
Access and Engagement Unit
162 Zeanah Engineering Complex
863 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.
Day 1
Time | Event |
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5:30 p.m. | Check-in/Networking |
6 p.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
6:30 p.m. | Drinks and Dinner Reception |
Day 2
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. | Advising Katie Pope, University of Arkansas, Student Support Manager |
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 Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ |
1 p.m. | Keynote Karl Reid, PhD, Co-founder, The Engineering PLUS Alliance |
2 p.m. | Workforce Development |
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 |
5 p.m. | Social Gathering |
Day 3
Time | Event |
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9-9:45 a.m. | Breakfast Continental, Aramark |
10 a.m. | Group Breakouts |
11 a.m. | Industry Panel |
12 p.m. | Lunch Panera Bread |
1 p.m. | Closing |