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FW: Accessible Technologies GA Position - 2024/2025
by Kinder-Potter, Sharon 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

Accessible Technologies GA Position - 2024/2025 TLOS is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the Accessible Technologies team on the Blacksburg campus. This is a part-time position, requiring 20 hours per week, and offers a stipend and tuition assistance. The GA will report to the Senior Web Accessibility Solutions Designer for Accessible Technologies. The GA will assist the Accessible Technologies team by: * Providing orientation and support for assistive technology tools such as Read&Write, Glean, OrbitNote, and EquatIO to students who use the AT Services lab in Newman Library. * Conducting exploratory research on the potential of artificial intelligence tools to improve the accessibility of Virginia Tech's web content and applications. * Supporting the adoption and use of enterprise accessibility testing tools throughout the university. The graduate assistant will be invited to participate in staff meetings as well as other opportunities that support and enhance the goals of the team. The graduate assistant will have access to coursework, assistive technologies, and workplace information to successfully support all job tasks. Plus, you'll get experience working with some pretty cool accessibility staff! Benefits include: * Develop an understanding of how assistive and instructional technologies impact diverse learners. * Experience supporting university-wide digital accessibility projects and initiatives. * Valuable professional experience in the areas of digital accessibility, assistive technology, artificial intelligence, and universal design for learning. Learned knowledge and skills are applicable across any future professional endeavors. * Project management and leadership skills development. Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The dates for this position are August 10, 2024, to August 9, 2025. Educational Background * Currently enrolled in a graduate program related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a closely related field. Required Qualifications 1. High level of initiative, creativity, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. 2. Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google, Office 365, Canvas, Zoom, etc.) 3. Willingness to engage with undergraduate and graduate students to provide holistic digital accessibility support. 4. Experience with programming languages commonly used in AI and web development, such as Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS. 5. Experience with AI and machine learning techniques, such as fine-tuning language models, retrieval-augmented generation strategies, and integrating AI models into applications using orchestration frameworks like LangChain. 6. Ability to gather and document business and functional requirements for software. 7. Excellent written and oral communications skills. 8. Experience presenting to and collaborating with diverse teams. Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience using assistive technologies like screen readers. 2. Knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ARIA) and an understanding of the challenges faced by users with disabilities. Applications require the submission of a single-page cover letter and a current CV (3 pages or less) as a single document to atservices(a)vt.edu<mailto:atservices@vt.edu>. Applicants MUST be enrolled as a full-time graduate student during the 2024-2025 academic year and meet all legal and institutional requirements for employment as a student employee. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COE Grad Coordinators" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coe-grad-coordinators-g+unsubscribe(a)vt.edu<mailto:coe-grad-coordinators-g+unsubscribe@vt.edu>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/coe-grad-coordinators-g/IA1PR05M…<https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/coe-grad-coordinators-g/IA1PR05M…>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/optout.

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Course Request Window for Fall 2024
by Snyder, Alexis 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

As you get ready to continue your graduate studies at VT, here are some important dates and information about the Course Request window for Fall 2024. Fall 2024 Course Request: The Fall 2024 Course Request window is scheduled (per the Academic Calendar<https://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates-deadlines/Drop-Add.html>) to open Tuesday, March 19th and is available through Tuesday, April 2nd in HokieSpa<http://hokiespa.vt.edu>. The points below will help you with navigating this process. What is Course Request? Course Request is a period in the middle of each semester during which you are permitted to request courses for the next term. This does not mean that you can request for a course of your choice to be added to the schedule of classes. So I’m registering for classes, right? Yes and No. Right now you are submitting a request to the registration system to [hopefully] be registered for the course(s) you would like to take for the Fall 2024 term. If there are enough seats for everyone requesting the course, then you are likely in. But when there are more people requesting than there are seats, the results of the process are random (i.e., no first come; first awarded practice) and there are no guarantees that you will be registered for the course(s) you submit in course request. The CS Department and its directors and coordinators have no control over the process. How does Course Request Work? A How-To Guide and video are available on this website<https://www.universitystudies.vt.edu/how-to/hdi-course-request.html>. Note that while it is intended for an undergraduate audience, the concept is still the same and applicable to Graduate Students. We highly recommend reviewing the short video provided. As a reminder, the Fall 2024 Course Request window is scheduled (per the Academic Calendar<https://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates-deadlines/Drop-Add.html>) to open Tuesday, March 19th and is available through Tuesday, April 2nd in HokieSpa<http://hokiespa.vt.edu>. I received a “Local Mailing Address - Needs Attention” screen when trying to participate in Course Request. However, I don’t have a local mailing address near campus yet. What should I do? Please email David Green (dagreen(a)vt.edu) asking that this be temporarily removed to allow you to participate in Course Request. They will provide you with further instructions. Please allow a couple of business days for a response. When will I know the results of my Course Request? The results of the Course Request process are usually available three weeks after the close of the Course Request window. You should know the results of your Course Request submission by the time the Drop/Add window opens in mid-April. What CS classes are offered? The full list of courses “on the books” can be found at https://cs.vt.edu/Graduate/Courses.html. However, the actual courses being offered in a given semester is found at the Virginia Tech Timetable of Courses: http://apps.es.vt.edu/ssb/HZSKVTSC.P_DispRequest. Note that “Course Request” does not mean that you have an opportunity to request that a course be taught that is not on the Timetable of Courses. What if I missed Course Request? The second stage of course registration is the online Drop/Add period, which begins in mid-April. More details on the Fall 2024 Drop/Add window and the Fall 2024 Force Add process will be communicated at a later date. If I will have future opportunities to get registered for a course, then why should I bother with Course Request now? Our course capacities depend in part on how many people request them during Course Request. If we see that a course is more popular than expected, this gives us a chance to adjust. Otherwise, you might not be able to get into the course later because we didn’t know that more seats were needed. As always, should you need assistance or have any questions, please contact your respective Graduate Coordinator below: * M.Eng. - all students - Samantha Pipkin (samanthap(a)vt.edu<mailto:samanthap@vt.edu>) * M.S./Ph.D. students - NCR campus - Klaudia Escobar Villatoro (kescobar10(a)vt.edu<mailto:kescobar10@vt.edu>) * M.S./Ph.D. students - Blacksburg campus - Sharon Kinder-Potter (skpotter(a)vt.edu<mailto:skpotter@vt.edu>)

