The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, June 21, creating a seamless pathway for ChattState students to transfer into UTC’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program following the successful completion of their associate degree program.
Geology comes to life with creation of UTC rock garden
At the end of the spring term, the UTC Geology Club created The Rockery, located alongside Grote Hall on the path from campus to Mocs Alumni Drive. The garden features four distinct groups of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary as well as a unique collection showcasing local Chattanooga rocks.
‘Full STEAM Ahead’ field trip brings Atlanta academy to UTC
On Friday, Feb. 16, UTC hosted nearly 330 middle and high school students from Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA) in Atlanta for a “Full STEAM Ahead” field trip.
Chemical company has UTC molecules all over it
Even though the Colonial Chemical name is not on the label, there’s a good chance the molecules are from the South Pittsburg, Tennessee-based company, which is home to 16 current University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduates—nine of them with undergraduate degrees in chemistry or chemical engineering.
Summer school: UTC freshman awarded University of Chicago research opportunity
Sebastian Jimenez, a Brock Scholar in the Honors College majoring in biology and chemistry, will be participating in a National Science Foundation-funded summer research program at the University of Chicago.
Dedication ceremony held to honor Dr. Mark Schorr
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science hosted a reception on Friday, March 31, to dedicate a painting in memory of Dr. Mark Schorr.
Biology experiment: Research project brings different disciplines together
UTC fourth-year students enrolled in the ant ecology course taught by UC Foundation Assistant Professor DeAnna Beasley, the meiofaunal biodiversity course taught by Assistant Professor Francesca Leasi or the animal physiology course taught by Professor Loren Hayes gathered to present posters of their research.
Community outreach: UTC faculty volunteering as research mentors for CGLA students’ biology projects
Ten UTC Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science women faculty members have volunteered as research mentors for 43 CGLA students working on biology-based projects.
For 20 years, Gretchen Potts has been building relationships across campus
Gretchen Potts, UC Foundation Professor of Chemistry and the department head for Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, is celebrating her 20th anniversary at UTC.
Research will see if combustion residue sticks to silicone bracelets and rings
The silicone bracelet on your wrist might be more than just a statement of personal style. A study now taking place at UTC is analyzing various wristbands, rings and other items with silicone in them, trying to detect certain organic chemicals that are left behind when any form of combustion takes place, including fireworks, welding,…