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!
Category: Academics
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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!
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Course Evaluation Information Session with IARE – October 14
Get the most out of your course evaluation reports. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness (IARE) will be hosting a session on the University’s course evaluation process. This session will provide an overview of the evaluation tool known as IDEA and the role of instructors in selecting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) most appropriate for their courses. When instructors select the most relevant SLOs for their courses, course reports provide a better evaluation for what occurs in the classroom. Best practices will also be shared for garnering student participation and good response rates. Join us for this online training session on Friday, October 14th at 12PM.
For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu
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TN Legislative Internship Information
Would you like to intern at the TN General Assembly in Nashville this spring? This full time internship is an amazing opportunity to learn about the legislative process, gain professional experience and earn 12 hours of course credit. Applications are due October 4th. Email Lauren Harding at lharding@tntech.edu for application information.
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Thesis/Dissertation Workshop
The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech (WEST) will be holding a workshop for all graduate students who are required to submit a thesis or dissertation. The workshop will be held on September 27 at 10 AM in Derryberry auditorium. Representatives from Graduate Studies will be there to answer specific questions students may have. For questions, contact gradstudies@tntech.edu.
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Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee- September 29
The next Campus Space Allocation & Utilization Committee meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2022 at 3pm. For more information, please contact Karin Kopinski-Gilbert at kkgilbert@tntech.edu.
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Tennessee Education Association (TEA) Invites Member Applications
The Tennessee Education Association (TEA) is the state division of the National Education Organization (NEA), which is not just the largest professional educator organization in the U.S. but the largest American professional organization of any kind. TEA has a vibrant Higher Ed component, and offers many professional development opportunities. Whatever your department, membership is available to all disciplines. Complimentary with membership are special discounts, a one million dollar liability insurance policy, and access to legal advice through the Uniserve program. Payroll deduction is available for payment of dues. Contact Dr. J. McQuail (jmcquail@tntech.edu) to join as soon as possible, or for more information, or visit http://www.teateachers.org/
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Chemistry Department Hosting NSF Presentation on Friday September 16, 2022
Speaker: Dr. Kelsey Cook, National Science Foundation
Date/Time: Friday, September 16th at 3:00 PM
Where: Stonecipher Lecture Hall, Room 126
Presentation: Interacting with NSF: Where, When, What, and How?
For further information contact the chemistry department at 372-3421
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The 18th Annual Nolan Fowler Constitution Day at Tennessee Tech
Join us for the 18th Annual Nolan Fowler Constitution Day celebration. This year’s speaker is Dr. Elizabeth Kaufer Busch presenting The Constitutional Integrity of Title IX. Dr. Kaufer Busch has devoted extensive research to the evolving societal concepts of sex, gender and feminist thought. She authored the book Title IX: The Transformation of Sex Discrimination in Education, in which she examines how the 37-word Title IX law has transformed over forty years in regard to non-legislative processes.
In 2005, Dr. Nolan Fowler committed $150,000 to create the Nolan Fowler Endowment for Constitutional Development at Tennessee Tech. Dr. Fowler’s legacy has ensured that Tennessee Tech’s annual observance of Constitution Day reflects his love and commitment to education and allows for the program to bring in exceptional, nationally renowned speakers.
Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Derryberry Hall Auditorium
event is free and open to the publicFind more information about Nolan Fowler Constitution Day at www.tntech.edu/ConstitutionDay. Contact Tiff Rector (tiffrector@tntech.edu) with questions.
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Healthy Relationships Group
The Counseling Center will be hosting a Healthy Relationships group, starting September 12th, from 3 pm – 4 pm. Come learn about the dynamics of healthy relationships, healthy communication, healthy boundaries, etc. Contact Brittney at blphillips@tntech.edu to join!