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February 23 – March 1, 2026

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

This Week’s Events: 

  1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
  2. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – Monday
  3. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  Tuesday
  4. COMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – Tuesday
  5. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – Tuesday
  6. MANAGING YOUR TIME: INTERNSHIPS, JOB, AND GRAD SCHOOL APPLICATIONS – Tuesday
  7. CHI ALPHA GRAD COMMUNITY GROUP – FREE FOOD! – Tuesday
  8. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS – Wednesday
  9. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – Wednesday
  10. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
  11. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Thursday
  12. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: TINY ORGANS & TRICKY VIRUSES – Thursday
  13. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/26/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
  14. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. TIFFANY DRAPE – Friday
  15. TEA AT TWO – Friday
  16. LUNAR NEW YEAR – Saturday

          Administrative Announcements:   

          1. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: THE POWER OF NO – 1st posting (1/1)
          2. APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – 1st posting (1/1)
          3.  GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 2nd posting
          4. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 3rd posting
          5. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 3rd posting
          6. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
          7. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 3rd posting
          8. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 3rd  posting
          9. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 3rd posting

          Jobs

          1. GRA POSITION – MS POSITION IN FOREST & INVASIVE PLANT ECOLOGY – 1st posting
          2. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 1st posting
          3. WAGE POSITION – HOKIE WELLNESS PEER EDUCATORS – 2nd posting

          Funding Opportunities:

          1. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
          2. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026

          Volunteers and research participants sought: 

          1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF MASCULINITY (IRB PROTOCOL #25-651) – 1st posting
          2. RECRUITING WOMEN FOR A HUMOR STORYTELLING CASE STUDY – 1st  posting
          3. AFFECTXR USER STUDY – 2nd posting
          4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 2nd posting
          5. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
          6. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 3rd posting
          7. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 3rd posting
          8. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 3rd posting
          9. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY –3rd posting
          10. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 3rd posting

          Upcoming Events:    

          1. NSPIRE (NOTABLE SCHOLARS PROMOTING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND ETHICS) – March 2
          2. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TENURE AND PROMOTION  – March 2
          3. NAVIGATING FEEDBACK – March 2
          4. FREE WORKSHOP: AI TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS & PUBLISHING TIPS – March 2
          5. BOARD GAMES WITH THE BLUE – March 2
          6. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN EDUCATION WEEK 2026 – March 2
          7. UNDERSTANDING CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSES –  March 3
          8. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
          9. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – March 3
          10. FREE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: ONLINE SCHOLARLY PROFILES & VISIBILITY – March 3
          11. NAVIGATING FEDERAL HIRING: RESUMES, USAJOBS, AND RESOURCES – March 3
          12. TOTE BAG DECORATING SOCIAL – FREE FOOD! – March 3
          13. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – MARCH 4
          14. INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS –  March 4
          15. FREE WORKSHOP: FINDING LIBRARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT FIELD WORK IN THE AGRICULTURAL & LIFE SCIENCES – March 4
          16. WOKRSHOP FOR PARENTS – MAKE AND TAKE: LITTLE BLUE TRUCK MAKES A FRIEND – March 5
          17. LIVING YOUR VALUES IN RELATIONSHIPS –  March 5
          18. TEACHING WITH DATA: A SOCIAL SCIENCES OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SAMPLER – March 5
          19. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5
          20. SWE GRADUATE STUDENT ST. PATRICKS DAY PAINTING PARTY – March 17
          21. C.A.L.M. BINGO  – March 24
          22. HOKIE HICCUPS: GRADUATE SCHOOL EDITION – March 26
          23. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
          24. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

          Continue reading “February 23 – March 1, 2026”

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          February 16 – 22, 2025

          To see full descriptions for any item in the summary list, please click on the continue reading link below the list.

