This week’s events may be of interest to postdoctoral scholars at UT. 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 towards greater success.
Tuesday, June 24
Monty’s Craft Circle
Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Tuesday, June 24, 1–2pm
Drop by the McClung Museum every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for an hour of crafting fun—bring your own project or try crocheting, knitting, or embroidery with materials provided. All skill levels are welcome!
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Online abuse self-defense training
NPA & Pen America
Tuesday, June 24, 2–3:30pm ET
This session provides scientists and their supporters with tools to combat online abuse, focusing on preparation, response, self-care, and supporting others through a holistic approach to digital safety.
Register for Online abuse self-defense training
NPA SmartSkills: How to Set and Achieve Financial Goals as a Postdoc
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
Tuesday, June 24, 3pm ET
Living on a postdoc salary and achieving any savings rate is a significant financial accomplishment, but deciding how to use that limited income can be overwhelming. Should you save cash, pay down debt (including student loans), or invest—even as an international postdoc or non-employee? In this workshop, led by Emily Roberts, Ph.D., a personal finance educator from Personal Finance for PhDs, you’ll apply an eight-step framework to your individual finances to identify your next financial goal. To prepare for this workshop, visit this page.
Be Well at the UT Creamery
Be Well
Tuesday, June 24, 4:30–6:30pm
Join Be Well at the UT Creamery for a sweet treat!
Directions to UT Culinary Institute and Creamery
Wednesday, June 25
The AI Truths That Change Everything
Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT)
Wednesday, June 25, 9:30–11:30am
AI isn’t sentient—it operates based on human word choices and patterns. By recognizing these patterns in data, you unlock a vast archive of human responses, ready to assist whenever needed.
Register for the AI Truths session
Preparing a Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
Center for Integration of Research of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL)
Wednesday, June 25, noon–1:30pm
As part of the faculty interview process, you may need to lead a teaching demonstration. This interactive workshop will help you prepare with confidence by addressing audience considerations, content planning, logistics, and handling unexpected challenges. By the end, you’ll be equipped to plan effectively, gather key information, and manage potential issues during your teaching demo.
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Financial Insights: Budgeting
Be Well
Wednesday, June 25, 2–3pm (via Zoom)
Join Be Well for a session on Budgeting!
LIVE ON ZOOM: Framing and Maintaining Your Research Agenda
NCFFD
Wednesday, June 25, 2–3pm ET
Join the NCFFD for a LIVE Zoom session with Fred Bonner II, EdD (Guest Webinar).
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AI: Ethics – Protecting People, Not Just Data
Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT)
Wednesday, June 25, 2–4pm
This session doesn’t offer answers. It offers a seat at the table. Join us for a journey through real-world personas where ethics isn’t abstract—it’s personal.
Register for AI Ethics sessions
Webinars on U.S. Immigration
YZ Law Group LLP
Wednesday, June 25, 9pm EST
The YZ Law Group LLP hosts free immigration webinars that cover U.S. immigration topics and share their expertise on immigration law and application processes.
Friday, June 27
ORPA Final Friday Happy Hour
Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association (ORPA)
Friday, June 27, 6:30–8pm, Orange Hat Brewing Company
Join ORPA for Final Friday Happy Hour!
Directions to Orange Hat Brewing Company
865 Fest
innov865
Application deadline: Friday, June 27, Bridgewater Place
Event will be held September 16 at Bridgewater Place. Join founders, investors, and innovators for a full day of pitches, panels, and networking. Breakfast and lunch included!
Free Family Night
Muse Knoxville
Friday, June 27, 5–7pm, Muse Knoxville, 516 N Beaman St, P.O. Box 6204 Knoxville, TN 37914
On the 4th Friday of each month from 5 – 7 PM, Muse Knoxville in Chilhowee Park is open FREE to the public. We want Muse to be a place for ALL to experience the power of play. Come connect with community and make new discoveries in our museum.
Saturday, June 28
Market Square Farmers Market
Nourish Knoxville
Saturday, June 28, Market Square
The Market Square Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville and held every Wednesday and Saturday!