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On May 9, from 2-4pm, the Center for Future Work Places and Practices (CFWPP) will hold its annual friends and affiliates networking meeting at the Virginia Tech Inn. The meeting will provide attendees with an opportunity to meet and interact with other affiliates and friends of the center. During the event, we will have a brief presentation about the center activities over the last year, followed by several short presentations about ongoing research related to the future of work. There will also be plenty of time for coffee/free discussion. Please register here.

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This morning I celebrated my 15th year at Virginia Tech! It’s hard to believe this much time has passed since arriving in Blacksburg for the start of the 2009 spring semester. In a nostalgic look back, I’ve included a few images below from my first few months at Virginia Tech.

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On Thursday, April 11, from 4:00-5:30pm, Karolina Wozniak, Head of Press and Media in the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington DC, will speak about the upcoming European elections. The European Union is one of the United States strongest and most valuable partners, meaning the elections can have a significant impact on US-EU policies. The event is hosted by the Center for European and Transatlantic Studies (CEUTS).

If you would like to join the webinar, please register here.

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I was in Vietnam last fall on assignment from the US State Department (Public Diplomacy Division) to serve as an “English Language Specialist,” giving workshops to foreign language teachers (mostly of English, come Korean and Mandarin) on integrating technology into language learning. The main topic: generative AI like ChatGPT. There was a lot of interest, […]

The post Eggs “over easy” and reflections on the authenticity of ChatGPT’s language appeared first on Communicating Across Cultures.

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The application for the 2024-2025 F.I.R.E. (Forging Interest in Research and Engagement) Starters program is now open to Virginia Tech undergraduates (specifically, rising sophomores and/or students with junior standing, or students with at least 2 years remaining at Virginia Tech).  

As a global land-grant institution, Virginia Tech is committed to serving individuals and society and improving the quality of life for all. The realization of this vision rests on our ability to advance transdisciplinary research that is informed by a diverse array of lived experiences. The purpose of the F.I.R.E. Starters program is to:

  1. increase diversity in undergraduate research at Virginia Tech,
  2. increase access to foundational research training,
  3. connect students with faculty research mentors, and
  4. prepare students for independent and collaborative research, competitive summer research opportunities, and other undergraduate research experiences.

Students in all disciplines – especially in the humanities and social sciences – are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024