          0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

          This Week’s Events: 

          1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
          2. VIRGINIA TECH HOSTS WEEK-LONG BLOOD DRIVE AMID CRITICAL NATIONAL SHORTAGE – Tuesday
          3. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – Tuesday
          4. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – Tuesday
          5. CULTIVATE YOUR BRAND! – Tuesday
          6. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES –  Wednesday
          7. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – Wednesday
          8. FREE WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LATEX WITH OVERLEAF – Wednesday
          9. TITLE IX STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD – Wednesday
          10. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
          11. LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE: NAVIGATE SOCIAL ANXIETY THROUGH TABLETOP PLAY – Thursday
          12. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/19/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
          13. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? FREE PIZZA – Friday
          14. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING MIHO HAZAMA CONDUCTOR FOR DANISH RADIO BIG BAND – Friday
          15. TEA AT TWO – Friday

                Administrative Announcements:   

                1. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “DANISH RADIO BIG BAND – 1st posting
                2.  GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 1st posting
                3. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: CREATING BOUNDARIES – 1st posting
                4. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 2nd posting
                5. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 2nd posting
                6. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 2nd  posting
                7. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 2nd posting
                8. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 2nd posting
                9. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 2nd  posting
                10. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting
                11. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 3rd posting

                Jobs

                1. WAGE POSITION – HOKIE WELLNESS PEER EDUCATORS – 1st  posting
                2. WAGE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS – 3rd posting

                Funding Opportunities:

                1. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
                2. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

                Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                1. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 1st posting (1/1)
                2. AFFECTXR USER STUDY – 1st posting
                3. RECRUITING WOMEN FOR A HUMOR STORYTELLING CASE STUDY – 1st posting
                4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting
                5. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
                6. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 2nd posting
                7. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 2nd posting
                8. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 2nd posting
                9. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY – 2nd posting
                10. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 2nd posting
                11. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 3rd posting
                12. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 3rd posting
                13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 3rd posting

                Upcoming Events:    

                1. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – February 23
                2. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24
                3. COMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – February 24
                1. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – February 24
                2. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS – February 25
                3. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – February 25
                4. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – February 26
                5. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TENURE AND PROMOTION  – March 2
                6. NAVIGATING FEEDBACK – March 2
                7. BOARD GAMES WITH THE BLUE – March 2
                8. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN EDUCATION WEEK 2026 – March 2
                9. UNDERSTANDING CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSES –  March 3
                10. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
                11. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – March 3
                12. TOTE BAG DECORATING SOCIAL – FREE FOOD! – March 3
                13. NTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS –  March 4
                14. WOKRSHOP FOR PARENTS – MAKE AND TAKE: LITTLE BLUE TRUCK MAKES A FRIEND – March 5
                15. TEACHING WITH DATA: A SOCIAL SCIENCES OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SAMPLER – March 5
                16. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5
                17. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
                18. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

                Continue reading “February 16 – 22, 2025”

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                February 9 – 15, 2026

                To see full descriptions for any item in the summary list, please click on the continue reading link below the list.

                0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                This Week’s Events: 

                1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
                2. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES –  Tuesday
                3. VALENTINE’S CRAFTS! – Tuesday
                4. CHI ALPHA GRAD COMMUNITY GROUP – Tuesday
                5. NSPIRE LECTURES – Wednesday
                6. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE – Wednesday
                7. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – Wednesday
                8. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – Wednesday
                9. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
                10. ECE & CS COLLOQUIUM – Wednesday
                11. NAVIGATING THE PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL WORLD: A WORKSHOP ON CREATING YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO – Wednesday
                12. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RIGHTS – Thursday
                13. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/12/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
                14. THE WEDDING BANQUET (2025) FREE SCREENING – Thursday
                15. LAB SAFETY AWARENESS DAY – Friday
                16. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN – Friday
                17. FRIDAY 15: INTERVIEWING – FridayCOMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – Friday
                18. COMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – Friday
                19. TEA AT TWO – Friday
                20. TUC VALENTINE’S DAY RALLY – Saturday

                      Administrative Announcements:   

                      1. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 1st posting
                      2. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – DEADLINE EXTENDED 1st  posting (1/1)
                      3. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 1st posting
                      4. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 1st posting
                      5. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 1st posting
                      6. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 1st posting
                      7. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – 2nd posting (2/2)
                      8. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 2nd posting
                      9. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: STRENGTHENING YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK – 1st posting
                      10. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 1st posting
                      11. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 2nd posting
                      12. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 3rd posting
                      13. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 3rd posting

                        Jobs

                        1. WAGE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS – 2nd posting

                        Funding Opportunities:

                        1. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
                        2. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

                        Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                        1. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 1st posting
                        2. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 1st posting
                        3. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 1st posting
                        4. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY – 1st posting
                        5. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 1st posting
                        6. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 2nd posting
                        7. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 2nd posting
                        8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 2nd posting
                        9. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 3rd posting
                        10. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS –3rd posting

