The article describes how Chattanooga is positioning itself as a hub for mobility innovation through strategic partnerships, research, and funding. UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress leads AI-based transportation projects, while local incubators support mobility startups. With $7 million invested by the state into Tennessee’s transport initiatives—including in Chattanooga—city officials and researchers collaborate on…
The Future Of Tech In Transportation: Chattanooga Connect
Chattanooga Connect was launched last year by our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The conference convenes industry leaders, policymakers and researchers to explore that future of tech in transportation – including A.I., connected mobility and digital infrastructure. This year’s conference is Monday, October 6th through Wednesday, October 8th at the Chattanooga Convention Center…
UTC names advisory committees for its Quantum Center
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has established new internal and external advisory committees for its Quantum Center to advance research, education, and partnerships in quantum information science and engineering. The internal group includes UTC leaders Pamela Riggs-Gelasco, Reinhold Mann, Mina Sartipi, and Kumar Yelamarthi. The external committee brings global expertise from Oak Ridge National…
UTC Lands NSF Grant To Strengthen STEM Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) secured a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support a three-year program preparing and retaining middle and high school STEM teachers through hands-on research in microelectronics and artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Raga Ahmed and supported by UTC faculty, the initiative—tied to local school districts—will connect educators…
Hamilton County Schools, VW partner at new tech center
Hamilton County Schools has partnered with Volkswagen to fund and operate the new Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center, launching a Volkswagen Engineering Preparatory Program for high school freshmen. The initiative aims to integrate industry-aligned engineering education into the curriculum. The partnership is meant to create engineering and university pathways from the school system to the University…