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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Dr. Sanjana Curtis, UC Berkeley
This week the Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will host Dr. Sanjana Curtis, an NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley. In her talk Finding Cosmic Goldmines: Merging Neutron stars and Kilonovae, Dr. Curtis will describe her search for the astrophysical origin stories of the elements that make up our world. The seminar will be this Friday at 4pm in Bruner Hall 119, 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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Career Spot on Wednesday!!
Do you have questions about the services and resources available to you from the Center for Career Development? Come see us on Wednesday, October 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the RUC Lobby!
Career Spots are pop-up tabling events held by Career Ambassadors in areas across campus! You can drop-in for a quick chat and gather all kinds of information about Handshake, how to find examples of resumes/cover letters, and upcoming events held like career fairs. With Career Spots, there isn’t a need for an appointment but bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit. Check Handshake to see all the upcoming dates!
Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
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Open Foundry Night!
Interested in learning more about the metal casting process? Good news, the Tennessee Tech Chapter of the American Foundry Society is hosting an open foundry night on Thursday, October 10 starting at 5:30pm. During this time, you will get the chance to see, and even participate in, the casting process as experienced personnel walk you through each step of making your own casting. Disclaimer: Only authorized personnel can pour the metals. Closed-toed leather shoes/boots are required. Pants are required (NO SWEATPANTS OR LEGGINGS). Safety glasses will be provided but it is highly recommended you bring your own in case of a shortage. Please direct any questions to afs@tntech.edu. We hope to see you all there. Have a great day!
Location: 110 W Tenth St, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Careers n’ Coffee on WEDNESDAY!
Join the Center for Career Development in welcoming University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Graduate School on Wednesday, October 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab a free coffee while talking to recruiters on the ground floor of Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court.
Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through research-based education. Check out Handshake for more information!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
931-372-3232
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Learn how to get ahead for Grad School with Fast Track!
Fast Track is an opportunity for undergraduate students to take courses towards a graduate degree! Learn more about this amazing program at one of our two information sessions October 15th during dead hour (11am-12pm) and October 22nd during dead hour! Both sessions will take place in the Tech Pride Room, RUC room 101 and snacks will be provided.
Contact Grad Studies at gradstudies@tntech.edu for more information!
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Evergreen Society Logo Design Contest
Calling All Artists!: Want to enter to win a $50 dollar Visa Gift Card! Enter a submission to the Evergreen Society’s Logo Contest. We want you to design our logo, which will be used on t-shirts and merchandise for our club! Contest will be run from October 3rd – October 17th. Terms and Conditions can be found here.
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Rotaract Meeting 10/03/2024
The Tennessee Tech Rotaract Club will be having a meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in TJ Farr room 106 at 11 a.m.. There will be FREE lunch at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Biscuits and Basketball with Tech Women’s Basketball Oct. 12
Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball will host its annual Biscuits and Basketball event on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Hooper Eblen Center. Come on out and get a sneak peek at the 2024-25 Golden Eagles. Free biscuits and coffee will be available to fans.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with the workouts starting at 10 a.m. A meet-and-greet session will follow the practice.
For more information on Tech Women’s Basketball, visit TTUsports.com or on the team’s social media — @TTUWBB on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram and Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball on Facebook.
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Majors, Jobs & Me: How Do I Decide?
Settling on your major can be hard but you don’t have to do it alone! Join the Launchpad Student Success Center and the Center for Career Development for Majors, Jobs, and Me: How Do I Decide, from 11am to 11:45am, Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Room 371 Roaden University Center. For more information contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Table Topics with Peers & Advisors- “Am I in the Right Major for Me?!”
Settling on your major can be hard! Stop by to chat at Table Topics With Peers & Advisors- Am I in the Right Major for Me? in the RUC Lobby Monday, October 7 from 11am-1:00pm to chat with Peers and Launchpad Academic Advisors. For more information contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Tech Athletics To Hold Hurricane Helene Relief Drive Saturday
Tennessee Tech Athletics is partnering with Zimmer Broadcasting to hold a hurricane relief Drive this Saturday, October 5 at the Tech vs. South Carolina State football game. Donations will be accepted on Stadium Drive. All individuals who donate will receive a coupon for 2 free tickets to any Tech home football game!
Cash donations will be accepted. No clothing will be accepted at this time.
Click here for more information and to view all items currently needed.
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Katherine Smith, Cookeville High School
This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by Katherine Smith, a senior at Cookeville High School. Katherine works with a quantum system created by Nitrogen-Vacancy defects in diamond. In her talk Development and Characterization of a CW Nitrogen-Vacancy Magnetometer, Katherine will describe how she generates and interprets spectra from this system in order to sense magnetic fields. 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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Moving Forward with Josh Wilson: Innovations in Physical Therapy
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Josh Wilson, Co-Founder and Director of Operations of Enhanced Physical Therapy, will be joining the Exercise Science Department on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:00 am in Memorial Gym. Dr. Wilson will be discussing the world of Physical Therapy and how your current decisions are creating your future opportunities. Dr. Wilson is known for his passionate energy and creative thinking. His business acumen has led him from an everyday Physical Therapist to now owning PT clinics in Middle Tennessee. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from a leader in the field and engage in thought-provoking discussion. Highlights will include, the current state of Physical Therapy, current decisions students can make, and future opportunities in the field. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your knowledge and network with a leader in the field of Physical Therapy.
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Tech Football Welcomes South Carolina State
Head to Tucker Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5 as your Golden Eagle Football team hosts the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University. It’s Legends Weekend and Communiversity Day! Help welcome all football alumni and Chamber of Commerce members! Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.
Tech Athletics is partnering with Zimmer Broadcasting to raise flood relief donations for Hurricane Helene victims. All donations can be delivered on game day to a truck located on Stadium Drive. Everyone who donates will receive a coupon for 2 free tickets to any 2024 home Tech football game!
Wings up! | TTUsports.com
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Evening of Excellence will honor 2024 Alumni Award winners Nov. 2
On Nov. 2, the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association will recognize the 2024 alumni award recipients:
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)The Evening of Excellence will be held on Homecoming at the Leslie Town Centre. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $50 per person but we are offering special faculty and staff pricing for just $25 per person. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners!
Register now: https://www.tntech.edu/private/uniadv/registration-evening-of-excellence-faculty_staff.php