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CS/PPP faculty candidate Weitong Zhang’s seminar at 11am today
by T. M. Murali 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

Hello, Computer science faculty candidate Weitong Zhang will present a seminar at 11am today in Torgerson 1100. Seminar: Decision Making for Scientific Discovery and Pandemic Preventions from Causal Inference to Reinforcement Learning <https://website.cs.vt.edu/research/Seminars/Weitong_Zhang.html> You can also join the seminar by Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82982565874?pwd=NXdxTzZDaEJ2VjZ3OEdrd1NHbDJ2… Hope to see you there! Murali

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FW: Please share w/faculty and students teaching grad classes Virginia Tech’s first Accessibility Awareness Week, March 18-22
by Kinder-Potter, Sharon 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

From: Johnson, Alicia <jalicia(a)vt.edu> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 5:34 PM To: coegraddirectors-g(a)vt.edu; coe-grad-coordinators-g(a)vt.edu Cc: Messer-Bourgoin, Karen <karenm21(a)vt.edu> Subject: Please share w/faculty and students teaching grad classes Virginia Tech’s first Accessibility Awareness Week, March 18-22 Good afternoon. Please share with your faculty and students teaching graduate classes this link to VT's Accessibility-awareness week events happening next week. https://oea.vt.edu/accessibility-awareness-week.html As a continuation of this, Graduate and Professional Studies will be hosting short information sessions (at least once a semester) to help apply the information being shared next week. For example: 1) How to make your Canvas page and PowerPoints more accessible for students using Alt. Text. 2) How to make your class videos more accessible for students using captions. If you have specific interests – please send them to me. Have a great weekend. Alicia Alicia L. Johnson, PhD Director, Engineering Online and Cardinal Education Graduate and Professional Studies Virginia Tech College of Engineering 3009 Torgersen Hall-Dean’s Office 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 jalicia(a)vt.edu<mailto:jalicia@vt.edu> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "COE Grad Coordinators" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coe-grad-coordinators-g+unsubscribe(a)vt.edu<mailto:coe-grad-coordinators-g+unsubscribe@vt.edu>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/coe-grad-coordinators-g/DM6PR05M…<https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/msgid/coe-grad-coordinators-g/DM6PR05M…>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/vt.edu/d/optout.

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seminars next week
by Ribbens, Calvin 15 Mar '24

15 Mar '24

Two visitors to Blacksburg this coming week, plus one to Northern Virginia. Details below: Blacksburg talks will both be 11:00am – 12:00pm in 1100 Torgersen Hall Monday, March 18: Weitong Zhang (UCLA) Seminar: Decision Making for Scientific Discovery and Pandemic Preventions from Causal Inference to Reinforcement Learning<https://website.cs.vt.edu/research/Seminars/Weitong_Zhang.html> Join Seminar via Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82982565874?pwd=NXdxTzZDaEJ2VjZ3OEdrd1NHbDJ2… Meeting ID: 829 8256 5874 | Passcode: 824574 Wednesday, March 20: Palash Sashittal (Princeton) Seminar: Combinatorial algorithms to study cancer and infectious disease evolution<https://website.cs.vt.edu/research/Seminars/Palash_Sashittal.html> Join Seminar via Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/89743304676?pwd=ZmN6Ry9IcUdxMEkxdkpySmRSRml3… Meeting ID: 897 4330 4676 | Passcode: 083041 Thursday’s talk: EBC at Arlington Research Center, Ballston Room: 9:15-10:30am Thursday, March 21: Sriraam Natarajan (University of Texas at Dallas) Join Seminar via Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85947863260?pwd=K3JraDVoUnZmNnpjU2tHcytNZEJk… Meeting ID: 859 4786 3260 | Passcode: 067820

