Announcements

Attend an Academic Planning Workshop to develop an academic plan using HokieGPS - Graduation Plan for Success. Advising Ambassadors are excited to assist you through online academic planning tools and provide information about advising resources. Click here for more info.

HIST 2054 - Engineering Cultures: Development of engineering and its cultural values in historical and transnational perspectives. Explores the varying knowledge, identities, and commitments of engineers and engineering across different countries. Examines values in emergent infrastructures of engineering education and work, and the participation of engineers and engineering in evolving forms of capitalism.

HIST 2104 - TS: Environmental VT History: This research course explores the environmental history of Virginia Tech's campus, beginning before campus existed. We will consider different ways that people have used and changed this land, and how the environment has shaped or constrained decisions about this place. Major topics include the burial of a creek to build the Drillfield, the impact of floods, changes in local plants and animals, and how VT's increased construction and growing population have impacted areas beyond campus.

HIST 2604 - TS: Intro. to Data in a Social Context: Examines the use of data to identify, reveal, explain, and interpret patterns of human behavior, identity, ethics, diversity, and interactions. Pathway Concept Area: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities

HIST 2624 - TS: History of Data in a Social Context: Examination of the meaning of data in historical context. Exploration of how historical context shapes classification, collection, and interpretation of data. Pathway Concept Area: 1A Discourse Advanced

HIST 2716 - History of Technology: Development of technology and engineering in their social and cultural contexts. Examines the interaction of people, cultures, technologies, and institutions such as governments, religious bodies, corporations, and citizens groups. Pathway Concept Area: 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences

HIST 3144 - American Environmental History: Explores interactions between Americans and the environment from the time of European contact to therecent past. Traces the sometimes unexpected ways in which nature has shaped history, humans havealtered the natural world, environmental attitudes have evolved, and environmental inequalities have arisen. Pathway Concept Area(s): 2 Critical Thinking Humanities OR 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences

HIST 3724 - History of Disease, Medicine, and Health: Development of Western concepts and institutions of disease, medicine, and health with emphasis on nineteenth century to present. Social construction of disease, and relationship between health and social, economic, and political structures. Special attention to roles of race, class, gender and ethical issues in medical care and research, and to the lived experience of suffering, treatment and healing. Pathway Concept Area: 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences OR 7 Identity & Equity in U.S.

• Mondays 1-3 pm: MATH 1225, 1226, and 2114. CS 1064, 2064, 2114. CMDA 2005, 2006, 3634, 3605, 3606, 4654. Email ishana23g@vt.edu for an appointment. 
• Tuesdays 11-1 pm: CMDA 2005, 2006. CS 1114, 2114. MATH 1225, 1226, and 2114. Email jennytran03@vt.edu for an appointment. 
• Mondays and Wednesdays 2-3 pm: CMDA 2005, 2006. CS 1114, 2114. MATH 1225, 1226, 2114. BIOL 1105, 1106, 2604. CHEM 1035. Email sarayup23@vt.edu for an appointment. 
• Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm: PHYS 2305, 2306. ECE 1004, 2514, 2544, 2024, 2564, 3504. STAT 4714. Email spencerwoodson@vt.edu for an appointment. 

• The Dorothy McCombs Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to an undergraduate student who is from the Appalachian region (broadly defined) or who can demonstrate close ties to it. Applicants for the scholarship must have completed, or be enrolled and in good standing in, at least one APS course at Virginia Tech. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Graduating seniors and incoming first-year students are ineligible to apply. Selection is based on the applicant’s commitment to leadership in building community well-being and/or ecological health in the region, the applicant's engagement with Appalachian Studies, and financial need.
• Applicants will need to submit a General Scholarship Application and then provide more information for the McCombs selection committee.

The Schifferts moved to Blacksburg in 1968 from Craigsville, Virginia where Dr. Charles Schiffert served as a family practitioner. He was Associate Director of Student Health at Virginia Tech from 1968-1971 and served as Director from 1971 until he retired in 1986.The Charles W. Schiffert and Dolores S. Schiffert Scholarship was established to provide scholarship support for a current undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need, who plans to pursue a career as a medical physician. This scholarship may be reduced or cancelled if your demonstrated financial need changes, or if you do not complete the required thank you letter. Changes in funding may cause VT to replace this award with another award for the same amount. This scholarship application is for scholarship consideration for the 2025-26 academic year.

Visit Scholarship Central to apply. 

The Hume Center Summer Internship Program is a 10-week internship program starting on May 19, 2025, based in Virginia Tech National Security Institute locations in both Blacksburg and Arlington.

Interns will perform novel research as a team member on existing projects with real-world stakeholders and use cases. They will receive individual mentorship from experienced, technical researchers while sharing a summer research experience with a diverse cohort of students. Their work will directly contribute to the national security and domestic prosperity of the nation. 

Offers will be sent out on a rolling basis starting on January 29 and continuing through May 2025.

Apply Now!

Are you interested in working with the Office of Undergraduate Research as a Social Media Internship for the 2025-26 academic year? If yes, apply online on the handshake webpage for the position. The position will remain open until filled.

The Virginia Tech Center for the Mathematics of Biosystems is offering a 2-week summer school.

Click here for information.

• First Together is a celebration of achievement for first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. candidates. Participants receive an honor cord, which can be worn with their academic regalia. We welcome first-generation students, faculty, staff, and family to share in the recognition of this very special achievement.
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:00pm, at The Lyric Theater - 135 College Avenue, Blacksburg, VA
• Register for the event using the registration form. 

• This is a paid psychological research study exploring social and cognitive factors that impact the math performance of Latine college students.
• Eligibility: Hispanic or Latino/a/e/x, Undergraduate students at Virginia Tech, Enrolled in STEM degrees, that is, degrees in science (e.g., biology, chemistry, economics, geosciences, physics, psychology, statistics, data sciences, integrated sciences, neuroscience), technology, engineering, or mathematics. 
• Your contribution: Attend one in-person visit at Williams Hall in Blacksburg, where you will complete questionnaires, computerized cognitive tasks, and standardized mathematical tasks (1.5 – 2 hours).
• Compensation:  You will receive $50 cash, contingent upon completing all questionnaires and tasks. If you decide to withdraw from the study, you will receive partial compensation. 
• If you are interested in participating visit this form or contact Vanessa Díaz Benítez at vpdiaz97@vt.edu for more information.

Career and Professional Development is excited to announce the Ut Prosim Internship Support Fund for Summer 2025. 

Undergraduate students from any academic major at Virginia Tech may apply for funds to support unpaid or underpaid internships with companies or organizations within the Commonwealth of Virginia that directly contribute to the public good (work that actively benefits society and improves people’s wellbeing, makes a positive impact on others or the broader community), regardless of industry.

Experiences that are shadowing-only opportunities, entrepreneurial pursuits, self-employment, and research positions do not qualify for this funding.

Students may receive financial assistance for up to $5,000. Funds may be used for: 

• housing and moving expenses
• transportation costs
• tuition for enrollment in required internship courses
• childcare
• required equipment or uniforms  

For more information and to apply online visit the Ut Prosim Internship Support Fund webpage.

Application deadline for Summer 2025 internships is April 30, 2025.

Participate in the UNC Education Program of Intelligence and Connectomics (UNC-EPIC) intensive 5-day summer camp! Join us for an immersive summer camp designed to provide hands-on experience and expert mentorship in neuroscience data analysis! Led by top researchers in the field, this program introduces participants to advanced techniques in brain imaging, data processing, and connectome visualization. You'll apply these skills to real-world challenges in neuroscience and substance use research.

This program is ideal for undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs eager to advance their expertise in neuroscience data analysis. The application deadline is May 1, 2025.  For more information, including how to apply, visit the UNC-EPIC webpage. 

The REU site in Magnetics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) consisting of 12 faculty members from VCU, VUU, and VSU will host 10 REU students in their labs. State-of-the-art  micro and nanofabrication, bulk materials processing, and magnetic characterization facilities at Virginia Microelectronics Center (VMC), Material and Manufacturing Research Center (MMRC) and Nano Characterization Center (NCC) will be used in training the REU students.

Students will also spend one week at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, Harvard University, Boston, and at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM), Petersburg, VA, conducting various experiments ranging from neutron diffraction to brain stimulation. Additionally, REU students will visit Micron Technologies Inc. in Virginia to gain insight into nanofabrication facilities that are currently used in the computer industry.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025. Selected students will receive on-campus housing at VCU, a $7000 stipend, and travel funds. For more information, including how to apply, visit the REU Site in Magnetics webpage. 

• Join the College of Science and other STEM students in Squires Room 236 for dinner and community! 
• April 25th from 5:30-6:30 pm.
• RSVP on GobblerConnect

• The Indigenous Community Center, in partnership with the Native at VT student organization, will host our annual Spring Powwow on Saturday, April 19th, at Solitude-Fraction (address: 705 W Campus Dr, Blacksburg, VA). In the event of inclement weather, the powwow will be moved indoors to the GLC Multipurpose Room (same date and time). Grand Entry will begin promptly at 12:00 PM, and the event will conclude at 4:00 PM.
• This family-friendly event is free and open to the entire campus community as well as the general public. We will also have a variety of artisans and vendors in attendance. Mark your calendars and come enjoy food, music, dancing, and more!

