Announcements
This page contains announcements from offices across the university for undergraduate students. Check back often for updates!
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.
- 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
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.
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.
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 20th 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.
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.
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.
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!
- 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
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
Learn about Databridge research opportunities here: https://www.databridge.dev
Virginia Tech recently became a Churchill nominating institution allowing Virginia Tech students to apply for a STEM master’s degree* at University of Cambridge.
https://www.churchillscholarship.org
An expectation of a strong candidate would be that they have at least one peer-review publication (co-author or first author)
Churchill supported Mathematics courses:
* MASt in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics*
* MASt in Pure Mathematics*
* MASt in Mathematical Statistics*
* MPhil in Mathematics (you must have approval from a professor from the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics or from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics)
The three MASt courses are also called Part III of the Mathematical Tripos. Before you apply to Part III, please read the Foundation’s guide, Part III Mathematics for Churchill Scholars. Note also that applicants to this course can also be considered for the Trinity Studentship in Mathematics, if they indicate interest on their Cambridge application.
Dear Students,
We are excited to announce New Connections in Math (NCM24), a research symposium for undergraduate students with an interest in analysis, probability, partial differential equations (PDE), computation, and applied mathematics. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2, 2024, at Duke University, Durham, NC.
This symposium provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about current research and explore graduate study in mathematics.
Please see the website for more details, including registration.
Some funding from the National Science Foundation is available to support undergraduate participation (travel and lodging).
The Let's Talk program introduces VT students to Counseling before engaging in University counseling services. This happens every Thursday from 3pm to 5pm at the SOAR House (207 W. Roanoke St.)
What Can You Expect:
- 30-minute appointment to discuss questions, concerns, and issues with a counselor.
- First come, first serve walk-in appointments.
- All conversations and counselor notes are kept confidential and are kept for emergencies and referrals to Cook Counseling Center
Pamplin College of Business has partnered with Marriott International to conduct CodeFest, a competitive event that will bring teams of students together for 48 hours to build functioning prototypes of innovative technology solutions that solve real-world problems, and tap into novel business opportunities in the travel and hospitality space. This event is open to all Virginia Tech students on the Blacksburg Campus. Find more information here.
- Event: October 18, 6:00pm through October 20, 4:00pm
- Judging: October 21-23
- Awards Ceremony: October 23
- Location: Data and Decision Sciences Building
- Registration Deadline: midnight, October 13
The NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's DEVLOP program offers in-person and virtual opportunities to conduct 10-week research projects that apply Earth observations to address real-world problems.
Open to currently enrolled students, recent graduates, early career professionals, and transitioning career professionals.
The Spring Application window closes on October 4th, 2024. Spring Session runs (Jan 27 - April 4, 2025). Learn more and apply here!
Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering Undergraduate Internship
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for summer 2025 for continuing undergraduate scholars to engage in practical research, design, and analysis experience to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields. This support may include (but is not limited to) optics processing, design engineering, data mining and analysis, motion control systems, optomechanical systems, electromechanical systems and mechatronics, or various diagnostic systems (including x-ray, optical, and neutron).
Must be a continuing college or university scholar in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, optics, computer science, or a related field. Learn more here.
Our openings are for undergraduate level students who will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. The selected interns will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields. Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or other related fields. Learn more here.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has a number of internship programs, ranging from earth science to computational science to material chemistry. Check out their full list of undergraduate (and graduate) internships here.
The Early Identification Program (EIP) is a two-year summer preparatory program, which is designed to help strengthen a participant’s application to medical school. The first summer of the program provides students with the opportunity to participate in hypothesis-driven research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia. The second summer, students shadow clinicians throughout various departments and specialties at Carilion Clinic in the Roanoke Valley. The program also includes the following: free MCAT preparation and tutoring, application counseling, free room and board, and a $3000 stipend each summer. For more information as well as the requirements for admission, please visit the program’s website. or email vtcadmissions@vt.edu.
VTCSOM representatives are hosting TWO information sessions:
In Person (Smith Career Center; Meeting Room B)
- Tuesday October 29th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1622507
Virtual (Zoom link available to registered attendees)
- Wednesday November 6th, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/EIPVT24
The First-Year Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship (FY-FURF) Program will provide first-year students—who are new to research—with authentic research experiences in their chosen discipline, under the direct mentorship of a faculty member. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
More information can be found on the FY-FURF information webpage.
Applications can be submitted through the FY-FURF application form.
Applications are due October 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Work for Virginia Tech's outdoor program and help Hokies connect with wild places.
Venture Out is hiring staff that are interested in making outdoor experiences accessible to the Virginia Tech community. Staff have the opportunity to work in various roles in our program including as office assistants, trip staff, and challenge course facilitators. We are currently hiring for office assistant & challenge course facilitator roles. See here for the full job posting. (Note the posting mentions route setters but we will not be needing new setters this school year.) All positions start at $13/hr. The application is open through October 13th for positions starting in Spring 2024. Our ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, an excitement for the outdoors, and an eagerness to learn. We welcome candidates with no outdoor experience to apply.
