provides up to three years of support within a five-year period and includes:

  • $41,000/year student salary
  • $16,000/year cost of education allowance
  • $3,000/year research expenses

To learn more and see profiles of past and present GRF fellows, visit https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/fellowships/graduate-research-fellowship-program.

The grants.gov deadline is April 10 and the JustGrants deadline is April 17, 2024.

18. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE

Deadline: May 1.

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 (see note below) 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 Ph.D. 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 1. Awards will be announced soon thereafter. For more information and to apply, use this form: https://forms.gle/6vYKM9AHizoAgKeN8

NOTE: 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.

19. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS

Deadline: May 1, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is accepting applications for the 2024 solicitation 1 cycle for its Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. Applications are due on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

The award program is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE’s Office of Science.

https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships/dept-of-energy-office-of-science-research-grant.html
The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist. The goal of the program is to prepare graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the mission of DOE’s Office of Science. Supplemental awards are intended to cover incremental costs associated with living and travel expenses during the award period.
Two application assistance workshops on Zoom are scheduled to assist students. The first will be on Saturday, March 9, 2-3:30 p.m. The second will be on Saturday, April 20, 2-4:30 p.m.
The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and the application requirements. It and will also include a time for discussing potential research topics with the program managers; register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeqhrj8tG70eb-wK0GmooGB_T6WNTcI#/registration


The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing, and feature discussions with scientists and former awardees; register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu6rqT4oGzObcYFT24tieAsFM-vAHqg#/registration


More information on the SCGSR program can be found at by visiting the SCGSR program website: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr. You’ll also find information on this webpage: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships/dept-of-energy-office-of-science-research-grant.html

Upcoming Events

20. GSA KICKSTART EVENT

Monday, Feb. 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. NVC Campus, Room 200, Falls Church

Join us for the GSA Kickstart Event this February, marking the beginning of an engaging and empowering year ahead for all Virginia Tech graduate students in the D.C. metropolitan area. This special occasion is dedicated to introducing you to the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA).

At this kickstart event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the GSA’s objectives, upcoming events, and various ways you can get involved to make the most out of your graduate experience. It’s a great chance to meet the GSA team and connect with fellow graduate students. We’re spicing up the event with pizza, and fun and interactive games. Registration form:https://forms.office.com/r/6T09xbgR3i

GSA information can be found here:
https://virginiatech-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/umabhargavi_vt_edu/ETUqcfM1hV1FmwF-o_qhTfYBFJWgMDa7vZbLMcM_ha0f5g?e=Qv87lcG

21. INTRODUCTION TO SCHOLARLY ONLINE PRESENCE

Monday, Feb. 26, 2:30-3:45 p.m., Virtual

LinkedIn, ORCID, ResearcherID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar Profile–how do you choose which sites you should create professional and scholarly profiles for? This interactive workshop provides an introduction to creating an online scholarly presence. Learn how to create and maintain your unique author identifier to ensure you get credit for your work, link your profiles together for ease of use, and track research impact metrics and online engagement of your research.

https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/11751379

22. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAREER WEEK EVENTS

Monday, Feb. 26, 3-7 p.m. (and every day through March 1), Hybrid

Come learn about how to apply for a co-op or internship, what you need to think about if you’re considering a work visa like an H-1b, or how to search for a job in the United States. This is a week dedicated to international undergraduate and graduate students wanting to learn about U.S. work options and navigating the U.S. job market.
Registration is required for each event, and these hybrid events will be held both in-person and online. Here is the registration link, which includes information about the planned events: https://international.vt.edu/student_experience/international-student-career-week.html

23. LINKED IN AND NETWORKING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Virtual

This session will offer tips for optimizing both your LinkedIn profile and your online presence. Additionally, the session will address the questions “What is networking, why does it matter, and how do you do it?” The workshop will also cover how to utilize LinkedIn for both networking and the job search. Learn more and register at this webpage:

https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449851/share_preview

24. SPRING STUDENTS’ POP-UP PANTRY

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m. Northern Virginia Center, room 471, Falls Church

The DC Metro Black Caucus will hold a pop-up pantry at the Northern Virginia Center campus, offering food and toiletries free to all Virginia Tech graduate students in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Students must present a valid Virginia Tech student ID (known as a Hokie Passport).

The Northern Virginia Center is located at 7054 Haycock Road and is accessible via the Metro system.

25. GRADUATE SCHOOL DROP-IN ADVISING, CAMPUS TO CAMPUS

Thursday, Feb. 29, 1-5 p.m., In-person, Room 2-304 (second floor), Arlington Campus- VT-RC

The Graduate School advisors will be onsite for “In-person” sessions to assist with the following student advising needs for Spring 2024. No appointment is necessary. 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 Spring 2024 & Summer 2024

26. PROMOTING YOUR SCHOLARLY WORK ONLINE

Thursday, Feb. 29, 2:30-3:45 p.m., Virtual

You’ve published an article…now what? How do you share your scholarly work with others online? This interactive workshop will cover best practices for scholars to promote their work online. Learn how to use the emerging science communication tool, Grow Kudos, to write nontechnical titles and summaries of your research in order to engage broader audiences; learn how to effectively use Twitter and other social media channels to promote your work; and finally, learn how to track usage statistics and metrics to assess and improve your promotional efforts. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/11751393

