A team from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley Authority earned global acclaim at the 2025 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting in Austin. Their paper on determining grid strength for nuclear power plants during emergencies was selected as one of only four Prize Conference Papers out of over 1,600…
UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce named to UT-Battelle Board of Governors
UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce was appointed by the University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd to the Board of Governors of UT-Battelle, the nonprofit managing Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2000. ORNL is one of the nation’s premier research institutions, and Bruce’s role will strengthen UTC’s connections to cutting-edge research, foster collaboration, and…
Q&A: EPB CEO David Wade talks business, education after appointment to UT board
David Wade, CEO of EPB, has been named to the University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees. Wade’s expertise in business and education will enhance strategic decision-making and foster stronger ties between the UT System and the local community. His appointment underscores a commitment to advancing innovation, infrastructure, and academic excellence at across the system.…
Dr. Mina Sartipi on the What’s the Future for Cities? podcast
Dr. Mina Sartipi describes smart cities as proactive, data-driven systems that identify challenges before they occur on a recent episode of the What’s the Future for Cities podcast. As founding director of UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress and recently appointed head of its Research Institute, she focuses on mobility, energy, health, cyber‑physical systems and big…
Chattanooga’s SMART corridor on MLK Boulevard shows promise for future safety solutions
UTC and the City of Chattanooga have collaborated on a smart technology pilot along MLK Boulevard, creating a “smart corridor” to improve traffic safety and efficiency. Launched in 2018 with U.S. Department of Transportation funding, the project uses real-time data to prioritize emergency vehicles, ease congestion, and enhance pedestrian safety. With promising results, UTC researchers…