Past Events

When: Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017, 5:00-6:00pm, Location: Museum of Geosciences, 2062 Derring Hall Research a la Mode is a monthly venue for graduate students from different departments to come together and hear a talk by one of their peers. This month’s talk will discuss how Biotechnology, Engineering and Photosynthesis can change high-value chemicals production. The rate of discovery of new molecules with antibiotic activity is not fast enough to keep up with the rate of resistance development by microorganisms, creating…

This interactive workshop will help you identify what it takes and what it means to be a true entrepreneur instead of an employee. October 5, 2017 Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, Crescent Conference Room 2000 Kraft Drive, Suite 2100, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 For more information and to register, please click here.

HISPANIC/LATINX CONNECT LUNCH Thursday, Oct 5th, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Where: Graduate Life Center, Room F Join the Graduate School Office of Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives for lunch in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s lunch will be keynote by Dr. Luisa Havens, Vice President for Enrollment Management. You must register at the following link if you plan on attending: Register Here. If you have any questions, contact Luisa Burgos at luisab93@vt.edu.

GSA FALL BEER & WINE SOCIAL Friday, October 6, 5:00-9:00pm, Where: Lane Stadium South End Zone Club The Graduate Student Assembly is gearing up for an exciting Autumnal Beer & Wine Social in a brand new space: Lane Stadium. Join us at the Lane Stadium South End Zone Club between 5pm and 9pm for drinks, music from DJ CJ, and fun. Tickets will be $12 ahead of time -- $15 at the door -- and each ticket will come with…

SCIENTISTS TEACHING SCIENCE ONLINE 9-WEEK PEDAGOGY COURSE COURSE: TEACHING/MENTORING Online Only - Registration opens 9/18/17 at 12:00 noon ET Oct 09, 2017 12:00 pm This course is a 9-week course and will finish the week of December 11. Speaker(s): Barbara Houtz, Master Teacher This event is recommended for: Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. This 9-week online course examines, in more depth, the topics introduced in the 2-hour workshop, as well as exploring subjects such as inquiry-based science, online learning, cultural awareness and…

VT KnowledgeWorks Startup Chatup Join us for a lively, informal group chat about your entrepreneurial aspirations with VT KnowledgeWorks' Executive Director Jim Flowers. Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co. is located in the VTCRC at 1901 Innovation Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Location: Tillerman Coffee Co. For more information and to register, please click here.

NAVIGATING GRADUATE SCHOOL: SETTING ACHIEVABLE EDUCATIONAL GOALS Wednesday, October 11, 4:00-5:00pm, Where: Graduate Life Center, Room C Professor Jennifer Sano-Franchini will guide a small group of students in developing achievable educational goals. Students will learn to express why they have chosen their current profession, how they plan to be successful in graduate school, and ultimately plan for a successful future beyond. Participants will be learn how to express their strengths and weaknesses through writing, and finish the session knowing a…

VT KnowledgeWorks Startup Chatup Join us for a lively, informal group chat about your entrepreneurial aspirations with VT KnowledgeWorks' Executive Director Jim Flowers. Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co. is located in the VTCRC at 1901 Innovation Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Location: Tillerman Coffee Co. For more information and to register, please click here.