Our next AWM event is all about summer research opportunities, both for undergraduates and for grad students. It is on Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30 pm in MCB 455 (the commons room). We'll give a brief overview of some different opportunities, then have several people share about the opportunities that they've done. if you think you might be interested in doing research over the summer, come and hear about some cool things you could do!
The 85th Annual Putnam Competition will take place on Saturday, December 7 at VT.
If you are interested in learning more or practicing for the exam, there is a group that meets as follows:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 7-8:30PM
- Whittemore Hall 257
The practice sessions are run by Dr. Fazle Rabby and Dr. Kyle Flanagan. Students work on past Putnam problems for 45-60 minutes and then discuss solutions. Anyone can attend the Putnam practice sessions, even if you don't want to participate in the competition.
If you want to register for the exam, contact putnam@math.vt.edu. Registration is due by Friday, November 22.
Applications are open for the Summer 2025 National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP)!The NNSA-MSIIP offers full-time summer internships, with opportunities to continue during the academic year.
Undergraduate and graduate students from accredited Minority Serving Institutions receive:
- Stipends starting at $750/week
- Allowances to offset the cost of: commuting ($50/week), housing (varies based on location), travel to and from the hosting site ($1,000), virtual participation ($150/week)
- Opportunities to: be part of world-class research and operations opportunities within the NNSA enterprise, enhance the students’ preparedness for scientific, technological, policy, and operations-related careers, gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent, and skills, and establish connections with DOE scientists and subject matter experts that promote long-term relationships between participants, researchers, and other professionals at NNSA.
Eligibility to be considered for an internship:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Have and maintain a minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited Minority Serving Institution during the Fall of 2024.
- Opportunities are available not only in STEM but also in communication, management, business, policy, law, and other disciplines that support the NNSA Mission.
As part of the US Intelligence Community, the National Security Agency (NSA) focuses on signals intelligence, which involves the interception of communication signals between people, machines, or both. NSA is the undisputed leader in this field. Their signals intelligence activities are never directed at American citizens. Cybersecurity is their other specialty, which is all about protecting American systems from prying eyes.
What is their mission? The most simple, concise answer is that they are here to SAVE LIVES. They never want another 9/11. That’s their biggest, most important, most vital mission.
Full-time/part time opportunities:
- Opportunities available in Maryland, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, and more
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Annual/Sick Leave
- Federal Benefits (Health, Life, Retirement)
Cooperative Education Program (September 1st to October 31st 2024)
- The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program offers high-caliber college students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in computer science, as well as computer and electrical engineering, Data Science, Math, and cybersecurity or language focused majors including Chinese, and Russian.
- Students work on a rotational schedule (one semester at school, one semester at NSA) until graduation.
- During your work tour, students will work a regular 40-hour week. Each work tour is designed to reveal the specific areas students may want to focus on as a career.
- The program requires students to work a minimum of 52 weeks (one year) prior to graduation.
- Application period is open from February 1st to March 31st and from September 1st to October 31st.
NSA Virtual Recruitment Events
The National Security Agency is hosting multiple virtual events, where they will share information regarding the Security Clearance process, Student Programs, among other topics. You can find more information and register for the virtual sessions here!
Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do while enhancing your research skills and career goals?
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.
Benefits:
- Weekly Stipend - $750 Undergrad | $950 Graduate
- Housing Allowance - $400/week or Virtual
- Allowance - $50/week
- Inbound/Outbound Travel funds of up to $1,000
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be 18 Years of Age
- Must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or Higher
- Be majoring in a STEM field which includes social sciences
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is now accepting applications for the 2025 RISC Initiative internship program! This program will run from June 2nd to August 8th.
What to Expect:
- Work in a team of fellow interns (RISCers) to tackle real security and intelligence problems
- Mentorship from University of Maryland faculty and government practitioners
- Virtual work with opportunities for in-person collaboration
- In-person project out-brief presentations during the final week
Benefits:
- Possible sponsorship for a security clearance
- Consideration for future employment with the US government
Learn more about this program through a series of RISC information sessions for interested students, including hearing from past RISCers! The first session will be held virtually on October 29 at 2:00-3:00 PM EST; additional details will be posted here!
COS 2984: Science Outreach is a 2-credit service-learning course for VT students to teach K-12 students fundamental science concepts by leading hands-on activities in their schools (often in evenings) and on campus. Students will deepen their own understanding of science while inspiring others. It is intended for 2nd year students and beyond. Any questions should be directed to cvictoria@vt.edu.
Are you looking for a paid internship? Do you crave the opportunity for career-related experience on campus? Do you want to develop professional skills? If so, you need to participate in Campus internEXP (on-campus internship experience)! Campus internEXP offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in paid on-campus internships with a variety of departments and units across campus.
