Eight-year-old Emory is doing things she’s never been able to do before, thanks to an adapted car seat made into a rocker with wheels.
Wigal receives Supernova Award
Dr. Cecelia Wigal, assistant dean in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Engineering was named the recipient of the 2011 Supernova Award at the 2011 Odyssey Luncheon and Awards Ceremony: A Journey of the Rising Stars at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Soledad O’Brien, CNN Special Correspondent and award-winning author, presented the…
New power simulation lab opens
With the nuclear disaster in Japan, the attention on nuclear energy plants and the systems used to manage them has never been greater. A partnership between The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and TVA has led to a gift of software and the creation of a new lab at UTC to enhance the education of…
IEC 61850 Technical Seminar offered November 2
Dr. Alexander Apostolov, Principle Engineer, OMICRON electronics Corporation USA, will be the keynote speaker for a seminar scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, at the University Center Auditorium. The UTC Department of Electrical Engineering, TVA, IEEE, and Omicron are co-sponsoring the IEC 61850 Seminar.
Volkswagen selects UTC interns, featured in video
A UTC alumna and two current UTC student were selected for the Volkswagen Distinguished Scholars Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the three can now be seen in a new video. Jennifer Lewis, Joshua Solomon and Carolyn Hoagland were among 11 students selected by Volkswagen for the program, which began last summer. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03qaO_tJzDY…
Construction Management Information Session
Dozens of current and prospective students joined industry representatives to attend the third annual Construction Management Information Session and Open House. “We had a very good turnout and we appreciate everybody’s cooperation and support for our program,” said Dr. Neslihan Alp, P.E., UC Foundation Professor and Assistant Dean, and department head of Engineering Management and…
Construction Management Program information session: August 13
Engineering faculty and professionals will offer information about the successful new UTC Construction Management Program in a session on Friday, August 13, 4-6 p.m., Benwood Auditorium, Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building at the corner of Vine and Palmetto Streets. “This session will provide an environment where either new or prospective students can network with…
Chattanooga partnership provides innovative power technology to Tennessee Valley
Officials and representatives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently inaugurated the City’s first Bloom Box, a 100kW energy server poised to become an important alternative energy source for the nation’s power grid. The energy server uses solid oxide fuel cell technology developed by California’s Bloom Energy. Researchers from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s SimCenter: National Center…
Bass tournament nets proceeds for AGC scholarship fund
The first annual East Brainerd Lumber and Supply Co., Inc. Fishing for the Future Bass Tournament held in May netted proceeds for The Associated General Contractors (AGC) East Tennessee Education Scholarship Fund.
Racing Mocs make best showing ever in SAE Baja Competition
By placing 13th in the Society of Automotive Engineers Baja design competition held in Bellingham, Washington, the Racing Mocs made UTC history. “It’s our best ever overall finish. We beat all Big Ten, all Big 12, and all SEC schools. Placing tenth in design makes me especially proud,” said Dr. Will Sutton, dean of the college…