COOKEVILLE – Women who have earned their degrees from Tennessee Tech University and many of those working at the university now are working in science in fields from chemical engineering to cybersecurity. In honor of Women in Science Day on Friday, Feb. 11, here are a few Tennessee Tech women who have been featured in the media for their accomplishments:
- Ann Massey, working more than 30 years in the professional services industry, was recently appointed to the board of directions of Kleinfelder Group, Inc. The group is a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing and environmental professional services firm. Read more: http://business.dailytimesleader.com/dailytimesleader/news/read/41994613/kleinfelder_announces_appointment_of_ann_massey_to_board_of_directors
- Holly Stretz, a Tennessee Tech chemical engineering professor, was featured for her research on decay of carbon-based components in the environment and their impact on surface water. Read about her work here: https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/20-21/chemical-engineering-professor-seeks-answers-in-research.php
- Amy Elliot, a scientific leader in the field of 3D printing of metals and ceramics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was named to Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list and discussed what she has learned in her professional career. Read the question-and-answer session, : https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/business/2022/01/06/knoxville-40-under-40-amy-elliott-oak-ridge-national-laboratory/8889442002/
- Tania Datta, an associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, has worked on numerous projects involving water. One of her most recent projects involved helping the Gainesboro community deal with flooding. Read about it here: https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/20-21/water-research-project-helping-rural-community.php
- Charlotte M. Farmer, magna cum laude graduate with bachelor’s in chemical engineering from Tennessee Tech, was selected as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Underwriters Laboratories. Read about her:https://www.hstoday.us/industry/people-on-the-move/underwriters-laboratories-selects-dr-charlotte-m-farmer-to-head-operations/
- Chemistry major Rachel Baker received the 2021 Derryberry Award, Tennessee Tech’s highest student honor. She was chosen for her leadership, community service and academic success. She is the first chemistry major to win the award. Read about it here:https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/20-21/baker-earns-derryberry-award.php
- Sarah Hensley, a Tennessee Tech graduate, is now a senior technology director over delivery at Home Depot with nearly 20 years of experience. Read the Q&A about her experiences here: https://alltogether.swe.org/2022/01/qa-with-sarah-hensley-from-the-home-depot/
- Melissa Paz, a mechatronics instructor at Motlow University, graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a degree in industrial technology. Learn how she encourages women to pursue degrees in mechatronics and engineering in this article in Community College Daily: https://www.ccdaily.com/2022/01/closing-the-gender-gap-in-mechatronics/
- Logan Quillen was the first student to complete Tennessee Tech’s new K-12 computer science education program with a Master of Arts in educational technology and computer science education. She now teaches computer science in White County. Read about it here: https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/21-22/tech-sees-first-k-12-computer-science-education-program-graduate.php
- Janet Coonce, Tennessee Tech chemistry instructor, talked about her experiences teaching in the Lab Science Commons that fully opened this past fall. Read about her thoughts here: https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/21-22/new-lab-science-commons-brings-opportunities-for-students-faculty-to-connect.php
- The Associated Press recently featured Tennessee Tech alumna Lynne Parker in her role as the director of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office and assistant director of artificial intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Read about her work with artificial intelligence here: https://apnews.com/article/science-government-and-politics-technology-business-b31376bc53db4baaa397194a96cf15cb
