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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Chris Swindell, TTU Computer Science
The first (virtual) Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar of the Fall 2020 semester will be this week, and will feature Computer Science major Chris Swindell. In his talk Further Optimization of an Ultracold Neutron Spin Dynamics Simulation Code, Chris will describe the methods he employed to realize a 169 times speedup of a Python program designed to model a quantum mechanical system of importance for tests of basic physical laws. The seminar will be this Friday, September 25th at 4pm. It is geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are also encouraged to attend! Contact Dr. Holley (aholley@tntech.edu) for connection information to the Zoom session. Visit the seminar webpage to see Chris’ full abstract and the current schedule for upcoming talks.
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Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 24th
Justice Janice Holder will be the featured speaker at the Women’s Leadership Conference hosted by the College of Business on Thursday, during dead hour (11-11:50).The conference is completely virtual, so you can participate from the comfort of home, or office, or by joining us in Johnson Hall Auditorium. Justice Janice Holder was the first female chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. She retired from the bench in 2014 and currently serves as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator.
To read more about Justice Janice Holder or to register for the conference visit www.tntech.edu/womensconference. If you have any questions, please email cmontgomery@tntech.edu
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Justice Janice Holder this Thursday, Sept 24th
Meet our Supreme Speaker for the Women’s Leadership Conference hosted by the College of Business on Thursday, during dead hour (11-11:50). The conference is completely virtual so you can watch from the comfort of your room or in Johnson Hall Aud.
Justice Janice Holder was the first female chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. She retired from the bench in 2014 and currently serves as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator and is on the Roster of Mediators and Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association.
To register for the Thursday and to see the entire speaker line-up visit https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1014316.
Any questions or concerns please email cmontgomery@tntech.edu or emwillmore42@tntech.edu.
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Online Tutoring
The Learning Center is offering free online tutoring to all Tennessee Tech students. Tutoring is available for any undergraduate class or subject. Appointments can also be made for assistance with writing skills, test preparation, study skills, resumes, and cover letters. Tutoring sessions are scheduled online in TechConnect. Please visit the Learning Center website for more information or contact us at tutoring@tntech.edu.
https://www.tntech.edu/library/learning-center.php
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BUY A PUMPKIN
Psychology club and Psi Chi are teaming up and selling pumpkins to raise money for the Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity! They are $6 a piece and we will be selling them on Centennial Plaza on October 8th from 10am-2pm; PRE-ORDER HERE!
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How to be an Effective Protester
We at the Lambda GSA believe that people should stand up for what they believe in. One of the ways that this is done is by participating in peaceful protests and marches. With the current situations of the world, it is more important than ever to be safe in the ways that one decides to protest. Join us in our Discord server for an online meeting about how to be both safe and effective in protesting. We will meet Monday, September 21st at 6:30 pm. Our backup physical meeting place is Bell Hall 232 and there will be a member present for those who wish to join physically. For any questions, please feel free to email us at ttu.lambda@gmail.com. Link to join the Discord: https://discord.gg/eKQmWGx
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Society of Women Engineers organization first meeting September 22nd, 2020
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will be hosting their second meeting on Tuesday September 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Ray Morris STEM Center Lobby.
There will be a giveaway and officer nominations. If that isn’t enticing enough, we’ll be having free Sakura (Japanese food)!!
Find more about us on our Instagram: @swe.tntech or sign up for our GroupMe and stay connected!
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Tomorrow, 9/22, Center Stage presents Ending a Legacy of Maya Genocide
Heather Dean first encountered the people of Copal AA when she was reporting on human rights conditions in Mexican refugee camps. She accompanied their return from exile as they collectively built a new village. Dean will highlight the work of the women’s group in Copal AA and the impact of education in women’s lives, within the wider context of the current fight for indigenous rights and ongoing ecological and political issues in Guatemala. This is a Center Stage event hosted by the Women’s Center and will take place in Derryberry Auditorium at 7 pm. Socially distant seating with masks required, but open to everyone.
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Benefit Annual Enrollment – Help Sessions
For Annual Enrollment Assistance, please register for one of the following virtual help sessions.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:30am – 11:30am
- Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:30pm – 3:30pm
- Monday, October 12, 2020 9:00am – 11:00am
- Wednesday, October 14, 2020 9:30am – 11:30am
- Friday, October 16, 2020 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Other HELP Resources:
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Tech’s Educational Accessibility Mentors informational meeting!
Want to learn more about educational accessibility on campus? Then join the Tech Educational Accessibility Mentors (TEAM) officers for our informational session! We will be introducing the organization, laying out plans for future meetings and workshops, and going over Educational Accessibility as a whole. The meeting will take place Thursday, September 24 at 11 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. Please email jlelle42@tntech.com by Wednesday, September 23 to be added to the meeting, or if you have any other questions!
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Diversity Presentation
“The Importance of Diversity” lecture will be given by Dr. Charria Campbell in Johnson Hall 401 from 11 AM to 12 PM on September 22. Free lunch will be provided. Come learn more about diversity! For more information, email Katelyn at sw-kdibrell@tntech.edu. This event is sponsored by Eagle’s Flight.
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CSC Grad Student Club Research Seminar Sept. 21
The Computer Science Graduate Student Club is going to organize its second research seminar on Mon, Sept. 21 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM (CST). Rob Gillen, CSC Ph.D. Candidate, is going to talk about “Method for Accessing Security Impact of Settings in Anomaly-Based Intrusion Detection for Industrial Control Systems.” Join us over the following Zoom session –
Zoom Link: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/97675535436?pwd=RWtUVHZwNlZGVHFlbmZaK2pLSCtKZz09
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Personal and Small Group Training
Have you been putting off your health and fitness goals? Now is the time to act! For a limited time Campus Recreation is offering discounted prices for personal and small group training. Grab some friends and achieve your wellness goals for as little as $10 a session! For more information contact Health Promotions Coordinator Garrett Lucas at glucas@tntech.edu.
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Virtual Free Money Game Show for Students
On Thursday September 24th at 7:00 p.m. join fellow students playing the Virtual Free Money Game Show! You will compete against other students by answering trivia questions on your phone while watching the host on your tablet or computer! On the day of the event click the link below with your tablet or computer to watch the host and participate in the game. Once you log on to watch, the host will give you a link to open on your phone to answer the trivia questions! Students will have the opportunity to win cash prizes! Prizes will be sent to the winning students Paypal or Venmo after their Tech emails have been verified by the Office of Student Activities.
Click the following link to play at 7:00 p.m. on September 24!
https://eventgameshows.com/tennesseetech924/
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Tennessee Tech Today this week
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_9-18-20.mp3
This week’s Tennessee Tech Today included Rory Roberts, an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering, discussing a new research grant; nursing professor Melissa Geist talking about a distinguished honor she received; and, head coach Polk Brown giving an update on the Tech golf program.