Tech Times

Latest Announcements

  • The Golden Report: Active Shooter Protocol

    The Golden Report: Active Shooter Protocol

    On this episode, we cover the events of the Crepe and Cream shooting, how students and faculty feel about our protocols, and how effective our protocols are.

     

  • How to give an effective presentation

    Being able to give an effective presentation and gaining confidence at public speaking are skills that will carry over into classes and career. Come to this Eagle Works workshop to learn best practices for pitches and presentations, and also find out what NOT to do! This session will help prepare you for the Eagle Works pitches and will be useful no matter what you do in the future.

    This workshop will be Wednesday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in the iMakerspace.

    The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.

  • Tech Tennis Hosts Youngstown State

    Tech Tennis Hosts Youngstown State

    On Friday, March 8, your Tennessee Tech Tennis team will host Youngstown State at 12:00 p.m. Admission is free for all fans.  Click here to view the full 2024 schedule.

    TTUsports.com | #WingsUp

  • Workshop on Generative Design with Fusion 360 at iMakerspace

    iMakerSpace Spring 2024 Workshop 4: Generative Design with Fusion 360 (March 7, 5:00pm-6:30pm)
    Time: March 7 (Thursday), 5:00-6:30pm
    Location: iMakerSpace (Library 348)
    Speaker: Mohammad Alshaikh Ali
    * Please register for the event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T-Number.
    * Students who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate.

     

  • Local Project Requests – FY24 DEADLINE

    Any local project that requires funding to be encumbered for the current fiscal year, the project request form must be received by Capital Projects no later than April 1, 2024. The project request form can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/capital-projects/local/request.php.

    These projects may include, but are not limited to:

      • Finishes renovations and replacements
      • Large furniture purchases
      • Space reconfigurations
      • Access control
      • Coordination with technology upgrades (not solely technology)

      • Any desired modification which alters the built environment

    If you have further questions, please contact our office at 931-372-3524.

  • Chinkapin Players present “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright

    Chinkapin Players present “I Am My Own Wife” by Doug Wright

    The Chinkapin Craftstead will present “I Am My Own Wife”, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Doug Wright March 7-9 at the Backdoor Playhouse.  It tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorff, a trans woman who lived through and survived both the Nazi and the Communist regimes in Germany. The production will feature eight actors playing 34 characters. It explores with humor and tenderness the nature of resilience, personal truths and the stories we tell about ourselves. Admission is free. For more information, contact Anne Thurmond at athurmond@tntech.edu.

  • Tech NSF NRT Program Accepting Applications for $34k Annual Graduate Fellowship

    Tech NSF NRT Program Accepting Applications for $34k Annual Graduate Fellowship

    The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus NRT program is accepting fellowship applications for the Fall 2024 semester.  Students in this program will have an opportunity to work on FEW research challenges in rural, Appalachian, and indigenous communities.

    We are accepting master’s and PhD students for the Fall 2024 semester from various STEM disciplines. Fellowships include tuition, fees, and a $34k annual stipend. Applications are due no later than April 1. A complete list of eligibility requirements and procedures can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/nrt-nsffellowship.php.

    Please direct any questions to Dr. Sabrina Buer at sbuer@tntech.edu.

  • 2024 Alumni Award Winners Announced

    2024 Alumni Award Winners Announced

    The 2024 Alumni Award winners have been selected!

    Outstanding Young Alumna: Brittney Herman (’17 English)
    Outstanding Service: Randy Wilmore (’82 business management)
    Outstanding Philanthropy: Mary Anne Koltowich (’77 civil engineering)
    Distinguished Alumnus: Ashraf Islam (’68 civil engineering)

    We look forward to honoring these individuals this fall at the annual Evening of Excellence banquet on Homecoming.

  • English Club: “Writing Time, Writing Family, Writing Secrets” with Dr. Pelton

    Dear English-loving students,

    Join the English Club as we host Dr. Pelton for his presentation “Writing Time, Writing Family, Writing Secrets” during dead hour on Thursday, March 7 in HEND 216A.
    Dr. Pelton is the author of four books, the founder of Starcherone Books, and a professor of English at Tennessee Tech where he teaches courses in Fiction Writing, The Novel, and both classic and contemporary works of American and World literature.
    All are welcome regardless of major! Please contact mblewis42@tntech.edu with any questions.

  • Nominate an Excellent Advisor!

    Do you know an academic advisor who provides outstanding support to students?  If so, nominate them for the Excellence in Advising Award! Nominations will be accepted through March 20 at 11:59 PM.  https://www.tntech.edu/advisement/award/nomination.php

    If you have any questions, contact Angie Clark at adclark@tntech.edu or 931-372-6176

  • Nominate an Excellent Advisor!

    Is your advisor supportive, encouraging, knowledgeable, and attentive? If so, nominate them for the Excellence in Advising Award! Nominations will be accepted through March 20 at 11:29 PM.  https://www.tntech.edu/advisement/award/nomination.php

    If you have any questions, contact Angie Clark at adclark@tntech.edu or 931-372-6176

  • Purple Career Readiness Workshop on March 6!

    Purple Career Readiness Workshop on March 6!

    Join the Center for Career Development on Wednesday, March 6, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Tech Pride Room for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop!

    This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit.

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Light Therapy Workshop – Part 2 of Relax, Revive, and Reboot

    Light Therapy Workshop – Part 2 of Relax, Revive, and Reboot

    Please join the Counseling Center staff for our 3-part workshop series: Relax, Revive and Reboot! The sessions will consist of sound therapy, light therapy, and sensory therapy. The second session will focus on light therapy where we will experience and learn about the benefits of light therapy on March 7. All sessions including the light therapy workshop will begin at 11:00am in RUC 387. All students are welcome! For more information please contact Dr. Christina Mick at the Counseling Center at 372-3331.

  • Careers ‘N Coffee with Landscape Workshop on March 6!

    Careers ‘N Coffee with Landscape Workshop on March 6!

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of HOT coffee while speaking with recruiters from Landscape Workshop on Wednesday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court.

    Do not miss this opportunity to learn about full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination!

    Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination!

    Have you tried everything but still can’t force yourself to get things done? Maybe you’re trying things that work for other people but not you. In this workshop, you will explore the different reasons people procrastinate, connect strategies to your situation, and draft a plan that fits your personal motivation.

    Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for Will You Really Do It Later? Combat Procrastination, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m, Thursday, March 7 in Room 371 in the Roaden University Center. *Workshop attendance counts towards the Career Readiness Program.

    For more information contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.