Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Consider participating in the 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day

    The 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day event is planned to be in person at the Hooper Eblen on Wed. and Thurs., April 20 and 21 (if the event needs to be virtual, participants will be informed by the end of February).  The event is designed to promote and provide a venue for presenting student research and creative inquiry and is open to undergraduate/graduate students from all departments.

    Students must submit an abstract (1500 characters) via the abstract submission link (students may have to log into Tech Express with their TTU credentials) by 11:59 p.m., Wed. March 9. No abstracts will be accepted after this date. Each submitted abstract must be developed into a poster (or paper for those in the English Department) to be displayed during the event.  Poster files will need to be printed and mounted to a trifold poster board.

    Please contact Amy Hill at amyhill@tntech.edu or 372-3464 for more information. The schedule can be found on the Office of Research website.

  • Consider serving as a judge for 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day

    The 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day is planned for in person at the Hooper Eblen on Wed. and Thurs., April 20 and 21 (if the event needs to be virtual, participants will be informed by the end of February).   The event, which is designed to promote and provide a venue for presenting student research and creative inquiry, is open to undergraduate/graduate students from all departments.  We need judges from across campus to evaluate the students’ work.

    Poster judging will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 20. Students are invited to be available to discuss posters, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

    Judges should register at the judge registration link (you may have to log into Tech Express with your TTU credentials).  Visit the Office of Research website for a complete schedule and updates as they become available.  Call or email Amy Hill at 372-3464 or amyhill@tntech.edu  for more information.

  • CSB Black History Month Trivia

    Every weekday in February the Commission on the Status of Blacks will be featuring a trivia question for students- each day’s correct answers will be entered into a daily drawing for a modest prize, with all daily winners entered into a drawing for a grand prize at the end of the month. For questions, contact tdsmith@tntech.edu

    Each day’s winners will be contacted via email, and announced soon thereafter. Beginning tomorrow we will include a list of sponsors.

    Find today’s question at this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-Mr-ZsA9LE24uO_w3epG8B0dSLU73xxJmikEYDeMYmNUQTUxNkdaRE5VMFM1RjNDTk0wSVRQWEtJNy4u

     

     

  • WTTU is Recruiting New DJs!

    WTTU The Nest would like to invite any and all students to become a DJ!
    We want people from all sorts of backgrounds; Nursing, chemistry, engineering, or any other major you can think of are all welcome to join in on the fun. WTTU will even train you to run your own show, and the best part is, you get to pick everything for your show! Talk show or music show; topic or genre; it’s all up to you! You even get to pick what time you want your show to be live and on the airwaves of 88.5 FM.

    DJ classes will be held Thursday, February 3rd, and Tuesday, February 8th in room RUC 369 during dead hour (11 am), we hope to see you there! https://www.tntech.edu/wttu

  • Tennessee Tech Today – Episode 21

    In this edition, Tech president Phil Oldham discusses his recent meeting as a member of the NCAA Board of Governors overseeing collegiate athletics.  He also touches on local issues including the renovation of Tucker Stadium and the prospect of new interstate gateway signage.

    The Oakley STEM center not only provides teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to college students, but also provides events for young children that haven’t even started school yet.

    https://www.tntech.edu/today

  • Learn what Accountants Actually Do on Feb. 1!

    Learn what Accountants Actually Do on Feb. 1!

    Did you know accounting is so much more than number crunching? Join local CPAs and fellow classmates Tuesday, Feb. 1 to learn more
    about CPA careers and if a career in accounting is right for you. CPAs working in various areas of accounting will participate virtually
    in a panel discussion to share their experiences and answer your career-related questions.  This event is sponsored by the Department of Accounting and the TSCPA.

    Email mwilliams@tscpa.com or bethhoward@tntech.edu with questions.
    When: Tuesday, February 1, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Tech Pride Room, RUC 101
    Pizza will be provided.
    This event is free to attend.
    Register ahead of time to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
    https://bit.ly/3K47ME8

  • Eagle Works Meet Your Team event – Free Food!

    Eagle Works Meet Your Team event – Free Food!

    Get ready for this year’s Eagle Works Shark Tank-style competition by coming to our “Find Your Team” event! Do you already have an idea but need some teammates to complement your skills? Get a chance to share your idea and find those other students! Do you want to join an already existing team? Hear ideas and share your expertise!

    Join us Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. in the iMakerspace to get a refresher on Eagle Works and then get a chance to network with other students and ask any questions you have to the Eagle Works staff. Food will be provided (first come, first served).

    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.

  • iMakerSpace Spring 2022 Workshop: 3D Scanning for 3D Printing

    iMakerSpace Spring 2022 Workshop: 3D Scanning for 3D Printing

    Time: February 3 (Thursday), 11-11:45 am

    Location: iMakerSpace

    * Please register for each event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.

    * Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate

  • Love Potion Pre-sale Fundraiser Jan 31-Feb 7

    Love Potion Pre-sale Fundraiser Jan 31-Feb 7

    Are you looking for an easy and convenient Valentine’s gift or a sweet way to let someone know you’re thinking about them? How about a tube of Love Potion #9? The Student Members of the American Chemical Society will be pre-selling Love Potions (plastic test tubes filled with M&Ms) through our Square Store (https://smacsttu.square.site/) from Jan 31 – Feb 7. We will deliver them to your Tech mailbox (for students) or office (for faculty and staff) on Feb 11. Individual love potions are $2 or you can buy 3 for $5. You will be contacted via email after you order to determine the delivery location. Any questions can be sent to smacsttu@gmail.com.

  • Student Nurses’ Association Meeting Tuesday!

    Student Nurses’ Association Meeting Tuesday!

    The first Student Nurses’ Association meeting of the spring semester will be on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11 am in Bell Hall 232. We will also have PIZZA!

    If you aren’t a member, don’t worry- you can become a member at this meeting. SNA is a great way to meet other Nursing students, become involved in your community, learn more about the nursing profession, and build your resume!

    At this meeting, we will discuss what SNA is, our plans for the semester, and vote on a fundraiser item!

    If you can’t make it in person, join us via Zoom: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/88982005062

    Contact Courtney Bryan with any questions: cabryan42@tntech.edu.