On a recent June afternoon as part of an Environmental Science Survey Methods course, several turtles were pulled from nets placed in the river by Dr. Thomas Wilson, UC Foundation professor in the UTC Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science. Once there, Wilson held the reptiles in his hands and talked about them before returning them to the river.
Despite clouds, Summer Solstice event is a success at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory
The Clarence T. Jones Observatory, which is owned by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, held a Summer Solstice Science Seminar on Wednesday, June 21—the day of the solstice when Earth is closest to the sun.
Chemistry and art? Makes scents for honeysuckle research
Andrew O’Brien, an associate professor in the UTC Department of Art, was awarded a $10,000 grant to incorporate something new into his art—the scent of honeysuckle. “It has allowed me to be a little more ambitious and try something that is certainly more experimental.”
Providing relief: Instructors from across the country attend UTC workshop on using tai chi to help veterans
The purpose of a recent workshop organized by Dr. Zibin Guo was to provide healthcare providers with an opportunity to advance their knowledge and ability to apply the principles of the Wheelchair/Inclusive Tai Chi Chuan program to empower veterans with psychological and physical challenges.
From the diamond to Mosaic, Hayleigh Weissenbach continues to make a difference
An initiative that Hayleigh Weissenbach—now a campus coordinator for the UTC Mosaic program—began during her undergraduate days as a student-athlete changed her career path.
Chattanooga’s labor history added to UTC Library Digital Collections
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library’s Special Collections department has announced the publishing of two digital collections of photographs and documents detailing the labor and manufacturing history of Chattanooga.
Orienting the orientation leaders
Before the start of orientation, a new batch of orientation leaders learned about the various departments at UTC and prepared for a hectic summer.
UTC grad student aims to increase awareness of Chattanooga’s transportation options
As someone who is passionate about urban planning, specifically transportation planning, Master of Public Administration student Arsen Martyshchuk—who came to UTC thanks to the the University’s Global Response Assistantship—enjoyed learning about public transit in Chattanooga and public attitudes toward it. Sometimes, the native of Krasnyk, Ukraine, rode the bus “just for fun.” When it was time to find a summer internship, Martyshchuk wanted to pursue his passion.
Advocate for change: UTC student Mateo Jimenez working to close the digital gap
UTC senior Mateo Jimenez has been serving as an American Connection Corps/Regional Connectivity Fellow for Lead For America—a national nonprofit organization that trains college students to serve as full-time local government or nonprofit employees in their home communities. Fellows are placed in positions where they can directly impact challenges such as education, healthcare, economic development, environmental sustainability and social equity.
It’s orientation season: Summer at UTC means preparing for fall
The summer semester has officially begun, which means that University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty, staff and students are gearing up for the arrival of new students on campus in August. Freshman orientation begins on June 5 and continues until August. The two-day orientation sessions will provide incoming students with information and resources to begin their college journey.