Career and Professional Development has five new internship positions available through Campus internEXP for Spring 2025! Below are the positions that are currently open for applications:
- Web Editor Intern Skills you could gain: Digital skills, writing and editing, leadership, educational design
- Diversity Recruiting Intern Skills you could gain: Data analysis, recruiting, benchmarking, grant writing
- Social Media and Marketing Intern Skills you could gain: social media, graphic design, analytics, print and digital marketing
- Studios Marketing and Outreach InternSkills you could gain: Creating marketing plans, branding, accessibility, innovative communication
- Project Assistant for Educational Programming and Outreach Initiatives Skills you could gain: Program and event coordination, marketing, assessment
If you are interested in applying to one or more of these positions, you will need to view/attend an information session for the Campus internEXP program to qualify. Once you have viewed/attended a session, you will gain access to apply within 2 business days.
Positions close for applications on October 30th at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please contact us as CampusinternEXP@vt.edu.
- Friday November 8th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
- The information session will be virtual! Click here for the link to the zoom.
- The College of Science has partnered with the Food and Drug Administration and the National Society of Black Women in Medicine to celebrate First Generation Celebration Week!
- Join us for an engaging Zoom session as we welcome Dr. La’Nissa Brown-Baker and Celene Moorer. Dr. La’Nissa A. Brown-Baker serves as the Associate Director for Scientific Staffing at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency), Office of the Commissioner, Office of Operations, Office of Talent Solutions. Celene Moorer currently serves as the CDER/Office of New Drugs (OND) ORISE Fellowship Program Lead. OND’s ORISE fellows are early career scientists who come to FDA to train on research projects that give them hands on experience in the field of regulatory science.This event will provide valuable insights into pathways and internship programs available within the FDA. They hire students from all STEM majors! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities, grain practical advice, and network with professionals from the FDA. Don’t miss this chance to explore potential career paths with the agency!
- RSVP here!
- Monday, November 11th from 6-7 pm
- The APIDA+ Center (Squires Student Center 140)
- Diversifying Science Community Night at the APIDA + Center with dinner and lively conversation. This event provides students with the opportunity to be together and share their current experiences with each other.
- RSVP here!
- Are you starting to think about summer research experiences? So much is out there that having a starting list can be helpful. Cientifico Latino has a database of REUs (research experiences for undergraduates) which you can use to start your search.
- On their writing center, they also have sample summer research statements from undergraduates applying to REUs!
The Graduate Group in Demography at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for its Ph.D. program in Demography. We look forward to recruiting a strong and diverse cohort for Fall 2025! Applications are due on December 15, 2024.
Penn Demography continues its longstanding tradition of excellence with award-winning, distinguished faculty recognized for their scholarly achievements and leadership in the field. With support from both the university and the NIH, Penn Demography trains independent researchers who are prepared to play leading roles in social demography and population studies in leading universities and a variety of other organizations. Graduates have a firm grasp of both the substance and methods of study in formal and social demography and population sciences (mortality, fertility, migration, family, population aging, and demographic-economic interrelations) from both a domestic and international perspective. Students engage with NIH-funded faculty projects at the Population Studies Center and across the university and also have an opportunity to obtain a joint degree in demography and sociology.
More information about Penn Demography is available in the attached flyer or at http://demog.pop.upenn.edu.
Information about our application can be found at https://demog.pop.upenn.edu/prospective-students.
Please contact Dawn Ryan with any questions at ryandawn@pop.upenn.edu.
The GEO Scholarship application cycle for summer programs and spring embedded programs opens up on October 26!
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.
- International students can apply
- Students can apply even if they're not yet sure about your study abroad plans
- Award amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000
- The application is available through Scholarship Central
Eligibility Requirements
- GPA 2.5 or above
- 3 credit minimum (credits must be a necessary part of their degree)
Deadline
- December 6
- We will notify all applicants before winter break
Interested in making a positive impact? We’re recruiting students for our Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 Alternative Breaks trip to Columbia South Carolina, James River State Park, and many other destinations!
Our Alternative Breaks program connects students with meaningful service opportunities that tackle important social issues (e.g., Environmental Conservation, Education, Poverty Justice, Social Justice & Advocacy, and Legal Aid). This winter and spring, we’ll be sending out five different trips to five different locations, each focusing on a unique project.
We’re looking for participants who are passionate about service and willing to commit to a week of hands-on work, learning, and exploration. Join us in making a difference while connecting with new friends and communities.
- December 3rd 5:30 to 6:30 pm
- Torgersen 1020
- It's already time to think about summer research or internship opportunities! Join the College of Science and the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn about summer research experience applications and how to prepare them over winter break.
- RSVP here!
Come and Join Orion for a night full of fun, strategy, and perhaps a little chaos at the Orion Board Game Night! There will be a wide array of exciting games to choose from, such as a battle of wits in Chess, strategic deception in Coup, or stopping your friends from reaching UNO!
- Sunday, November 3
- 5-7pm
- Big First Floor Lounge, New Residence Hall East
- RSVP HERE
The 8th annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair, sponsored by NCYTE and the CAE Community is right around the corner! Join students and alumni from over 450 institutions across the nation, designated as centers of academic excellence in cybersecurity, with employers seeking top cyber talent!
