UTC is launching the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), expanding on its existing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab. The center—led by GIS Director Charlie Mix and Assistant Director Nyssa Hunt—will foster interdisciplinary research, education, and community data partnerships. UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce said elevating the lab to a center acknowledges UTC’s growing regional and…
UTC Announces Launch Of The Center For Applied Geospatial Data Science
UTC has launched the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), elevating its long-standing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab into a full center. Led by Charlie Mix and Nyssa Hunt, CAGDS will fuel interdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships with community and regional stakeholders. UTC officials say the move expands student and faculty opportunities while enhancing the…
UTC launches Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has launched the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS) to build on its longtime Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab. The center, led by Charlie Mix and Nyssa Hunt, will drive applied geospatial research, education, and community partnerships across disciplines. UTC sees this as a means to expand student opportunities,…
UTC names advisory committees for its Quantum Center
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has established new internal and external advisory committees for its Quantum Center to advance research, education, and partnerships in quantum information science and engineering. The internal group includes UTC leaders Pamela Riggs-Gelasco, Reinhold Mann, Mina Sartipi, and Kumar Yelamarthi. The external committee brings global expertise from Oak Ridge National…
UTC Lands NSF Grant To Strengthen STEM Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) secured a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support a three-year program preparing and retaining middle and high school STEM teachers through hands-on research in microelectronics and artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Raga Ahmed and supported by UTC faculty, the initiative—tied to local school districts—will connect educators…