For the majority of non-tenure-track faculty, the emphasis is on teaching and service. In year five of her teaching career, Dr. Sandra Affare wants to move up from an adjunct role.
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.
UTC duo land significant summer fellowships
Two UTC juniors, Emma Sprayberry and Jannat Saeed, have been awarded Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) fellowships, a rigorous academic graduate-level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers.
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.
Two students developing cleaning services app aren’t messin’ around
Now in the early planning stages, the College Cleaners app is designed to connect college students who’d like help with household cleaning with students who’d like some extra cash.
Overcoming obstacles: Zennia Nesmith’s path to higher education has been full of “twists, turns and bumps along the way”
For University of Tennessee at Chattanooga adult learner Zennia Nesmith, having severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is tantamount to tracking one snowflake during a blizzard.
Endless enthusiasm: Chris Frishcosy brings energy to engineering students
Due in part to his teaching style and rapport with students, UTC’s Christopher Frishcosy has been nominated for the 2023 Young Engineer of the Year award from the Chattanooga chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
High demand, meet fast track
UTC’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology in Cybersecurity degree program launched on Monday, Jan. 9.
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.
Dr. Daniel Pack named dean of Baylor University School of Engineering and Computer Science
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced that Dr. Daniel Pack, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named dean of the Baylor University School of Engineering and Computer Science, effective June 1.