A project involving the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and multiple public and private sector partners is being highlighted by Local Infrastructure Hub, a prestigious national entity that advocates for federal municipal funding and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Federal funding of $2 million for “Planning and Prototyping” was awarded to the project through the SMART grant program established by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Registration is open for “Chattanooga Connect 2024,” an October national convening of smart tech and urban mobility leaders
The Gig City’s reputation as a national leader for next-level technological innovation and mobility solutions takes a big step forward this fall when the UTC Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) hosts Chattanooga Connect 2024 from Oct. 21-23 at the University Center.
UTC a leader or collaborator on three of seven projects awarded ‘TNGO’ funds
Of almost $3 million in funding for a combined seven projects announced by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is leading one project and a collaborator on two other projects. The total $2.9 million in grants is being awarded through TNECD’s Transportation Network Growth Opportunity, or TNGO, initiative.
UTC, NSF, Amazon Web Services, ITS America join in spurring smart transportation innovation
At this month’s annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), part of the National Academies of Sciences, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was a sponsor of a research data challenge drawing competitors from across the country.
Dr. Chandra Ward named CUIP director of community engagement
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor of Sociology Chandra Ward has taken on the added role of director of community engagement for the University’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP).
University announces launch of the UTC Research Institute
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is establishing the UTC Research Institute as a strategic initiative launched to pursue increased research funding, interdisciplinary collaboration across campus, and support for community and local industry priorities. The Research Institute will be led by Dr. Mina Sartipi, founding director of the UTC Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) and Guerry Professor of Computer Science and Engineering.
CUIP and CO.LAB to partner in sustainable mobility research
A memorandum of understanding between UTC and CO.LAB provides students and scientists with the University’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) with unprecedented opportunities to apply today’s knowledge in Smart City research to find solutions to society-scale challenges.
CUIP receives worldwide recognition for third straight year
Smart City research lands on Top 50 list.
Mina Sartipi from UTC now a member of EPB board of directors
Sartipi is director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) at the University.
Partnering for a more pedestrian-friendly city
UT, Center for Urban Informatics and Progress, the Chattanooga Department of Transportation partner on traffic monitoring and managing technology.