Here is a list of upcoming events for postdoctoral scholars at UT, both on and off campus. Should you take part in these events, please share your thoughts on your experience with us at postdocs@utk.edu. Your input is valuable as it helps focus these communications to better serve postdocs and support their success.
UT PDA
March Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 9 am
Postdoctoral scholars will gather to meet as a postdoc association.
March Monthly Zoom link here.
Happy Hour
Friday, March 28, Schulz Brau, 126 Bernard Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development (ORIED)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities Webinar
Tuesday, March 25, 2:00 pm, Virtual Event
Are you a U.S. citizen within seven years of completing your doctoral degree or at the beginning of a professional or academic career? This webinar is for you! We will help demystify the idea that the Fulbright Scholar Program is only for more senior applicants by sharing some of our research-focused Postdoctoral Awards and our 200+ opportunities for “Early Career” applicants to teach, research, and carry out professional projects. You will also hear from program alums who participated in these unique opportunities.
Radiation Safety: Open Source
Tuesday, March 25, 1:00 pm
The open-source general radiation safety training is generally scheduled once a month. This training is for everyone working in a lab setting with open/loose sources of radioactive materials (powders and liquids). If you need training and cannot make one of the scheduled times listed, contact our office. The training usually takes 3 hours to complete. It covers radiation hazard information, exposure monitoring, safe use practices, instrumentation, and basic procedures for radiation workers on campus.
Teaching & Learning Innovation (TLI)
2nd Annual Teaching Summit – Wellness and Wisdom: Integrative Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Tuesday, March 25, 9 am–3 pm, Student Union, Room 262
Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Explanations and Demonstrations
Wednesday, March 26, 2–4 pm
Join this interactive, in-person series to explore AI’s capabilities, challenges, and ethical questions. No matter your perspective, bring your curiosity, questions, or projects and engage in hands-on experimentation and discussion. Learn how AI works, tackle real-world applications, and navigate its impact—no lectures, just open conversation. Drop in anytime!
Register for the AI Explanations and Demonstrations session.
UT Verse: The Basics of Effective Prompt Writing for UT Verse AI
March 27, 9:30–10:30 am
Learn how to craft clear, precise prompts to get the best responses from UT Verse AI. This workshop covers key elements of effective prompts, common pitfalls, and hands-on practice to improve AI interactions. Perfect for all skill levels!
Anderson Center
Coffee Club with Melissa Centers
Wednesday, March 26, 9:30 a.m., James A. Haslam II Business Building, Room 334
Join startup coach Melissa Centers for discussions on essential business skills to help you stand out—whether in a startup or an established company. Enjoy coffee, bagels, and great conversation!
Founder Friday
Friday, March 28, 9-10 a.m., 121 Tech Hub, 121 East Jackson Avenue
Join Haslam Professor and entrepreneur, HQ, as he interviews startup founders at 121 Tech Hub. Come prepared for interesting discussions and great networking!
Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Monty’s Craft Circle
Tuesday, March 25, 1–2 pm, Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities Webinar
Tuesday, March 25, 2:00 pm, Virtual Event
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
Spring Forward 2025 14-Day Writing Challenge
Monday, March 24
UT has an institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community of faculty, postdocs, & graduate students. You can gain access by visiting www.FacultyDiversity.org/Join and then selecting “The University of Tennessee, Knoxville” from the drop-down list of member institutions