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
If you have any questions, please submit to support@caecommunity.org
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program awards full-tuition STEM scholarships to hundreds of rising college freshman, current college students, and current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees every year. Funded by the DoD, SMART offers a unique education and workforce development opportunity. During degree pursuit, SMART scholars receive an annual stipend enabling them to focus on their studies. Then, scholars dive into exciting summer internships at world-class DoD facilities during school breaks. Here, they engage in cutting-edge research critical to national defense and receive mentorship from top scientists and engineers, honing their skills and building a solid foundation for their future career. After graduation, scholars are springboarded into a rewarding DoD civilian career. They begin their one-for-one service commitment by directly applying their knowledge and skills to real-world challenges, contributing to the nation's security and technological advancement.
If selected for a SMART Scholarship you will:
- Receive full tuition
- Receive annual stipends
- Receive health and book allowances
- Receive mentorship
- Conduct internships at a DoD facility
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
- Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2026
- Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2025, a degree in a SMART STEM discipline
- Applicants should already possess a college transcript from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or will have a college transcript by the end of the fall term
- The SMART Scholarship is also open to those pursuing or who will be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution
- Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2025
- Complete summer internships
- Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense
The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) at Virginia Tech is now accepting applications through Friday, October 18, 2024. DCTC offers a unique opportunity for students committed to pursuing careers in national defense and public service. As a DCTC scholar, you’ll join a multidisciplinary cohort, participate in a project-based summer internship with the Department of Defense, and gain a valuable security clearance. This program equips you with critical skills and sets you on a clear path to employment within the Defense acquisition mission.
Defense acquisition is the backbone of national security and global humanitarian efforts. You’ll work collaboratively as part of a mission-motivated team, alongside top defense contractors and innovative startups, to develop and deliver essential tools and systems, from cutting-edge technology to disaster relief infrastructure. By participating in DCTC, you’ll help make sure our military and humanitarian missions succeed, all while positioning yourself for a rewarding career that makes a real difference.
Benefits of the DCTC program include full tuition scholarships, a $2,000/month living stipend, a hands-on summer internship, guaranteed employment upon graduation, and a security clearance. Unlike ROTC, there is no requirement for DCTC scholars to wear a uniform, take physical fitness tests, or to join the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The program will match scholars with employment as a civil servant in a DoD lab or acquisition office following graduation, for a 2-year service agreement in return for the scholarship benefits.
To be eligible to apply to the program, you must be on track to graduate in May ’27, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full-time at Virginia Tech in a bachelor’s or joint-bachelor’s/master’s degree program, and be able to qualify for a security clearance. As a multidisciplinary program, all majors are encouraged to apply.
Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on experience, and professional development, the DCTC prepares students to become future leaders in national defense, equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Zoom Information Sessions Available!
Register here for a zoom information session to ask any questions you may have and to learn more about the program. Information sessions will be available today at 5:00 PM and Friday, September 6th, at 3:00 PM.
If you're seeking a flexible and meaningful volunteering opportunity, join us at the YMCA Blacksburg Middle School Afterschool Enrichment Program. Sessions run from 2:45 to 5:30 PM every Monday through Friday, and you're welcome to choose the days that fit your schedule best.
You would tutor middle schoolers with their homework and organize monthly-themed enrichment activities covering topics like leadership, healthy habits, arts and crafts, as well as discussions on respect, role modeling, among others.
A zoom orientation is mandatory prior to being a volunteer. The zoom will be from 6:00 to 6:30 on Tuesday 9/10, Wednesday 9/11, and Thursday 9/12.
Once orientation is complete, you will be able to start volunteering on-site. Please fill out your availability with this google form so we are able to gage if your availability is a good fit for the program's needs.
Additionally, we are looking for 1-2 volunteers that would be interested in being a program leader. They are required to have an availability of Tuesday or Thursday to be at the middle school. Please fill out this separate google form instead of the one listed above.
Last item, please feel free to come out to the YMCA Lancaster house on Sunday 9/8 from 4-6pm while you enjoy free food and refreshments and learn more about the Middle School Afterschool program. Current program leaders will be there to meet you and answer any questions you may have as well. The address is 403 Washington SW St.
Feel free to contact Chloe Dalton, Program Leader, Blacksburg Middle School Afterschool Program dchloe@vt.edu
Join us on September 9th at 6:00pm for dinner and community with female science students. The location for the event has changed and it will now be held in the Newman Library Room 207A RSVP here!
Join us on September 12th at 5:30 pm in the Indigenous Community Center for dinner and community with fellow Native American and Indigenous science students. RSVP here!
Learn from two PhD graduates in Molecular Biophysics about how to choose a PhD program, how many applications to submit, graduate school application components, and personal statements. This event is helpful for students who are actively applying this semester for graduate school or considering graduate school in the future! Sponsored by the College of Science and the Graduate School. The event will be held September 25th from 6 to 7:30 pm at El Centro or on Zoom. RSVP here to receive the Zoom Link.
