UTC Department of Mathematics Assistant Professor Xiunan Wang is drawing international recognition for her work in mathematical modeling to forecast the spread of infectious diseases. Her innovative research was recently highlighted in an article by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, one of the three major U.S. math organizations with international memberships.
UTC’s Gary Wilkerson among panelists for national AI and health care discussion
UTC Professor Gary Wilkerson will be one of the featured panelists for “AI and Health Care: What Works & What’s Ahead,” a virtual interdisciplinary discussion hosted by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
Physics in action: UTC student chapter recognized by national governing body
For the second year in a row, the UTC chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has earned national recognition for its achievements. Over winter break, the chapter learned that it had once again received the Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office, cementing its status as a top-tier student-led organization.
Riding the RAIL to better school psychologist assistance
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School Psychology program is bringing a new kind of railroad to school districts across Tennessee with the Rural Assessment Intervention Library (RAIL) System. Beginning later this year, the RAIL System will give rural school psychologists the chance to access assessments they need to properly diagnose students so they can provide adequate services and support.
Quiet leader travels 3,300 miles to excel at UTC
To get a leader and “team mom” to young players, the UTC women’s basketball team turned to an Icelander with a pedigree in the sport. Sigrún Ólafsdóttir, a graduate student in business administration, leads this season’s team in minutes played while averaging nearly 8.0 points per game.
The people of UTC: Get to know Kidron Bullock
During his undergraduate and graduate years at the University of North Georgia, Kidron Bullock spent a lot of his time in the Office of Student Involvement. He used his experience as a student to help plan countless events that would be fun and engaging for other students on campus. In 2022, Bullock joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as a coordinator for student engagement, playing a key role in some of UTC’s most beloved campus activities.
Meet Dr. Robert Dooley: UTC’s new interim chancellor shares insights, international travel and pinball
On Jan. 1, Dr. Robert Dooley assumed his role as interim chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, becoming the 18th leader in University history. Before the holiday break, he sat down for a conversation.
A warm welcome back: What to expect during UTC’s Winter Welcome Week
It is once again time for new and returning students at UTC to indulge in some fun. Winter Welcome Week, held from Monday, Jan. 6, through Sunday, Jan. 12, will be a week of relaxing and exciting activities held by various departments and student organizations to help ease students into the spring semester.
UTC Research Institute announces Convergent Research Initiative awardees
Dr. Murat Barisik and Dr. Vahid Disfani were principal investigators on grants landing Center for Excellence in Applied Computational Science and Engineering (CEACSE) Convergent Research Initiative awards.
Driving change: UTC research team addresses “triple bottom line” to earn invitation to national conference
A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga civil engineering professor, Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, is headed to Washington, D.C., via special invitation for his leadership in tackling one of transportation planning’s most persistent challenges.