Just launched in 2023, both the Quantum Initiative and the Research Institute at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been declared winners in IDC Government Insights’ seventh annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA). Both won honors in the award program’s education category, for efforts to facilitate smart campus and smart classroom education and engagement opportunities, and for robust engagement and outreach efforts via virtual, online and remote-participation platforms.
Change of leadership in Office of Research and Graduate School
Dr. Joanne Romagni, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor for Research and dean of the Graduate School, has decided to leave that position and return to the faculty as a professor in the Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science. This change will be effective Jan. 1, 2024, and Deputy Vice Chancellor Reinhold Mann will serve as UTC Vice Chancellor for Research for a period of two years starting Jan. 1.
UTC connected to EPB Quantum Network℠ powered by Qubitekk
UTC has become the first academic institution to be connected to EPB Quantum Network℠ powered by Qubitekk. In late 2022, EPB and Qubitekk jointly launched the nation’s first industry-led, commercially available quantum network for running equipment and applications in an established fiber optic environment. UTC is connected to the network via a node within a quantum technology laboratory on campus.
UTC a core partner in Kentucky, Tennessee “GAME Change” team awarded $1 million NSF grant
An alliance of Kentucky and Tennessee universities and partner entities make up the Generate Advanced Manufacturing Excellence for Change (GAME Change) coalition that has been awarded a $1 million National Science Foundation grant. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a “core partner” role in the coalition led by the University of Kentucky.
Quantum leap: Get to know two leaders of UTC’s newest research foray
Meet Dr. Reinhold Mann and Dr. Tian Li, two of the research scientists leading UTC into the world of quantum technologies.
G20 Alliance will conduct ‘Smart City’ research around the world
UTC research helps Chattanooga become one of two U.S. cities to be invited to join the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance.
Chattanooga named in Top 50 Smart City projects for ethical data use
Read more about Chattanooga’s ethical data practices As many urban areas adopt “smart city” initiatives, Chattanooga is doing so with a slightly different approach—and now, the city is being recognized for its ethical practices. The Smart 50 Awards, created by US Ignite, Smart Cities Connect and Smart Cities Connect Foundation listed Chattanooga’s data analytics practices…
UTC and Smart Cities Initiative wins a national award
Top of the Class The winners in the Smart Cities North American Awards are: Education UTC — Chattanooga, Tennessee Administration Get It Done Expansion — San Diego, California Civic Engagement Smart Living in the Windy City — Chicago, Illinois Digital Equity and Accessibility NYCx Co-Labs in Brownsville — Borough of Brooklyn and Neighborhood of Brownsville,…
UTC part of research collaborative in the city
UTC is part of a newly formed organization that combines several Chattanooga groups in the pursuit of research projects and funding for those projects.