• The Austin Michelle Cloyd Social Justice Scholarship provides financial assistance to exceptional undergraduate and graduate Virginia Tech students to offset the costs of social justice-focused leadership building activities that may not otherwise be accessible for students due to financial limitations. Social justice is interpreted broadly to reflect the spectrum of challenges facing underserved communities and marginalized populations. The range of acceptable activities for scholarship application include, but are not limited to, internships, study abroad programs, alternative breaks, co-ops, apprenticeships, fellowships, service-learning, and undergraduate research.
• For more information visit the VT Engage Website

• Come join other College of Science and STEM students at the Indigenous Community Center for free dinner and community!
• Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Indigenous Community Center

Apply for FREE training on quantitative biology at Virginia Tech on May 19-30, supported by the VT Center for the Mathematics of Biosystems and the Department of Biological Sciences.

Application Due April 21

• The Market of Virginia Tech is an initiative of Student Affairs designed to provide food assistance to students who, for whatever reason, have a hard time obtaining regular, healthy meals. This situation could be the result of a short-term disruption in finances, residing in a food desert, or a lack of access to other financial assistance.
• Open Market hours are free and open to all current Virginia Tech students, no application or appointments necessary.
• Location: 801 University City Blvd., Blacksburg, VA, 24060
• Spring 2025 Open Market Hours: Thursdays: 3-7 p.m and Fridays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. There is one Saturday option left this semsester 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on 4/26/25. 
• Note: Please bring your own bag when visiting The Market.

• Virginia Tech is looking for students to do both computational and experimental research to advance Fundamental Molten Salt Modeling using Ultrafast Spectroscopy specifically focusing on density measurements and molten salt purification!
• Applications due April 30

Below is information about several for-credit, interdisciplinary experiential learning programs for Fall 2025 open to all undergraduate students across the university.

• IDC – Interdisciplinary Senior Design Capstone
• IDPro – Interdisciplinary Projects Course
• GrayUR – Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
• Design for Impact – Human-Centered Design with Partner Institutions & Travel
• E2E – Research in Sustainable Aviation (in partnership with Aerospace Engineering)

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 view the attached flyers!

Submit your application today!

It is once again the time of year when Hokie Wellness is recruiting students who might want to work with HW next academic year.  There are a variety of opportunities available to become more involved with Hokie Wellness including paid positions and positions for course credit.  Students can apply to join the following: 

•  Mental Health Initiatives Peer Team 
• The Connection Project Facilitator Team 
• IMPACT Peer Team 
• Financial Wellness Peer Team 
• Digital Well-being Peer Team 

 Applications close on March 31^st, except for The Connection Project which closes on March 1^st.  If you have any questions, please email Colleen Driscoll (colleenmd@vt.edu)

Join over 30 research groups from across the College of Science to learn about undergraduate research opportunities!

 Wednesday, March 26th | 4-6 pm | Owens Ballroom

Come join the College of Science from 6-7pm on March 4 at the Pride Center for an informal dinner and conversation!

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This REU will be held at the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce and virtually from June 16, 2025 to August 15, 2025.

We will work with 12 students on research projects in coding theory, combinatorics, graph theory, parking functions, locally recoverable codes, and codes from finite geometries.

We seek applicants from varied backgrounds (both academic and personal) to build a diverse research community.

We offer a $5,400 stipend, lodging and travel.

Students from underrepresented groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Financial support is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

For more information contact the PI, Fernando Piñero González at fernando.pinero1@upr.edu
More details and application here.

Deadline: March 12th, 2025

There is a new program Purdue is running as part of its new Sloan Center for Systemic Change.  The program, “Bridge for Pursuing Higher Degrees” (B4PhD) provides mentoring for students to help prepare for grad school applications.  If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a projected graduation date of May 2026 or later, you are eligible to participate. For more information, visit:

https://www.purdue.edu/science/graduate/b4phd.html

• VT Engage's annual service immersion trip to the Dominican Republic, participants work with our nonprofit partner, the Community Service Alliance (CSA) which empowers local communities in the Dominican Republic to challenge the status quo and improve standards of living.
• Possible service projects include building latrines and water filters for families, working with youth enrichment programs, and supporting small women-owned business. This trip is an opportunity for participants to gain a greater understanding of Dominican life, culture and history, nonprofit work, and more.
• The priority deadline is March 7th
• To apply fill out VT Engage's Alternative Break application.

• The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) supports students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. The Institute of International Education has administered the program since its inception in 2001.
• The deadline to apply is March 6, 2025. 
• Visit the Gilman Scholarship Program website to learn more. 

In celebration of Women’s Month, join us for a screening of the film Picture a Scientist, followed by a post-film “reel talk” panel discussion with Virginia Tech faculty and students about the status of women in the STEM professions. This engaging event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5^th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Blacksburg. Learn more about this award-winning film at www.pictureascientist.com.

This event is presented by AdvanceVT, Center for Communicating Science, Women’s Center, Center for Educational Networks and Impacts, College of Science, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Psychology Department, Geosciences Department, Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), and Widening Inclusivity in the (Geo)Sciences (WInGS).

The second annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Math Alliance (MARMA) will be held at the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) on Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:00a.m.-4 p.m. 

This meeting will feature:

• A Plenary talk by Dr. Farrah Jackson Ward, Professor and Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Elizabeth City State University. 

• A Panel on Opportunities for Undergraduate Students (such as REUs, research opportunities, Calculus Olympiad, and more!)

• A Panel on Pedagogy and Inclusive Teaching 

• Poster presentations by Students

• A Round-Table Discussion on issues related to broadening participation in mathematics and the future of MARMA

• Opportunities to connect with Mid-Atlantic Regional Math Alliance members from VA, WV, DE, and DC.

This meeting serves as a unique opportunity for engaging with others in the region who share a common goal of improving access to the mathematical sciences, providing resources necessary to anyone who is interested in careers in the field, and building a supportive mathematics community. More information about the Spring meeting, and the registration form, can be found on our website: MARMA 2025. Registration for the meeting is free. Limited funding is available to help support travel costs. 

Among the goals of MARMA are engaging a community of students and researchers in the Mid-Atlantic region committed to broadening participation in the mathematical sciences. With this in mind, we encourage attendance by faculty, postdocs, grad students, undergraduates, and anyone else who wishes to participate in the one-day event. 

Students: Do you have research you would like to present to a broad audience of colleagues in the mathematics community? Present a poster (and note this in your application).

Registration for the meeting is free and can be completed on the website. Please apply before March 8, especially if you plan to present a poster. The priority deadline for funding consideration is end of the day Monday, February 24.

Travel: Note that we will be working with students and others to arrange travel for the meeting--if you are interested in going but unsure of how you'll travel, let us know in the registration form, and we will try to help you!                 

If you are eligible and would like to be nominated, please email mathadvising@vt.edu.

We are now taking nominations for the 2025-26 Facilitated Graduate Admissions Procedure (F-GAP) program!  F-GAP is a mentoring program to guide students through the transition from undergraduate, bridge, or terminal MS programs into graduate programs. F-GAP participants are generally students who will be applying to graduate programs in the quantitative sciences for Fall 2026, who are US citizens or permanent residents who would be  unlikely to go to graduate school without the mentoring and community that the Math Alliance provides.

F-GAP Eligibility Criteria

Apply to be a mentor in the Access to Opportunities through Mentoring in Science (ATOMS) program here: https://forms.gle/2bPP4LsoGJXb9KTSA Applications are due March 2nd at 11:59 pm. After applications are submitted, they will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted for a 15-30 minute interview to occur in late March through early April. 

Expectations for being a peer mentor in the Access to Opportunities through Mentoring in Science (ATOMS) Program are:

• Currently be a College of Science major during Fall 2025

• Be a mentor for 2-3 first year College of Science students for the first 13 weeks of the Fall 2025 semester.

• Meet with your 2-3 mentees once a week for the first 13 weeks.

• Attend one training session at the end of the spring semester (Sunday, April 27th from 10 am to 5 pm).

• Attend one mandatory gathering in the first two weeks of fall semester to meet your mentees.

• Meet with the other peer mentors once every other week for an hour to do ongoing training and prepare for mentor-mentee discussions for the first 13 weeks.

• Check in regularly with the program director.

• Receive a $300 stipend for the semester for your time

Join Pathfinder for their summer 2025 internship, running June through July! This seven-week program aims to promote higher education in cybersecurity and software test & evaluation, enhance the Department of Defense's recruitment of IT specialists, and strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• 1-page statement
• Proof of US Citizenship

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will engage in on-site training focused on offensive cybersecurity or software engineering, culminating in a capstone challenge to apply their knowledge and skills. Interns will also complete the security clearance process before the program begins.

Click Here to Apply by March 10!

• The Dorothy McCombs Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to an undergraduate student who is from the Appalachian region (broadly defined) or who can demonstrate close ties to it. Applicants for the scholarship must have completed, or be enrolled and in good standing in, at least one APS course at Virginia Tech. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Graduating seniors and incoming first-year students are ineligible to apply. Selection is based on the applicant’s commitment to leadership in building community well-being and/or ecological health in the region, the applicant's engagement with Appalachian Studies, and financial need.
• Applicants will need to submit a General Scholarship Application and then provide more information for the McCombs selection committee.

Join us for an electrifying evening of strategy, skill, and suspense at the Chess Tournament in BreakZone!

• Date: March 18, 2025
• Location: BreakZone
• Time: Check-in begins at 6:30 PM; Games start at 7:00 PM and conclude by 8:00 PM.

Prizes for the Top 3 Winners 

Battle your way to the top to claim exciting prizes! Do you have what it takes to outwit your opponents and emerge victorious?

Important Details:

• Check-in Time: 6:30 PM
• Game Start: 7:00 PM sharp
• Latecomers: You’re welcome to join in on the fun even if you arrive after 7:00 PM, but only players checked in by 7:00 PM will be eligible for prizes.

