November 2021 - Gradstudents - mailman.cs.vt.edu

Fwd: DoD Cyber Scholarship Information Session and Application Open!
by Sharon KinderPotter 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

The Hume Center for National Security and Technology is now accepting applications for the DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (DoD CySP) for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. This scholarship will cover all tuition, fees, books, and a laptop; it will also provide a $25,000 per year stipend for undergraduates and a $30,000 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, and who are in a degree program of interest to the DoD, including Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, CMDA, BIT Cyber, and other engineering and science programs with an focus on cybersecurity. In the 2021-2022 Academic year the Hume Center was able to increase the number of students enrolled in the program to 10, and we are hoping to add a minimum of 5 additional students this year. Due to Virginia Tech’s outstanding reputation, VT 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, Space and Naval Warfare Systems, U.S. Air Force Cyber Hunt, and the National Security Agency. *Subscribe here <https://hume.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca46d150a7503098a0b3e687c&id…> to be sent the application and instructions.*** Applications will be due on February 1, 2022. This includes all letters of recommendation and required transcripts. ** *National Security Education Program* 1311 Research Center Drive, Suite 1052 Blacksburg, VA 24061 nsep(a)vt.edu <mailto:iccae@vt.edu> Follow the Hume Center on Twitter <https://twitter.com/HumeVT>, LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/humevt>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/humevt>, and Instagram <http://instagram.com/humevt>

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CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS
by juliapc7＠cs.vt.edu 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS View the following job opportunity. For other available positions, click <https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html> Handshake. The U.S. Digital Corps government fellowship program is recruiting technologists. Fellowship offers competitive pay, benefits and a path to a long-term career position. Apply today! Description attached. Julia Costello Strategic Partnership Coordinator Virginia Tech | College of Engineering | Department of Computer Science 2202 Kraft Drive | Blacksburg, VA 24060 Email: <mailto:juliapc7@cs.vt.edu> juliapc7(a)cs.vt.edu Stay up-to-date on CS|Source job and event opportunities <https://cs.vt.edu/cs-source.html> CS|Source Website | <https://www.cs-source.cs.vt.edu/> CS|Source Portal | <https://twitter.com/vt_CS_Source> CS|Source on Twitter

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CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS
by juliapc7＠cs.vt.edu 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS View the following job opportunities. For other available positions, click <https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html> Handshake. OPPORTUNITY 1 Undergrads - Wipro has an immediate opening for an entry level software developer in Richmond. Handshake job #5468908. Apply at: <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.w ipro.com%2Fascent-us%2Fjobs%2F2744588&data=04%7C01%7Cdonnaw%40vt.edu%7C6af1f 5f061b04f9e65f508d9a2de234a%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C637 719897389024268%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIi LCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=2omH22oP7fn18joUE563y9OtAahXTC%2 B%2B8i3vuMxfVew%3D&reserved=0> https://careers.wipro.com/ascent-us/jobs/2744588. Description attached. OPPORTUNITY 2 Grads - Lowe's is seeking a data scientist for their supply chain analytics in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lowe's has over 150 data scientists (most PhD graduates). Apply at: <https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2779187314> https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2779187314. Email questions to: <mailto:Jason.giamberardino@lowes.com> Jason.giamberardino(a)lowes.com. OPPORTUNITY 3 SociallyDetermined has a position open for a QA Test Engineer/Jr. Data Engineer. Job post at: <https://www.sociallydetermined.com/careers-test-engineer> https://www.sociallydetermined.com/careers-test-engineer. Julia Costello Strategic Partnership Coordinator Virginia Tech | College of Engineering | Department of Computer Science 2202 Kraft Drive | Blacksburg, VA 24060 Email: <mailto:juliapc7@cs.vt.edu> juliapc7(a)cs.vt.edu Stay up-to-date on CS|Source job and event opportunities <https://cs.vt.edu/cs-source.html> CS|Source Website | <https://www.cs-source.cs.vt.edu/> CS|Source Portal | <https://twitter.com/vt_CS_Source> CS|Source on Twitter

