Submitting a thesis or dissertation? Join the College of Graduate Studies for a session covering formatting requirements, submission procedures, and the thesis/dissertation review process.
Questions? Contact gradstudies@tntech.edu.
Do you like math puzzles? Are you looking for a challenge of epic proportions? The Putnam Math Competition is calling.
Held here on campus on the first Saturday in December, it consists of four 90-minute sessions, comprising a dozen supremely challenging problems, covering everything from algebra, geometry and calculus to number theory, linear algebra and methods of inductive proofs.
These are a series of rigorous puzzles that call upon both your math knowledge and your problem-solving skills. Top performers receive scholarships, and all leave with the feeling of scaling the Mount Everest of math.
There is no cost to participate, so if you’d like to learn more, contact Mark Rogers in the TTU Math Department (at mcrogers@tntech.edu). Fame and glory await you!
Are you interested in a research career in the natural sciences (including psychology), mathematics, or engineering? Or do you know a student who qualifies? In Spring 2027, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships covering eligible expenses for up to $7500 per year. For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
If this scholarship is something that interests you, and you would like to discuss it or have any questions, there will be several information sessions!
The first is in person on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 am in BRUN 209
You may also email Dr. Austin Reid (areid@tntech.edu) if you cannot make this session, and we will arrange a meeting.
Feature Film Casting on campus! Come out Saturday, September 12th at the Backdoor Playhouse and audition for a part in a feature film shot here in Cookeville and premiering in December on campus. Casting will be held from 12pm to 6pm. Interested in being a part of the film crew? Email Noah at noahcmearsproductions@gmail.com.
Production is part of the requirement of JOUR4872 Independent Study: Film and Culture.
The Rural Reimagined Faculty Grant Program offers TN Tech faculty members the opportunity to secure up to $20,000 in research funding to address rural challenges. All academic disciplines are encouraged to submit a proposal. The application window runs from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, through Friday, September 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
For comprehensive information and proposal submission, click here.
Tennessee Legislative Internship Informational Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 1st, at 11am in Matthews Dan 204. Would you like the opportunity to participate in a full-time paid internship in Nashville at the Tennessee General Assembly for the Spring 2027 semester and to receive 12 hours of course credit? This internship is for you! Open to Any Major! Must be a Junior or Senior to apply. Applications are due Monday, September 28th. Reach out to Dr. Harding at lharding@tntech.edu if you are considering applying for this internship opportunity or would like to know more!
The Rural Reimagined Faculty Grant Program offers TN Tech faculty members the opportunity to secure up to $20,000 in research funding to address rural challenges. All academic disciplines are encouraged to submit a proposal. The application window runs from Tuesday, September 1, 2026 through Friday, September 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
For comprehensive information and proposal submission, click here.
Twelve Tennessee Tech Earth Sciences majors got to experience a 10-day field course that tested their geologic knowledge with hands-on learning. Students traveled to Petrified Forest National Park, Canyon de Chelly, Meteor Crater, the San Francisco Volcanic fields, Wupatki (Puebloan) National Monument, Sunset Crater National Park, Lowell Observatory, and the Grand Canyon. Activities on the trip included hiking the Grand Canyon, kayaking on the Colorado River, and climbing to over 12,000 feet on Mt. Humphreys. The trip was led by Tech faculty members Drs. Evan Hart and Lauren Michel and funded by the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Earth Sciences.
Looking to change spaces? The Campus Space Utilization Committee has an upcoming meeting scheduled. Submit your requests by August 3rd at 1 p.m. for committee review and approval. Click here to access the space request form. Reach out to ext. 3463 if you have any questions.
Have a dream course outside of Tech’s typical offerings that you’re passionate about? Consider proposing an Honors Colloquium! In these 3-cr. hr. discussion-based courses, exciting topics combine with Honors students to create a unique and fulfilling experience. Past examples include Science of Hunger, Human Body & Visual Art, and Biomimicry. Teaching teams are welcome. Click here for more details! Email Honors Director Lindsey Roberts at LRRoberts@tntech.edu with any questions.