2018 marks the 45th anniversary of the Office of Engineering Diversity Programs (EDP). To celebrate, the college is excited to share stories from the alumni, students, faculty, and staff who have made the last 45 years so memorable.
Share Your Story
Do you have a fond memory about EDP from your time as an engineering student? Which MESP group were you a part of? Let us know! We’d love to share your memories both now and next year as part of the celebration.
Send your stories and photos to tce@utk.edu, and follow the #EDP45 hashtag on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Friday, November 2, 2018
- EDP45 Welcome and Networking Reunion: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Location: The Foundry)
- EDP45 Celebration Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Location: The Foundry)
- TCE Campus Highlight Tours: 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Location: SERF 307)
- Breakout Events
- Meet the Dean and Updates on Diversity Programs: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Location: Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Room 622)
- UT Homecoming Parade: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Location: Circle Park)
Saturday, November 3, 2018
- TCE Homecoming Tailgate: TBD (Location: Perkins, Ferris, and SERF Courtyard)
- UT vs. Charlotte Football Game: TBD (Location: Neyland Stadium)
Read more about the progress being made by the Office of Engineering Diversity Programs.
More than 150 people turned out Friday, November 2, for a lunch gala celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Engineering Diversity Programs (EDP) in the Tickle College of Engineering. Using the… The Office of Engineering Diversity Programs initiated the first ever summer pre-college program in 1997 when it introduced Middle School Introduction to Engineering (MITE). James Pippin, former program director of… From Fred Brown’s time as director of the Office of Engineering Diversity Programs (EDP), the office has seen a lot of change. In 1999, it was renamed and has come to… Jenny Patel’s advocacy for women in engineering, as well as her pursuit of advancing the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at the University of Tennessee, have made her stand out…EDP Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Gala, Testimonials
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Jenny Patel and the Society of Women Engineers Recognized
Hear from our Alumni and Students
Sabrina Hampton, MESP Group 25
Travis Bass, junior, NSBE chapter president
Cavanaugh Mims (’86), MESP Group 9
Christine Garcia, sophomore, SHPE chapter president
Imani Jackson (’17)