Michele Niec, a master’s candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies, recently showcased her work at the 109th National Communications Association (NCA) Annual Conference held this year in National Harbor, MD. Michele’s presentation, entitled “Going Beyond Words to Teach Responsible Online Behavior: Exploring the Power and Freedom of Developing Students’ Non-Verbal Computer-Mediated Communication Skills,” was part of the G.I.F.T.S. (Great Ideas for Teaching Students) segment. Over 60 communications educators from universities across the U.S. joined Michele for insightful discussion and a review of the detailed lesson plan she presented.
Category: People
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Dr. Erin Hoover Publishes Second Collection of Poetry
Erin Hoover (Department of English @tntechenglish ) recently published a second poetry collection, “No Spare People,” to critical acclaim. The book’s publisher is Black Lawrence Press.
Cate Marvin wrote, “Erin Hoover’s second collection, No Spare People, recalls to me the sobering effect of encountering Adrienne Rich’s work in the late ’80s. These poems deal in reality, eschewing the fantastic … This is a deeply intellectual and expertly wrought collection.”
Poet Kaveh Akbar wrote, “These are hard poems in that they press far past the facile reductive binaries of good and evil, savior and saved, and into something—a lyric, a voice—that feels a little more complicated, a little more like our own world.”
You can find more about Erin at www.tntech.edu/cas/english or www.erinhooverpoet.com.
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Cohen’s Lab Leads Workshop with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
As part of his ongoing outreach efforts, Dr. Bradley Cohen’s (biology) lab coordinated and led a three-day workshop with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service entitled, “Wetland Management for Wintering Waterfowl and other Wetland-dependent Birds.”
This was an in-class and in-field workshop focused on practical aspects of wetland management for wetland-dependent birds during the non-breeding period. Cohen and his students gave talks throughout the series. The goal was to empower National Wildlife Refuge staff to perform management activities that follow the best-available science, are adequately documented for The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and contribute directly to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and other international conservation initiatives. Pictured are (from left to right) master’s degree student, Cole Howard and Ph.D. candidate, Nick Masto, giving presentations.
Congratulations, Dr. Cohen, on another research project partnering with a State or U.S. Agency and for including students on your research. These first-hand research and presentation opportunities are priceless – Wings Up!
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Water Center announces new interim director
Tennessee Tech’s Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) announced the appointment of Dr. Hayden Mattingly as interim director for the university’s Center for the Management, Utilization and Protection of Water Resources (Water Center). Dr. Mattingly is currently professor and director of the School of Environmental Studies in Tech’s College of Interdisciplinary Studies. Over his more than 20 years at Tech, he has mentored and served on committees of over 80 graduate students, and his research has garnered more than $3 million in external funding.
ORED also extends its thanks to Drs. Justin Murdock, Tania Datta and Alfred Kalyanapu for their service as co-chairs of the Water Center over the last year.
The Water Center’s mission is to enhance water quality, water security and aquatic biodiversity in Tennessee, and to provide pioneering scientific information to better protect, manage, and utilize water resources from local to global scales. Learn more: https://www.tntech.edu/research/wrc/index.php.
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Elizabeth Sofia named Director of Development for College of Engineering
Elizabeth Sofia has been named Director of Development for Tennessee Tech’s College of Engineering.
From her sales work at Ideal Distributing to her service as executive assistant to the Director of North America for Delivery Service Partners and Director of Onboarding and Acquisition for North America with Amazon, Elizabeth has a strong knowledge of using strategic processes to build and enhance relationships. Elizabeth also has university experience, previously serving as the executive assistant to Tennessee Tech’s Provost.
Elizabeth also currently serves as the President of Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue, a local nonprofit dedicated to operating the Major Michael Shipley Spay and Neuter Clinic in Putnam County.
She holds three degrees – a bachelor’s in psychology from Troy University, a master’s in public safety from Tech and an Ed.S. from Tech. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in exceptional learning at Tech.
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Center Stage Welcomes New Coordinator
Anne Thurmond has returned as Coordinator for Center Stage, which presents lectures, concerts, exhibits, readings, dramatic performances, etc. that promote greater appreciation of fine arts and seeks to connect students with a better understanding of diverse ideas and world cultures. She is busy preparing an exciting season of guests onto the Tennessee Tech campus. See www.tntech.edu/centerstage for a schedule of upcoming events.
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T-Shirt Trade-In Day
T-Shirt Trade-In Day on Aug. 14
3:00 PM—5:00 PM at Centennial Plaza – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!Add a little more purple and gold to your closet! Bring an old t-shirt from high school or another college to trade-in for a Tech t-shirt to showcase your Tech pride! This event is sponsored by the Office of Communications & Marketing. All donated shirts will be given to charity. Wings Up! Questions, contact marketing@tntech.edu
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Tennessee Tech Student Interns for U.S. Representatives Rose
Washington, DC—Last week, United States Rep. John Rose (TN-06), a ’98 graduate of TTU, welcomed an impressive group of summer interns for 2023. Cameron Legge and two other interns from Tennessee will assist in constituent services, capitol tours, issues research, and more while working in the Congressman’s Washington, DC, office.
Cameron Legge will graduate next year with a major in Political Science. He was recently elected the President of the Associate Scholar’s Guild (ASG) and will also serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for next school year’s Student Government Association (SGA).
“It’s an honor to serve our nation and Tennesseans this summer in Representative Rose’s office in Washington DC,” said Legge. “I am excited to get to work and to gain valuable information and insight that will better prepare me for my roles in ASG and SGA to make for a better student experience at TTU.”
Students interested in interning in Rep. Rose’s Washington D.C. or Tennessee offices may apply here.
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Dr. Biernacki Retirement Celebration
Please join us for a retirement celebration for Dr. Biernacki on Friday, April 28 from 2-4pm in Prescott Hall 204. Please contact Becky Asher in the Chemical Engineering office at 372-3297 with any questions.
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Financial Associate 3 Position Open in the COIS
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking a Financial Associate 3. This full-time position is ideal for those looking to gain financial experience within a university setting. Ideal candidates are those who are eager to learn and enjoy a collaborative working environment. Please refer to the posting for more details. The deadline to apply is April 18. Please share with anyone who may be interested.
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Click Here for the Posting