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Dr. Mostafa Rahnama Receives TN Tech’s 2023-2024 Scholastic Research Award
Dr. Mostafa Rahnama, Assistant Professor in Biology, is the recipient of the ’23-’24 Scholastic Research Award for his publication “Recent Co-evolution of Two Pandemic Plant Diseases in a Multi-hybrid Swarm” in the journal Nature, Ecology, and Evolution. His research reconstructs the evolution and emergence of two fungal diseases that triggered pandemic outbreaks originating in South America in the mid-1980’s and sheds light on the complex genetic and evolutionary dynamics of these pathogens.
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Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Dr. Susheel Pangeni, TTU Physics
This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will be given by Dr. Susheel Pangeni, a member of TTU’s physics department. Dr. Pangeni studies microscopic biological systems using principles of physics, as he will describe in his talk Solution Kinetic Study of Myosin Molecular Motors. 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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Canva Design Workshop
Come join the American Marketing Association and the PRL as they host the annual Canva Design Workshop on October 8th (Beginner) & October 10th (Intermediate) at 11 AM in Foundation Hall 238!
Whether you create presentations for class, flyers for a club, or run an Instagram account, Canva is a critical tool for students and professionals. Come learn from a professional and take your skills to the next level at the American Marketing Association’s annual Canva Design Workshop!
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PURPLE Career Readiness Workshop TODAY
Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, September 26th, starting at 11 a.m. in the Tech Pride Room in the Roaden University Center for this PURPLE Career Readiness Workshop. This workshop will utilize tips and tricks from our staff on how you will be evaluated on your first job or internship.
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore 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
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Dreyfus Lectureship Events- Sept 27
Join the Department of Chemistry as we welcome Professor Dan Neumark from UC Berkeley to campus for the Dreyfus Lectureship Grant. Prof. Neumark will be participating in several events on Friday, Sept 27 and all are open to the campus community.
Student poster session 1-3p.m. in the Stoncipher Lobby
General audience presentation “Chemistry Under the Arrow” at 3 p.m. in SLH 126
Dinner reception at 4:30 p.m. in LSC 1135
Questions can be sent to wgichuhi@tntech.edu.
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CITL Fall 2024 Small Group Instructional Diagnostics
Small Group Instructional Diagnostic (SGID) is a simple and straightforward evaluation process that uses structured small group discussions among students in a class to provide confidential feedback to an instructor. SGIDs will occur Oct. 7-16. Book your Fall 2024 SGID today! Contact citl@tntech.edu.
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Apply for Next Year’s Scholarships by December 15
The general scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year is available now through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. All students must complete this application in order to be eligible for over 700 Tennessee Tech scholarships for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 terms.
If you have a renewable departmental scholarship, you have to re-apply every year in order for that scholarship to be renewed!
To apply, log into Tech Express account and click on the diamond “ScholrWeb” icon in the QuickLinks area. For additional assistance and information, please visit the Scholarship Office website.
www.tntech.edu/scholarships/apply
For questions, email scholarships@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-6159.
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Careers n’ Coffee on MONDAY!
Join the Center for Career Development in welcoming Kimley Horn. On Monday, September 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can grab a free coffee and chat with recruiters from Kimley Horn in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Kimley-Horn prides itself on hiring high-achieving, dedicated, and reliable professionals. With staff in over 100 offices nationwide, we are one of the nation’s premier engineering planning and design consulting firms. Make sure you 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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Rachel Meginness Gallery Talk and Reception
Please join us at the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery, located in Roaden University Center, on September 30th at 11am for the Gallery Talk and Recepetion featuring Fiber artist Rachel Meginness.
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Career Spot on MONDAY!
Do you have questions about the services and resources available to you from the Center for Career Development? Come see us on Monday, September 30th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Stonecipher Lecture Hall Lobby 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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Broom Making Workshop at the Appalachian Center for Craft
Explore the traditional craft of broom making and take home your own hand-made brooms! You’ll learn how to work with broomcorn and twine to make a variety of hand-held and long handled brooms, including Turkey Wings, Hawk Tails, Sweepers, Pot Scrubbers and more.
Reminder that Tennessee Tech students and employees receive a 25% discount on workshop tuition. Click here for more information!
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CITL: AI Prompting Hacks
Join the CITL at 11 AM on Sept. 24th to learn advanced prompting techniques to harness AI for automating everyday tasks, enhancing brainstorming sessions, and managing routine workflows. This session will introduce essential “hacks” to help you use AI more effectively for productivity, creative ideation, and seamless task execution. Register and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Budget Office – October Training
October budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session.
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Mark Your Calendar: TTAC Intro and Q&A Session on October 3rd!
TTAC (Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium) will be hosting a Q&A session for faculty innovators on October 3rd from 11am-noon in RUC room 246. This will be an opportunity to meet our team and learn what resources are available to help you file an invention disclosure. Along with this, TTAC is offering a $100 incentive for faculty members who disclose by December 6th, so come to learn what steps you can take to meet this deadline! Light refreshments will be provided, see you there!
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CyberEagles: CISA Guest Speaker
CyberEagles will be hosting Anastacia Webster from CISA at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, in Prescott Hall 215. Anastacia currently serves in the Academic Engagement Branch of the Stakeholder Engagement Division within CISA and oversaw Academic Programs such as CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service. Free lunch will be provided for attendees.