Tech Times

Category: Academics

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Thursday, Oct. 12

    Let’s talk Gen Ed on Thursday, Oct. 12

    General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
    for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
    Thursday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m.
    Clement Hall 212

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please encourage your students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in Foundation Hall 161.

    Only 13 town hall meetings about gen ed remain (7 for faculty, staff and administrators; 6 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Thursday, Oct. 12

    Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Thursday, Oct. 12

    We want to hear from you! There are only six student town hall meetings about gen ed remaining. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be. Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?

    Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
    Thursday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m.
    RUC Tech Pride Room

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Exercise Science’s online M.A. in Physical Education Ranked in Top 25 Nationally

    Exercise Science’s online M.A. in Physical Education Ranked in Top 25 Nationally

    For 2023, University HQ’s “Best Online Master’s Degree in Physical Education” recognition includes Tennessee Tech’s Department of Exercise listed at number 13 in the nation.

    University Headquarters (UniversityHQ) is an online resource for people seeking top-rated colleges, scholarships, potential salaries, and help identifying career pathways.

    “It’s wonderful to have national recognition for our online degrees,” said Christy Killman, chairperson. “The online master’s has been recognized in previous national rankings and we are so pleased to continue to provide one of the best programs available to those seeking a career in Physical Education.”

    For more information about UniversityHQ, please see https://universityhq.org/degrees/online-health-physical-education-programs/#best_masters.

  • Looking for an intense challenge? Register for the 2023 Putnam Math Competition!

    Looking for an intense challenge? Register for the 2023 Putnam Math Competition!

    Do you like math puzzles? Are you looking for a challenge of epic proportions? The 2023 Putnam Mathematical Competition is calling.

    The preeminent math competition for college students in North America, the Putnam Competition takes place on the first Saturday in December, and is given here on the Tennessee Tech campus. It consists of two 3-hour 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 no ordinary test questions, but a series of fiendishly constructed puzzles that call upon both your math knowledge and your problem-solving skills. Top performers receive scholarships, and all participants leave with the knowledge that they have scaled the Mount Everest of math.

    There is no cost to participate, so if you’d like to learn more, contact Mark Rogers in the Tennessee Tech Mathematics Department (at mcrogers@tntech.edu). Fame and glory await you!

  • Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Wednesday, Oct. 4

    Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Wednesday, Oct. 4

    We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.

    Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
    Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2:30 p.m.
    Henderson Hall 106B

    Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • URECA Grant Applications for Spring 2024

    The URECA (Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity) Mini Grants and Team Grants aim to support student-conducted, faculty-supervised research and creative activities during the academic year. Individual students may apply for Mini Grants, with a funding cap of $1,000. Team Grants, capped at $5,000, are available for groups collaborating on a joint project.

    The application deadline for both Mini and Team Grants for the Spring 2024 semester is November 10 at 4:30 PM. The next deadline for Spring 2024 is set for January 26.

    For any inquiries or additional information about URECA, reach out to Dr. Lenly Weathers  at the Office of Creative Inquiry or explore the URECA Grant Program website.

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Monday, Oct. 2

    Let’s talk Gen Ed on Monday, Oct. 2

    General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
    for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
    Monday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m.
    Henderson Hall 114

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please encourage students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Henderson Hall 106B.

    Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Let’s talk Gen Ed on Friday, Sept. 29

    Let’s talk Gen Ed on Friday, Sept. 29

    General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
    for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
    Friday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m.
    Microsoft Teams

    This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please encourage students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. in Henderson Hall 106B.

    Throughout the fall semester there will be 27 town hall meetings (14 for faculty, staff and administrators; 13 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Thursday, Sept. 28

    We want to hear from you! Come let us know your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be.

    Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
    Thursday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m.
    Microsoft Teams

    Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A total of 13 student town hall meetings are being held about gen ed this semester. A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.

  • TN Leglislative Internship Informational Table UC Lobby Sept 26th 10am-2pm

    Are you interested in interning at the TN General Assembly in Nashville in the spring semester and earning academic credit? Come to the UC Lobby Tuesday September 26th 10am-2pm, meet program director Shirley Frierson and learn detailed information about the internship and how you can apply! Also, if you are thinking of applying, please email  lharding@tntech.edu, and I will walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have! Applications are due to lharding@tntech.edu by October 3rd.