Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Graduate Chemistry Club Bake Sale March 7

    Graduate Chemistry Club Bake Sale March 7

    The Graduate Chemistry Club (GCC) will be holding a bake sale in the south atrium of the Laboratory Science Commons on Thursday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of baked goods available and we accept cash and card. Funds raised go toward helping support registration expenses for graduate students to present their research at national conferences. Come get some study fuel as you prepare for your last exams before spring break! Questions can be sent to TTUGraduateChemistryClub@gmail.com.

  • Rotaract Meeting Today!

    Rotaract Meeting Today!

    The Tennessee Tech Rotaract Club will be meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. in TJ Farr Room 106. Everyone is welcome to join us as we discuss upcoming events for the rest of the semester. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions, please contact club Vice-President, Maggie Reagan at mereagan42@tntech.edu.

  • ESPN Outdoors Gold Medalist Fly Fisherman Chuck Farneth to Give Demonstration

    ESPN Outdoors Gold Medalist Fly Fisherman Chuck Farneth to Give Demonstration

    Tech On The Fly, Tennessee Tech’s fly-fishing club, is hosting ESPN Outdoors Fly Fishing Gold Medalist Chuck Farneth for a casting demonstration, Friday, March 8, at 3 p.m., on the front lawn of the Labratory Science Commons. The event is free and open to everyone.

    Chuck is an internationally known fly fisherman and guide. He is a certified casting instructor for the Federation of Fly Fishers, and the executive director of Outdoor Legacy, a Christian organization that uses the outdoors as a backdrop for its ministry. He also teaches fly-tying and guides out of Cookeville’s Outdoor Experience.

    In the case of rain, the event will move into Memorial Gym. For questions, contact dmann@tntech.edu

  • The Golden Report: Active Shooter Protocol

    The Golden Report: Active Shooter Protocol

    On this episode, we cover the events of the Crepe and Cream shooting, how students and faculty feel about our protocols, and how effective our protocols are.

     

  • How to give an effective presentation

    Being able to give an effective presentation and gaining confidence at public speaking are skills that will carry over into classes and career. Come to this Eagle Works workshop to learn best practices for pitches and presentations, and also find out what NOT to do! This session will help prepare you for the Eagle Works pitches and will be useful no matter what you do in the future.

    This workshop will be Wednesday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in the iMakerspace.

    The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.

  • Tech Tennis Hosts Youngstown State

    Tech Tennis Hosts Youngstown State

    On Friday, March 8, your Tennessee Tech Tennis team will host Youngstown State at 12:00 p.m. Admission is free for all fans.  Click here to view the full 2024 schedule.

    TTUsports.com | #WingsUp

  • Workshop on Generative Design with Fusion 360 at iMakerspace

    iMakerSpace Spring 2024 Workshop 4: Generative Design with Fusion 360 (March 7, 5:00pm-6:30pm)
    Time: March 7 (Thursday), 5:00-6:30pm
    Location: iMakerSpace (Library 348)
    Speaker: Mohammad Alshaikh Ali
    * Please register for the event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.
    * Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate.

     

  • Local Project Requests – FY24 DEADLINE

    Any local project that requires funding to be encumbered for the current fiscal year, the project request form must be received by Capital Projects no later than April 1, 2024. The project request form can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/capital-projects/local/request.php.

    These projects may include, but are not limited to:

      • Finishes renovations and replacements
      • Large furniture purchases
      • Space reconfigurations
      • Access control
      • Coordination with technology upgrades (not solely technology)

      • Any desired modification which alters the built environment

    If you have further questions, please contact our office at 931-372-3524.

  • Chinkapin Players present “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright

    Chinkapin Players present “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright

    The Chinkapin Craftstead will present “I Am My Own Wife”, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Doug Wright March 7-9 at the Backdoor Playhouse.  It tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorff, a trans woman who lived through and survived both the Nazi and the Communist regimes in Germany. The production will feature eight actors playing 34 characters. It explores with humor and tenderness the nature of resilience, personal truths and the stories we tell about ourselves. Admission is free. For more information, contact Anne Thurmond at athurmond@tntech.edu.

  • Tech NSF NRT Program Accepting Applications for $34k Annual Graduate Fellowship

    Tech NSF NRT Program Accepting Applications for $34k Annual Graduate Fellowship

    The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus NRT program is accepting fellowship applications for the Fall 2024 semester.  Students in this program will have an opportunity to work on FEW research challenges in rural, Appalachian, and indigenous communities.

    We are accepting master’s and PhD students for the Fall 2024 semester from various STEM disciplines. Fellowships include tuition, fees, and a $34k annual stipend. Applications are due no later than April 1. A complete list of eligibility requirements and procedures can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/nrt-nsffellowship.php.

    Please direct any questions to Dr. Sabrina Buer at sbuer@tntech.edu.