Studies into chemicals in electronic cigarettes, experiments on bacteria cells and investigation of the structure of poisonous plants were just a few of the research projects presented during the Department of Chemistry’s Undergraduate Research Poster session.
University to celebrate National Letter Writing Day
In the age of e-mail, text messages, and social media, handwritten letters are quickly becoming a dying art. In celebration of letter writing, the UTC Department of English and the Chattanooga Council of Teachers of English will host the Second Annual UTC Day on Letter Writing on Thursday, October 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1…
Magazine editor Gary Belsky gives career advice to students
When Gary Belsky took a job at a business journal, he didn’t know the difference between a stock and a bond. Now, Belsky is an editor of a major publication and authored several books on behavioral finance.
Women’s Studies series looks at women’s athletics
The UTC Department of Women’s Studies continues the 2011-2012 Speakers Series—Explore, Connect, Empower, with a presentation about University athletics. “The Modern History of Women’s Athletics” is the third lecture in the series to be presented on Monday, October 17, 3 p.m., in the Ocoee Room of the UTC University Center. The theme of the series,…
Cress Gallery welcomes works of Wendy White
The UTC Cress Gallery of Art will present the works of Wendy White from October 11 to December 2. All events and the exhibition are open to the public and free of charge. The gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The…
Nobel Laureate Peter Diamond to speak on campus
Nobel Laureate Peter A. Diamond, recent nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will speak on Monday, October 17 at noon in the University Center Auditorium, addressing the topic “Markets and Government.” This event, part of the Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture Series, is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to a…
Department of Psychology to host conference
The UTC Department of Psychology will be hosting the 7th Annual River Cities Industrial-Organizational Psychology Conference (RCIO) on October 14 – 15 in the University Center. This conference is open to the public. Advanced registration is required for the October 15th sessions.
Student wins contest with innovative charity idea
Don’t throw away those baggies of dental hygiene products! Thanks to one enterprising UTC student, the toothbrushes and toothpaste typically given out at the end of dental appointments can soon be donated to people who need them.
University to organize SMART Grid workshop
The recent bouts of bad weather in the Chattanooga area have proven the importance of having reliable electricity. In an effort to educate and promote changes in our electrical system, The UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science is hosting a Smart-Grid Workshop on Wednesday, October 12, in the University Center Auditorium. The workshop is…
International journal, book on undergraduate psychology research underway
For nearly twenty years, undergraduate students in the Modern Psychological Studies class at UTC have published one of four journals in the country featuring undergraduate psychology research. Modern Psychological Studies is going global this year, as the student editorial board of the journal solicits undergraduate research manuscripts from around the world. A companion book will…