                        Upcoming Events:    

                        1. VIRGINIA TECH HOSTS WEEK-LONG BLOOD DRIVE AMID CRITICAL NATIONAL SHORTAGE – February 17
                        2. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 17
                        3. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – February 17
                        4. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – February 18
                        5. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES – February 18
                        1. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 18
                        2. FREE WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LATEX WITH OVERLEAF – February 18
                        3. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? – February 20
                        4. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – February 23
                        5. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24
                        6. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – February 24
                        1. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – February 25
                        2. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – February 26
                        3. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
                        4. MAKE AN INTERACTIVE BOOK FOR YOUR CHILDREN – ACTIVITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PARENTS – March 5
                        5. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5
                        1. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
                        2. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

                        Continue reading “February 9 – 15, 2026”

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                        February 2 – 8, 2026

                        To see full descriptions for any item in the summary list, please click on the continue reading link below the list

                        0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                        This Week’s Events: 

                        1. RESUME REVIEW – CAREER PREP – Monday
                        2. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
                        3. GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR – Monday
                        4. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CVS AND THE ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH – Wednesday
                        5. PREPARING FOR TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS PANEL – Wednesday
                        6. GROCERY BINGO – Wednesday
                        7. ROOTS TO WELLNESS: MENDING AND UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS – Wednesday
                        8. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN – Thursday
                        9. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
                        10. YOU ARE INVITED: PRESIDENT SANDS SPEAKING AT THE NEXT GPSS MEETING; PLEASE RSVP – Thursday
                        11. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/5/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
                        12. GLC SOUPERBOWL – FREE CHILI! – Friday,
                        1. THE MUSLIM EXPERIENCE AT TECH – Friday
                        2. FRIDAY 15: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES – Friday
                        3. TEA AT TWO – Friday

                        Administrative Announcements:   

                        1. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – 1st posting (1/2)
                        2. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 1st posting
                        3. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: START OUT WITH SELF-CARE  – 1st posting (1/1)
                        4. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 1st posting
                        5. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2nd posting (2/2)
                        1. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 2nd posting
                        2. ICAT STUDENT GRANT CALL FOR SPRING SEMESTER IS OPEN, DUE FEBRUARY 13 – 2nd  posting (2/2)
                        3. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 2nd posting
                        4. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3rd  posting
                        1. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 3rd posting
                        2. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 3rd posting
                        3. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 3rd posting

                        Jobs

                        1. WAGE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS – 1st posting
                        2. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting

                        Funding Opportunities:

                        1. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
                        2. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

                        Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                        1. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 1st posting
                        2. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 1st posting
                        3. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 1st posting
                        4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 1st posting
                        5. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 2nd posting
                        6. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS –2nd posting
                        7. BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 3rd posting
                        8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN–MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3rd posting

                        Upcoming Events:    

                        1. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES –  February 10
                        2. NSPIRE LECTURES – February 11
                        1. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – February 11
                        1. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – February 11
                        2. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RIGHTS – February 12
                        3. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 17
                        4. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – February 18
                        5. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 18
                        6. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                        Continue reading “February 2 – 8, 2026”

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                        January 26- February 1, 2026

                        To see full descriptions for any item in the summary list, please click on the continue reading link below the list

                        0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                        This Week’s Events: 

                        1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday – Canceled
                        2. CHI ALPHA GRAD COMMUNITY GROUP – Tuesday
                        3. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  Wednesday
                        4. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CRAFTING ATS-FRIENDLY RESUMES – Wednesday
                        5. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
                        6. ECE COLLOQUIUM – Wednesday
                        7. VALUES & LOCUS OF CONTROL WHEN JOB SEARCHING – Wednesday
                        8. CHI ALPHA GRAD LIFE GROUPS – Wednesday
                        9. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – Friday
                        10. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Friday
                        11. FRIDAY 15 WORKSHOP: RESUME WRITING – Friday

                          Administrative Announcements:   

