This episode is all about presentations. We’re looking at what makes a presentation effective, tips for maximizing presentation efficacy, and presentation organization. For more information on competition details, judging rubric, FAQs, and contact information visit us at www.tntech.edu/eagleworks. Watch the podcast on https://youtu.be/2W_7sryOM8s or find it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Wings up!
Rural Reimagined congratulates Dennis Piercy, a Master’s Chemical Engineering student, in winning second place for his student presentation at the 2021 Tennessee Chapter of the American Fisheries Society meeting. He presented about the joint research effort between the Water Center and the Chemical Engineering department for producing a nitrogen stripping/oxygenating column for fish hatcheries that would help our rural ecosystems. Dr. Jeff Schaeffer and Dr. Holly Stretz mentored Dennis throughout the project. Regarding his project and presentation, Dennis stated, “This opportunity really has been so unique due to the interdisciplinary cooperation between chemical engineering and the Water Center. I took a chemical engineering design and presented it to fish specialists effectively, and I was so happy that people were interested in the research. This has been an amazing experience that has expanded my knowledge and skill sets as I transition from academia to industry.” Wings up!
The Student Nurses’ Association is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 30 from 10-3. The buses will be parked in front of the Volpe library.
To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: TTU19. Those who register before the blood drive will be entered to win a $10 Starbucks gift card! The winner will be notified the day after the blood drive.
Remember: one donation can save 3 lives! The American Red Cross is also screening for COVID-19 antibodies at this time.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Courtney Bryan at cabryan42@tntech.edu.
Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30p.m. (CST) via Zoom, link below
Arun Gandhi is the fifth grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi. Grandfather taught Arun to understand nonviolence through understanding violence. “If we know how much passive violence we perpetrate against one another we will understand why there is so much physical violence plaguing societies and the world,” Gandhi said. Through lessons taught from his grandfather, Arun says, he learned about violence and about anger. Arun has dedicated his life in socio-political activism, including many projects for the social and economic uplifting of the oppressed using constructive programs, the backbone of Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence.
The M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in a nonprofit that equips people to use nonviolence to create a sustainable and just world for all and was founded by Arun and his wife, Sunanda, at Christian Brothers University in Memphis in 1991. They moved the institute to Rochester, NY in 2007 and while he is no longer formally involved in the Institute, Arun is an important elder, teacher and active participant. Author of several books and participant with many notable interfaith activities, be sure not to miss this opportunity to hear him address our campus community.
To register in advance for this meeting: https://tntech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYld-6urDopEt11_t6kaofWWSOuSSuKlks6
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Landscape Workshop on Thursday, Mar. 11, from 11am to 1pm in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about their summer internships and field manager positions. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!
Landscape Workshop’s paid internship program will provide students training in a wide array of departments including maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, seasonal color, and business development. Interns will work directly in the field at one of their branch locations under the guidance of a seasoned mentor for 8-12 weeks. Landscape Workshop will also be recruiting for their full-time field manager positions.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
As part of Rural Reimagined’s mission to transform rural living through innovation, entrepreneurship, and science, Rural Reimagined wants to recognize all faculty who have received a rural-related funded grant in the 2020 year. If you have received a rural-related grant, please email Kinsey Potter at sw-kbpotter@tntech.edu. We want to recognize your work and impact, so that we can continue to share it with our campus community.
Good morning, all!
This week we will be celebrating our Graduate Students here at Tennessee Tech University! Our College of Graduate Studies will be providing Grad students with treats, meals, and prizes to show our appreciation of all their hard work and dedication! Here’s what you need to know:
Where?
When?
Tuesday (3/9):
Wednesday (3/10):
Thursday (3/11):
Hope we can see you all this week! This is first come, first serve, so make your way over there as soon as possible! Make sure to tell your Graduate Student friends!!!
Eagle Works Effective Presentations workshop!
Join us Wednesday, March 10 at 5 p.m. in the iMakerSpace on the third floor of Volpe Library (accessible via the North Stairwell) for a helpful workshop on how to present effectively – both for the Eagle Works competition and in class and career!
For more information, go to www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu.
Allyson Hobbs is the author of the award-winning book, A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life. Hobbs examines the phenomenon of racial passing in the United States from the late eighteenth century to the present. Hobbs is Director of African and African-American studies at Stanford University. This is a Center Stage event co-sponsored by Dr. Julia Gruber, Multicultural Affairs, and the Women’s Center. This event is virtual and will begin at 7 p.m. RSVPs should be submitted by noon of the event day. To RSVP click here.
WCTE presents a free virtual preview screening of Coded Bias on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. Following the screening will be a panelist of guest speakers from the Department of Computer Science. The event is free, but RSVP is required wcte.org/indielens.