27. 3M RISE RESUME AND RESEARCH STATEMENT WORKSHOP

Monday, March 18, 8 a.m.  Virtual

Students who are applying to the 3M RISE symposium have the opportunity to sign up for a Resume and Research Statement Workshop. The workshop aims to help students avoid common mistakes that are seen in resumes and answer any questions they may have about research statements before they apply to RISE.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xMPK-qXiV0KvdiBcioId202SyahOKoBGsgbqizwTK3xUOFNYQ0pDTlBMQVFEUzRFN04xWFBFTDkzOS4u

28. SAVE THE DATE: COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Thursday, March 21, IN PERSON at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA.

The Arts &Sciences Graduate Center and the Charles Center for Academic Excellence at William & Mary invite doctoral and master’s degree students in Arts & Sciences disciplines from Virginia universities to present their research at an interdisciplinary symposium at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, March 21-22, 2024. Learn more here: https://www.wm.edu/as/graduate/graduate-symposium/

29. 40TH ANNUAL GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Wednesday, March 27, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Graduate Life Center in Blacksburg, with opportunities to present research virtually.

Abstract deadline: Late February

If you like free food, swag, and hearing about all of the cool and interesting research being done by your colleagues, consider submitting an abstract to the Graduate Research Symposium at Virginia Tech. This year’s research symposium, will be held on Wednesday March 27 from all departments across Virginia Tech.

Abstracts for both symposia, flash talks, and posters will be welcomed and should be between 250-500 words in length. Inclusion of two graphics (two tables, two figures, or one of each) is encouraged, but not required. All graduate students at both the Virginia Tech Blacksburg and Northern VA campuses are welcome to submit abstracts. Projects can be fully complete with analyses, proposed studies, or research that has been started but not complete. Flash talks may be presented virtually.

Visit our website for more information: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/gsars.html. Contact the co-chairs with any questions: jennphill@vt.ed, and niveda@vt.edu

Volunteers and research participants sought

30. POKEMON GO USAGE AND PLAY STYLE SURVEY

A research team in Industrial & Systems Engineering is surveying to understand the way people engage with and play PokémonGo. If you have thoughts or opinions you’d like to share, please check out our survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/pokemongo


It should take no more than 20-35 minutes and is anonymous. All questions (except the age confirmation) can be skipped. If you have any questions, please contact Cassidy Nelson via cassidynelson@vt.edu.
You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.


This work is a Virginia Tech research study approved under IRB 23-630. If you have any concerns you’d prefer to speak with someone else about, please contact irb@vt.edu

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING SURVEY

The Virginia Tech Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC) graduate students are competing in the Solar Decathlon. This project involves a fictional proposal and design for student housing next to the WAAC, and we would love to get some feedback from the student body in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area to collect data on student housing for our project. The survey is 13 multiple-choice questions and will take just a few minutes to complete. The requirement for participating is to be a registered graduate student. If you have questions, contact jaminec@vt.edu.
The link to the survey is here: https://forms.office.com/r/hJ4kgRXQsJ

32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF SONS OF SINGLE MOTHERS STUDY

The Relationship Experiences Strengths and Strains (REST) Lab is recruiting men who wee raised by single mothers to participate in 1.5-2 hour interviews about their lived experiences, definitions of masculinity, and how personal experiences shaped masculine identities.

Participants must identify as a man who was raised by a single mother without a residential father figure (biological, step, adoptive, etc.) and be willing to complete a 1.5-2 hour long qualitative interview. Compensation, if applicable, will be a $25 Amazon gift card. More details and application information can be found here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AVVVtZ1Yr4

33. U.S. DRONE SOCCER COMPETITIONS NEED VOLUNTEERS

In partnership with Boeing, Virginia Tech is hosting three US Drone Soccer competitions in the D.C. area for middle- and high-school students. These events will showcase the skills and agility of remotely operated drones in a soccer-like game. See more about Drone Soccer programs here: https://www.dronesoccer.us/u19-youth. As a volunteer, your assistance will be invaluable in ensuring the smooth running of the events and providing a memorable experience for all participants. Event dates are March 16, April 27, and April 28. Information and the volunteer form may be found here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2u-xcmUcj9Y1VfAKMusBy-yUpJ_YOIbHFWaRtGeP1Xu-nEw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Ongoing Services

  • 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. Drop-in hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. No appointment needed to meet with an advisor for Drop-In hours.
  • 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.  All students can use this room 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 

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: The affinity groups are:

Asian Affinity Group
Black Affinity Group
First-Generation Affinity Group
GRAD Parents Affinity Group
Latinx Affinity Group
Veterans Affinity Group
Women in TECH Affinity Group

Join an affinity group here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW61FGWCbuhwUhsSF2NK0rqtjSxzqz_eTFhhpJf8W74ykaKA/viewform. For more information, contact Dr. Hayes at chontresehayes@vt.edu

  • NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESOURCE CENTER LIBRARY: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday, 10a.m.-6p.m.; Saturday, 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday, Closed
  • 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

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