                          1. UNIVERSITY STATUS – BLACKSBURG CAMPUS CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 26– 1st posting (1/1)
                          2. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 1st posting (1/2)
                          3. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 1st posting
                          4. ICAT STUDENT GRANT CALL FOR SPRING SEMESTER IS OPEN, DUE FEBRUARY 13 – 1st posting (1/2)
                          5. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 1st posting
                          6. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: BUILDING HEALTHY ROUTINES – 1st posting (1/1)
                          7. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 2nd posting
                          8. OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT – BREAK UP WITH YOUR SPACE HEATER – 2nd posting
                          9. LAST CHANCE – LEADERSHIP COURSES – SPRING SEMESTER – *REGISTER NOW* – 2nd posting (2/2)
                          10. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 2nd posting
                          11. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 2nd posting
                          12. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 2nd posting
                          13. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 3rd posting
                          14. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 3rd posting
                          15. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS –3rd posting

                            Jobs:

                            1. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 2nd posting
                            2. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting

                            Funding Opportunities:

                            1. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 
                            2. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
                            3. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

                            Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                            1. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 1ST POSTING
                            2. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
                            3. BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 2nd posting
                            4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN–MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 2nd posting
                            5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ USE OF INSTANT MESSAGING GROUP CHATS – 3rd posting

                            Upcoming Events:    

                            1. GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR – February 3
                            2. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN –  February 5
                            3. YOU ARE INVITED: PRESIDENT SANDS SPEAKING AT THE NEXT GPSS MEETING; PLEASE RSVP – February 5
                            4. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – February 11
                            5. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                            Continue reading “January 26- February 1, 2026”

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                            January 19-25, 2026

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                            0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                            This Week’s Events: 

                            1. NAIL SALON: WINTER WELCOME EDITION – Tuesday
                            2. MEET CPD: CAREER RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Tuesday
                            3. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CAREER FAIR PREP – Wednesday
                            4. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  Wednesday
                            5. CHI ALPHA GRAD CAFÉ – Thursday
                            6. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
                            7. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: SOIL SECRETS: WHAT’S HAPPENING BENEATH YOUR FEET – Thursday
                            8. WEEKS OF WELCOME FASHION SHOW – Thursday
                            9. MEET CPD: CAREER RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS  – Friday
                            10. PUTTING DOWN ROOTS – MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION  – Friday
                            11. COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT | MELROSE PLAZA ROANOKE,VA – Saturday

                            Administrative Announcements:   

                            1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 1st posting
                            2. OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT – BREAK UP WITH YOUR SPACE HEATER – 1st posting
                            1. LAST CHANCE – LEADERSHIP COURSES – SPRING SEMESTER – *REGISTER NOW* – 1st  posting (1/2)
                            2. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 1st posting
                            3. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 1st posting
                            4. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 1st posting
                            5. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT – 1st posting (1/1)
                            6. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 2nd posting (2/2)
                            7. OUTSTANDING ADVISING/MENTORING AWARD FOR A/P FACULTY/STAFF – DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 2nd posting 2/2
                            8. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 2nd  posting
                            9. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 2nd posting
                            10. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 2nd posting

                            Jobs:

                            1. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
                            2. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 2nd posting

                            Funding Opportunities:

                            1. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 
                            2. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22

                            Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                            1. BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 1st posting
                            2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN–MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting
                            3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ USE OF INSTANT MESSAGING GROUP CHATS – 2nd posting

                            Upcoming Events:    

                            1. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  January 28,
                            2. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CRAFTING ATS-FRIENDLY RESUMES – January 28
                            3. ECE COLLOQUIUM – January 28
                            4. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                            5. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –  January 30
                            6. FRIDAY 15 WORKSHOP: RESUME WRITING – January 30
                            7. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN –  February 5
                            8. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                            Continue reading “January 19-25, 2026”

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                            January 12-18, 2026

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                            0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                            This Week’s Events: 

                            1. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – Monday
                            2. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – Monday–Thursday
                            3. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – Tuesday
                            4. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – Wednesday
                            5. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
                            6. SURVEY RESEARCH JUMP START WITH QUALTRICS – Friday

                              Administrative Announcements:   

                              1. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 1st posting (1/2)
                              2. OUTSTANDING ADVISING/MENTORING AWARD FOR A/P FACULTY/STAFF – DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 1stposting (1/2)
                              3. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting (1/1)
                              4. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 1st posting
                              5. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 1st posting
                              6. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 1st posting

                              Jobs:

                              1. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting

                              Funding Opportunities:

                              1. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                              Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                              1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ USE OF INSTANT MESSAGING GROUP CHATS – 1st posting

