October 2022 - Gradstudents - mailman.cs.vt.edu

Room Available in Torgersen Hall for CS Graduate Students
by Mayo, Trey 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

A reminder for all that in spring 2022 we opened a room in Torgersen Hall available exclusively for CS Graduate Students. Torgersen Hall 3200 (TORG 3200) is located directly across from the CS Office of Graduate Programs (TORG 3210). Photos are attached. It provides space for students to meet as a group to work on projects or individuals who just need to a quiet place to study or hang out between classes. The room should not be used for personal/group meetings/parties or classes/tutoring sessions. It is not a reservable space. Access is available to any currently enrolled CS graduate student regardless of degree program or campus. Access to the room is controlled with your Hokie Passport (Student ID card). The room is available 24/7 as long as Torgersen Hall is open. If you have trouble accessing the room with your Hokie Passport, please visit the CS Office of Graduate Programs in TORG 3210 and we'll research the matter. (We believe we've resolved all previous access issues reported). Please note that this room is only for CS Graduate Students. If we find an abuse of the facilities, we will investigate and remove access. Please do your part as a responsible Hokie and help us keep the room clean and in good shape. We hope you enjoy. ============================================================== Trey Mayo, Ed.D. Director of Graduate Programs Virginia Tech | Department of Computer Science Torgersen Hall Suite 3210 620 Drillfield Drive (MC 0106) | Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-0780 | treymayo(a)vt.edu<mailto:treymayo@vt.edu> | http://cs.vt.edu<http://cs.vt.edu/>

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GRA position for a PhD student
by Jin-Hee Cho 02 Dec '22

02 Dec '22

Hello CS Ph.D. students, I am looking for a *Ph.D. student* who is interested in working on the research of *defenses and privacy-preserving incentive mechanisms in federated learning under my dissertation supervision*. This GRA position will last for a year (Spring 2023-Fall 2023). Depending on funding availability, continuous funding will be provided. Please send me your latest CV if you are interested in this position. I will be in touch with you for an interview based on background relevance. Thanks! Best, Jin-Hee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jin-Hee Cho, Ph.D., IEEE Senior Member Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science Faculty Fellow | College of Engineering Affiliate Faculty | National Security Institute Virginia Tech 7054 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043-2368 Email: jicho(a)vt.edu Phone: (703) 538-8302 Fax: (703) 538-8348 Homepage: http://people.cs.vt.edu/~jicho/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS
by Julia Costello 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

CS|SOURCE - EMPLOYER JOB POSTINGS AND EVENTS Current opportunities with employers are listed below. View other positions in <https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html> Handshake. OPPORTUNITY 1 Dog Wizardry is seeking a Mobile App Developer - IOS/Android. This is a 100% remote position for the development of a subscription-based mobile app for dog trainers. This app has a good cause and has potential to prevent dogs from being surrendered to shelters. Native languages for IOS/Android is ideal. Design/UI KIT is finished and in Figma. An NDA will be signed and then all details can be discussed. Contact Ivan P at <mailto:wizard@dogwizardry.com> wizard(a)dogwizardry.com or call/text Ivan anytime at 212.361.9041. Dogwizardry.com OPPORTUNITY 2 Florida International University and neuroscience lab is currently seeking a part-time lab technician with computer science experience. This position can be fully remote. Preference for experience using: Python, Linux/Bash, Git/GitHub, Docker/Singularity, high-performance computing and other server resources. The lab is committed to open source and open science; individuals with prior experience in these domains are highly encouraged to apply. View the job advertisement on our website: <https://bit.ly/3FmgT3q> https://bit.ly/3FmgT3q. OPPORTUNITY 3 The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is seeking students to apply for their 2023-2024 Scholarship and Fellowship program. VSGC helps produce the engineers and scientists of the future and diversify the STEM workforce. Flyers attached for Undergraduate Research Scholarship, the Graduate Research Fellowship and the STEM Bridge Scholarship. CORPORATE STAKEHOLDERS Julia Costello Strategic Partnership Coordinator Virginia Tech | College of Engineering | Department of Computer Science 2202 Kraft Drive | Blacksburg, VA 24060 540.250.6121 | <mailto:juliapc7@cs.vt.edu> juliapc7(a)cs.vt.edu CS|Source Website: <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.vt.edu %2Fcs-source.html&data=04%7C01%7Cgcaufman%40peraton.com%7C274bbb94bdea4a9c7b 0408d8e8aaee69%7C1c6258462b0a448383dde024820875b3%7C0%7C0%7C6375151681480464 16%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=VBHHIabAuZqQzfNpOVOGp0RpKf9LGzMs7qY3UNy3pm0%3 D&reserved=0> https://cs.vt.edu/cs-source.html 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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(Paid Participant Study): Participants Needed for NLP Research
by Kaike Ping 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

