More than 40 prospective students attended an information session about the UTC Construction Management Program, focused on providing a comprehensive and quality learning environment with scholarly and service activities. These students will be prepared to work as professionals in construction who can plan, schedule, and build projects.
ETAP-TVA Power Lab benefits from student intern presentation
When TVA officials decided to make a contribution to the ETAP-TVA Power Lab at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a student intern’s presentation persuaded them to donate $8,000 for two large screen monitors, installation, and upgrades for a podium.
Engineering students build therapy steamroller for autistic children
A steamroller may not sound like something children should be playing with, but for children with autism, this therapeutic device can assist in developing their motor skills and provide a calming effect. In an effort to make the device more cost effective and transportable, several UTC engineering students designed and built one for children at…
Students place in Mini Baja competition
UTC students were double trouble for competitors in this year’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Mini Baja competitions. For the first year, UTC had two teams build off-road vehicles and place in intercollegiate racing competitions.
Council on Competitiveness engages Alstom, UTC, local business leaders
What will it take to restore and maintain America’s role as the world’s leader in developing modern and efficient infrastructures to fuel economic growth? That’s the question being asked by the Council on Competiveness as the group hosts a dialogue with UTC, Alstom, and various other Chattanooga area businesses on June 20-21.
UHON students solve projector screen problem
Give a professor a projector screen that won’t stay down, and a frustrating academic experience ensues. Dr. Vincent Betro knew the way to solve the problem: he encouraged a group of University Honors students to create a device to effectively secure the flipping screens in the Engineering, Math, and Computer Science Building.
UTC to host free power transformer workshop June 22 -23
After a string of storms in the Chattanooga area, the importance of trained technicians in electric power has never been greater. In a partnership with TVA, IEEE and Omicron, the UTC Electrical Engineering Department will host a power transformer diagnostics workshop on June 22 -23 in the Benwood Auditorium in the UTC Engineering, Mathematics, and…
Engineering students create play area for elementary school students
Switches, gears, and one cute textured caterpillar will surely entertain students at Rhea County Elementary School in nearby Dayton, Tennessee. These features are just a few of the many included on a new enrichment wall made by a group of UTC engineering students.
Climbing wall to engage Rhea County students
A colorful climbing wall with sides you can use as a chalkboard? UTC engineering students designed a new way to cognitively and physically engage Rhea County students age five to ten years.
Engineering students create safe workspace for Riley
Eleven-year-old Riley can now easily and comfortably play in her new desk, thanks to few enterprising UTC students.