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Link to recording of Climate Change Diplomacy talk
by Roxanne Paul 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

Hi everyone, For those who are interested, here is a link to the recording of the Climate Change Diplomacy talk I gave on Tuesday. Tomorrow is the last day of the Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. The good news is that China and the United States (the world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases) have just jointly announced an agreement to work cooperatively to reduce the use of coal, to curb methane emissions and to protect forests. J https://video.vt.edu/media/1_yi0rsctl Roxanne Nersesian Paul Administrative & Program Specialist Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Room 312A Falls Church, VA 22043 703-538-8370 roxpaul(a)vt.edu

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FW: Two GRA positions opening Spring 2022
by Roxanne Paul 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

Dear CS and ECE graduate students, Please see the attached flyer for two new GRA positions opening Spring 2022. They are open to students of all campuses. Please contact Dr. Batarseh for more information. Roxanne Nersesian Paul Administrative & Program Specialist Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Room 312A Falls Church, VA 22043 703-538-8370 roxpaul(a)vt.edu *From:* Batarseh, Feras <batarseh(a)vt.edu> *Sent:* Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:05 AM *To:* Paul, Roxanne <roxpaul(a)vt.edu> *Subject:* Two GRA positions *Importance:* High Hi Roxanne, I am recruiting GRAs, attached is the posting, can you please help me and send it to all CS and ECE graduate students (listserv)? -Feras

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NCR students only: Commencement Ceremony Information
by Roxanne Paul 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

Dear CS and ECE graduate students in the NCR region, Please see below information about signing up to attend our Commencement Ceremony on December 16. We don’t usually have a Commencement Ceremony in the fall, but this one will be a Covid-style, less-formal one at the Arlington Research Center. Please sign up for a time slot using the link below. Roxanne Nersesian Paul Administrative & Program Specialist Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Room 312A Falls Church, VA 22043 703-538-8370 roxpaul(a)vt.edu *From:* Corinne Julien <corinne3(a)vt.edu> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 10, 2021 5:08 PM *To:* Reve Anderko Vorsky <randerko(a)vt.edu>; Beverly Griffin < bgriff75(a)vt.edu>; Ginny Wagg <gwagg(a)vt.edu>; Annabelle Ombac <aombac(a)vt.edu>; Omar Youssef <omary(a)vt.edu>; Mahmood Khan <mahmood(a)vt.edu>; Dana Hansson < dhansson(a)vt.edu>; Christine Sok <cssok4(a)vt.edu>; Rabeya Rahman < rahmanra(a)vt.edu>; Shekina Roberson <shekina(a)vt.edu>; Susan Li < susanli(a)vt.edu>; Carol Slusser <slusserc(a)vt.edu>; Patricia Meneely < pmeneely(a)vt.edu>; Jeffrey Jackson <jjax(a)vt.edu>; Sonja Schmid < sschmid(a)vt.edu>; Martin, Sarah <shmartin(a)vt.edu>; Roxanne Paul < roxpaul(a)vt.edu>; Samantha Pipkin <samanthap(a)vt.edu>; Sara Hooshangi < shoosh(a)vt.edu>; Celina Gallegos <celinag1(a)vt.edu>; Hannah Parks < hsswiger(a)vt.edu>; Jones, Allison <arjones(a)vt.edu>; Susan Piedmont-Palladino <spalla(a)vt.edu>; Stephanie Woodson <rwsteph(a)vt.edu>; Amanda Tai < amandatai(a)vt.edu>; Kieran J. Lindsey <klindsey(a)vt.edu>; Amy Hubbard < ahubb09(a)vt.edu>; Elia Amegashie <elia(a)vt.edu>; Blane, Mark <mark(a)vt.edu>; Cherie Nelson <crnelson(a)vt.edu> *Subject:* Fwd: Early Newsletter Hi All I am forwarding this very important Newsletter informing all graduating students in the DC Metro / Northern Virginia Region!! *Page 2* ( *Registration Required for DC Area Commencement *) Please forward to students in your department the link directly to ensure that they sign up via the link if they would like to participate in the ceremony in Arlington, Va this December. I know sometimes students do not always read over the newsletter right away. See link below: VT Graduate School (DC): DC Area Graduates Reception (signupgenius.com) <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa5ae2da5fb6-dcarea> Thanks!! *[image: https://drive.google.com/a/vt.edu/uc?id=0B5_eH6fnuAmtNGlLa0FUUnptNnc&export… -- Virginia Tech graduate students in the Washington DC area and in certain online programs are automatically added to this list based on university enrollment data. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups " ncr_students-g(a)vt.edu" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ncr_students-g+unsubscribe(a)vt.edu. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/ncr_students-g/CAPdmhe0Jq1cpsiWK… <https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/ncr_students-g/CAPdmhe0Jq1cpsiWK…> . -- *Corinne Julien* *Asst. Director: Graduate Admissions and Academic Progress * Virginia Tech | Graduate School Northern Virginia Campus 7054 Haycock Rd, Rm. 492 Falls Church, VA 22043 *P:* 703-538-8439 *E:* corinne3(a)vt.edu* | *gssoncr(a)vt.edu <grads(a)vt.edu> [image: https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1ft67ibhrcmRYwg_5AZeNdgbktOKa…] Website <https://www.nvc.vt.edu/> | Contact us <https://www.nvc.vt.edu/Current-Students/gsso.html> | Forms <https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/what-you-need-to-graduate/forms.html> | *Academic Record Disclosure: *You are receiving this information as determined by the educational right to know disclosure guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are not the intended recipient, please do not disclose, copy, or distribute this information. Please notify the sender immediately by returning an electronic e-mail or by telephone at 703-538-8439. Thank you.