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Mellow Mushroom Pizza and Salad - Gilbert 3211
by Coulson, Sara 15 Mar '24

15 Mar '24

Come grab a slice (or two) from Gilbert 3211... please! Pizza will be here until 1:45ish (it's still warm) Bring a friend! Sara Coulson Director of Graduate Programs | Computer Science Torgersen 3210C 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 scoulson1(a)vt.edu 540-231-0780

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CS/PPP faculty candidate Xin Tang's seminar at 11am today
by T. M. Murali 14 Mar '24

14 Mar '24

Hello, Xin Tang, a candidate for a faculty position in Computer Science, will give a seminar on * <https://website.cs.vt.edu/research/Seminars/Xin_Tang.html>*Predictive, explainable, and autonomous AI for single cell multi-modality biology <https://website.cs.vt.edu/research/Seminars/Xin_Tang.html> at 11am today. The talk is in Torg 1100. It will also be accessible on Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/83654071739?pwd=YkhEb2YwS1BheVRlMkpiTEhhSkh4… Xin uses AI and single-cell data to understand how function in their cell-type-specific, multi-modal, and spatiotemporal context. I hope to see you at the talk! Murali

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CS Grad Council Meeting -- Thursday 3/14 11am-12 Gilbert 4001
by Manesh, Daniel 13 Mar '24

13 Mar '24

Hi everyone! We will be holding our next CS Grad Council meeting tomorrow (Thursday) March 14th from 11am to noon in Gilbert 4001 (or on Zoom<https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/4995854459>). We'll talk about last-minute logistics for the upcoming graduate preview weekend, and then we'll start setting dates and planning future social events :) Speaking of, if you haven't already, Blacksburg folks can sign up to volunteer for the graduate preview weekend using this <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SJQMT-kP7FZeE-x5QkFX1ZnM6mEH1cU6W0V…> sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SJQMT-kP7FZeE-x5QkFX1ZnM6mEH1cU6W0V…>. In particular, we have two fun events with plenty of space for more people: a board game night in Gilbert this Friday from 8pm-10; and a trip to Rising Silo + Heritage Park on Saturday from 2pm-4. See the sheet for more details! Best, Danny Manesh CS Grad Council President

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Bloomberg Tech Lab Application Link is Closed!
by Watson, Joan 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Good afternoon, everyone. My apologies, but unbeknownst to me, the application link for the Bloomberg Tech Lab opportunity closed this morning. When I spoke with my contact at Bloomberg, they let me know that they were beyond capacity for this event. Given the number of you who have expressed an interest, I will ask Bloomberg if they would be able to provide another opportunity sometime in April. Thank you for your interest and your enthusiasm! Best, Joan *************** Joan Monahan Watson, Ph.D. Director of Administrative Operations Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech 3160D Torgersen Hall 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: 540.231.8874 Email: jmwatson(a)vt.edu<mailto:jmwatson@vt.edu>

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CS|Source: Announcements and Opportunities | March 12, 2024 (Time Sensitive!)
by Watson, Joan 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

