Three UTC leaders have been selected for the latest Leadership Hamilton County Schools cohort: Allen Pratt, Director of the Center of Excellence and Innovation in Education; Meredith Perry, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research; and Yvonne Dunham Slobodenko, Director of the ESL Institute. Their inclusion underscores UTC’s commitment to partnering with Hamilton County Schools and contributing…
“Partnerships” | The driving force behind Chattanooga’s foothold in mobility innovation across the nation
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 announced the creation of the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science
UTC is launching the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), expanding on its existing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab. The center—led by GIS Director Charlie Mix and Assistant Director Nyssa Hunt—will foster interdisciplinary research, education, and community data partnerships. UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce said elevating the lab to a center acknowledges UTC’s growing regional and…
UTC Announces Launch Of The Center For Applied Geospatial Data Science
UTC has launched the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), elevating its long-standing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab into a full center. Led by Charlie Mix and Nyssa Hunt, CAGDS will fuel interdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships with community and regional stakeholders. UTC officials say the move expands student and faculty opportunities while enhancing the…