                              Upcoming Events:    

                              1. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                              2. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: SOIL SECRETS: WHAT’S HAPPENING BENEATH YOUR FEET – January 22
                              3. PUTTING DOWN ROOTS – MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION  –  January 23
                              4. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  January 28
                              5. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                              6. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –  January 30
                              7. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                              Continue reading “January 12-18, 2026”

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                              January 5 – 11, 2026

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                              0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                              This Week’s Events: 

                              1. UVA POLICY BOOTCAMP – January 6 &7
                              2. GLC CAFÉ – January 8
                              3. GPSS WINTER BREAK MOVIE NIGHT – January 8

                              Administrative Announcements:   

                              1. GRADUATE COURSE ON LEADING TEAMS (LDRS 5544) – 3rd posting
                              2. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 3rd posting
                              3. CIRTL NETWORK TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 3rd posting
                              4. LEADERSHIP COURSES – *REGISTER NOW* – 3rd posting

                              Jobs:

                              1. GA-AI COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT – 3rd posting

                              Funding Opportunities:

                              1. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                              2. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                              3. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                              Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                                             None at this time

                              Upcoming Events:    

                              1. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – January 12
                              2. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15
                              3. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – January 13
                              1. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – January 14
                              2. SURVEY RESEARCH JUMP START WITH QUALTRICS – January 16
                              3. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                              4. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: SOIL SECRETS: WHAT’S HAPPENING BENEATH YOUR FEET – January 22
                              5. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                              6. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                              Continue reading “January 5 – 11, 2026”

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                              December 22 – 28, 2025

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                              0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                              This Week’s Events: 

                                              None at this time

                              Administrative Announcements:   

                              1. GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND CLOSINGS – 2nd  posting
                              2. GRADUATE COURSE ON LEADING TEAMS (LDRS 5544) – 2nd posting
                              3. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2nd posting
                              4. CIRTL NETWORK TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 2nd posting
                              5. LEADERSHIP COURSES – *REGISTER NOW* – 2nd posting
                              6. ON CAMPUS THIS WINTER BREAK? – 2nd posting (2/2)
                              7. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING APPLICATION NOW OPEN – 3rd posting

                              Jobs:

                              1. GA-AI COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT – 2nd posting
                              2. GA IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 3rd posting

                              Funding Opportunities:

                              1. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                              2. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                              3. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                              Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                              1. LOOKING FOR SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VT LEARNING STUDY – 3rd   posting
                              2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
                              3. SPEAKER-AWARE AFFECTIVE CAPTIONING (SAAC) – 3rd posting

                              Upcoming Events:    

                              1. UVA POLICY BOOTCAMP – January 6 & 7
                              2. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – January 12
                              3. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15
                              4. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – January 13
                              5. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – January 14
                              6. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                              7. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                              8. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                              Continue reading “December 22 – 28, 2025”

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                              December 15 – 21, 2025

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                              0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                              This Week’s Events: 

                              1. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday

                                Administrative Announcements:   
                              2. GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND CLOSINGS – 1st posting
                              3. GRADUATE COURSE ON LEADING TEAMS (LDRS 5544) – 1st posting
                              4. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 1st posting
                              5. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 1st posting – 1st posting
                              6. CIRTL NETWORK TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 1st posting
                              7. QUALTRICS DOWNTIME DEC 20 – 23 – 1st posting
                              8. LEADERSHIP COURSES – *REGISTER NOW* – 1st posting
                              9. ON CAMPUS THIS WINTER BREAK? – 1st posting (1/2)
                              10. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING APPLICATION NOW OPEN – 2nd posting

                                Jobs:
                              11. GA-AI COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT – 1st posting
                              12. GA IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 2nd posting

                                Funding Opportunities:
                              13. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                              14. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                              15. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                                Volunteers and research participants sought: 
                              16. LOOKING FOR SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VT LEARNING STUDY – 2nd posting
                              17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
                              18. SPEAKER-AWARE AFFECTIVE CAPTIONING (SAAC) – 2nd posting

                                Upcoming Events:    
                              19. UVA POLICY BOOTCAMP – January 6&7
                              20. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15
                              21. RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR GRADS – January 14
                              22. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – January 14
                              23. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                              24. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                              25. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                              Continue reading “December 15 – 21, 2025”