And the best part? It’s all free! Don’t miss this chance to show off your skills, connect with fellow chess enthusiasts, and maybe even take home a prize!

What are you waiting for? Let the games begin! See you there! 

Click here for more info

The Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is a competitive award program that is open to all Virginia Tech undergraduates with a goal of increasing diversity in research. Fifteen (15) fellowships of $1,350 will be awarded annually to individual students demonstrating academic capability and a strong interest in undergraduate research, to enable them to conduct research with a Virginia Tech faculty mentor over the course of one academic year. Students with existing projects are encouraged to apply. 

• Applications due March 17, 2025
• Open to all majors

For more information on how to apply, click here.

If you are a current undergraduate student looking for exciting opportunities that will set the course for your career, Virginia Sea Grant offers a range of internships aimed at helping you achieve your goals while giving you the professional skills to be a leader in your field.

Virginia Sea Grant is offering paid opportunities for Undergraduate Students interested in working on projects with our Virginia Sea Grant affiliated Graduate Students. Students must be willing and able to work at the specified location and understand that this opportunity does not provide housing or additional funding to support housing. Physical work, including wading through salt marshes and handling heavy aquaculture gear, will be required.

The application deadline is March 14 before 5:00 P.M. For more information, and details on how to apply, visit the Virginia Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internship webpage.

Looking for a Summer job in Blacksburg? Consider applying to be a peer mentor for the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). Job duties include -

• Support services for summer undergraduate research programs at Virginia Tech
• Mentoring summer research students & planning and facilitating social activities
• Setting up and running weekly professional development meetings
• Chaperone students on field trips, which may include driving a 12-seater van
  

Applications are due March 17, 2025.  For more information on how to apply, visit the OUR Summer Peer Mentors webpage. 

In Southwest Virginia, hundreds of graduates and undergraduates are working in labs, internships or training programs that allow them to get hands on with cybersecurity or engage in CCI research.

The CCI Researcher Showcase is an opportunity for the students to present their ongoing research projects and share their methods and results to date. There will be awards for the top three posters. Register by Friday, March 21, 2025.

For more information, including how to apply, visit the CCI Student Researcher Showcase webpage. 

The Undergraduate Research Excellence Program (UREP) allows students to track their undergraduate research progress and earn recognition for their research achievements. Students who successfully meet all requirement are eligible for an unique cord at graduation.

To complete the program, students will earn points from each of the categories below, in any combination, for an overall total of at least 50 points. Each category has a pre-defined minimum and maximum number of points which may be earned within it. Tracking will be conducted through UREP's canvas site.

Sign up using the UREP form to be added to the Canvas site where you will post relevant information in each category. You may sign-up at anytime but in order to complete the program and be recognized you must submit all required information. The deadline to submit information for UREP for graduating seniors is March 21, 2025.  

More info here.

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites you to apply the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarship. Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarship recognizes students who engage in research in ANY field at Virginia Tech. Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually in either Fall or Spring semester, preference is given to the student.

The scholarship is open to continuing Virginia Tech undergraduate students in good academic standing from any major who are participating in mentored undergraduate research by a faculty member at Virginia Tech.

Applications are due March 31, 2025. For more information on how to apply, visit the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarship webpage. 

Have an innovative startup idea, research project, or prototype that you want to bring to life? Looking for feedback, mentorship, and funding?

Join IDPro's Innovation Workshop and take the first step in launching your interdisciplinary project! 

• Get feedback on your project idea from mentors and peers 
• Connect with successful IDPro student leaders
• Identify teammates and refine your project scope

Date: March 27, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Location: Classroom Building 130A

For more information, and to RSVP, visit the IDPro Innovation Workshop registration form. 

The Global Change Scholars program is a collaboration between the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP) and the Global Change Center at Virginia Tech. The Global Change Scholars program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students from the U.S. who have unmet financial need and demonstrate a commitment to academics, research, and community stewardship. Undergraduate Scholars conduct research with Global Change Center faculty.

In exchange for financial support, Global Change Scholars must join other Undergraduate Scholars and MAOP participants in meetings to share ideas and experiences with each other and attend personal and academic growth seminars. Students are also encouraged to consider advanced study options such as graduate school.

This program offers awards ranging from $750 to $1,500 for eligible U.S. citizens with unmet financial need. The application deadline is April 15.  For more information, including how to apply, visit the Global Change Scholars Program webpage. 

The Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (VASEM) Undergraduate Policy Program (UPP) is a week-long program in Richmond this summer will teach policy-making concepts, including public values, ethics, and decision-making in complex settings, and highlight the intersection of science and policy to explore policy-related career paths. 

More information can be found at:  https://vasem.org/undergraduate-policy-program

The Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation (IMSI) is hosting the 3rd iteration of the Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) this summer.

IMSI is a mathematical sciences research institute funded by the National Science Foundation and located at the University of Chicago. Our mission is to apply rigorous mathematics and statistics to urgent, complex scientific and societal problems, and to spur transformational change in the mathematical sciences and the mathematical sciences community.

SUMSA (June 16 - August 8, 2025)

The Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) is an eight week mathematics and statistics bootcamp for undergraduates which will take place June 16 - August 8, 2025 on the campus of the University of Chicago. The program’s aim is to help prepare students for the rigors of graduate school through lecture series and problem sessions.  It will cover core material in linear algebra, topology of metric spaces, advanced calculus, and probability.  This program is open to students who will be rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at U.S. colleges and universities and will be at least 18 years old at the time the program begins.

Please pass this information along to any students whom you feel might be interested.  Further information and the application are available on the program’s web page.  Applications are due by February 14, 2025, and letters for recommendation are due February 21, 2025. 

Questions for SUMSA can be emailed to sumsa@imsi.institute

ExperienceVT Peer Coaching is a free resource designed to help students live their best lives at Virginia Tech, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved, make connections, or create a more fulfilling college experience, a trained peer coach (who is also a student at Virginia Tech) can help you explore what matters most to you and learn how to take actionable steps toward your goals.

If you’re interested in learning more, or have questions, simply complete this short interest form. A coach will follow up with more information to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Epsilon Camp is a unique residential summer camp for highly gifted 7-12 year-olds with exceptional mathematical ability and a love of mathematics. We are currently in the process of recruiting our counselors for the summer of 2025. We require that all of our counselors be mathematics majors who have taken at least some upper-division mathematics courses; they must also be excited about working with children. Our campers study topics such as methods of proof, number theory, projective geometry, sets and functions, and group theory in classes taught by university professors, so counselors with a very strong mathematics background are essential. Many of our counselors find it to be such a rewarding experience that they choose to return several years in a row.

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Don’t have plans for the summer? Looking to get more involved on-campus? 

Look no further and apply to be a part of the summer 2025 Peddrew Yates Institute Student Staff Leader (PYI SSL) team! SSL applications are live!

Requirements:

• You must be a full-time Virginia Tech undergraduate, or graduate student.
• You must have completed one full semester at Virginia Tech.
• You must have a cumulative GPA 2.75 minimum, with preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher.
• You must have no conflicting time commitments during the June 10th - July 3rd contract dates.

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email SOAR@vt.edu. 

Apply on Handshake

Monday, February 17, 2025

6:00pm-7:00pm

Black Cultural Center, Squires

RSVP on GobblerConnect

https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10889774

The APIDA + Center in collaboration with the Asian American Student Union (AASU), and their constituent organizations will host a Lunar New Year celebration in Owens Ballroom. Come to learn more about the holiday and how various cultures celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the world. Games and activities will be available along with samplings of new year delicacies.

Light refreshments provided.

Saturday, February 8, 2025

5:00pm - 7:00pm ET

Owens Ballroom

Supported by: APIDA + Center, AASU, GAPIDA, APIDA Caucus, Cranwell International Center, SOAR, Pamplin College of Business

Register Here:

bit.ly/4fgUFy0

For Questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu

The 2025 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.

HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $756 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, and Media & Entertainment Summit
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2025-2026 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

HSF Scholar Application Timeline:

• January – Phase I of the application opened January 5 and closes on February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT
• Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
• March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
• June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
• June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
• December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete

Click here to apply

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Virginia Tech is pleased to offer the annual Overton R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Overton R. Johnson who became the first Black academic faculty member at Virginia Tech in 1969. He continued to make Virginia Tech history by serving as the first president of the Virginia Tech Black Faculty/Staff Caucus, and as the first Black dean, serving as the Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences from July- December 1975. At the time of his death, Dr. Johnson continued service to the Hokie community as Associate Director of Institutional Research and Planning Analysis. He was also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

Students awarded the scholarship must be current undergraduate students (incoming prospective students and graduate students are not eligible to apply) enrolled as a full-time student for 2025-2026 and are not required to be a member of a Greek-lettered organization. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, February 28th. Late, incomplete and/or applications that fail to adhere to application instructions will not be considered. This application is open to any current student who will be enrolled full-time for the 2025-26 academic year. You will be scored on the five following categories: Originality of Response, Clarity and Writing Quality, Advocacy for Inclusion and Representation, Community/Campus Involvement, and Leadership Involvement.

The application can be found on Scholarship Central at the following link: https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/59453

The Office of Undergraduate Research in collaboration with the Center for Communicating Science and VT’s Theater Arts Program is excited to realize the vision of Dr. Dennis Dean to engage STEM undergraduate researchers in a variety of acting and presentation experiences. The goal of this new program is to help STEM students become effective and engaging communicators. In this pilot program, 10 students will be selected to participate during the 2024-25 academic year.  Selected students will –

• Build professional network and develop relationships with instructors and other students in the cohort.
• Opportunity to present research in two different formats- oral and poster- at the 2025 Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference.
• Eligible for up to $500 support towards travel to present research at a conference outside VT.

