Tech Times

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  • There’s still time to register for Eagle Works 2021!

    There’s still time to register for Eagle Works 2021!

    Eagle Works registration closes on Tuesday, March 30! Join students from programs across campus to compete for awards totaling $20,000. Eagle Works is a Shark Tank-style competition focusing on innovation & entrepreneurship, problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork!

    The competition is open to all Tech students from all programs of study. Projects are due Wednesday, March 31 so don’t wait!

    This year’s competition will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m. on Zoom. For complete details, deadlines, and to register for the competition, visit www.tntech.edu/eagleworks or email akruszka@tntech.edu

  • University Convocation Aug. 17

    University Convocation Aug. 17

    University Convocation will be Tuesday, August 17, at 3 p.m. Information is available on the University Convocation website and additional details will be communicated to the campus this summer. http://www.tntech.edu/convocation

  • Water Week: TNTech Wetlands Cleanup this Saturday, March 27!

    Water Week: TNTech Wetlands Cleanup this Saturday, March 27!

    In honor of Tennessee Tech’s second annual Water Week (March 22-26), join TTU Water Professionals and Engineers Without Borders as they host a cleanup of the campus wetlands on Saturday, March 27, at 9:00 am. We will meet at the purple parking beside Tech Village and the intramural fields. Please wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing. We will practice social distancing and all cleanup supplies will be provided by the TN Tech Office of Sustainability. #TNTechWaterWeek

  • Tennessee Tech Today

    Tennessee Tech Today

    Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTechTodayforMarch19.mp3

    This week’s show includes Suzann Hensley, interim director, discussing a national award for the Marc L. Burnett Student and Recreation Center; Darron Smith, Dean of the College of Ag and Human Ecology, talking about the construction of the new poultry lab; Samantha Hutson, assistant professor in Human Ecology, giving some insight into the new master’s program in community health and nutrition; and, Tech student Brandon Pierce explaining his vision on entrepreneurship.

  • Chemical Engineering Grad Student Wins 2nd Place in American Fisheries Society

    Chemical Engineering Grad Student Wins 2nd Place in American Fisheries Society

    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!

  • Senior Thesis Exhibition by Tabitha Thierjung Opens April 22 at Appalachian Center for Craft

    Senior Thesis Exhibition by Tabitha Thierjung Opens April 22 at Appalachian Center for Craft

    Tabitha Thierjung will present “Going Through Spells,” taking place at the Appalachian Center for Craft in the Joe L. Evins Gallery on April 22 – May 3, 2021.

    Going Through Spells will feature blown, sculpted, and fused glass pieces hand crafted by Tabitha. Take a moment to come by and join Tabitha on a journey to find magic in the mundane.

    Due to the current restrictions with COVID-19, there will not be an opening reception. The gallery will be open Monday – Saturday, 10 – 5 a.m. and Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.

  • Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTechTodayforMarch12.mp3

    This week’s show includes President Phil Oldham previewing the fall semester in his report to the Tech Board of Trustees; Golden Eagle football head coach Dewayne Alexander giving a preview of Sunday’s game with Murray State; and, mechanical engineering assistant professor Ahmad Vasel, graduate student Hollee Sadler and senior Andy Davis discussing the Fluid Mechanics Research Lab.

     

  • Spring Break 2021 Bookstore Hours

    Spring Break 2021 Bookstore Hours

    Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19 — 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 — Closed

     

     

  • Weekly Grocery Giveaway

    Weekly Grocery Giveaway

    REMINDER: We have our weekly grocery giveaway again this Friday (and every Friday through, at least, April 23rd).  USDA, Farmers to Families and Break-thru Nashville supply the food boxes.  Each box includes milk, cheese, meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables.  This is a Covid-19 relief effort for Putnam County, a partnership between Cookeville Strong, Putnam County Parks and Rec as well as the TN Tech Food Pantry.

    Putnam County Sports Complex (0ut past CHS on Washington Ave., the old airstrip)

    497 Whiteaker Springs Rd.

    Cookeville, TN 38501

    Be there are 10:00 am or earlier.  When the truck is early, we are able to begin the food line early.  

    Volunteers will load the food boxes into your trunks for you, no need to even get our of your vehicle.

    https://putnamcountytn.gov/help

  • Help Us Know The Threat And How To Prepare

    Help Us Know The Threat And How To Prepare

    I am in Info Assurance and Cryptography this semester, and as part of that class, we have a larger term project that we need to do. I and my partner have created a survey about general knowledge of Social Engineering to gather more information for a report. The link is given below and takes about 8 to 12 minutes to complete.

    Survey: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8do9XiigYBhk1xQ

    Thank You!