Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Employer Spotlight featuring Air Force ROTC is Thursday, April 7

    Employer Spotlight featuring Air Force ROTC is Thursday, April 7

    Join the Air Force ROTC at their Employer Spotlight on Thursday, Apr. 7, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.!  Recruiters will be located in the Swoops Food Court on the ground floor of the Roaden University excited to speak to YOU!

    Feeling called to serve?  Looking for a way to help pay for school? Passionate about flying or fascinated with space?  Air Force ROTC is an educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become a commissioned officer in the Air or Space Force while completing their undergraduate degree.

    If you are answered YES to any of the questions above, stop by the Employer Spotlight on Apr. 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and visit with recruiters!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/1001430/share_preview

    Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • The Bystander Moment film screening

    Join Peer Empowerment Program (PEP) for a film screening of The Bystander Moment: Transforming Rape Culture at its Roots. The film screening will take place on April 20 at 7pm in Bell Hall Room 282. There will be free snacks and giveaways!

    About the film:

    “In a riveting analysis illustrated with archival footage and clips from news, sports, and entertainment media, Katz explores the role of bystanders — especially friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers—in perpetuating sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other forms of gender violence.” Read more about the film here: https://bystandermoment.org/about.html

    Email Madison Sendek with any questions: mmcantrell42@tntech.edu

  • Data Science League Meeting with Alumni from Amyna Systems 4/7 @ 11am

    Data Science League Meeting with Alumni from Amyna Systems 4/7 @ 11am

    Join the Data Science League this Thursday April 7th at 11 am in Bruner Hall 327! DSL is welcoming Tennessee Tech alumni Max Rahmani as our next guest speaker. Max is a Data Scientist for Amyna Systems, a cybersecurity start-up. He will be discussing how he decided upon and pursued data science as a career path, his experience finding a data science position, and his current role and the tools he uses in his day-to-day work. Lunch will be served.

    For questions, contact President Katie Brown at kebrown46@tntech.edu. Hope to see you there!

  • Psychology Students Present their Original Research in San Francisco

    Psychology Students Present their Original Research in San Francisco

    Nine undergraduate psychology majors presented the results of their research studies at the 2022 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention held at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square from February 16-19, 2022. Authors and presentation titles include:

    Alannah Davis, Matthew Zagumny, & Nicole Henniger, “Spontaneous Trait Inferences of Racially Diverse Adults Wearing Masks.”

    Rachel Day & Nicole Henniger, “The Effect of Anger and Sadness on the Perception of Warmth and Competence in Male and Female Faces.”

    Livia James & Nicole Henniger, “The Relationship Between Identity and Shame Resilience.”

    Blake Johnson & Matthew Zagumny, “Analyzing Authority Bias: An Investigation of Factors Influencing Perception of Law Enforcement.”

    Matthew Zagumny, Grace Johnson, & Megan Smith, “Cross-Cultural Psychometric Analysis of the Religious Identity Index (RII).”

    John David Manier & Matthew Zagumny, “Religiosity and Gender: Attitudes Toward Mental Health Treatment Among University Students.”

    Mark Mariani, Chris Burgin, & Nicole Henniger “Individual Differences in Academic Misconduct in Online Courses.”

    Courtney Richardson & Matthew Zagumny, “The Influence of COVID-19 on Impostor Syndrome.”

    Participation in the SPSP Convention was generously supported by URECA! Travel Grants for all of the students and faculty.

  • Careers n’ Coffee featuring Bed Bath & Beyond is Wednesday, April 6

    Careers n’ Coffee featuring Bed Bath & Beyond is Wednesday, April 6

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Bed Bath & Beyond on Wednesday, April 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).

    Bed Bath & Beyond succeeds because they serve exceptionally. Fueled by remarkable growth from satisfied customers, they have become an industry leader.

    DO NOT miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions within their company!!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/30044/student_preview?token=aEuBaSxwZUsH-sraq8ZC9xJizCJuYvziYdvM2soDkEPH6uzNdJrpLA

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Window on the Window (WOW)  Symposium

    Window on the Window (WOW)  Symposium

    The Window on the Window (WOW) Symposium hosted by the College of Business

    will be held on Friday, April 8,  9-10 am in JH Auditorium.  Dr. Michael Gunter, Professor of Political Science at Tennessee Tech will speak on “Explaining Russia’s war against Ukraine.”

    Everyone is welcome to attend.

    https://www.tntech.edu/centerstage/wow

  • ALICE Potluck Picnic & Outdoor Day at Cane Creek Park!

    ALICE Potluck Picnic & Outdoor Day at Cane Creek Park!

    All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will host a potluck picnic at Cane Creek Park on Saturday April 23 from 11 am to 1 pm. We will meet at the parking lot near the volleyball court. Come join us as we play volleyball and destress outdoors before finals! If you can, please bring a dish to share for our potluck picnic. Please see the link below to let us know what you will be bringing. ALICE will provide drinks. Hope to see you there!

    Link for Potluck Picnic: https://tennesseetechuniversitymy.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/kkrubino42_tntech_edu/EYYj6Qf36QhEtuIX22RAt8oBlTzjN3XWYkWVS-Bh8EeCJw?e=1djcN8

    For more information, please contact Maci Arms at mmarms42@tntech.edu.

  • ALICE Chapter Meeting

    ALICE Chapter Meeting

    All Ladies in Civil Engineering (ALICE) will host our final meeting of the semester on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 11-11:45am in Prescott 330! This is a chance to run for an officer position for the 2022-2023 school year! We will also be discussing our upcoming April Outdoor Day at Cane Creek Park. Snacks will be provided for all who attend. Any lady majoring or interested in civil engineering is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there! Have questions? Contact rawithersp42@tntech.edu 

  • Closing Memo for Fiscal Year 2022

    Please review the closing memo for fiscal year 2021-2022 located on the Business Office/General Accounting webpage. There is also a deadline reminder list by date. Please direct any questions to Kacee Abbott (kabbott@tntech.edu).

  • Paid Leadership Opportunity for the TN Boys State Program

    Paid Leadership Opportunity for the TN Boys State Program

    Tennessee Tech will host the Tennessee American Legion Boys State program May 22-27. If you are a past Boy State delegate or have a general interest in the program, you will have the opportunity to participate as a Junior, Senior, or Athletic Counselor. This will be a paid leadership position. Please complete the interest form to receive more information. If you have questions, you may email boysstate@tntech.edu.