The application deadline is February 28, 2025. For more information, including how to apply, visit the Theatre in STEM webpage.

For students interested in summer research at Virginia Tech, the MAOP Summer Research Internship has a variety of projects in areas of STEM, Social Sciences, Architecture, and Veterinary Sciences. Students selected for the internship will receive:

• $3,000 stipend
• On-Campus housing
• Meal Plan
• Graduate/Professional School Preparation
• Social Activities and Events

Applications are due February 15, 2025. For more details, and information on how to apply, visit the MAOP Undergraduate Summer Research Internship webpage. 

Student Academic Ambassadors offer Academic Planning Workshops. These one-hour in length workshops help students understand how to navigate DARS, What-If-DARS, and HokieGPS. They also provide insight on how courses in a student’s course history can apply to a new perspective major, if the student is considering a change of major. 

Register Here

Any student interested in writing articles, taking photos, or designing graphics should consider this opportunity.  This publication is for any student, not just engineers! There will be a "Meet and Greet" on Thursday, February 13 at the breakzone, Squires Student Center,  from 6-7PM.  A link to the website with more information - https://www.vtengineersforum.com/.

The Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid will be offering a series of "Unlock Your Financial Aid" Zoom sessions throughout the month. These sessions will cover key topics such as the FAFSA process, updates to the 2025-2026 FAFSA, and helpful tips for smooth FAFSA submissions. The sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Feb 12th at 7pm
• Feb 13th at 1pm
• Feb 18th at 1pm
• Feb 26th at 1pm
• Feb 27th at 5pm

Students can register for these sessions here: FAFSA Zoom Session Registration

 Please join us and spread the word (Flyer Link) about the WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE (WiDS) CONFERENCE on Feb. 18 - 19! 

Event Details:

• Location: Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus
• Dates: February 18 - 19
• Cost: FREE (Registration required)
• Website: WiDS Blacksburg 2025

Schedule: 

Wednesday, Feb 18 (Data & Decision Sciences Building Atrium): 

• 5:30  PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Mixer in Data & Decision Science Building (Atrium) 

Thursday, Feb 19 (New Classroom Building 220):

• 4:45 PM - 5:10 PM: Registration
• 5:10 PM - 5:20 PM: Opening Remarks 
• 5:20 PM - 6:00 PM: Opening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Neeta A. Eapen
• 6:20 PM - 7:00 PM: Research and Project Poster Session
• 7:10 PM - 8:00 PM: Panel Session - Theme: Mentoring the Next Generation of Data Scientists
• 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Closing Keynote Speaker: Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar

Hot Take on Interview Prep: Did you know that in just 7 seconds, you can make a lasting first impression? How will YOU make them count?

• Wednesday, February 19th, 5:30–6:00 PM | Smith Career Center
• Tuesday, March 4th, 11:00–11:30 AM | Virtual

Register on Handshake for Internship Hot Takes Series

Hot Take on Internship Search: Did you know that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to applying for internships? How can YOU target internships that are right for you?

• Tuesday, February 25th, 5:30–6:00 PM | Smith Career Center
• Wednesday, March 19th, 11:00–11:30 AM | Virtual

Register on Handshake for Internship Hot Takes Series

The Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics invites applications for Summer@ICERM 2025, a seven-week residential program designed for a select group of 18-22 undergraduate scholars.

Applications will be accepted via MathPrograms.org. Learn more about the program:

Building Useful Insights from Local Data through Sustainable partnerships (BUILDS)

Organizer: Dr. Rachel Levy (North Carolina State University Mathematics, Data Science and AI Academy)

Faculty Instructors: Dr. Mohammad Meysami (Clarkson University Mathematics), Dr. Jeffrey Humpherys (Industry Data Scientist), Dr. Katherine Socha (Northeastern University Khoury College of Computer Science)

Summer@ICERM 2025: Building Useful Insights from Local Data through Sustainable partnerships (BUILDS) aims to introduce students with limited experience to data science through projects related to global food systems, food production, and food security.

Data science is the process of turning information into insights. In this program, you will learn to address local and global data science challenges broadly related to the theme of food posed by community partners. Your goal will be to develop flexible solutions that could work for community partners who have similar challenges but different local contexts. Faculty leaders will help you learn how to communicate your solutions to audiences that may not have a technical or data science background. They will also provide information and encourage you to think about how your learning might connect to future educational pathways, internship opportunities, and careers.

While all undergraduate data science beginners from any major are welcome, rising sophomores are encouraged to apply.

There are no prerequisites for your participation, other than a strong interest in

• getting an introduction to data science and beginning programming in Python,
• learning by doing (and willingness to make mistakes!),
• collaborating on data problems with other students and with community partners (who may also have no experience with data science or programming), and
• working on communication skills and career preparation.

Funding*

• Participating students will receive a $3,500 stipend.
• Providence, RI room, board, and travel funding will be provided.
• *Brown students who choose not to live in the dorm will waive ICERM-provided housing and meal funding.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be matriculating undergraduate students at the start of Summer@ICERM 2025.
• Funding is available for 1-2 students who are not US citizens or permanent residents.

Apply via MathPrograms.org by February 4!

The McBryde Math Tutoring Lab is hiring for Spring 2025. Apply here.

If you needs course materials (textbooks, access codes, etc) and cannot afford them, submit the College of Science Emergency Funds for Course Materials Application on Scholarship Central.

Reminder: If you need emergency funds beyond course materials, complete the Dean of Student's Student Emergency Fund

The Global Education Office (GEO) Scholarship application cycle for Fall 2025 (and fall embedded) programs is open with an application deadlines of February 6.

GEO Scholarship

• This is a financial need-based scholarship. However, consideration is also given to financial need that may not be addressed by the FAFSA. Therefore, it is not necessary to have a FAFSA on file. 
• Award amount: $2,500 to $5,000
• Requirements: 2.5 GPA minimum, fulltime fall semester enrollment (credits must be a necessary part of their degree)
• Application: through Scholarship Central

Steger Center Room and Board Fund

• Award amount: $2,500
• Requirements: 2.5 GPA minimum, participation in a semester-long Steger Center program (minimum of 12 VT credits)
• Application: to be considered for this scholarship, students must apply for the GEO Scholarship (see above)

Nyfeler Scholarship (Steger Center)

• Students need to identify a project that will enhance their Steger experience for which they need to submit a proposal
• Award amount: $2,000
• Requirements: 2.5 GPA minimum, participation in a semester-long Steger Center program (minimum of 12 VT credits)
• Application: through Scholarship Central

James Madison University's Department of Mathematics & Statistics is hosting an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Summer 2025:  https://www.jmu.edu/mathstat/reu/index.shtml. 

Stipend: $7,000

Program Dates: May 21 - July 30, 2025

Application: Please apply here using math programs.org.  Application deadline is February 24, 2025.

Click here for a list of 2025 Projects

Formerly known as the Cyber Scholarship Program, the Cyber Service Academy Program aims to recruit and retain the nation's top cyber talent by offering financial support and mentorship as students prepare for the workforce.

The DoD CSA Scholarship Program will cover all tuition, required fees and books, and a laptop for first year students; it will also provide a $29,000 per year stipend for undergraduates and a $34,000 per year stipend for graduate students. This program is aimed at rising juniors, rising seniors, and all graduate students who are interested in cyber security careers withing the Department of Defense, and who are in a degree program of interest to the DoD (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, CMDA, BIT Cyber, and other programs that are applicable to the field of cybersecurity.

Through this program the Hume Center has been able to assist several students successfully apply and obtain this scholarship each year of the past 5 years. We are hoping to add a minimum of 5-8 additional students this year. Due to Virginia Tech’s outstanding reputation, Virginia Tech students tend to be very competitive in the selection process for the program. Current students are slated to work at organizations across the DoD and Intelligence Community, including Naval Sea Systems Command (Red Team), Space and Naval Warfare Systems, U.S. Air Force Cyber Hunt, and the National Security Agency.

Learn more about the program here.

Are you interested in learning more about a niche math topic that isn't offered as a course at VT? Have you been itching to try an independent study but haven't had the chance? Are you interested in research but not quite ready for the full commitment? Now is the time to explore!

The Directed Reading Program is a mathematics mentorship program pairing graduate student mentors with undergraduate mentees in a semester long reading project on interesting, unique topics that you may not encounter in a regular classroom.

Read about the program at our website here. Applications are now open, and will close on Monday, January 27^th at 11:59pm. 

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Jackson (jgjacks4@vt.edu), Jenny Smucker (jennifer21@vt.edu), or Will Mahaney (mahaney1@vt.edu).

• Join the College of Science, the Office of Undergraduate Research, and Career and Professional Development to talk about summer research applications! We will have time to review your resume too, so bring a draft. 
• January 29th at 5:30 pm
• Davidson 125
• Find more information and register at the College of Science GobblerConnect

The first Spring 2025 event of the Math Career Connection Series will be this Wednesday, January 29!

About the Speaker: Dr. Zerotti Woods, is the Chief Scientist of the ISRT group in the Force Projection Sector of The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. He is also the Co-Chair of the Engineering for Professionals Data Science Department focusing on applied mathematics at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Morehouse College. He earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in mathematics from The University of Georgia. His research interests are in the regularization of deep neural networks, optimal planning, explainable AI, and how to use AI for decision-making.

