Rachel Fuller had no choice. She had to bite the baboon. “As soon as I come into that enclosure, I am the alpha.”
No-frills journey: Students conduct research on remote island
On the Bahamian island of San Salvador, students conducted scientific experiments and mingled with the island’s residents.
A bird’s eye view: students study local tree swallows
UTC students are teaming up with researchers from Cornell Lab of Ornithology to examine tree swallows in a nationwide study.
Donated wetlands are a chance for students to get their hands dirty — and soaked
A 17-acre wetlands donated to UTC about two years ago is now an outdoor laboratory for students. But first on the agenda is trash pickup and, so far, about two tons have been hauled out, including TVs, tires, car parts and lots of plastic and glass bottles.
No more ick: Students learn the ways of the fish in ichthyology class
Dr. Mark Schorr teaches an ichthyology course each spring, combining classroom lectures with two visits to the Tennessee River so students can “dive” into their studies.
Field Notes: Students get cozy with degus in Chile
At the foot of the Andes Mountains in central Chile lives the degu, a small mammal who looks like she could be the hamster’s cousin. For years, UTC students have traveled thousands of miles to study these little creatures.