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  • Student work opportunities with TCRI!

    Student work opportunities with TCRI!

    The Center for Rural Innovation is looking for outstanding and motivated students for paid project-based work!

    We have upcoming openings in:

      • Graphic design

     

      • Social media strategy

     

      • Content creation

     

      • Basic website creation

     

      • Photography

     

      Other opportunities as available

    If you are interested, please email akruszka@tntech.edu – Even if we do not currently have an opening, opportunities come up often and we need to have students ready to start!

    Graduate/undergraduate/major does not matter, but must be a currently enrolled Tech student! Starting pay is $12/hr for project-based work.

  • FUEL Engineering Opportunity

    FUEL Engineering Opportunity

    Rural Reimagined is excited to announce that The Holistic Foundry Undergraduate Engaged Learners (FUEL) program is recruiting 30 undergraduate freshmen and sophomore engineering majors who are interested in engaging in research that is both socially impactful and relevant. FUEL students will work with our Rural Reimagined economic partners to develop student-team research projects geared towards positively affecting our local region.  This program will feature research training, presentation opportunities, outreach opportunities, and a chance to earn a $600 stipend. FUEL will begin in the Spring 2020 semester. If you are interested, please let us know at: https://www.tntech.edu/holistic-fuel 

  • Scholarship Application for Next Year Now Open

    The general scholarship application for the 2021-2022 academic year is available now through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. All students must complete this application in order to be eligible for Tennessee Tech scholarships in the 2021-2022 academic year.

    Even if you have a renewable departmental scholarship this year, you have to re-apply in order for that scholarship to be renewed!

    To apply, log into your Eagle Online account, choose the “Student” tab and select the “Apply for Scholarships/Accept Scholarships” link. For additional assistance and information, please visit the Scholarship website.

    www.tntech.edu/scholarships/apply

    For questions, email scholarships@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-6159.

  • AllianceBernstein Virtual Employer Spotlight is Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 11am-1pm!

    AllianceBernstein Virtual Employer Spotlight is Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 11am-1pm!

    AllianceBernstein wants to meet YOU!

    Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Regan Bragg, Campus Recruiter for AllianceBernstein, at the Virtual Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, September 8 from 11am -1pm! Regan will be giving a brief presentation on the hour about the company and the positions they are seeking. Join in the conversation virtually any time between 11am-1pm and speak with her one-on-one, just as you would on campus.

    Want to be a step ahead? Visit AllianceBernstein’s Employer Profile on Handshake to view all the current openings for Internships and Full-time Positions and APPLY!

    AllianceBernstein (AB) is a global investment-management firm providing industry-leading research and investment solutions through a combination of innovation, intellectual curiosity and relentless ingenuity. They are actively recruiting for positions on campus and they want to speak with you!

    Register for the Virtual Employer Spotlight featuring AllianceBernstein event in Handshake to receive Zoom access information.

    Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development.  career@tntech.edu | 931-372-3232

  • Participate Today in the General Counsel Interview

    Revised Time for General Counsel Zoom Interview

    There will be a ZOOM interview of a General Counsel candidate Friday, September 4th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.—please NOTE revised time.

    We encourage faculty, staff and students to participate.  Candidate information and the zoom link is provided at:  https://www.tntech.edu/president/gc-interviews.php.  We strongly encourage you to attend the open forum and look forward to hearing your feedback on the candidate.

  • Disney Club Meetings Start Next Week

    ”Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggety dog!” -Mickey Mouse Club

    The Fall semester is underway and the Disney club is gathering once again! We will be meeting on Thursday night starting next week on September 10! Mark your calendars and be our guest as we launch our regular meetings of laughter and fun as we discuss all things Disney!

  • Participate in General Counsel Interview

    Please note revised time for Open Session 

    The next candidate for the General Counsel position will have a ZOOM interview with campus on Friday, September 4th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.—please NOTE revised time.

    We encourage faculty, staff and students to participate. Candidate information and the zoom link is provided at:  https://www.tntech.edu/president/gc-interviews.php. We strongly encourage you to attend the open forum and look forward to hearing your feedback on the candidate.

     

  • Congratulations to those who earned externally funded awards in August

    August externally sponsored award winners:

      • Arce-Trigatti (PI), Arce, Sanders, Aikens, Jorgensen: TBR

     

      • Baker (PI), Zagumny, Wendt, Brown: TN Dept. of Ed.

     

      • Campbell (PI), Powell: TBR

     

      • Camuti (PI), Kalyanapu, Brackins (Student): NSF – Grad. Res. Fellowship Prog.

     

      • Cohen (PI), Kissell: TWRA

     

      • Cui (PI), Idem: Priv. Funder

     

      • Datta (PI): U.S. EPA

     

      • Galindo (PI), Jorgensen, Arce-Trigatti: TBR

     

      • Gannod (PI): TBR

     

      • Ghafoor (PI): NSF via UT Chatt.

