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

Dr. Hooshangi's office hour this week
by Sara Hooshangi 22 Aug '21

22 Aug '21

This email is meant for MENG students. If you still need help with your fall schedule or have other questions about your academic progress in the MEng program, please feel free to stop by my virtual office hours this week on: Monday: 3:00pm-4:00pm on Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84596072770 <https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84596072770> If you plan to graduate at the end of fall 2021 term, please make sure to submit your POS if you have not done so yet. Thank you and good luck with the first week of classes ! Dr. H. ---------------------------------- Sara Hooshangi, Ph.D. Collegiate Associate Professor Director, MEng Program Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech

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Room numbers for NCR and Canvas access
by Sara Hooshangi 21 Aug '21

21 Aug '21

If you have an in-person class at the Falls Church Center (NCR campus) this week, you can find room numbers for your courses here: https://nvc.cs.vt.edu/Class/Class-Schedule-Fall-2021.html <https://nvc.cs.vt.edu/Class/Class-Schedule-Fall-2021.html>. The assigned room numbers are also displayed on monitors next to the elevator on the entrance level. If you have an online synchronous course and your instructor has not opened up Canvas, please just be patient. I am sure the course will be open before the day and time of the class and the Zoom link will be given to you before the actual class time. Some faculty are still working on their syllabus and may have not published their Canvas site ! Thanks ---------------------------------- Sara Hooshangi, Ph.D. Collegiate Associate Professor Director, MEng Program Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech

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New CS GTA training sessions
by Cliff Shaffer 20 Aug '21

20 Aug '21

Today (Friday, August 20), I am giving the first of two CS departmental GTA training sessions. If you are taking GRAD5004, you should attend this. It will be in Torgersen 2150 from 2:30-3:15, with the second session being at the same time next Friday. If you cannot attend in person, you can join the Zoom at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88134583118?pwd=ZlJCaXhYMm5XenB1bEgzOCtNdUY1…. I will also post recordings and notes for the presentations. Even if you are not taking GRAD5004 this semester, you are certainly welcome to come. Students who joined the department last year missed this opportunity, so perhaps you will want to come this time. There will be a lot of useful, practical information about how to survive and thrive as a CS GTA. -- 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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Fwd: Graduate Course Offering Fall 2021: Neuroethology
by Sharon KinderPotter 20 Aug '21

20 Aug '21

Hello, If possible, could you please share this flyer with your graduate students? Thank you! Becky Zimmerman Teaching Labs & Graduate Coordinator Department of Biological Sciences 0406 2082-B Derring Hall Ph: 540/231-8924 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 telephone, 540-231-8924, or return all of the original contents to sender.*

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Fwd: GTA Openings in Physics- Please Distribute!
by Trey Mayo 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

Please see the opportunity below. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Betty Wilkins <bewilki2(a)vt.edu> Date: Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 4:49 PM Subject: GTA Openings in Physics- Please Distribute! To: The Department of Physics currently has *multiple* openings for lab GTAs for Fall 2021. Please distribute the following message to your students who may be interested in applying: ************************************************************************************************************* The Department of Physics has multiple openings for lab GTAs for Fall 2021. Here is a little more info: *Description*: Seeking candidates for multiple open positions as teaching assistant in our introductory teaching labs. Job requirements include: - Facilitating weekly labs - Grading lab reports - Attending lab TA meetings *Preferred Qualifications*: - Previous experience as a teaching assistant, lab assistant, or tutor in physics or related subject - Have already taken the Virginia Tech Graduate Teaching Assistant workshop - A B.S. in Physics is a plus *Required qualifications*: - Coursework in college-level physics - Command of both written and spoken English - GPA of at least 3.0 Please send your resume (*including college-level Physics courses taken and teaching experience*) to gradphys(a)vt.edu by *Friday, August 20 at noon*. *Only emailed resumes will be accepted. Do not inquire in person or via phone.* Thanks, -- Betty J. Wilkins Graduate Program Coordinator, Dept. of Physics at Virginia Tech (540) 231-8728

