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Jeremy Wendt & Oakley STEM Center Director, Dr. Derek Potter

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Jeremy Wendt sits down with Dr. Derek Potter who is the director of TnTech's Oakley STEM center, and who is also an assistant professor of exercise science. They talk all about how the STEM center is making an impact on our community, how Derek became the director, upcoming events, how to get involved, and more!

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29 Oct 2024 10AM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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