     

      • Gupta (PI), Ghafoor: NSF

     

      • Howard (PI): Private Funder

     

      • Kalyanapu (PI), Ghafoor: ORNL

     

      • Kim (PI): Priv. Funder

     

      • Luke (PI), Kozak: TBR

     

      • Miller (PI): Priv. Funder

     

      • Potter (PI), Baker: TBR

     

      • Rajabali (PI): NSF via UT Knox.

     

      • Rogers (PI), Rosenberger: TWRA

     

      • Rosenberger (PI): Nat. Park Service and Missouri Dept. of Conserv.

     

      • Shannigrahi (PI): NSF via Colorado State Univ.

     

      • Siraj (PI): NSF and Nat. Sec. Agency

     

      • Siraj (PI), D. Talbert: NSF

     

      Stinson (PI), Wheeler: THEC

    Visit https://www.tntech.edu/research/reports/grants-awarded.php.

  • Poster Invasion with Lambda GSA

    Poster Invasion with Lambda GSA

    TN Tech Lambda GSA has partnered once again with Poster Invasion to bring a poster sale to our campus! Come see us in the Multipurpose Room on the second floor of the RUC Thursday, September 4th and Friday the 5th from 9am to 5pm!

    We will have exclusive artist prints in all manner of sizes from large posters to postcards to tapestries and more!

    Start the semester with optimism, decorate your dorm, make your space yours!

  • Election Day is November 3, 2020 

    Interested in voting? Students, Faculty, and Staff can find information about Voter Registration at the following link:

    https://www.tntech.edu/sa/register-to-vote.php

  • Peer Empowerment Program Information Session – Don’t we all need a PEP Talk?

    Peer Empowerment Program Information Session – Don’t we all need a PEP Talk?

    Are you passionate about equality and ending sexual violence? (Shouldn’t we ALL be passionate about creating a safer campus?)

    If so, PEP may be the right student organization for you! PEP (The Peer Empowerment Program) is hosting an information session TODAY, Thursday, September 3rd at 4 PM via Zoom. In this half-hour meeting, you’ll learn about PEP and how to become a peer educator. PEPs host awareness events, educational programs, and outreach all about campus safety! We believe everyone has a right to feel safe and welcome on our campus, free from sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Join us in making a significant difference!

    Zoom Link: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/98420890944?pwd=aGJSVEVTZ1dRM2xLUHgvNjg2N05wdz09

    Meeting ID: 984 2089 0944

    Password: 091191

    If this date does not work for you, save the date for our other session on Wednesday, 9/9 at 2 PM

  • Research 101 Workshop Series

    Research 101 Workshop Series

    The Office of Research, in partnership with Grant Accounting and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, presents the Research 101 Workshop Series. This workshop series will equip faculty with the knowledge and know-how to identify which funding options are best suited to their needs, help them navigate the grant proposal process, apply for funding opportunities, and successfully proceed in the research post-award management phase.

    Sessions are open to all faculty and will be offered campus wide. To participate, you can register for each individual session HERE. All sessions will be conducted via Teams and take place from 11-12pm. You can view the full Research 101: Workshop Series HERE.

    Please contact the CITL at citl@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6950 for any questions.

  • ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS: Graduation Application Deadline

    In addition to satisfying all degree requirements, a candidate for a degree must file an Application for Graduation at the beginning of the semester in which the degree is expected to be conferred.

    The last date for the filing of the application  for fall 2020 graduation is September 7, 2020.  Fall 2020 Graduation Application

    A graduate student shall be enrolled during the term in which the degree is awarded. If a student applies for graduation but fails to satisfy graduation requirements, the student must reapply.

  • Delta Gamma Canned Food Drive

    Delta Gamma Canned Food Drive

    Thursday, September 10th on the plaza from 10:00am – 1:00 pm. As a part of their “Do Good week”, the ladies of Delta gamma will be hosting a canned food drive in support of the TTU Food Pantry. Students, Faculty, and staff are encouraged to donate canned foods and non-perishables to support the families who benefit from the food pantry. Masks will be required.

  • Register for the Women’s Leadership Conference Hosted by the College of Business

    Register for the Women’s Leadership Conference Hosted by the College of Business

    The conference will be a virtual event hosted over six Thursdays this fall during dead hour (11:00-11:50am).  Podcast host, author, and Today Show contributor Jean Chatsky kicks-off the event next week on September 10.  Ms. Chatsky will be discussing her book, Women with Money, while providing tips on securing your financial future-regardless of your age.

    To register for the September 10 event and to see the entire speaker line-up visit www.tntech.edu/womensconference.

     

    Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of Women with Money along with the book Cowgirl Power: How to Kick-Ass in Business and Life by entrepreneur and author, Gay Gaddis who wraps up the conference on November 19.

    Registration for the entire conference is $100 (Tech alumni can use alumni2020 to receive a $15 discount).  Individual session registration is $55.

    Any questions or concerns please email cmontgomery@tntech.edu or call (931) 267-1099