• Date: Wednesday, January 29
  
• Time: 3:45-4:45pm
  
• Location: 310 Kelly Hall
  
• Title: A Few Open Questions of Interest in the Field of Artificial Intelligence
  
• Abstract: The field of artificial intelligence and how it can be applied has become a topic of discussion in many arenas. The Department of Defense has engaged in various ways on how our national security can benefit from artificial intelligence and equally important, how we can best defend against threats to our national security from artificial intelligence. In this talk, we will discuss a few open questions that the DOD has been interested in and discuss the nuances and opportunities from these interests.

[Click here for event flyer]

• University Libraries has created a six module, online, FREE program for you to develop research skills, which can be applied in any field. The Advanced Research Skills program begins on January 27th, but you can register now.
• See the six module topics and registration directions on the ARS website. 

• The Data Science at Scale Summer School was inaugurated in 2013 to recruit outstanding students to the laboratory to participate in data intensive science projects. Students work on topics such as machine learning, data compression, large data analysis, scientific visualization, topological data analysis, etc. for large scientific data analysis. The school starts approximately mid-May and runs through mid-September. Students pick a 10-12 week window in this time frame to conduct their summer internship on a specific project as part of the team. This flexibility allows for differences in quarter vs. semester school schedules and specific needs of the internship project.
• For more information click here. 

• The title of this scholarship program calls back to a time when many Asian immigrants looked upon America as a mountain of golden opportunities for themselves and their families. Awardees of the scholarship seek dreams of higher education, which are not only the dreams of the students but also of their parents and extended family. Since its initiation, the OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has provided over 160 scholarships to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) first-gen high school seniors.
• Since 2020, the OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has been extended to rising college seniors. This year, first-gen college students who identify as AANHPI and will be starting their senior year of college during the upcoming fall term will be awarded $2,500 each.
• Application Due: March 18th
• Learn more at the OCA National website. 

The Hume Center Summer Internship Program is a 10-week internship program starting on May 19, 2025, based in Virginia Tech National Security Institute locations in both Blacksburg and Arlington.

Interns will perform novel research as a team member on existing projects with real-world stakeholders and use cases. They will receive individual mentorship from experienced, technical researchers while sharing a summer research experience with a diverse cohort of students. Their work will directly contribute to the national security and domestic prosperity of the nation. 

Offers will be sent out on a rolling basis starting on January 29 and continuing through May 2025.

APPLY NOW

Basic Needs Support (Spring 2025)

Compiled by Virginia Tech COS Broadening Participation

All resources listed are available for undergraduate and graduate students

Dean of Students Office Student Emergency Fund (University Wide)

• The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is used as a last resort to support currently enrolled students who, through no fault of their own, experienced a one-time financial hardship with related unexpected expenses or loss of income and the student is now facing conflict or disaster, housing or food insecurity, an inability to continue their education mid-term, or the need to travel for a personal or family emergency.
• The average grant is $750. You can apply here.

College of Science Emergency Funds for Course Materials (COS Students Only)

• If you need course materials (textbooks, access codes, etc) and cannot afford them, complete this application on Scholarship Central. We will be awarding to both new students and continuing students.

Financial Wellness Coaching (University Wide)

• Have questions about money? Stressed about your finances? Hokie Wellness offers one on one Financial Wellness Coaching. Coaching sessions can cover budgeting, credit, and student loans.
• Sign up via the Financial Wellness website

The Market of Virginia Tech: Open Hours (University Wide)

• Drop in during their open hours (bring your own bags!)
• Thursdays:  3 pm to 7pm
• Fridays: 9 am to 12 p.m.
• There will be 5 Saturday options as well this semester from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the following dates: 2/1/25, 2/8/25, 3/22/25, 4/5/25, 4/26/25
• No need to sign up ahead of time. Open hours are truly open for students to pick up food items from The Market!

The Market of Virginia Tech: Full Service (University Wide)

• Need food assistance beyond open hours? Contact the Dean of Student’s office to enroll in full-service Market pickups, which will have enough food for seven days’ worth of meals
• Currently there is a waitlist for the full-service pick up, but you can still apply to be added to the waitlist at the link above.

209 Marketplace (University Wide)

• Located at the Wesley Foundation at 209 W. Roanoke Street, 209 Marketplace is a donation-based, emergency, local food pantry that provides food, toiletries, and school supplies free to Virginia Tech students in need. No application is needed to shop and students do not need to be affiliated with the Wesley foundation or the United Methodist campus ministry.
• Hours: Monday and Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm
• Learn more about 209 Marketplace

Other Food Support Available

• Interfaith Food Pantry
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• You may be eligible for SNAP benefits if:
• you participate in a state or federally financed work study program, have a physical or mental disability, work at least 20 hours a week in paid employment, other student eligibility details here
• New River Valley Food Assistance Directory
• Food Support Information from Dean of Students

Career Outfitters

• Career Outfitters provides currently-enrolled Virginia Tech students the opportunity to view and select free clothing that has been donated. The clothing available is appropriate for professional use, such as for career fairs, networking events, or interviews. Appointments required. This service is provided by Career and Professional Development.

Need Support Not Listed Here?

• The Dean of Student’s office is your one stop shop for resources.
• Walk-in: 109 New Hall West
• Email: dean.students@vt.edu
• Phone: 540-231-3787
• Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
• After Hours/Weekends, 365 days a year: 540-231-6411, press 1

Interested in helping?

• The Market at Virginia Tech hosts service-learning opportunities throughout the academic year. If you are interested in participating in these events, please visit their page on GobblerConnect.
• The Market at Virginia Tech takes monetary donations, and 209 Marketplace takes monetary donations and food donations. Learn what 209 Marketplace needs on their website.

Have you had an amazing professor who went above and beyond in an Introductory class?

Nominate them for the University Sporn Award: a student-selected award for teaching excellence in introductory subjects.

Nominations close Friday, February 7, 2025.

The nomination form can be found at https://forms.gle/zvmzDYBCDscXdskN7

For more information, contact Dr. Michael Berg, Sporn Faculty Advisor, at bergm@vt.edu

Dear Colleague,  

Virginia Tech and Clemson University are hosting the sixth MORE: Mathematics - Opportunities in Research and Education workshop April 26-27, 2025, on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Please share this announcement with your students and colleagues. We encourage all mathematics (and similar) majors to apply.  

MORE  will bring together undergraduate students interested in mathematical sciences to learn about opportunities as they continue to pursue their mathematics education and career.  In addition to learning about opportunities to progress in the field of mathematics, students will participate in hands-on activities and engage collaboratively in working on hot topics in mathematics. The workshop will feature invited speakers, activities, and panels on topics important to undergraduates. Throughout the workshop, students will have the opportunity to engage with faculty, graduate students, and postdocs, among others with careers in mathematics.  Our hope is to demystify the graduate school experience in the mathematical sciences to broaden the prospects of students as they near the end of their undergraduate careers. 

Funding is available for lodging and other travel costs (such as mileage to and from Virginia Tech from a reasonable distance). All meals will be provided. A virtual option is available to those unable to travel. Virtual participants will be able to attend lecture and panel events on the schedule only.  

First generation college students and students from underrepresented groups in the mathematical sciences are especially encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST. 

Additional information and application information may be found at the conference website: https://intranet.math.vt.edu/MORE/MORE2025/index.html.

For any questions, please contact us at MORE.math.opportunities@gmail.com. 

Did you know that each year the Math Department gives out over $65,000 in scholarships to 30+ students? Want to maximize your chances of winning a Math Department scholarship?

How to Apply:

1. Complete the General Application in Scholarship Central
2. Provide additional information including a CV/resume to the Math Department Scholarship Committee. (Be sure to log in to Google with your VT credentials: vtpid@vt.edu)
3. Complete the FAFSA (optional)

Math Department Deadline to complete all three forms: January 31, 2025

SEED is one of the largest student-managed equity investment portfolios in the nation, with over $5 million in assets under management. Fueled by the ambitious goal of outperforming the S&P 500 Index, SEED provides students with a unique blend of hands-on experience and an exceptional training program. Over the group’s 30-year history, the organization has maintained a 100% placement rate and provided students with the skills necessary to lead successful and fulfilling careers.

Recruitment Schedule:

Interest Meeting #1 

01.27.2025  |  6:00 PM in D&DS 150

Alumni Panel

01.30.2025  |  6:00 PM in NCB 250

Interest Meeting #2

02.04.2025  |  6:00 PM in NCB 250

Restaurant Meet & Greet

02.06.2025  |  5:30 PM at Mellow Mushroom

Application Deadline

02.07.2025  |  Due by 11:59 PM

*Check Instagram for location updates

• Freshman and Sophomores from all majors
• Motivated students interested in investing

Questions?

Website: seed.pamplin.vt.edu

Instagram: vt_seed

The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) Research Symposium is now accepting applications for abstracts for 3-5 minute talks, 10-15 minute talks and posters. The Microsoft form for the application is: https://forms.office.com/r/T77pi5djjr. All graduate students and senior undergraduates are invited to apply. Lunch and dinner are provided. The Research Symposium will take place on Wednesday, March 26th from 9am-8pm in the Graduate Life Center. Abstracts are due by 11:59pm on Friday, February 21. 

We are excited to announce the second annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Math Alliance (MARMA), which will be held March 22, 2025 at the University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA). This meeting will feature the following activities:

• A Plenary talk by Dr. Farrah Jackson Ward, Professor and Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at Elizabeth City State University. 
• A Panel on Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
• A Panel on Inclusive Teaching and Pedagogy
• Poster presentations by Students
• A Round-Table Discussion on issues related to broadening participation in mathematics, the future of MARMA and more.
• Opportunities to connect with Mid-Atlantic Regional Math Alliance members from VA, WV, DE, and DC. 