Dear All, The Society + AI & Language (SAIL) Lab at Virginia Tech is looking for student participants for a NLP research study (IRB #22-626). Participants need to be at least 18 years old, Virginia Tech undergraduate or graduate students with strong English reading skills. Participants will be invited to a training workshop (zoom and in-person) for more information on the study and will be given a take-home annotation task. Compensation (approximately $10-13/hr) will be provided upon verification of task completion. If interested, please reach out directly to Kaike<pkk(a)vt.edu> or Uma< umasushmitha(a)vt.edu>. Best Regards, Kaike *Kaike Ping* Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061

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Fwd: internship (NLP/HCI/VIS) please fwd
by Chris North 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

Internship opportunities… > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Eser Kandogan <eser(a)megagon.ai> > Subject: internship (NLP/HCI/VIS) please fwd > Date: October 31, 2022 at 11:39:04 AM EDT > To: "north(a)cs.vt.edu" <north(a)cs.vt.edu> > > > ==== > Megagon Labs invites graduate students to apply for research and engineering internships. We are looking for motivated students to solve real-world problems at scale in Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Data Management, Data Integration, Human-Computer Interaction, and Intelligent Visual Analytics. > > Interns at Megagon Labs will focus on high-impact projects while closely working with our Research Scientists as their mentors. They will participate in cutting-edge research for real-world and large-scale problems, aiming to publish papers at top-tier conferences. Megagon Labs' research projects are strongly connected (but not limited) to research challenges involving Knowledge Bases/Graphs (representation, construction, expansion, curation, alignment, reasoning, and evaluation), Entity Matching, and Explainable and Trustful AI with Humans In The Loop. Our research explores data-driven and Knowledge-intensive approaches applied to different real-world downstream tasks related to the HR domain and others. > > Visa sponsorship is available. > > Minimum Qualifications: > Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. > Experience in one or more areas of Computer Science, such as Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Understanding, Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Representation, Data Management, Data Integration, Human Computer Interaction, AI with Humans In The Loop, Software Engineering, Programming Languages or similar. > Proficiency in one or more programming languages including C/C++, Java, Python or Javascript to rapidly turn research ideas into software prototypes. > Available to work full time for 12 weeks during the summer. > Preferred Qualifications: > > Ability to design and execute a research agenda. > Experience on topics related to Megagon Labs Projects. > Contribution to research communities and/or efforts, including publishing papers (i.e. being listed as author) in major conferences or journals. > Returning to a degree program after completion of the internship. > Interested in a research internship at Megagon Labs? > Please apply via our website. > https://www.megagon.ai/jobs/internships/ <https://www.megagon.ai/jobs/internships/> > > Email: > megagon-hr(a)megagon.ai <mailto:megagon-hr@megagon.ai> > > 2022 interns interview article: > https://megagon.ai/summer-2022-internship-experience/ <https://megagon.ai/summer-2022-internship-experience/> > ==== >

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CRA workshops
by Cal Ribbens 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

Dear CS Grad Students, This is to call your attention to two workshops offered annually by the Computing Research Association (CRA). We have supported students to attend these workshops in the past, and they have reported that they are valuable. The workshops are especially valuable for PhD students in their 2nd or 3rd year, although other students may be accepted as well. For more information, and to apply, see the links below. Grad Cohort Workshop for Women: https://cra.org/cra-wp/grad-cohort-for-women/ Grad Cohort Workshop for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Leadership Skills (IDEALS): https://cra.org/cra-wp/grad-cohort-ideals/ The workshops are in the Spring, in Washington, DC (I think). Dr. Ribbens -- Head, Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech https://cs.vt.edu/people/faculty/cal-ribbens.html https://twitter.com/CalRibbens_VTCS