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CS Grad Council Meeting Reminder
by Kylie Davidson 11 Nov '21

11 Nov '21

Hello all, I wanted to send a reminder email about today's CS Grad Council Meeting! The meeting will be held in *Torgerson 1210* from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and also on Zoom (calendar here <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=dnQuZWR1X240bnQ0aGdlNTBrdjdqaj…>) if you can't make it in person. During today's meeting we will discuss: - Representatives for GPC, GSA, and Faculty Meeting Diversity - Qualifier Panel - Academic Jobs Panel - Hike - [Blacksburg] - Preview Weekend *TLDR: CS Grad Council Meeting today in Torgerson 1210 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Find our calendar which has the zoom link here <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=dnQuZWR1X240bnQ0aGdlNTBrdjdqaj…>. * Hope to see many of you in person or virtually later today! -- Kylie Davidson Virginia Tech PhD Student Computer Science

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This week's graduate seminar: Lee Lisle
by Cliff Shaffer 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

This week's Graduate Seminar Speaker will be Lee Lisle, the next in our series of presentations from senior graduate students. This will be Friday at 2:30 in Torgersen 2150, and Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88134583118?pwd=ZlJCaXhYMm5XenB1bEgzOCtNdUY1… . *Title:* Perception and Sensemaking in Augmented Reality *Abstract:* As augmented reality (AR) matures, use cases show themselves and tools can be developed. In particular, how humans understand and perceive links between virtual objects is a cognitively intensive task that can leverage mixed reality (XR) to assist humans to make sense of large datasets. Immersive 3D space affords spreading out data artifacts and exploring them in ways that are not physically possible in the real world. In this talk, I explain how we both have evaluated and our continuing plans to evaluate our sensemaking approach, Immersive Space to Think, to understand how to better support foraging and extracting themes from larger datasets. *Bio:* Lee Lisle is a fifth-year PhD student in the CS department at Virginia Tech. His research specializes on issues with perception and immersive analytics in augmented reality. -- Dr. Cliff Shaffer Professor and Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies Department of Computer Science Phone: (540) 231-4354 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 WWW: www.cs.vt.edu/~shaffer

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NCR Students Only: November Innovation Campus Student Social tomorrow
by Roxanne Paul 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

