After graduating from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2020 with bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and mathematics, the guiding light in Ashwyn Sam’s career path was academia.
Five UTC engineering alums honored by TVA
Five University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science alums were recently honored as the Engineer of the Year for their respective business units by TVA.
For all the marbles: High school competitors experience highs and lows of roller coaster competition
In the second year of the Marble Roller Coaster Competition, hosted by the College of Engineering and Computer Science at UTC, almost 100 students from local middle and high schools spent 20 minutes brainstorming a design, then had 80 minutes to build it and make it work.
Turkey earthquakes leave emotional aftershocks at UTC
Student Dogu Sahin and Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu are among those at UTC from Turkey who have worried for family and friends and have been concerned for the future of their country since Feb. 6.
New engineering center to prep students for technology of today’s workplace
With additive manufacturing—better known as 3D printing—projected to grow exponentially, so is the need for engineers who can use the technology to overcome barriers and solve problems. A new facility at UTC is expected to address that need. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing Application Center took place on campus Monday, Feb. 13.
Comforts of home: Students learn what’s truly needed for cozy living
With spring semester 2023 officially starting Monday, Jan. 9, about 500 UTC students were scheduled Friday, Jan. 6, for Operation Move In.
SimCenter’s 20th birthday: Reputation has grown worldwide
Over the last 20 years, the SimCenter has been a beehive of activity, with projects that range from analyzing fuel cells to provide for ever-expanding energy needs to testing cybersecurity systems that prevent hackers from prying to predicting how a submarine might navigate rough waters.
Rocket Mocs preparing for another liftoff
In early October, the Rocket Mocs—comprised of students in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science—learned of their acceptance into the 2023 Student Launch Challenge.
STEMulating: Freeman Broadwell energizes a new class of students
From the pages of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Magazine: Historically, Albania hasn’t offered much preparation for STEM careers. Freeman Broadwell (’16, mechanical engineering) has been working to change that ever since he moved to this country on the Adriatic Sea in 2020.
Volkswagen collaborates with UTC to broaden skillsets of 14 team members
UTC and VW are training the carmaker’s employees for electric vehicle production.