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Graduating Class Photos: SIGN-UP OPEN
by Paige Johnson 30 Oct '22

30 Oct '22

Graduating in Fall 2022, Spring 2023 or Summer 2023? [image: Class Photos.png] <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1St9orP_eVQKgk5SR2a0NrVx2STzjJ5MGWDF…> Kindest regards, Paige ____________________________________________________ *PAIGE W. JOHNSON, Ed.D. *| *Director of Undergraduate Programs* *Pronouns: She/Her/Hers* *Virginia Tech | Department of Computer Science* Torgersen Hall, Suite 1160 620 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-6144 | paigej(a)vt.edu

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This week's graduate seminar: Bryan Hanson, Grad School Ombuds
by Cliff Shaffer 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

This Friday's seminar will be "Building and Maintaining Healthy Mentor/Mentee Relationships". Dr. Bryan Hanson Friday, October 28, 2022, 2:30-3:45 2150 Torgersen Hall Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88659154113?pwd=SHIvZ0tJRW9vNE43bU01Z1FWUzdR… For details, see: https://cs.vt.edu/News/Seminars.html. There will be pizza afterwards in the Torgersen 1100 area. -- 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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Course Request Q/A
by Aman Saraf 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Dear Students, The Computer Science Grad Council is hosting a brief session discussing the process for the course request. This is primarily to aid the MEng Students in getting a clear idea about the timeline for selecting courses. We will thoroughly walk through the process involved in requesting courses and finalizing them via web/add drop. Lastly, we will have an open discussion/QA session where you could get feedback or reviews about the courses offered and the professors taking the classes. It will be a transparent discussion, so feel free to ask any questions that might concern you. *The session will take place today in the GLC Room F from 12 PM to 1 PM.* *Zoom link: *https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/84244385890 *Thanks & Regards,Aman Saraf (He/Him/His)* *Masters in Computer Science* *Treasurer, Computer Science Graduate Council* *Treasurer, Indian Students Association* *Ambassador, Startup Hokies* *Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24060* *LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/amsrf/> | Email <amansaraf28(a)vt.edu>*

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Graduate Assistantship available for CS MS students in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
by Boone, Suzanne 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) is in need of a graduate assistant next semester (Spring 2023) for database development. This is a full GA with tuition and stipend. Graduate Assistant Position The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (OID) seeks applications for a graduate student at the Masters level (to begin January 9, 2023) interested in a position to assist with data mining, data collection, database creation/training/beta-testing, and data integrity/verification specific to faculty and projects that involve faculty diversity. Applicants should have a solid background in programming, development of relational databases, finding analytic information from data sets, and interfaces for presenting data. This position will involve data scraping, website review, and data entry, so an ability to use software or write code to pull down information ethically is a plus. Additionally, VT training on handling sensitive data will be required. Students with these demonstrated skill sets will be seriously considered, evidenced by graduate or undergraduate training in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, other relevant areas in information science/engineering, or from demonstrated background with the appropriate skill sets. Excellent verbal, written, and illustrative communication skills are required. Students interested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be working directly with the OID Faculty Diversity team to support a strategic planning initiative. The candidate will also be expected to complete necessary FERPA training associated with ethical use of data. The position will pay full tuition and stipend for Spring semester 2023. There is the possibility of wage employment during summer 2023. Applicants should submit a current resume to Dr. Erica Cooper detailing relevant skill sets. The application deadline is November 7, 2022, and a decision will be made the week of November 14, 2022. Address any questions to efcooper(a)vt.edu<mailto:efcooper@vt.edu> subject line OID-FACULTY DIVERSITY UNIT GA. Suzanne Boone, M.S., B.S. Graduate Program Coordinator Virginia Tech | Department of Computer Science and Industrial & Systems Engineering Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Rm 312A Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 538-8370 | suzannejb(a)vt.edu<mailto:suzannejb@vt.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D8E528.3B9F2E50]<https://cs.vt.edu/Graduate/Prospective.html>

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