Among the goals of MARMA are creating a community of students and researchers in the Mid-Atlantic region committed to broadening participation in the mathematical sciences. With this in mind, we encourage attendance by faculty, postdocs, grad students, undergraduates, and anyone else who wishes to participate in the one-day event. Funding for travel and accommodation may be available. 

More information about the meeting, along with a link for registration, can be found on the Spring Meeting Website.  Registration for the meeting is free and can be completed on the website. It would be very helpful if you could apply as soon as possible, and before March 8, especially if you plan to present a poster. The priority deadline for funding consideration is February 15. 

• The College of Science seeks applicants for Camp Counselors for residential science camps for middle school and high school students in the summer of 2025. We need counselors for days and overnights. Applicants can apply for day or night positions and for one or more camps. Both undergraduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply!
• Full job descriptions, compensation, dates of employment, and the application itself are available through Handshake. 
• The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Feb 8 at 9:00 am.

• Field Inclusive Travel Awards help support students, to attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop.
• One Field Inclusive Travel Awards ($2000) will be awarded to a student (undergraduate, masters, doctoral, or postdoc), to help attend a scientific conference, training, or workshop taking place in the Summer 2025 year.
• The application deadline is April 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
• Find more information on the Field Inclusive website. 

Join us for our spring organization showcase event to connect with over 170 student organizations looking for new members and promoting upcoming events, including many new organizations that were added during the Fall 2024 semester.

Date and Time

Friday, January 31 2025 at 4:00- 6:00 PM EST

Location

Squires Student Center, 290 College Avenue, Blacksburg, VA

We will be hosting a sensory-friendly portion of our event from 4:00pm-4:30pm. We will be limiting the amplified sound and encouraging our participants to create a welcoming environment for our campus community. 

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rachel McLaughlin at (540) 231-5028 or at rkqmclaughlin@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 5 business days prior to the event.

The Math Department is hiring Learning Assistants to assist with active learning in the following large lecture courses:

• MATH 1014: Precalculus with Transcendentals
• MATH 1025: Elementary Calculus
• MATH 1026: Elementary Calculus

Apply here: https://forms.gle/wpxJCPozJauWZhC29

More information, including the job requirements, starting salary, and preferred qualifications, can be found in the form.

NOTE: If you have taken higher-level calculus courses, such as MATH 1225, MATH 1226, or MATH 2204, you are also qualified to apply for these positions!

Join Career and Professional Development to enhance your leadership potential and build the skills that employers are looking for!

This series will focus on the Leadership Professional Competency, providing valuable insights and strategies for developing your leadership potential.

Upcoming Sessions:

Unlocking Leadership: Styles and Skills for the Workplace

• Discover your unique leadership  style and learn how to elevate your impact in the workplace.
• Tuesday, February 4th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Virtual

Discover Your Leadership DNA: Reflect, Lead, and Explore 

• Reflect on your personal leadership traits by exploring your strengths
• Tuesday, March 4th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Virtual

Leadership in Practice: Insights from Alumni

• Engage in a panel discussion where alumni will share their experience, insights, and career journeys.
• Thursday, April 3rd, 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Virtual

Register on Handshake for the Skillshop Series

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills!

Are you preparing for upcoming career fairs, interviews, or other professional events? If so, you need professional attire to make a great first impression!

Career and Professional Development is hosting a Career Outfitters Pop-up Shop on Wednesday, January 29th where undergraduate and graduate students can shop for FREE professional attire and accessories in preparation for the upcoming career fair season.

• Smith Career Center's 2nd floor
• Wednesday, January 29
• 10:00 - 2:00

If you need accommodations to attend, please email careeroutfitters@vt.edu

Free event! We will make customizable stuffed animals on the 3rd floor of the Johnston Student Center from 1-3 pm. More Info Here

Join the Pride Center on Thursday, January 30 from 4-6pm for community, music, food, and more as we celebrate the beginning of a new semester! This event features a macaroni and cheese bar with toppings and free pride flag shoelaces while supplies last. More Info Here

ExperienceVT Peer Coaching, is a free resource designed to help students live their best lives at Virginia Tech, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for ways to get involved, make connections, or create a more fulfilling college experience, a trained peer coach (who is also a student at Virginia Tech) can help you explore what matters most to you and learn how to take actionable steps toward your goals.

If you’re interested in learning more, or have questions, simply scan the QR code or complete this short interest form. A coach will follow up with more information to help you decide if it’s right for you.

 The Market at VT, our food pantry, has extended hours for December. You can find the full hours at the link and copied below: https://foodaccess.vt.edu/ No signup is required for the open hours - just drop by as long as you have your own bag!

Extended Open Market Hours (December 2024)

Location: 801 University City Blvd., Blacksburg, VA, 24060

• Thursday, December 5: 1-7 p.m.
• Friday, December 6: 9-11:30 a.m. & 3-6 p.m.
• Saturday, December 7: 10-2 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 10: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, December 11: 1-4 p.m.
• Thursday, December 12: 1-7 p.m.
• Friday, December 13: 9-11:30 a.m. & 3-6 p.m.
• Saturday, December 14: 10-2 p.m.
• Monday, December 16: 10-2 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 17: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, December 18: 10-4 p.m.

Note: Please bring your own bag when visiting The Market.

The Office of the Actuaries at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is looking for students to hire for internship positions during the summer.

The job announcement can be found directly at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/822376900 and will open on December 9^th.

Click here for more information.

ATTENTION STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN UNPAID OR UNDERPAID INTERNSHIPS!

Career and Professional Development is excited to announce the Ut Prosim Internship Support Fund for Spring 2025. 

Undergraduate students from any academic major at Virginia Tech may apply for funds to support unpaid or underpaid internships with companies or organizations within the Commonwealth of Virginia that directly contribute to the public good, regardless of industry.

Students may receive financial assistance for up to $5,000. Funds may be used for: 

• tuition
• transportation costs
• housing and moving expenses
• childcare
• required equipment or uniforms  

For more information and to apply online visit the Ut Prosim Internship Support Fund webpage.

Application deadline for Spring 2025 internships is January 31, 2025.

The Spring 2025 application for observation at Schiffert Health Center is open. See more below:

The Schiffert Health Center Student Observation Program provides an opportunity for students to obtain shadowing hours with our on-campus clinicians and nurses. Previous students have taken advantage of this on-campus shadowing experience.

Students accepted into the program will be able to observe up to 4 hours per week with the opportunity to shadow different providers. This is a shadowing and learning experience, not a paid position or internship. The observation program will run for the entirety of the semester.

For questions or additional information please contact Jocelyn Hotter at jihotter@vt.edu.

The Spring 2025 application is OPEN. The application will close on Wednesday, January 8th at 11:45PM.

See the application here: https://healthcenter.vt.edu/about/student_volunteers.html

• Come by the APIDA+ Center (Squires 140) to pick up a free cup of ramen! Toppings and ramen are first come, first serve. Hot water will be provided by Dining Services
• December 12th from 11 am to 12 pm

• All expenses paid undergraduate research conference on March 28th to 30th, 2025.
• Applications close January 20th, 2025 at 5 pm
• Find out more from the Office of Undergraduate Research website.

• University Libraries has created a six module, online, FREE program for you to develop research skills, which can be applied in any field. The Advanced Research Skills program begins on January 27th, but you can register now.
• See the six module topics and registration directions on the ARS website. 

• The MEDSE Bootcamp offers an incredible opportunity for students to explore the medical field, develop essential skills, and connect with healthcare professionals. We believe that learning about the medical field can be valuable to all students, regardless of their academic discipline.
• Date: February 22nd, 2025
• Application Deadline: February 1st, 2025
• Application: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/MEDSE2025

• SHPEP is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds and those with demonstrated interest in issues affecting underserved populations to prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools
• Application closes February 5th.
• Learn more about the program and application cycle on the SHPEP website. 

• Students participate in research internships by working with leading NIDA scientists at universities across the United States for eight weeks during the summer. The internship may include laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, formal courses, participation in lab meetings, patient interviews, manuscript preparation, and literature reviews. In addition, each intern will have an opportunity to deliver a brief presentation on their research project at the end of the internship.

• NIDA is now accepting summer internship applications for the 2025 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program. Apply now and reach out to Ms. Julie Huffman if you have any questions. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2025.

• The APS Bridge Program is here to support students who are still determining their next steps after their bachelor's degree in physics or a related field. Through the Bridge Program, students from historically underrepresented groups in physics can pursue their passion for physics through placement in a masters or PhD program if they have not already been accepted to a graduate program.
• The application for the APS Bridge Program opens December 15th. Find out more on the APS website.

• What is CUBE? The Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience (CUBE) is an 8-week training program designed to give motivated rising seniors in mathematics, data science, and/or statistics the opportunity to engage in a full-time (~40 hours/week) collaborative data science project, along with related professional development seminars, social events, and a final symposium where students will present their research.  The data analysis projects are based on real world, health-related questions posed by subject matter investigators and collaborators.
• Where is the program located? The Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science (CBHDS) at Virginia Tech (VT), is academically housed in the Department of Statistics on the Blacksburg campus, with offices physically located in Roanoke. 
• Is there a stipend? Yes, selected candidates will receive a $4,800 stipend (cost of food/meals included in the stipend), along with housing, and social outings (pandemic permitting).
• Program Dates: June 9th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025.
• How can you apply? Specific details on the program can be found here. 

