Kids U: The Wild World of Bugs
For Grades 4-6. Join us as we trap, identify, and explore the wide array of insects and other invertebrates in different habitats in Knoxville!
For Grades 4-6. Join us as we trap, identify, and explore the wide array of insects and other invertebrates in different habitats in Knoxville!
The event is a fun outlet for students to network in a safe setting. It includes free zoo access, a dinner, and a cash bar will be available.
Are you returning to campus or Knoxville after Thanksgiving? Join the Center for Student Engagement on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 PM in the Student Union Ballroom for an ornament decorating workshop hosted by AR Workshop! We will provide supplies & stencils to create your ornaments in-person. Registration is open to the first 50 students at tiny.utk.edu/ornamentdecorating. We hope you will join us!
Want to test your knowledge of the 2000s? Join the Center for Student Engagement for the latest trivia night! Top winners will be eligible for prizes.
Please join via Zoom: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/96648061263
All group fitness classes are FREE to UT students who have paid their student activities fees, and all faculty/staff who have paid membership fees to RecSports. To take a Virtual Group Fitness Class, use the link below to join the instructor on Zoom at the scheduled time.
Zoom link: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/225665961
Overviews of Completed Professional Experiences followed by Celebration
During the fall and spring semesters, the International House hosts an International Coffeehouse almost every Wednesday. This program provides a casual atmosphere for American and international students, staff, and scholars to come together and enjoy a terrific cup of coffee and snacks while chatting with new friends.
Did you miss November’s Mic/Nite? See videos of the great PechaKucha-style talks by faculty discussing their research and join us at the next Mic/Nite on March 11. Access the videos and register for the next event at micnite.utk.edu.
During the fall and spring semesters, the International House hosts an International Coffeehouse almost every Wednesday. This program provides a casual atmosphere for American and international students, staff, and scholars to come together and enjoy a terrific cup of coffee and snacks while chatting with new friends.
Abstract: Genome wide association studies, GWAS, are performed to determine potential associations between phenotypic (traits observed) data and genotypic (genome) data. Ipomoea batatas, sweetpotato, is a vital crop for combating both visible and invisible hunger, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the genetic diversity of the sweetpotato germplasm and the genetic architecture underlying agronomic traits is crucial to maintenance and utility of the genetic resources for the crop’s improvement. We will perform a GWAS study to determine potential genes and genomic features associated with traits of interest including disease and pest resistance traits, culinary traits, phytonutritional traits, and morphological traits. We intend to determine potential genes of interests and functional markers for breeding programs.