Interfaith Dinner Circles return for the Fall on Monday, Sept. 16. It's open to all undergraduate and graduate students, and all religious, secular, and spiritual identities. Dinner Circles is a student-driven dialogue program. The kickoff dinner is on September 16, and then the small groups get to decide when and where they will have 3 more meals together before finals. Groups will work through a discussion guide to learn about their similarities and differences. It's a great opportunity to learn dialogue skills, make new friends, and take leadership.
VT-CMBSC aims to develop an inclusive and interdisciplinary network between undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, engineering, and the life sciences. Our goal is to share knowledge and promote research collaborations at Virginia Tech and surrounding universities through activities such as workshops, research symposia, and networking events.
Our first event of this semester will be held on October 8th, 2024 in Derring 1076 from 5-6 pm.
Snacks will be provided. In this meeting we plan to establish membership, gauge interest in officer positions, and set an agenda for the year.
Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics (NCUWM) will be accepting applications for participants between October 1 and October 18. This conference is open to all undergraduates and provides most of the local funding as well as some travel support. Students may present research talks or posters, or they can attend without presenting. The conference is helpful for all students, whether they know they want to go to graduate school in math or whether they like math and are unsure what to do with it.
Our next AWM event will be all about applying to fellowships. Come to learn about cool fellowship opportunities and how to write a good fellowship application. The meeting will be at 4:30 pm on Tuesday September 17 in MCB 455.
Spectra is hosting a virtual business, industry, and government (BIG) career panel this Friday, September 27, 2024 at 1 PM (USA/EDT). See attached flyer for more information.
Register here: https://t.ly/LJvoX
Graduate & Professional Student Senate's annual Graduate and Professional School Fair (GPSF) at Virginia Tech has been scheduled for October 7, 2024, from 9AM to 2PM, in the Commonwealth Ballroom at the Squires Student Center! This event will bring together VT students and recruiters from an extensive selection of graduate and professional programs, covering fields such as business, STEM, social sciences and humanities, medicine and health professions, law and more.
This year, we are thrilled to present close to 100 participating programs—almost double the number from last year and including many new additions, representing the most comprehensive and inclusive range of opportunities ever in GPSF history! In addition to VT and colleges from our broader geographical region, this exciting lineup will also feature numerous well-known universities from across the US, including Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Duke, Johns Hopkins, NYU, UPenn, Princeton, USC, UNC, UVA, and many others, as well as a wide selection of schools nationwide.
Join us to chat with university representatives about their programs and gain invaluable insights. Learn what makes your application stand out, receive feedback, explore funding opportunities, and find your best fit. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather essential information and advance your academic and professional goals!
Note that most graduate and professional school applications are due by December 15th.
Pre-register for the grad fair here: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10205458 and enter our raffles for a chance to win exciting prizes!
In addition, we are also partnering with Career and Professional Development (CPD) this year for a hybrid Graduate and Professional School Fair Prep Workshop. It will take place on Tuesday, October 1, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, one week before the grad fair. Be sure to register for either the Virtual or In-Person option!
Click here for more information.
October 7 | 9am-2pm | Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
- 10AM-3PM
- SQUIRES COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM
https://student.advising.vt.edu/major-exploration/majors-fair.html
The Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) in the College of Natural Resources and Environment offers two fully online programs. The center director will be hosting an event for students who may be interested. Please consider sharing the information and attached flyer with your students.
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Cheatham Hall Lobby
Options Offered:
- Executive Master of Natural Resources
Graduate Certificates
The Fall 2024 College of Science Undergraduate Research Mixer will be held October 23, 2024, 4-6 p.m. in the Owens Ballroom. The mixer is a poster fair where faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students promote their research to undergraduates looking to get involved in research. This event occurs every semester, hosted by the College of Science Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) committee. The mixer is an opportunity for undergraduate students to meet faculty from various disciplines and discuss undergraduate research opportunities. The goal of this event is to advance diversification of students engaged in undergraduate research.
Both presenters and attendees can RSVP at the same link:
The Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science (MPSDS) a graduate program within the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research will host an information session about the program on October 10, 2024 and October, 29, 2024. I am reaching out to ask for you to share this information with anyone you think would benefit from attending this session.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (EDT) REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) REGISTER HERE
Join us October 2nd from 2:30-4:30 for a drop-in style resume review session at the APIDA+ Center. No need to RSVP! All students are welcome, no matter if you're applying for graduate school now or sometime in the distant future.
Join us on September 30th at 5:30 pm in Squires 319 for dinner and community with other first-generation students. RVSP here!
Join other LGBTQ+ science students for dinner and community on October 1st from 6-7pm in Squires 227. RSVP here!
Join other Hispanic/Latinx science students at El Centro for an informal dinner on October 8th at 5:30 in Squires 309. RSVP here!
Join other Black Science students to eat dinner and be in community! This informal dinner will be hosted at the Black Cultural Center (Squires 126) on October 15 from 6-7pm. RSVP here!
The NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's DEVLOP program offers in-person and virtual opportunities to conduct 10-week research projects that apply Earth observations to address real-world problems.
Open to currently enrolled students, recent graduates, early career professionals, and transitioning career professionals.
The Spring Application window closes on October 4th, 2024. Spring Session runs (Jan 27 - April 4, 2025). Learn more and apply here!
Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering Undergraduate Internship
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has multiple openings for summer 2025 for continuing undergraduate scholars to engage in practical research, design, and analysis experience to further their educational goals. You will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, computational engineering, or other related fields. This support may include (but is not limited to) optics processing, design engineering, data mining and analysis, motion control systems, optomechanical systems, electromechanical systems and mechatronics, or various diagnostic systems (including x-ray, optical, and neutron).
Must be a continuing college or university scholar in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, optics, computer science, or a related field. Learn more here.
Computing Undergraduate Student Intern
Our openings are for undergraduate level students who will be given the opportunity to engage in practical research to further their educational goals. The selected interns will provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of computational science, cyber defense, computer science, numerical methods, mathematics, or other related fields. Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or other related fields. Learn more here.
Additional Internships
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has a number of internship programs, ranging from earth science to computational science to material chemistry. Check out their full list of undergraduate (and graduate) internships here.
Examples of internships:
- Atmospheric, Earth, and Energy Science Internship (undergrad and grad)
- Cybersecurity Summer Institute (undergrad)
- Data Science Summer Institute (undergrad and grad)
- National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Student Internship Program (undergrad and grad)
- Materials and Chemistry Institute (MaCI) Summer Program (undergrad)
Join the You Belong at Stanford Virtual Seminar, which takes place on October 2nd or 9th at 3:00pm PST. This series offers prospective students a chance to explore our outstanding graduate programs and connect with Stanford PhD students and Biosciences Admissions and Recruitment staff. You can sign up for the virtual program here.
The event will begin with a short Admissions presentation from the OGE team, followed by break-out sessions led by Biosciences graduate students. These sessions will delve into various aspects of the application process and include a Q&A segment. They encourage perspective students to come prepared with questions, as this is your chance to connect with them and learn more about Stanford University and the Biosciences Program.
If you encounter any issues or have questions before the event, please feel free to reach out to them at recruit_biosci@stanford.edu.
The Campus Student Employment Fair, hosted by Career and Professional Devemopment and the Office of University Scholarship and Financial Aid, is an avenue to connect students to on-campus employers who offer internships, part-time jobs, research experiences, and more. The fair is open to all academic levels, majors and students with and without Federal Work Study.
Tuesday, August 27 | 2-5pm | Owens Ballroom, Owens Hall
Join us on September 9th at 6:00pm at the Women's Center Lower Level (206 Washington Street SW) for dinner and community with female science students. [RSVP HERE]
Join us on September 12th at 5:30 for an opportunity to learn how to get involved in undergraduate research and to develop skills that professors may be looking for in possible research assistants. The location is to be determined, but you can RSVP here!
Join the Pride Center on Wednesday, August 28th from 4-6 pm for community, music, food, and more as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year! [RSVP HERE]
Stop by the Women's Center Thursday, August 29th from 4-6 pm and see what the Women's Center is all about! They are so excited to welcome new and returning Hokies for the Weeks of Welcome celebration. They will have snacks on hand and great people to connect with. [RSVP HERE]
Join SOAR and Black Organizations Council at Virginia Tech for the 4th annual Welcome Back BBQ on August 31st from 1-5 pm on the Prairie Quad! There will be fun, food, and games! [RSVP HERE]
Interested in attending a conference? Google has multiple conferences to apply for to assist underrepresented students in the tech industry and related fields. Some examples include AISES, SACNAS, Tapia, Grace Hopper, SHPE, and Great Minds in STEM.
Deadlines vary: For SHPE and SACNAS, they are due September 10th. Learn more here and apply today!
The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships. Since 2001, 240 students have completed the program and over 75% go on to graduate school.
Students attending Minority Serving Institutions as defined by the US Department of Education (we're an Asian American Pacific Islander and Native American Serving Institution) are eligible to apply for the program.
Applications open September 1st!
https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/undergraduate-scholarship
- When? September 26th, 2024 from 11AM - 3PM
- REGISTER HERE
Looking to have your resume reviewed? Look no further! The APIDA+ center is hosting two resume review workshops in Sepetember.
Join the APIDA+ Center and Career and Professional Development to have your resume reviewed by career experts and professionals. These will be drop in style, so feel free to stop in any time.
When?
September 3rd from 9:30 am-12:30 pm
September 6th from1:30-4:30 pm
Where?
APIDA+ Center: 140 Squires Student Center
Check out the many opportunities to volunteer with immigrant and resettled refugee children and adults at VT, southwest Virginia, and across the US! We have spots for over 150 student volunteers – if you want to give back to the community, this is your chance!