• SIParCS (pronounced sigh-parks) is for university students (both undergraduate and graduate students) who are interested in pursuing careers in such areas as:
  

1. Application Optimization
2. Data Science
3. Machine Learning
4. Numerical Methods
5. Software Engineering
6. Supercomputing Systems Operations
7. Visualization

• Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. university and available 40 hours per week from May 19-August 1, 2025 (tentative dates). 
• January 21, 2025: Application deadline (11:59 p.m. MST) Students can find the full list of projects on the SIParCS website. 

• NSF SOARS Protégés can participate for up to four (4) summers conducting research in atmospheric and earth-system sciences. NSF SOARS offers comprehensive financial support for summer research, conference travel, as well as undergraduate and graduate school funding. NSF SOARS invites students from multiple STEM disciplines -- including chemistry, ecology, engineering, geography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and the social sciences--to deepen their expertise in understanding the Earth’s Atmosphere.
• Applications for 2025 are open. Learn more on the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research website.

• Intern will work in coordination with major gift officers and other staff to complete prospect research in advance of donor meetings and visits, using tools such as WealthEngine and Foundation Search. Assist with determining capacity, previous giving history, and philanthropic interests. Maintain updated information in pan-institutional database. Work with National Air and Space Society members and the Air & Space Quarterly magazine. Assist with correspondence needs.
• Length: 10 weeks, full-time. Stipend: $7,500
• Learn more about the Advancement Intern, along with other communications & education internships on the Air and Space Museum website. 

• Virginia Tech is committed to ensuring the success of its students. To help achieve this goal, the College of Science and its departments offer multiple scholarships that support students' education and research.
• You must submit a 25-26 FAFSA to be considered for College of Science Scholarships.
• You can find the full list of COS scholarships on the College of Science Scholarship webpage. Applications are due January 22nd. 

• The Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship supports young adults with a professional interest in public lands and national parks, promoting a diverse community and workforce for the future.
• Application closes December 31st
• Review requirements for the application the Western National Parks Association webpage. 

• RSF’s Progress of Ideas Scholarship program has a focus on economic equity and social justice, and its drive to discern and challenge the drivers of inequality in our systems of governance and taxation.
• The scholarship supports the cost of attendance for students in fields of study related to the organization’s mission. We are seeking recipients whose lived experiences have engendered in them a commitment to social justice and a drive to make the world a better place for all people.
• Be pursuing the following areas of study: Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Finance or Real Estate, History, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Analytics, Urban Studies.
• Application closes January 30th. Find out more information on the Progress of Ideas website. 

• Be sure to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 22nd to be considered for the max amount of financial aid from Virginia Tech. 
• Start a 2025-2026 FAFSA Form on the Federal Student Aid site. 

Pathways to Science also has a database of over 700 research experiences for undergraduates (REUs). You can find the database and application tips & tricks on the Pathways to Science website. 

Join us on December 10th in Commonwealth Ballroom from 12pm-4pm for our Relaxation Station setup!! Come take advantage of our many free resources, such as massages, yoga, coffees, and more!! We can't wait to see you there!

• Tuesday, December 10
• 12-4pm
• Squires Commonwealth Ballroom

Click here for info and RSVP

Are you interested in mastering writing techniques used in the intelligence community? This self-paced, asynchronous course, designed by Professor Ken Stiles, introduces and demonstrates the Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) writing style. The Canvas course comprises multiple modules, each taking about 2 hours, with a total duration of around 10 hours. The due date for completion of the course is May 15, 2025.

Upon completion, you'll receive a digital certificate to showcase your proficiency in BLUF-styled writing and enhance your resume. For the Spring semester, we're offering this course to the first 20 students. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must complete the course by the end of the semester. Submissions are reviewed but not graded.

If interested, please complete this form: Secure your spot now!

The Center for Cryptographic Research of the USF is organizing an REU Site program on Cryptography and Coding Theory in Summer 2025 (05/26 to 08/01). This program is organized in collaboration between the departments of mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering. Basic information about the program, as well as the application link are available on the following webpage: https://www.usf-crypto.org/reu-program/. Applications are now open, and will close on 01/19/2025.

• We provide on-campus housing free of charge.
• Participants receive a $700/week stipend
• Research projects concern cryptography, coding theory, and quantum computing.
• We seek mathematics or computer science majors (or relevant fields). Linear algebra is a plus.
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent resident (Green Card).
• Applicants must not graduate before the Fall 2025 semester.

There are also graduate fellowship opportunities available in the areas of cryptography, coding theory and quantum computing for students planning to apply for graduate school for next year. 

All undergraduate students at Virginia Tech are invited to submit an original poem to The Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize contest, established by the late President Emeritus Charles W. Steger and University Distinguished Professor Nikki Giovanni, retired. The first-place prize is $1,500. The second-place prize is $800 and third-place is $500. The prize is administered by Professor Giovanni and judged by a committee of faculty from various disciplines at the university.

Writers of the top ten poems chosen by the Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize Committee will be notified within six weeks of the submission deadline. All participants are invited to attend a celebration at the Moss Arts Center, but the top ten must agree to attend and participate in the reading. First, second, and third place prize winners will be revealed at the event.

The top ten poets will read their poems publicly along with some Virginia Tech faculty at the Nikki Giovanni Celebration of Poetry on Wednesday, April 2nd at 5:00 pm. Winners also give permission for their winning poems to be published at a later date by Professor Giovanni and for their poems (including audio) to be published on a forthcoming Giovanni-Steger website, but students otherwise retain all rights to their work. 

Students should contact their academic advisor for a copy of the instructions and submission form.

Click here for information.

• Wednesday, November 6th 10 am to 4 pm
• Indigenous Community Center: Coloring & Journaling
• APIDA+ Center: Fiber Arts and Crafts
• El Centro: Relaxation Station
• Pride Center: Nail Art
• Cultural & Community Center Suite: Therapy Dogs (12-2 pm)
• Indulge in a variety of self-care activities at all of the Cultural and Community Centers throughout the day. Spend time at any or all of the Centers to relieve stress and express yourself. Light refreshment provided. 

• Thursday, November 7th 6-8 pm
• Black Cultural Center
• Join the Black Men's Excellence Network for an open, honest, and impactful conversation. Barbershop Talk is your space to connect, learn, and share perspectives on the topics that matter most to you—from personal growth and career goals to community and culture. Food provided. 

• Friday, November 15th from 1-4 pm
• Turfgrass Research Center Pavilion - 615 Southgate Drive
• Join the indigenous community of Virginia Tech as we celebrate the end of Native American Heritage Month with our harvest festival. This event honors the first peoples of Appalachia by showcasing traditional foods from the eastern woodlands, sourced from our indigenous community garden during this bountiful season. We are so excited to feature Chotaw Chef Brit Reed, Cherokee Chef Taelor Barton, and Mvskoke Farmer and IAC Technical Assistant Specialist Angie Comeaux, who will lead us through culinary experiences that highlight are rich indigenous heritage. Space join us to celebrate learning about indigenous food ways and preservation, and honor the traditions that shaped our communities.
• RSVPs are required due to limited space. RSVP here!

Interested in solving problems with our government? Hoping to gain exposure to research?

Then consider enrolling for ENGE 2634 Introduction to Restricted Research!

This 1 credit, multi-disciplinary, team-based undergraduate engineering research course will help you explore potential careers in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community and get exposure to current restricted research occurring on campus. 

Listen to talks hosted by guest speakers from national labs. Gain a deep dive into International Traffic in Arms Regulations-restricted multi-disciplinary DoD engineering problems. Learn foundational engineering research methods (tools, research integrity/safety/ethics, and communication of results) and security protocols surrounding restricted research and careers.

Join us for an evening panel with the Drug Enforcement Administration to learn the ins and outs of working for national security. Gain insight into how the DEA is protecting our safety in the local Virginia area!

Evening Panelists:

• Ann Brinkley, Diversion Investigator
• Erin Smith, Intelligence Research Specialist
• Olsen, Special Agent

About Them:

Ann Brinkley graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a degree in Criminal Justice. She began working for DEA as a contracted Analyst in February of 2018 and went to the Diversion Investigator academy in 2021. She's responsible for preventing, detecting, and investigating the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical, commercial, and scientific needs. 

Erin Smith earned a B.A. in Communications from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia in 2003. She has worked in law enforcement intelligence for over 20 years, beginning in late 2003 as a HIDTA Intelligence Analyst assigned to the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA in Washington, DC to now reporting to the Roanoke Resident Office in July 2022, resuming case support activities. 

Olsen is currently a special agent in the Roanoke, VA area with previous military and law enforcement experience.

Location: In Person - Holden Hall 244

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Register Here!

The Student Opportunities and Achievement Resource Program (SOAR) will be hosting a scholarship workshop, All Aboard the Scholarship, and we would love to have you! During the event, we will be discussing: 

• University scholarships
• Outside scholarships and resources
• Application timelines
• Process after receiving a scholarship

November 13, 2024

6:00pm-7:00pm

Pride Center

Interested in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this summer? Below are two great resources. Note that most programs get hundreds of applications, so it is a good idea to submit many applications.

• https://sites.google.com/view/mathreu
• https://www.cientificolatino.com/reu

We would like to let you know about an exciting, existing minor, Gender, Science, and Technology. This minor is ideal for undergraduate students in the sciences, engineering, and business major programs. The minor engages with STEM fields to ask questions about the roles that gender, identity, and social context play in the making of STEM knowledge. Likewise, the minor builds competencies in reasoning at multiple intersections between business, the environment, and health. Asking questions like, who decides what an ideal user is, who defines health, and how is the environment spoken about and for? 

