
Access and Engagement Unit
162 Zeanah Engineering Complex
823 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-0625
Fax: 865-974-0625
Email: [email protected]
The Engineering Exchange conference will provide opportunities to hear from leaders in the engineering and access and engagement spaces who are at the forefront of—and defining—this ever-changing focus across industry, government, and academia.
There is a $50 registration fee for those who wish to attend. To learn more about the event, check out the schedule below.
Schedule
The Engineering Exchange conference will be hosted July 14–16 in the Student Union and Zeanah Engineering Complex. Check out the schedule for this year’s conference below.
July 14
Time | Event |
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5:30 p.m. | Check-in/Networking Third Floor Atrium, Zeanah Engineering Complex |
6 p.m. | Drinks and Dinner Reception Fourth Floor Atrium, Zeanah Engineering Complex |
July 15
Time | Event |
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8-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast Continental, Aramark |
8:45 a.m. | Introduction of Day Matthew Mench, University of Tennessee, Dean of the Tickle College of Engineering Jeremy Kirk, University of Tennessee, Assistant Dean of Access and Engagement |
9 a.m. | Workforce Development Dr. Joanne Wang, Vanderbilt University, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships |
10 a.m. | Student Success Anna Clay, Mississippi State University, Assistant Director of Student Success and Thrive in Five |
11 a.m. | Professional Practice Jessica Bowers, Auburn University, Manager, Career Development Content and Strategy |
12 p.m. | Lunch Buddy’s BBQ |
1 p.m. | Fireside Chat Karl Reid, PhD, Co-founder, The Engineering PLUS Alliance Javiette Samuel, University of Tennessee, Associate Vice Chancellor for Access and Engagement & Executive Director |
2 p.m. | Advising Katie Pope, University of Arkansas, Student Support Manager |
3 p.m. | Industry Partnerships Darrin Rhines, University of Tennessee, Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships |
4 p.m. | Engineering Fundamentals Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma, Executive Director of Engineering Pathways |
July 16
Time | Event |
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9-9:45 a.m. | Breakfast Continental, Aramark |
10 a.m. | Group Breakouts |
11 a.m. | Industry Panel Trimble: Patrick Treese, Software Engineering Manager Siemens: Harold Rothfuss, Senior Manager UCOR: TBD |
12 p.m. | Lunch Ham N Goody’s |
1 p.m. | Closing |