Autistic children often suffer from overstimulation, particularly from sights and sounds. Five UTC engineering students – Cassidy Craven, Jimmy DePrimo, Jeremy Stewart, Drew Bennett, and Christopher Jones – have come up with a solution to this problem for one therapy center. The sensory pod is designed to provide autistic children a place to escape sensory…
New program offers longer bike rentals to students
UTC strives to be a bike friendly campus, and is now offering semester long bike rentals so that students can take advantage of the campus and surrounding areas.
Upward Bound Math and Science PRISM completes summer STEM camp
The Upward Bound Math and Science PRISM program (UBMS) wrapped up their six-week summer academic camp on July 2 after building radios and boats, taking an architecture design course, and touring the state capitol building, all in pursuit of an enriched STEM education.
Brock Scholars present at undergraduate research conferences
This year, Brock Scholars students went to two conferences for the first time, the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and the Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC).
Mocs Bass Anglers reel in a whopper, snag the win in final hour
Lance Geren, an Engineering Technology Management student, and Robbie Moore, a business major, won the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Regional on Watts Barr Lake, part of the five-day BASSfest event.
Teachers HELP trains teachers in English learner techniques
The Teachers HELP (Helping English Language Proficiency) Summer Academy, which is a part of a five year program to offer high-quality English Learner (EL) endorsement and professional development opportunities, opened with a science lesson.
UTC Graduate School offers many advantages
Whether they are on the verge of finishing a baccalaureate degree or have been out of school for decades, students looking to broaden their horizons should consider a graduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
UTC recognized: helpful financial education programs benefit students
From freshmen first moving away from home to seniors preparing for life after college, financial matters can be a source of confusion and stress for college students. Many universities, however, are creating financial literacy programs to help students steer clear of common mistakes and plan for their financial futures.
Pollinators and Pesticides info session set for June 9
As the push for local, organic produce grows, the humble bee is being recognized as an important participant in farming rather than a pesky stinger.
Engineering students help special education class
For many teachers, finding time to prepare the day’s lessons can be a challenge. Five UTC Engineering students have created a solution to this problem for one special education teacher.