Tech Times

Category: Academics

  • Chemistry Department Hosting Dr. Charles Henry Monday November 28th

    Speaker:  Dr. Charles Henry
    Date:  Monday, November 28, 2022
    Reception:  2:30PM – 3:00PM
    Seminar:  3:00PM – 4:30PM
    Room:  Lab Science Commons 1207
    Topic:  Advancing Point of Care Diagnostics Using Capillary Flow Microfluidics
    For questions, contact jrhudson@tntech.edu

  • 2023 Goldwater Scholarship Information Sessions

    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 the spring 2023, 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, both online and in person:

    Or an in-person information session: Tuesday, November 29 at 11:00 am in BRUN 412

    You may also email Dr. Mary Kidd (mkidd@tntech.edu) if you cannot make this session, and we will arrange a meeting.

  • Carrick Receives Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

    Carrick Receives Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

    Dr. Jesse Carrick has been named a Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar. The award is based on accomplishment in scholarly research with undergraduates, as well as a compelling commitment to teaching, and provides an unrestricted research grant of $75,000. Carrick is one of only 8 nation-wide to receive this award. Nominees must be engaged in research and teaching primarily with undergraduates. Institutions may submit only one Henry Dreyfus nomination annually.

    Carrick’s research is entitled, “Synthetic Approaches to Minor Actinide Separations from Lanthanides Contained within Spent Nuclear Fuel.”

    The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of the chemical sciences. Established in 1946 by chemist, inventor, and businessman Camille Dreyfus as a memorial to his brother Henry, the Foundation became a memorial to both men when Camille Dreyfus died in 1956. Throughout its history the Foundation has sought to take the lead in identifying and addressing needs and opportunities in the chemical sciences through a series of programs and awards.

    Congratulations, Dr. Carrick!

  • Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee- November 21

    The Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee is scheduled to meet on November 21, 2022 at 10am. For more information, please contact Karin Kopinski-Gilbert at kkgilbert@tntech.edu.

  • SciFinder To Be Retired on Dec. 31 – Transition Your Account to SciFinder-n

    SciFinder To Be Retired on Dec. 31 – Transition Your Account to SciFinder-n

    Are you a SciFinder user with a current account? If so, it is time to transition to the new SciFinder-n interface!

    SciFinder/SciFinder Scholar/SciFinder Classic will be retired on December 31, 2022. Going forward, you must use the new interface called SciFinder-n. The good news is that your existing login for SciFinder will continue to work in SciFinder-n. However, if you have any saved answer sets or search alerts set up in your SciFinder/SciFinder Scholar/SciFinder Classic account, you must migrate them to SciFinder-n by December 31, 2022. Please visit the following link for more information on the transition: https://www.tntech.edu/library/scifinder-n.php.

    For questions about the retirement of SciFinder or the transition to SciFinder-n, please contact sjadams@tntech.edu or help@cas.org.

  • ARMY ROTC UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

    ARMY ROTC UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

    Are you a graduate student at Tennessee Tech University with at least four semesters remaining?

    Are you an academic senior considering graduate school?

    Are you an academic sophomore with at least four semesters remaining?

    Are you interested in loan repayment or 100% tuition assistance with a monthly stipend (~$500)?

    If you answered yes to any of the above questions and want more information, contact:

    Caleb Tollison, ROTC Recruiting Officer

    ctollison@tntech.edu

    931-575-1956

  • Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Submission 2022-2023

    Proposals from faculty are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 academic year for the Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments. The purposes of the non-instructional assignments are: to contribute to the professional growth of the faculty; to improve the teaching and the curriculum across the University; and/or to enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of the University in ways that cannot be accomplished under the constraints of the regular workload assignments. Submission deadlines: January 17, 2023 – Suggested deadline for proposals to department chairs; January 27, 2023 – Deadline for proposals to Academic Affairs. Recipients will be announced after February 23, 2023. Click the link to visit the website for the eligibility requirements, application guidelines and additional timeline dates.

    https://www.tntech.edu/provost/noninstructionalassignments.php

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

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

    Do you like math puzzles? Are you looking for a challenge of epic proportions? The 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!

  • Graduate School Personal Statements? Come to WEST!

    Graduate School Personal Statements? Come to WEST!

    Working on a personal statement for your graduate school application? Need help figuring out what to include or how to write it? Come in to WEST and let us help you! The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech has trained professionals who will be able to assist you with any stage of your statement, from brainstorming to final revisions. We realize that this is an unfamiliar genre of writing for many of you, so our consultants are here to help you make sense of the process and ensure your writing is a strong reflection of who you are and your career aspirations. We can meet in person at Henderson Hall 306B, or online via Zoom. For information about our hours and how to schedule an appointment, check out our website at www.tntech.edu/english/west, or contact Dr. Brian Williams (bjwilliams@tntech.edu) if you need assistance!

  • Dr. Rajabali’s Team to Build an Ion Beam Facility

    Dr. Rajabali’s Team to Build an Ion Beam Facility

    Associate Professor Dr. Mustafa Rajabali is building an ion beam laboratory on campus. By teaching a diverse group of students how to get information and direction from departments across campus, Dr. Rajabali and his team have saved countless dollars and gained valuable hands-on experience. The team’s projects are impressive in both scope and cost savings.

    The ion-beam facility is unique in that it involves only undergraduates in every aspect of its design, development and construction. It is envisioned to be a training ground for undergraduate science and engineering majors who intend to pursue a path in graduate studies or choose a career path in applied physics. The lab incorporates many fields in physics and engineering and is a critical part of a plan to develop a facility that will support a multitude of research projects including work related to Dr. Rajabali’s Department of Energy, Office of Science, Nuclear Physics Grant.

    The ingenuity and resourcefulness of Dr. Rajabali’s team has resulted in unique experiences for undergraduate students in acquiring knowledge, collaborating with other departments and facilities on campus, and in learning how build their own equipment. Invaluable lessons learned even before the lab and equipment contained within are fully functional. It’s not the destination, it’s the journey!