The CAFÉ is excited to launch a new learning community for faculty this spring. The Qualitative Research Community of Practice (QCoP) is designed to be an interdisciplinary group of Tennessee Tech faculty who are interested researchers, scholars, and practitioners focused on qualitative research methods. The group will meet three times this semester to share ideas, build networks, and develop qualitative research skills. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
Category: Research
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TTU Faculty Happy Hour Provided by TTAC!
Hello everyone! To ring in the new year right, TTAC (Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium) is hosting a happy hour for faculty! We’ll be providing mocktails and light snacks, and announcing the date and incentives for the 2025 faculty innovator showcase! Details and registration link are provided below, see you there!!
Monday, February 3rd
Roaden University Center, Room 246
4:30pm-6:00pm
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Writing to the Call, Proposal Reviews, and Panel Service
Take your proposal from good to excellent! This session explores best practices for submitting winning proposals, incorporating feedback from panel reviews, and leveling up your grant writing through panel service. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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Engaging Undergraduates in Research: Methods, Experiences, and Opportunities
Join us on Friday, Jan. 24th from 10 AM – 1 PM for the first session in our Spring Research Series. Explore how undergraduate research can enhance faculty research programs while benefiting students. Topics include connecting students to research, mentoring, recruitment strategies, and resources. Activities feature presentations, group discussions, and a panel with faculty and students. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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Spring 2025 Research Workshop Series Continues
Our campus-wide research workshop series continues this spring! View upcoming events and register to attend at tntech.edu/researchseries. Please contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
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Register for the upcoming LaunchTN Innovation Cohort!
Launch TN’s Innovation Cohort teaches faculty and students how to translate business ideas into an on-the-market solution. Participants receive a $1,000 stipend for completing the 6-week class. Sign up for the December 10th info session to learn more https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElc-GhqT8jHNL_IaHhkn2z8MI0Zl4jOoem
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Faculty Research Committee Announces Call for Proposals
The Faculty Research Committee is soliciting proposals for funding for FY 2024-25.
The deadline to submit proposals and all required application materials to the Office of Research is Feb. 21, 2025. Materials may be submitted electronically via email to jdicey@tntech.edu or hand delivered to Derryberry Hall, Room 305. Please visit the Faculty Research Committee website for application materials, and review the guidelines in the handbook.Research & Economic Development – Faculty Research Committee
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Mateo Cacheiro, TTU Physics
This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by physics major Mateo Cacheiro. Mateo’s interest is in physics education, and he has been collaborating on the development of a tool to help physics majors reflect on career goals and physics departments better support their majors in the career decision-making process. In his talk Developing an online tool to collect causal maps of students’ subfield interest formation, Mateo will describe this tool, its development, and show results from its use. The seminar will be this Friday at 4pm in Bruner Hall 210, with snacks served starting at 3:30pm. These seminars are geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are also encouraged to attend!
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TTAC Invention Disclosure Workshop This Thursday!
Last Call, TTAC will be hosting an invention disclosure workshop this Thursday, November 21st, at 11am in RUC room 246! Register at the link below for in person or online attendance, and remember to plan to file by December 6th to receive a $100 bonus! If you are unable to attend in person or via MS Teams but would like help with your disclosure, reach out to ebhudson42@tntech.edu for assistance.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/NNPgB65wBK
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2024-25 Faculty Nominations Due November 22, 2024 for Scholar-Mentor Award
The deadline for submitting Faculty nominations for the 2024-25 Scholar Mentor Award is Friday, November 22, 2024. You can find complete guidelines and the nomination form on the Office of Research and Economic Development’s home page at the link below. Please send completed forms to Bethany Jones at bjjones@tntech.edu.
https://www.tntech.edu/research/committees/scholar-mentor-award.php