The 3rd Annual TN ITAC Research Competition 2024-2025
Industrial Training & Assessment Center - U.S. Department of Energy
TN ITAC Research Award
Students or staff who publish a peer-reviewed paper (conference or journal accepted) within the budget period
Evaluation Criteria: Rank of journal or conference, Level of involvement in the research, Impact of research on energy efficiency, Journals vs. conference papers, Assessment-driven idea.
2024 Winner: Miles Nevills (Tennessee Tech University)
2023 Winner: Patrick Swiecichowski (Tennessee Tech University)
TN ITAC Energy Champion Award
Students, staff or partners who champion energy efficiency savings that could impact manufacturers and the energy efficiency field
Evaluation Criteria: Number of assessments attended and led, Number of webinars or trainings attended and given, Novel recommendations developed.
2024 Winner: Spencer Jones (Tennessee Tech University)
2023 Winner: Spencer Jones (Tennessee Tech University)
TN ITAC Women in Energy Efficiency Award
Celebrating women in energy efficiency who contribute greatly in the field of energy efficiency and impact manufacturers.
Evaluation Criteria: Number of assessments attended and led, Number of webinars and trainings attended and given, Novel recommendations developed, Achievements in energy initiative, Extraordinary achievement helping to drive the energy transition, and Impact in energy sustainability.
2024 Winner: Efat Mohammadi (University of Memphis)
2023 Winner: Abby Mink (Tennessee Tech University)
TN ITAC Undergraduate in Energy Efficiency Award
Undergraduate student who champions energy efficiency that could impact manufacturers and the energy field
Evaluation Criteria: Involvement, assessments, professionalism, and diversity of topics.
2024 Winner: Spencer McKnight (University of Memphis)
2023 Winner: Lucas Crawford (Tennessee Tech University)
Evaluation Period: 3/1/2024 – 2/28/2025
Deadline to Apply: 3/31/2025
Winners Announced by: 4/30/2025
To Apply: Submit the application describing why you should win the award to mdavis@tntech.edu
Questions: Contact ITAC Director Dr. Ethan Languri at elanguri@tntech.edu
