The Quantum Insider highlighted UTC as the founding academic partner of CO.LAB Q, The Company Lab’s 12-month commercialization studio for quantum startups. UTC will connect participating companies with quantum faculty, student talent, applied research expertise and specialized facilities. Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce said the partnership will help turn emerging research into practical applications while creating…
Why UTC research says electricity affordability in Tennessee has improved
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that a new UTC Center for Regional Economic Research white paper finds Tennessee electricity is more affordable relative to household income despite rising rates. Median households spent 2.6% of income on electricity in 2024, down from 3.6% in 2010, as incomes rose and consumption declined. The research, by EPB…
UTC lab has CP patient rolling toward independence
UTC’s Biomechatronic and Assistive Technology Lab created a custom, bright-pink mobility chair for Amelia Aiken, a 2-year-old with cerebral palsy. Built by mechatronics student Austin McDade using open-source designs and 3D printing, the chair was tailored to Amelia’s size and needs. After immediately learning to propel herself, Amelia gained greater independence ahead of preschool. Lab…
Scammers impersonating UTC Police, demanding payment
UTC Police warned the campus community about scammers impersonating department officers and demanding immediate payment to resolve fabricated legal issues. The callers may use threatening language or appear credible through spoofed phone numbers, but UTC Police stressed that officers do not demand payment by phone. Recipients should end the call, avoid sharing personal or financial…
Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown” Features UTC Underwater Archaeologist
Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown followed UTC visiting lecturer AJ Van Slyke, students, and collaborators surveying Jamaica’s submerged Port Royal for ships tied to pirate Bartholomew “Black Bart” Roberts. Guided by 1722–24 records and remote sensing, the team investigated potential wrecks and identified the long-missing HMS Aboukir. UTC students also created 3D site records and continue archival research. The…