Dear NCR CS & ECE students, This is just a friendly reminder that our next Innovation Campus social will be tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. Please see the details below. The final fall Innovation Campus Student Social is *November 9 from 4-6 pm* at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church. See you there! *Robin D. Jones, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)* AVP for Student Services Virginia Tech Innovation Campus 3000 Potomac Ave. Suite 101 Alexandria, VA 22305 571-329-9374 robin.jones(a)vt.edu https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/*rdjones1* <https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/rdjones1> Check our construction progress: https://oxblue.com/open/WT/VT-ICAB [image: Capture]

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Fwd: (Please Share) Upcoming Event - 11/15/2021 Panel Discussion - Diversity and Inclusion in Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health Research
by Cliff Shaffer 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

FYI. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Waller, Tremayne <trwaller(a)vt.edu> Date: Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 9:27 AM Subject: (Please Share) Upcoming Event - 11/15/2021 Panel Discussion - Diversity and Inclusion in Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health Research To: coe-grad-coordinators-g(a)vt.edu <coe-grad-coordinators-g(a)vt.edu>, coegraddirectors-g(a)vt.edu <coegraddirectors-g(a)vt.edu>, Cloyd, Renee < rcloyd(a)vt.edu> This semester I was able to invite my friend Jade Shields and his colleagues from Ferring Pharmaceuticals to lead a discussion about Diversity and Inclusion in Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health Research <https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/sirc25-111521> for the Virginia Tech community. Jade is the Vice President of Corporate Values at Ferring and I am pleased to be able to bring a black executive to campus (virtually) to discuss his work. The virtual panel discussion will be free and open to all Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff. We have also reserved a room in *2 Riverside Circle* (Roanoke). Interested students, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to engage with the virtual panel as I moderate the discussion from the room. *Please share the flyer below* Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions, Kory *Kory Trott, JD, MPH * Director, Research Integrity and Consultation Scholarly Integrity & Research Compliance Virginia Tech North End Center 300 Turner St NW, Suite 4404 Blacksburg VA 24061 540.231.3798 KTrott(a)vt.edu [image: cid:image001.png@01D33869.14FCA6E0] ------------------------------ *[image: cid:image005.jpg@01D7D093.DE2E1190]* *Virtual Panel Discussion: * *<<< **Diversity and Inclusion in Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health* *Research **>>>* *Nov. 15, 2021, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.* As a leader in Reproductive Medicine and Maternal Health, Ferring Pharmaceuticals works diligently to reduce disparities in maternal mortality and to improve in vitro fertilization (IVF), pregnancy and post-partum outcomes for all communities of color. As part of that commitment, Jade Shields, the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, leads a team that works to better understand and, ultimately, drive solutions to tackle disparities in reproductive medicine and maternal health. During this panel discussion Jade and members of this team will discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion in reproductive medicine and maternal health research, as well as Ferring's approach to ethics and sustainability. *Ferring Pharmaceuticals Panelists:* *< Jade Shields*, Vice President, Corporate Values *< Shahed Ashraf*, Global Director, Diversity & Inclusion *< Elsa Lopez-Toglia*, Director Diversity & Inclusion *< Mitch Katz*, Vice President, Development Operations *Moderator: * *< Kory Trott*, JD, MPH *Locations: * *< Online*: Zoom link provided after registration *< In-Person*: 2 Riverside Circle Roanoke, Virginia 24016; Room: M106 *Registration: * https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/sirc25-111521 *Questions: *integrity(a)vt.edu *Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance* North End Center, Suite 4120 (0497) Blacksburg, VA 24061 *sirc.research.vt.edu* <https://www.research.vt.edu/sirc.html> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COE Grad Directors" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coegraddirectors-g+unsubscribe(a)vt.edu. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/coegraddirectors-g/BN7PR05MB5873… <https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/coegraddirectors-g/BN7PR05MB5873…> . -- Dr. Cliff Shaffer Professor and Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies Department of Computer Science Phone: (540) 231-4354 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 WWW: www.cs.vt.edu/~shaffer

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