Questions? Contact Dr. Brett Shadle (shadle@vt.edu)
1. Serve as an in-home tutor with Blacksburg Refugee Partnership
2. Tutor immigrant English-language learners in local K-12 schools
3. Help Afghan women practice conversational English via zoom
4. Mentor Latinx students in Galax City High School
5. Welcome newcomers at the VT YMCA Y-Welcome Center
6. Help international students practice their English
7. New 1-credit course on Language and Immigration!
1. Serve as an in-home tutor with Blacksburg Refugee Partnership
We are seeking 10-20 tutors for in-home tutoring with students from elementary through high school. Depending on the student, tutors work on general literacy or homework help, although we do have specific need for 1 tutor in each of Calc+trig and chemistry. Tutors must commit to two sessions per week, one hour per session. Sessions take place in students’ homes in Blacksburg, normally between 4:00 and 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Volunteers must pass a background check and an online training module. You can learn more about BRP here. Volunteers can be from any major, and no knowledge of a second language is required. If you are interested in this opportunity please email Brett Shadle (shadle@vt.edu) with the subject line “BRP”.
A partnership between BRP and VT’s Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies
2. Tutor immigrant English-language learners in local K-12 schools
Through the Montgomery County Public Schools Tutoring Project volunteers meet with K-12 students in local schools. Working one on one or in small groups, tutors help students with English language acquisition or classroom assignments. Each tutor must commit to at least two visits per week, 30 to 60 minutes per visit, between 8 am and 4 pm, through the end of the semester. Volunteers can be from any major, and no knowledge of a second language is required. For details and to apply, attend one of the following information sessions (covering both MCPS and the Afghan Conversation Project):
- Friday Aug. 30 @ 3 pm
- Tuesday Sep. 3 @ 4 pm
- Wednesday Sep. 4 @ 9 am
- Thursday Sep. 5 @ 2 pm
For a zoom link please email Brett Shadle (shadle@vt.edu) noting the session you would like to attend.
Contact: Brett Shadle (shadle@vt.edu) or Zoe Fenner (zoefenner@vt.edu)
A partnership between MCPS and VT’s Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies
3. Help Afghan women practice conversational English via zoom
With the fall of Kabul in August, 2021, several dozen members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon managed to flee to the US. The FTPs constituted an elite army force made up of Afghan women who trained and went on missions with US soldiers. They now live across the United States where many have difficulty getting sufficient assistance in learning English. This, in turn, limits their educational and career goals. Through the Afghan Conversation Project (ACP), volunteers zoom once weekly for one hour with former members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon to help them develop their conversational English. Volunteers can be from any major, and no knowledge of a second language is required. You can read more about this project here. For details and to apply, attend one of the following information sessions (covering both MCPS Tutoring Project and ACP):
- Friday Aug. 30 @ 3 pm
- Tuesday Sep. 3 @ 4 pm
- Wednesday Sep. 4 @ 9 am
- Thursday Sep. 5 @ 2 pm
For a zoom link please email Brett Shadle (shadle@vt.edu) noting the session you would like to attend.
Contact: Brett Shadle (shadle@vt.edu)
A partnership between leaders of the FTPs and VT’s Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies
4. Mentor Latinx students in Galax City High School
The student org Primeros Pasos (formerly Galax Mentorship Program) is seeking students to serve as mentors for Latinx high schoolers in Galax, Virginia. Mentors zoom weekly with their mentees, and meet in person monthly either at VT or Galax. Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred. You can read more about this project here. There will be information sessions in September – for further information check out Primeros Pasos on GobblerConnect or email primerospasos@vt.edu
A partnership between Primeros Pasos, Galax City Public Schools, VT’s Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies, and Center for Rural Education
5. Welcome newcomers at the VT YMCA Y-Welcome Center
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is offering volunteering opportunities at the new Y-Welcome Center. Join us in welcoming and helping newcomers connect with local resources. Volunteers greet and engage with newcomers and their families who are inquiring about local resources and helping them identify currently available ones. Shifts are two hours long (Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sun: 12:00 - 5:00 PM) at YMCA on Main Street. Applicants should be able to establish rapport and communicate with non-English speakers (speaking another language and having multi-cultural exposure and experience is a plus); have good communication skills; be computer and internet proficient; and be at least 18 years old by September 2024.
Contact: international@vtymca.org
A program of VT’s YMCA
6. Help international students practice their English
The Language & Culture Institute Conversation Partners is a volunteer program offering international students spaces for intercultural exchange and opportunities to practice English. Conversation Partners participate in one-on-one or small group conversations for approximately 1 hour per week with a goal of at least 8 meetings throughout the semester. If you would like to participate please use this link to register: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/Fall2024
Contact: Meredith Hutton mhutton1@vt.edu
A program of VT’s Language and Culture Institute
7. New 1-credit course on Language and Immigration!
- What are the linguistic challenges encountered by refugee and immigrant groups?
- How do language ideologies and policies affect the integration and marginalization of these groups?
