News and Events
Events
November 5, 2011 Tech Homecoming 2011 World Tour: On Saturday, Nov. 5th, beginning at 10:30 a.m. the chemistry department will be under the big tent adjacent to the football stadium at what is referred to as "Tailgate Park". Alumni, students, friends and their families are invited to stop by as there will be activities for all ages. Stay and enjoy the game between Tech and Murray State beginning at 1:30 p.m. Afterwards, join us back at Foster Hall in Room 406 for a variety of chili dishes and desserts. While there, feel free to tour the department.
Tech Homecoming 2011 World Tour will be having many fun events all week starting on Monday, October 31st.
Come and show your spirit for Tech versus Murray State beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5th.
October 15, 2011, December 1, 2011, February 1, 2012 and March 15 , 2012 DEADLINE: Call for proposals The Student Research Grants Committee of the Chemistry Department at Tennessee Tech University is soliciting student proposals for funding for 2011-12 academic year and summer 2012. Proposals are due by the posted due date unless it falls on a weekend. Otherwise, proposals are due on the following Monday. All proposals must be hand-delivered to the Main Office of Chemistry Department, Foster Hall, Room 219.
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Parent Day 2011: On September 24, 2011 the department hosted students and their families (and friends) in Foster Hall with chemical demonstrations and LN2 ice cream. It was standing room only with as many as 250 in attendance. On Saturday, over 8,000 people were at the football game saturday night to watch Tech defeat SEMO.
Race for the Golden Helix 5K: On September 16, 2011 the ASBMB Affiliates hosted a 5K Run. Proceeds from the event where donated to fund undergraduate student research projects in the TTU Chemistry Department. The money raised affords more opportunites we can provide students. Student research funds are typically used to purchase chemicals and equipment necessary for completing a research project. Students travel to various professional conferences and poster sessions to present this research. Over 80 participants attended. For race results go to The Results.