[cid:image001.png@01DA60BD.3B091F70] APPLY NOW!! Apply ASAP to participate in the [cid:image004.png@01DA7476.C8265810] VT TECH LAB March 20, 2024 | 5:00-8:30 PM | 1100 Torgersen Hall To apply, candidates must be a full-time Virginia Tech student and: · Be able to attend the in-person workshop on VT's Blacksburg campus · Be a computer science (or related field major) looking to go into software engineering as their career path · Have a knowledge of data structures and algorithms See attached flyer for more information. Application Link: http://tinyurl.com/yk8xf9p4 TODAY!!! Interested in Learning More about the National Security Agency? Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 5 to 6 p.m. EST | Register here<https://icag1.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/YYUFwODgBvBqT7fN8JOZZw> The Office of Student Programs Services at the NSA is hosting a series of virtual information sessions for students to hear directly from NSA employees on the great college program opportunities the Agency has to offer! These sessions are for any level college student and will be focused on college programs such as Summer Internships and Cooperative Education Program opportunities! All academic majors are welcome. Register to attend the information session to learn more about eligibility requirements and benefits. Registration Required<https://icag1.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/YYUFwODgBvBqT7fN8JOZZw>! TOMORROW!!! Deutsche Bank: Technology, Data, and Innovation (TDI) Information Session March 13, 2024 | 4:00-4:45 PM | Register here<https://db.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/llK7V0qVuaENWlUxRxwYkg> Take advantage of an information session to prepare yourself for the 2025 Recruiting season at Deutsche Bank in New York and Cary, NC! Connect with the Deutsche Bank – Technology, Data and Innovation (TDI) team to learn about the summer internship, grad analyst rotational program with Deutsche Bank TDI. Hear from representatives about coding projects and advancing banking through technology. Registration required – click HERE<https://db.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/llK7V0qVuaENWlUxRxwYkg> to register. THURSDAY!!! [cid:image005.png@01DA7476.EC38CF80] Office Hours March 14, 2024 | 10 AM-12 PM & 1-3 PM | Sign up for a time slot HERE <https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wNiJcwc2XEamn31EJlApEom…> | 3160A Torgersen Hall Plan to spend time with one of GEICO’s VT Campus Recruiters to learn more about internship opportunities and career positions at GEICO! See attached flyer for more information. Registration for a time slot required<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wNiJcwc2XEamn31EJlApEom…>. ALL COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS: Remember to post your resume to the CS JobHub<https://jobhub.cs.vt.edu/> in addition to Handshake! All CS|Source Members have access to your resumes once they are available in our JobHub site! For assistance with tech support, please contact Ben Stein (bbradner(a)vt.edu<mailto:bbradner@vt.edu>). Professional Networking Opportunities Check out what the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) has to offer! All VT students are invited to attend RBTC events to learn and build their network. Check out their upcoming calendar of events HERE<https://www.rbtc.tech/events/calendar/>. Thinking about starting a start-up? RBTC hopes you’ll stay local! ChangeMakerZ Employer and young professional applications are now open for ChangeMakerZ. This incentivized, cohort-based, professional development program for young biotech and tech professionals is designed to attract and retain the best and brightest in our region as they launch their careers. Those completing the program will receive $5,000 as they find their people, place, and purpose in the Roanoke-Blacksburg area. Applications are accepted thru April 15 with the 12-month experience beginning in June. Costs are $1250 for RBTC employer members and $1750 for non-RBTC members (which includes the option to have another participant in the 2025-26 cohort). https://www.rbtc.tech/talent-jobs/changemakerz/ Palantir Technologies Palantir Technologies<https://www.palantir.com/> is hiring new graduates and student interns AND they have some great scholarship programs! Careers: https://www.palantir.com/careers/#open-positions Scholarships: https://www.palantir.com/careers/students/scholarship/ Message CS Alumna Jieun Chon via LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/g471000/<http://linkedin.com/in/g471000/>) for more information. (NSA in Focus) Moved by the Mission: NSA's Global Impact SAVE THE DATE Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 3:00pm ET Description: Did you know you can take on assignments in different locations at NSA temporarily, or even for a couple of years? Join us to learn more about how NSA supported our panelists’ career advancement as they moved across country or overseas – with their families – to contribute to NSA’s mission. Registration link: TBA [cid:image002.png@01DA60C2.241C5750]Bi-Annual Diversity Open House: Beyond the Mask, A Celebration of Neurodivergent Voices All students from Virginia Tech are invited to attend CGI’s Annual Diversity Open House on Tuesday, April 2nd through Thursday, April 4th. This season's Diversity Open House will be centered around empowering, recognizing, celebrating, and sharing the experiences and accomplishments of neurodivergent voices. Although this semester’s Diversity Open House will focus on neurodivergent students, we invite students from all backgrounds to join the event. Students will have the opportunity to engage with current CGI members via panel discussions, story sharing, and professional development sessions. The event will take place virtually and there is no cost to attend. Anyone interested in attending should register for the event HERE<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=flvttuBdS0aVwKy7QyZ0F20…>. Please see the attached flyer for more information. [Newsroom | Accenture] Technology Day Accenture Federal Services<https://www.accenture.com/us-en/industries/afs-index> would like to invite you to our first ever Accenture Technology Day at Virginia Tech. Please join us on Thursday April 11th in Goodwin Lobby from 10 am – 4 pm. We will be showcasing our interactive, cutting-edge technology and how we are leveraging it to help our clients! Please stop by at any time, walk around the booths, interact with or view the short demos, and ask questions. We will be providing free food, both in the morning and afternoon and will be raffling off 3 technology prizes- Metaquest headset, portable speaker, and headphones- throughout the day! Please see the attached flyer for more information. *************** Joan Monahan Watson, Ph.D. Director of Administrative Operations Department of Computer Science Virginia Tech 3160D Torgersen Hall 620 Drillfield Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 Phone: 540.231.8874 Email: jmwatson(a)vt.edu<mailto:jmwatson@vt.edu>

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