- How can we promote greater linguistic inclusion and cultural sensitivity?
By focusing on personal narratives, case studies, and community voices, the course aims to deepen students’ understanding of the experiences of refugees and immigrants and the ways language acquisition shapes their lives.
The course will be of interest to students who engage in service learning with immigrant and refugee populations, are considering a career in K-12 teaching, seek to better relate to new community members, or who want to better understand their own or their families journeys as non-native English speakers
This is a 1 credit course that will meet in person approximately every other week on Tuesdays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
LAHS 1984: SS: Language and Immigration, CRN 92372 Instructor: Ms. Shaba
Contact: Annie Shaba (shannie23@vt.edu)
Sponsored by VT’s Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies, and Center for Rural Education
The Math Tutoring Lab in McBryde 136 tutors 1000-level and 2000-level MATH classes. It is available at no cost to all Virginia Tech students.
HOURS:
- Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 9 PM
- Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sundays, 2 PM to 6 PM
The tutoring lab will be open when VT classes are in session starting Monday, August 26 through Reading Day, Thursday, December 12.
The Hume Center will have a special (virtual) guest speaker for a Hume Seminar Series talk next week.
Dr. Adele Merritt is the Chief Information Officer for the entire US Intelligence Community. Dr. Merritt will be speaking about leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver decision making capabilities, as well as the IC’s new Information Technology Roadmap, and talking about her career path.
This event will be Tuesday, September 10, at 6pm on Zoom and is open to all VT students.
The Campus Student Employment Fair, hosted by Career and Professional Devemopment and the Office of University Scholarship and Financial Aid, is an avenue to connect students to on-campus employers who offer internships, part-time jobs, research experiences, and more. The fair is open to all academic levels, majors and students with and without Federal Work Study.
Tuesday, August 27 | 2-5pm | Owens Ballroom, Owens Hall
CS is offering a credit-by-exam for CS 1114 and CS 2114. Opens July 1. Closes July 31. Students have an opportunity to take both exams as long as they have not already attempted the class (and/or the exam) at Virginia Tech. The exam should be completed and graded with results out to students before add/drop opens.
Note that credit-by-exam is for students who feel they know the course material for a class extremely well, and without needing to take the class at VT. This usually occurs for unique transfer credit issues/situations. It is not meant to be a way to "skip" a class. That would be very risky for the subsequent class for which the credit-by-exam course was a prerequisite!
The NRO Summer Internship Program provides students pursuing advanced education with paid opportunities to work at the NRO and explore career paths related to their academic field of study or career interests. Interns will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support NRO projects and initiatives.
Summer interns are full-time employees on a temporary appointment for the period of 10 weeks between June and August. With a successful evaluation at the end of the summer, there may be an opportunity to return during subsequent summers based on mission requirements, continued eligibility, and the student's availability.
Eligibility:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
- Be able to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance, including polygraph
- Pass a drug test, and no federally illegal drug use in the past 12 months. Prior drug use is carefully evaluated
- Register for the Selective Service System if male, over 18 years of age and born after Dec 31, 1959
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of application
- Provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and an official transcript upon acceptance into the program from the academic institution
- Be available for an interview and other applicable processing
- Be available, and geographically located near Chantilly, Virginia, or NRO's ground stations for the 10-week summer program from June – August
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence developed the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program at select universities to help meet the IC's critical need for diverse personnel who possess the technological, analytic and critical language capabilities needed for the 21st Century world.
Virginia Tech is helping develop the pipeline of qualified candidates through a targeted development of pre-collegiate outreach, national security symposiums, basic research in IC-relevant topics, curriculum development, student funding to study abroad, and internship/co-op facilitation with IC agencies, national labs, and related industries.
Benefits of being involved include:
- Scholarship opportunities for research, language immersion programs, travel abroad programs, and more
- Opportunity to visit IC agency headquarters such as the CIA, NSA, NGA, and others
- Having access to our campus visitors from national agencies, labs and private companies involved in National Security work, National Security symposium speakers, and research sessions
- One-on-one face time with representatives of the IC to gain a better understanding of the reality of work within the IC
- Gaining exposure to the work of National Security and understanding the structure and function of the 17 Intelligence Community Agencies
- Improving critical thinking skills, communication capabilities and other core skills desired by the IC and by any employer
- Improving the understanding of global affairs and obtaining better awareness of different cultures and societies
- Assistance in resume development for pursuing Intelligence Agency co-ops, internships and full-time employment
- Assistance in finding and obtaining co-op/internship positions and full-time employment through the program's direct connections to the IC and related companies
October 7 | 9am-2pm | Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
Click here for more information.
The Graduate and Professional School Fair connects undergraduate and graduate student communities with advanced degree opportunities. Graduate programs from national, regional, and local universities and colleges are invited to attend, with the goal of presenting a wide range of programs for students to explore and gain insights into all matters related to graduate admissions.
The Math Tutoring Lab (located in McBryde 136) is now hiring tutors for the Fall 2024 semester. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 13th.