NVCC Hosts Annual Diversity in STEM Seminar with T.J. Pruitt
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This November 18th STEM educational event is free and open to the public
The seminar is the second in what will be an annual forum for respected STEM professionals to share their careers, perspectives, and experiences about the personal and intellectual journeys they have undertaken to get where they are today. NVCC students and local high school students may attend to learn more about STEM career paths. The public is also invited to register for the free event by calling 203-596-2175.
The event is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Fund through the Naugatuck Valley Community College Foundation.
Event At-a-Glance:
What: 2020 Diversity in STEM Seminar
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 1-2 pm
Where: WebEx https://ctedu.webex.com/ctedu/j.php?MTID=m5c603e87e49f990960567e6b10fe4003
Cost: The seminar is free and open to the public
Cost: The seminar is free and open to the public
For more information: call 203-596-2175
About TJ Pruitt
Engineering Supervisor, Alabama Power Company
TJ Pruitt is the Engineering Supervisor for Alabama Power Company in the Clanton Operations. He is responsible for a team of engineers and line crew which cover Clanton, Jemison, Mitchell Lake, Lay Lake, and surrounding areas.
TJ is a graduate of Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, Alabama and began his employment with Alabama Power Company as a co-op at Plant Barry Steam Plant. He graduated from Auburn University in 2006 and received his Masters of Engineering in 2014 from the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
TJ has progressed through roles at Alabama Power Company including Engineering Supervisor in Selma, Engineering Supervisor in Montgomery, Assistant to the Birmingham Distribution Manager, Special Projects Engineer, and various engineering roles in Southern and Birmingham Division.
He serves on the Auburn University Young Engineering Alumni Council and is active in the community. He is a leader in the Alabama Power Company Academic Excellence Program, INROADS, and serves on the Dallas County United Way Board. In 2014, TJ was selected as the first male member of the 100 Women Strong Organization at Auburn University.
