Faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Research Mix & Mingle on Thursday, March 5, from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building Atrium. This networking event is designed for Tennessee Tech faculty to learn about research support, connect with colleagues, and share research interests through structured and informal conversation. Collaborate across disciplines, discover campus resources, and build relationships to support future research. Register here. Contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
Category: Research
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Visiting Speaker: Dr. Mark A. Mirando – Advancing Grant Success
Visiting Speaker: Dr. Mark A. Mirando
Former National Program Leader, USDA National Institute of Food and AgricultureAdvancing Grant Success: Federal Review Processes & Proven Grant Writing Strategies
March 4 | Tennessee Tech University
Tennessee Tech University is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark A. Mirando, a nationally recognized leader in federal research funding and grant program administration, for a full day of presentations and individual consultations focused on competitive grant success.
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Applications for the Scholastic Research Award are now being accepted
The Scholastic Research Award, presented by the University Research Advisory Committee, is a university-wide award for a single, significant and innovative work produced, published, performed or exhibited from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025. Two awards, of $1,500 each, are available each year, with one reserved for tenure-track faculty and the other reserved for tenured faculty. Applications must be submitted electronically in a single PDF to jdicey@tntech.edu or before March 20, 2026. For complete application requirements, please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs website, and select the section for the Scholastic Research Award.
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TTAC: See what you missed at last week’s intellectual property mini session!
Missed the intellectual property mini session last week? TTAC is making the presentation from this meeting available so you won’t miss out on this great resource! Reach out to Michael Aikens at maikens@tntech.edu for any follow-up questions.
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Spring 2026 Research Series Events
Join us for our upcoming Research Series events: Intellectual Property Session: Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. and Faculty Research Mix & Mingle: March 5, 2–4 p.m. Learn more and register here. For questions contact cafe@tntech.edu.
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Intellectual Property Mini Session
Join us Friday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. on Teams to learn what Intellectual Property is, when your work needs protection, and the steps to obtain a patent. Discover how to keep your ideas secure and explore the rights and support available to TnTech faculty and researchers. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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IRB Human Subjects Research Workshop for Faculty and Students
Join us on Tuesday, January February 3rd at 11 AM via Teams or in-person in LIB112 for a workshop focused on the IRB process at TnTech. This workshop will introduce the IRB process, cover the policies governing human subjects research, and the procedures for initiating and conducting these projects at TnTech. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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TTAC: Book office hours to get help with your invention disclosures!
The office of research is now offering regular weekly office hours for faculty to meet with a graduate student to receive assistance with filling out invention disclosure forms! Please follow the link below to set up a meeting time, or reach out to Eli at ebhudson42@tntech.edu if the times available don’t work for you.
Book time with Hudson, Elijah (ebhudson42): TTAC Invention Disclosure Help Office Hours
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2026 CITL TechTrendsetter Grant
The CITL TechTrendsetters Grant supports faculty in integrating emerging technologies, digital tools, and digital literacy into their courses. The grant aims to elevate teaching and prepare students for a digital‑first world. Applications are due March 13. Learn more or contact citl@tntech.edu.
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Calling Goldwater Selection Volunteers (Fall 2025)
The Goldwater Scholarship Program is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships for students in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in the United States.
Thanks to your effort funding, recruiting, and mentoring undergraduate researchers, Tech has 11 eligible students this cycle! If you are STEM faculty and able to read several applications and vote on our 4 finalists by Jan 14, please contact Austin Reid areid@tntech.edu