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<Title>Dr. Renetta G. Tull is a finalist for the 2015 GEDC Award</Title>
<Tagline>Show your support! #GEDC2015TEAMTULL</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><img src="https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10406412_10205066248684430_5396417831729656987_n.jpg?oh=771bfb5a58a2126670388494c1850cb7&amp;oe=56E7ED35" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>As you know, Dr. Tull has been selected as a finalist for the Global Engineering Deans Council 2015 Award, and she is preparing to embark on a journey that will take her half way around the world, to Australia, to present the PROMISE AGEP initiative in front of a jury! This international award recognizes people and projects worldwide which have encouraged students of all profiles and backgrounds to study and succeed in engineering. As mentees and supporters of the fabulous Dr. Tull, please join us in sending her best wishes, safe travels and good luck as she lets the world know how great of a mentor she is. When sending your wishes, please use the hastag #GEDC2015TEAMTULL.<div><br></div><div>Thank you again for your support.</div><div><br></div><div>Kindly,</div><div>PROMISE Team</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>For more information:</div><div><br></div><div>- Award page: <a href="http://diversityinengineering.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://diversityinengineering.com/</a></div><div>- PROMISE Word Press: <a href="https://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/dr-renetta-g-tull-is-a-finalist-for-the-2015-gedc-airbus-diversity-in-engineering-education-award/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/dr-renetta-g-tull-is-a-finalist-for-the-2015-gedc-airbus-diversity-in-engineering-education-award/</a></div><div>- Dr. Renetta Tull video for the GEDC Award: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8xFZv9dPSw&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8xFZv9dPSw&amp;feature=youtu.be</a></div><div>- Dr. Renetta Tull's professional blog: <a href="https://renettatull.wordpress.com/professional/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://renettatull.wordpress.com/professional/</a></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><p><br></p></div></div></div></div>
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