The DENSO North America Foundation has provided Dr. Trevor Elliott, professor of mechanical engineering, and the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), with $47,000 in support of the UTC Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja Capstone Design project. Baja SAE® competitions simulate real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. Engineering students are…
UTC engineering students build fun into therapy
For children with sensory disabilities at The Stellar Therapy Clinic, a new sensory play structure serves as a site for activity, therapy, and fun.
Faculty honored at annual awards banquet
The following faculty members were honored with awards at this year’s Faculty Awards Dinner. UTAA Outstanding Teacher Awards Elizabeth Gailey, Communication Augusta Toppins, Art UTAA Public Service Award June Hanks, Physical Therapy SGA Outstanding Professor Awards Elizabeth Norell, Political Science Mbakisya Onyango, Engineering Outstanding Faculty Advising Award Cheryl Robinson, Education …
Engineering professor and UTC Center recognized with Sustainable Transportation Award
Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Interim Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment (CETE), was recognized by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in conjunction with Clean Air Month, for the outstanding efforts made by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to reduce transportation-related…
Brothers graduate with engineering degrees, one will pursue Ph.D., the other begins career
David McPherson was homeschooled in Chattanooga, finished high school by age 15, and collected his UTC bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in May 2015 at 19 years old. His brother Andrew also graduated in May at age 21 with a software engineering degree.
Two graduate students receive Sigma Xi awards
Eddie Christopher and Brandon Allen received the 2015 Graduate Student Awards from the UTC Chapter of Sigma Xi.
Engineering students qualify for nationals in chemical engineering competition
A student team from the Chemical Engineering Department at UTC took second place in an alternative-fuels vehicle competition in Clearwater, Florida. UTC was one of the smallest schools in the competition at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Southeastern Conference hosted by the University of South Florida. Twenty one engineering schools from the Southeastern…
Andrew’s parallel bars built to encourage physical therapy
A group of engineering students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Introduction to Engineering Design Course began spring semester 2015 with an introduction to three-year-old Andrew, who was born missing parts of his four limbs. Physical therapy is required for Andrew to improve his mobility with prosthetics, but it’s an unappealing way to…
University celebrates commencement on May 2
Approximately 1,200 graduates will walk across the stage at UTC’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2, in McKenzie Arena. Graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science will graduate at 9:00 a.m. Graduates from the College of Business and the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies…
College of Engineering and Computer Science presents Assistive Technology projects April 21
Come and see the Assistive Technology projects first year engineering students have created on Tuesday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. on the second floor of the EMCS building (on the Card Auditorium side of the building). Student teams will present posters and be available to discuss 11 projects. They include: Andrew’s Parallel Bars, created for…