The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science are teaming up to offer high school juniors and seniors—and their families—an immersive campus experience tailored to students interested in pursuing professional careers in health care, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and computer science. College Quest, taking place from 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 (during Hamilton County Schools’ fall break), offers prospective students a unique opportunity to explore their specific academic and professional interests far beyond the traditional campus tour—including visits to lab spaces.
UTC searching for Governor’s Chair in Quantum Information Science and Engineering
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is launching a search for a highly accomplished researcher and educator to join its quantum program as a Governor’s Chair scientist with a joint appointment at UTC and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
EPB Quantum Network and UTC to host Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s first run on a commercial quantum network
For the first time, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will run equipment developed at its research facilities on a commercially available quantum network at EPB Quantum NetworkSM powered by Qubitekk. Starting this month, ORNL is testing its Automatic Polarization Compensation (APC), a key technology needed to convey quantum data across a network while maintaining all its complexities and probabilities. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), the first American university to host a permanent connection to a commercially available quantum network, is also participating in the effort to validate the technology’s commercial viability.
Research chronicles: UTC’s Biology, Geology and Environmental Science faculty land $1.8 million in external funding
A trio of research proposals led by University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science (BGE) faculty members has secured over $1.8 million in external grant and contract awards, marking a successful summer for funding.
Residential learning communities provide paths to service and connection at UTC
This year celebrates the third anniversary of the Arts and Sciences Residential College, and students will not only focus on academic and social connections, but they’re also taking on a new initiative—community service.
Blue Ribbon Award ceremony celebrates outstanding faculty and staff
The Chancellor’s Blue Ribbon award luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, honored seven UTC employees for their hard work and dedication.
Step into campus life: Welcome Week 2024 welcomes new Mocs to UTC
UTC is gearing up for another exciting Welcome Week, an annual tradition that introduces new students to campus life. This year’s festivities, which take place from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 24, are set to kick off with the Oak Street Roast—marking the beginning of a week chockful of opportunities for students to connect, explore and immerse themselves in the UTC community.
Chemistry meets industry: UTC course engages students with ‘real-world learning experience’
During the spring 2024 semester, Dr. Meredith Barbee developed and taught a new course for the first time—Polymer Chemistry (CHEM 4040)—with a lecture and a lab focusing on the topic. Along with the new course came an opportunity for students to engage with a local company.
Hollywood spotlight: Chattanooga-area students shine on global stage
A pair of local high school students parlayed participation in a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-hosted competition into an opportunity to showcase their talents in an international competition.
Big brains and a gold heart create the perfect mix for graduating UTC chemistry student
As he graduates from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Saturday, May 4, with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Nehemiah Antoine—also a member of the Innovations in Honors program in the Honors College—reflects on his UTC experience.