Students from seven local high schools recently worked with construction and engineering professionals to learn what it takes to be successful in this challenging and growing industry. UTC’s Construction Management Program hosts the ACE Program in Chattanooga, a member of a national network dedicated to career direction for students in architecture, construction, and engineering. “We…
Graduate research examines jury pools; football injuries
Brandy Hemmer, a psychology research graduate student, found that jury pools in Hamilton County, Tennessee, do not represent the community when compared to US Census data. Hemmer will present her research in May at the 22nd annual Association of Psychological Science conference in Boston. Hemmer submitted her paper to the American Psychological Society and was…
Undergraduate research connects healing to spirituality/religion
Tiffany Ipes, undergraduate social work major, explored the connection between healing and religion in her research poster entitled “The Use of Spirituality/Religion in Coping with Chronic Illness.” “The goal of my research was to lend awareness to health care workers that there should be diverse spiritual resources involved in service delivery and treatment plans, especially…
Undergraduate and Graduate research presented
Research week at the University spotlighted a variety of undergraduate and graduate projects. An undergraduate student is researching the connection between healing and spirituality while graduate students study diversity in Hamilton County jury pools and back injuries in football players. Read more… Undergraduate research connects healing to spirituality/religion Graduate research examines jury pools; football injuries
UTC engineering wins DOE grant to train electric power workforce
As the nation prepares to meet the needs of the future by updating its electric power system, UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is poised to take a leading role in developing the well-trained, highly skilled workforce necessary to manage and operate our power network. A team of UTC engineering faculty members has been…
Professor’s research explores sex trafficking
Sex trafficking is not just a problem in developing countries according to Dr. Obi Ebbe, professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Geography, who has published numerous articles on global trafficking and also a consultant of the United Nations International Scientific and Professional Advisory Council in Transnational Crime, Terrorism, Corruption, and Human Trafficking. Many women and…
Maj. Ben Smith honored
In recognition of his leadership and contribution to the ROTC Military Science and Leadership Program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a US Army award ceremony was held to honor MAJ Ben Smith, Professor of Military Science. LTC David Leach, PMS of the UTK Military Science Department, presented the Permanent Change of Station (PCS)…
B. B. Bell, General, US Army (Retired) to address May graduates
B. B. Bell, General, United States Army (Retired) will deliver the spring commencement address to approximately 900 graduates of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. in McKenzie Arena. B. B. Bell, General, United States Army and native Tennessean, retired in 2008 following 39 years of military service. He…
BusinessWeek ranks College of Business among the best
For the third consecutive year, the College of Business has been ranked among the top undergraduate business schools in the country, according to BusinessWeek magazine. Of 3,300 schools worldwide, only 111 received this recognition. “Many of our alumni, friends, and students have been quick to express their pride in the College of Business. A special…
Graduate students honored for their achievements
Forty-six graduate students accepted awards for their academic achievements at the 18th annual Graduate Student Awards Reception. Graduate award winners are selected by committees comprised of faculty and students. They are judged on their grades, contributions, and leadership skills.