University of Tennessee
Materials Science & Engineering Department



MSE Cultural Tours: The Philippines
Knoxville, TN, November 2, 2023




Vincent Garcia and Carla Nocheseda are PhD students in the Materials Science & Engineering Department, who have traveled from the Philippines to Knoxville for their doctoral studies. Today, they delivered a seminar and shared sweet treats as part of the MSE Cultural Tours series featuring their home country.


They prepared a talk for the seminar in the IAMM auditorium.


Afterward, we gathered in the lobby for a group photo...


and a reception over traditional cupcakes made with purple yam, called ube ensaymada.


Thanks to all who participated in this fun and educational cultural event.

More photos on the Keffer research group site.