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Dr. Shaffer's office hours
by Cliff Shaffer 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

If you need to talk with me, my office hours are planned for Mondays and Thursdays at 2:00. That starts today. I will be in Torgersen 3210, and can also be reached by zoom at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85921891325. Please be patient if I get a lot of traffic at least this week and next. -- 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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Travel Approval Form_Revised
by Teresa Hall 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

Please use the attached travel approval form for all future travel requests. As a reminder, all forms should be submitted 2+ weeks _before_ departure date. Thank you! -- Teresa Hall , Fiscal Technician Virginia Tech | Computer Science 1180E Torgersen Hall; M/C 0106 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 PH: 540-231-8454 | teresa(a)vt.edu

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CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS
by juliapc7＠cs.vt.edu 18 Aug '21

18 Aug '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 Mark your calendars - CS|Source Career Fair, Monday, September 13. Virtual 10am-3pm; In Person 2-7pm. Click for <https://cs.vt.edu/cs-source/cs-source-events.html> career fair event schedule, list of companies and resources. More info to follow. OPPORTUNITY 2 Materials Science & Engineering has a work study position available. Apply on Handshake. Flyer 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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Extended 15-Minute Mini Appointment Availability August 23 - September 17
by juliapc7＠cs.vt.edu 18 Aug '21

18 Aug '21

CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT What topics work best for 15-Minute Mini Appointments? * Resume review * Cover letter review * Questions about navigating career fairs (or other career fair related questions) * Quick questions about interview prep * Other quick, time sensitive questions Will 15-Minute Mini Appointments be in person or over Zoom? Appointment medium will vary depending on advisor (Zoom, Phone, In Person). Students will be able to select the medium for their appointment when scheduling. How do students schedule a 15-Minute Mini Appointment? Sign-up for all appointments (including 15-Minute Mini Appointments) through Handshake (vt.joinhandshake.com). This type of appointment is its own category on the main appointment screen. When scheduling, students can leave a brief note for the advisor with context of what they would like to discuss. Note: all appointments (including 15-minute mini appointments) must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Need to change your appointment after scheduling? Cancel your appointment in Handshake and open up the time for another student. What are the busiest times for appointments? Plan ahead and schedule your appointment with plenty of notice the first month of school. Despite increased availability, appointments tend to book quickly for the days leading up to any particular career fair. Meeting with a career advisor early also allows time for updates before the actual event. Wishing everybody a smooth start to the Fall 2021 semester! Heidi Heidi Gilbert Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development Virginia Tech, Smith Career Center (Mail Code 0128) 870 Washington Street SW | Blacksburg, VA 24061 Front Desk: (540-231-6241) | Email: <mailto:hlgilbert@vt.edu> hlgilbert(a)vt.edu LinkedIn: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/heidigilbert18> www.linkedin.com/in/heidigilbert18 Schedule an appointment through Handshake!

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CS 6104: Advanced Topics in Complex Networks
by Lenwood S. Heath 18 Aug '21

18 Aug '21

Hello all, I just wanted to bring to your attention my advanced topics course, CS 6104, on complex networks. You can find a draft syllabus here https://courses.cs.vt.edu/~cs6104/Fall2021/syllabus.php that will let you know about the course structure and topics. This will be a course mostly based on the complex network literature. I expect it to be an enjoyable learning experience for all. Have a great semester! -- Lenwood S. Heath Professor 1160 Torgersen Hall Office phone: (540) 231-4352 Department of Computer Science Cell phone: (540) 392-6672 Virginia Tech FAX: (540) 231-6075 Blacksburg, VA 24061-0106 Email: heath(a)vt.edu WEB: http://people.cs.vt.edu/~heath/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message and signature (c)2021 Lenwood S. Heath All rights reserved --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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