For young math minds, solving complex puzzles isn’t just a skill—it’s a challenge they embrace. On Thursday, March 20, students ranging from elementary school to high school arrived at Grote Hall to put their problem-solving skills to the test in the 2025 Math Kangaroo competition.
UTC graduate student Andrew Calkins finds his calling through Noyce Fellowship
Offered through UTC’s School of Education and funded by the National Science Foundation, the Noyce Fellowship Program provides STEM graduates with a fully funded pathway to earn their M.Ed. in Secondary Education in just 14 months. The program covers tuition, fees and books—and offers a $10,000 salary supplement during the first four years of teaching. In return, fellows commit to teaching for four years in a high-need Hamilton County School.
Practicing what you preach: How Mark Horlu followed his own advice
Mark Horlu, a graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga studying applied mathematics, has always been passionate about the subject.
Inaugural UTC Quantum Center director takes office
With graduate degrees from some of the most prestigious institutions in Europe, research stints at Harvard University and Rice University; and a post as scientist at the Center for Optical Quantum Technologies at the University of Hamburg in Germany, Dr. Rick Mukherjee now has a new distinction for his resume: inaugural director of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Center.
Protecting quantum signals: UTC node on EPB quantum network part of successful ORNL test of new method for protecting quantum networks
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory joined forces with EPB of Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to demonstrate the first transmission of an entangled quantum signal using multiple wavelength channels and automatic polarization stabilization over a commercial network with no downtime.
Model forecasting: UTC mathematician’s research going global
UTC Department of Mathematics Assistant Professor Xiunan Wang is drawing international recognition for her work in mathematical modeling to forecast the spread of infectious diseases. Her innovative research was recently highlighted in an article by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, one of the three major U.S. math organizations with international memberships.
Inaugural Econometrics Research Symposium shows a new way to ‘better make observations of your world’
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Gary W. Rollins College of Business hosted its inaugural Econometrics Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 5, where students examined data sets of real-world issues and trends.
UTC announces spring 2025 dual enrollment options
High school juniors and seniors can now experience college-level learning through UTC’s newly announced spring 2025 dual-enrollment courses. Ten general education courses—chosen for their strong transferability to most four-year institutions—will be available in various formats: on the UTC campus after the high school day, online with set schedules, and online with flexible options.
Tying it together: Recent UTC graduate merges math and science to research knot theory and neurodegenerative diseases
In August 2024, Masumi Sugiyama received a Ph.D. in computational science with an applied mathematics concentration. Her research focused on knot theory, which she used to study neurodegenerative diseases.
College Quest: UTC to host event for high school students interested in health care, STEM and computer science careers
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.