The minor offers a robust integrated approach to general education requirements while investigating the nexus of gender, science, and technology. The minor’s unique placement in both Women and Gender Studies and Science and Technology Studies presents the possibility for making strong connections with faculty who are also interested in this nexus. 

Join the Women's Center and Career and Professional Development for an engaging and informative workshop focused on salary negotiation strategies and the ongoing challenge of the gender pay gap! 

This event is taking place at the APIDA+ Center in the Squires Student Center on Tuesday, November 12 from 5:00-6:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Registration for this event is encouraged but not required.

If you have questions or need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Emma Stubbe at estubbe@vt.edu at least 24 hours prior to the event.

Clilck here for a course announcement for Quantum Engineering Laboratory taught by Dr. Wayne Scales, ECE 4984 CRN 20951

• Click here for information about a virtual info session for the Graduate Program in Mathematics at the University of Arizona
• General Info about the University of Arizona's Graduate Program in Mathematics

The Master of Actuarial and Quantitative Risk Management (MAQRM) program at The Ohio State University invites you to learn more about the program and career paths at our online Zoom information session on Wednesday, November 20^th from 2:00-3:00PM EST. We would greatly appreciate if you could share this information with your colleagues and students.

In this online information session, you will learn about:

• The MAQRM program's curriculum and course structure.
• Learn how our program can prepare you for a career as an actuary, in addition to other roles in finance and data science.
• Hear from esteemed faculty leaders in the field of actuarial science who bring their industry experience and academic knowledge to guide students throughout the program.
• Learn about our program's partnership with Nationwide.
• Engage in an interactive online session where you can ask questions and receive guidance from program representatives.

RSVP HERE

You will hear from:

• John Holmes, Director of Actuarial Science MAQRM
• Alex Hookway, Sr AVP Nationwide
• Martin Molloy, Professional Actuary in Residence
• Kenneth Ng, Assistant Professor
• Linfeng Zhang, Assistant Professor

Virginia Tech is celebrating First-Generation students from November 8-15. Click here to see the week's events!

Work with the Advanced Computing Systems team at the NSA's Laboratory for Physical Sciences in this engaging 10-week internship opportunity at Catonsville, Maryland! 

Apply your skills in programming and math to work on engaging projects like training machine learning modes, researching computer architecture, or adapting algorithms to supercomputers!

Eligibility:

• US Citizen
• Undergraduate with 3.0+ GPA
• Graduating Spring 2026 or later

Required Documents:

• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Resume
• Transcript (unofficial is fine!)
• 1 page Cover Letter

Learn more about their application timeline and how you can be a competitive applicant on their website.

Apply Here by November 30!

For those planning to stay in Blacksburg for the break, join Dean Kevin Pitts & his wife, Toni. for a warm and festive Thanksgiving celebration. Enjoy a delicious meal, connect with fellow students, and share in the holiday spirit.

The event will be at the Data & Decision Sciences Building (main hall) on Thursday, November 28th, from 12 pm to 2pm. Attire is casual, and you're welcome to come and go as you please. The menu will include:

• Mixed Field Greens w/ Dressing

• Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy & Stuffing

• Sliced Ham

• Mashed Potatoes

• Macaroni & Cheese

• Country Style Green Beans

• Dinner Rolls w/ Butter

• Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan Pies

• Coffee/Tea/Lemonade

This invitation is open to all COS graduate and undergraduate students, and you are welcome to bring a guest.

Please click here to RSVP for Thanksgiving with the Dean. The deadline to RSVP is Sunday, November 24th. 

• Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30 pm
• Owens Ballroom
• Please join us in showing messages of love, hope, support, and also concern to members of our campus and the greater community. 

• As part of an eight-student cohort, SJL interns will be mentored by TERC principal investigators and their project teams. SJL interns can expect to receive training on essential education research methodologies encounter and address critical issues and perspectives of social justice in STEM and education receive professional development training to support pathways to graduate school, research careers, and other diverse career options interact with other research students at Tufts University through the Visiting Early Research Scholars’ Experiences (VERSE) program
• Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025
  
• Location: Hybrid-program, first week and last week of the program are in-person, in TERC’s Cambridge office, weeks from week 2 to 9 are remote.
  
• Stipend: $7,000
  
• Application Opens: November 25, 2024
  
• Application Deadline: January 13, 2025
  
• Selection Process: Those selected for an interview will be contacted via an email. Following the interview process, with one of the Program Directors, finalists will be notified by Friday, March 14, 2025. Internship commitments must be made by Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
  

Click here for more information. 

The NC Lab at Rutgers University is a cyber-social threat identification and forecasting center that provides an immersive training program to prepare students to participate as active members of a multidisciplinary research team. 

Students of varying academic disciplines learn by observing, integrating, and modeling the latest cutting-edge techniques and skills essential for deriving intelligence from open sources. 

What To Expect:

• Working with large data sets or gathering open source intelligence
• Meeting weekly with scholars and team to present findings
• Opportunity to obtain and author high quality, data-driven intelligence reports

Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Open to all disciplines, Computer Science or Statistics background is ideal

Learn more about this opportunity and previous research on their website.

Applications are on a rolling basis, so apply soon!

Click Here to Apply Now!

• In each of Freddie's operating states, one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in undergraduate studies for the 2024/2025 academic year. 
• Click here for more information. 

The Mathematics Department at Brown University balances a lively interest in students and teaching with a distinguished research reputation.

The program is designed to prepare especially able students for a career in mathematical research and college teaching. No GRE scores are required. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Admission includes 5 years of support, including a fellowship in the first year. To assist in out mission to recruit students from underrepresented groups, additional Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowships are available for eligible students.

Visit Our Website: https://www.brown.edu/academics/math/graduate

For application information, please visit: https://graduateschool.brown.edu/apply-fma-or-doctoral-study-brown

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 1, 2025

Click here for a flyer about Brown University's Graduate Program in Mathematics.

Below are flyers advertising our PhD, MM, MS, and our new MS Concentration in Industrial Math.  The University of Tennessee offers Master and PhD programs in both pure and applied mathematics, including a PhD concentration in Mathematical Biology.  The priority deadline to apply for admission and an assistantship is December 15th with a standard deadline of January 15th for the fall 2025 entering class.  

Graduate Studies in Pure and Applied Mathematics

Online Master of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics MS in Industrial Mathematics

Our department offers teaching assistantships that include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance, and a waiver for standard semesterly fees. Research assistantships are offered by faculty members in a variety of research areas.  Please review the information on our website at math.utk.edu, and learn more about our faculty research. Additional helpful links are listed below.

 Admission & Assistantship Application

 Admission/Assistantship Checklist

Admission Guide for International Students

If you have questions about our program, please contact us at mathgradprogram@utk.edu.

What is CUBE? The Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience (CUBE) is an 8-week training program designed to give motivated rising seniors in mathematics, data science, and/or statistics the opportunity to engage in a full-time (~40 hours/week) collaborative data science project, along with related professional development seminars, social events, and a final symposium where students will present their research.  The data analysis projects are based on real world, health-related questions posed by subject matter investigators and collaborators.

Where is the program located? The Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science (CBHDS) at Virginia Tech (VT), is academically housed in the Department of Statistics on the Blacksburg campus, with offices physically located in Roanoke. We are partnering with our colleagues in Biostatistics at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, VA to offer the program, which runs from June 9th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025.

Is there a stipend? Yes, selected candidates will receive a $4,800 stipend (cost of food/meals included in the stipend), along with housing, and social outings (pandemic permitting).

Program Dates: June 9th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025.

How can you apply? Specific details on the program can be found on our website, along with instructions for applying (online application form). 

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

CUBE Flyer 10-30-24.pdf

Learn about Databridge research opportunities here: https://www.databridge.dev

Take a break and enjoy free bowling, pool, table tennis, gaming, and darts in the Squires Breakzone courtesy of Residential Well-Being!

• Tuesday, November 26, 1-4pm
• Breakzone in Squires Student Center
• RSVP HERE

Are you stressed out over all the exams, papers, and group projects that will soon be taking up your time? Learn how to stay motivated, manage the stress, and find the time to do all of the things you need (plus some time for fun!). We will also review strategies for effective test taking.

Wednesday, December 4
New Classroom Building 230
6-7 p.m.

Thursday, December 5
New Classroom Building 210
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 9
New Classroom Building 230
6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10
New Classroom Building 210
7-8 p.m.

Click here for a list of all Fall 2024 Student Success Center Seminars

Dear Students, 

We would like to invite you to an interest meeting for a student chapter of Spectra, an organization dedicated to building community for and addressing issues specific to LGBTQIA+ mathematicians. All members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as allies, are invited to join.

The interest meeting will be held Thursday, December 5 4:30-6 p.m. in the Math Commons Room. 

During the interest meeting we will:

• Discuss Spectra as an organization
• Discuss potential goals for a Student Chapter
• Discuss a timeline for applying to be an official student chapter (with Spectra and with VT)

More information about Spectra can be found here: https://lgbtmath.org/

More information about Spectra student chapters can be found here: https://lgbtmath.org/membership.html

The goal of this meeting is to gauge interest among students (graduate and undergraduate students) and postdocs.  

If you are interested in being part of a potential Spectra student Chapter, please complete the following form and indicate whether you will be able to attend the interest meeting: https://forms.gle/4PByNeHV5YZtNZKm6. 

For Undergraduates:

Paid Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Placements: 

Over 700 programs – NSF REU, NASA, NIH and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads 

https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx 

For Financial Support in Graduate School:

Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines: 

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

For tips on applying and associated resources:

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx

For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx

For opportunities specifically in Engineering:

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx