Led by Assistant Professor Zihao Wang, UTC has developed a lightweight, interpretable AI model for generating high-fidelity 3D images, designed for efficiency in computation. Unlike traditional heavy AI systems, this model enables clearer user understanding of how outputs are derived and could be especially useful in sectors like virtual reality and medical imaging. It joins…
Voices Of Innovation At UTC’s Quantum Technology Workshop
Chattanooga is on the cutting-edge map for tapping the potential of – and building the future for – quantum computing. This summer, our campus – the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – hosted its first international quantum workshop. For this episode of “Scenic Roots,” we bring you a panel discussion from the workshop that took…
UTC Special Collections Receives Grant To Digitize United Hosiery Mills Records
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Library Special Collections has secured a $1,900 state grant to digitize archival materials from the historic United Hosiery Mills in Chattanooga. The company, once among the first to license the Buster Brown character for children’s clothing, had its records and promotional materials transferred to UTC. Student assistants will help…
Hamilton County Schools Welcomes Seventh Leadership HCS Cohort
Three UTC leaders have been selected for the latest Leadership Hamilton County Schools cohort: Allen Pratt, Director of the Center of Excellence and Innovation in Education; Meredith Perry, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research; and Yvonne Dunham Slobodenko, Director of the ESL Institute. Their inclusion underscores UTC’s commitment to partnering with Hamilton County Schools and contributing…
“Partnerships” | The driving force behind Chattanooga’s foothold in mobility innovation across the nation
The article describes how Chattanooga is positioning itself as a hub for mobility innovation through strategic partnerships, research, and funding. UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress leads AI-based transportation projects, while local incubators support mobility startups. With $7 million invested by the state into Tennessee’s transport initiatives—including in Chattanooga—city officials and researchers collaborate on…