Mushrooms, artificial intelligence, state policy, stroke rehabilitation, television shows and medieval magic were some of the 290 unique presentation topics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s annual Spring Research and Arts Conference.
Perfect chemistry: Two UTC young alums land research fellowships
Recent graduates Christine Rukeyser, an Innovation in Honors student in the UTC Honors College who received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in December 2023, and Bre-Anna Willis, recipient of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in December 2022, have been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program—a highly competitive program that supports outstanding graduate students in STEM fields.
Call me HAL: UTC nursing students learning from state-of-the-art patient simulator
HAL® S5301, billed as the world’s most advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator, is a new addition to the UTC School of Nursing. HAL has artificial intelligence capabilities and can speak, mimic many different emergent situations such as strokes and heart attacks, and be utilized to practice numerous invasive procedures. “We can make him have a stroke. It can have full facial droop. You can change the eyeballs. It can sweat, it can cry.”
Express yourself: UTC celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
On Wednesday, April 17, the Mosaic Program will host the Autistic Voices Panel, a student-led panel discussing autism spectrum disorder strengths and challenges faced in academia and career. The discussion will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the University Center Tennessee Room.
Mocaroo: Student-led music festival coming to UTC
Get ready to experience a fusion of rhythm, melody and student creativity when UTC hosts Mocaroo on Wednesday, April 17, at Chamberlain Pavilion. With a lineup featuring 10 student-based performances, Mocaroo offers a dynamic platform for showcasing the diverse musical talents within the UTC Department of Music. From soulful ballads to energetic ensembles, attendees are in for a treat as they witness the innovation and passion of their fellow Mocs.
Lessons learned: Takeo Suzuki shares his experiences from a Fulbright visit to India
Dr. Takeo Suzuki is on a mission to spread the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga name worldwide. He is also on a mission to bring the world to UTC. Suzuki, executive director of the UTC Center of Global Education, recently spent two weeks in India after being selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar as part of the Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Program.
Eclipsing expectations: Mocs flock to Chamberlain Field to view partial eclipse
On Monday, April 8, Chattanooga—and most locations across the U.S.—experienced a partial solar eclipse. A slew of UTC personnel, donning proper headgear, converged on Chamberlain Field for the occasion. University photographer Angela Foster and the video team of Sam Blevins and Charles Kemp were there to document the event.
Students spread the love during I Love UTC Week festivities
From April 1-7, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated what sets the UTC campus apart from the rest during the annual I Love UTC Week celebration.
Cultivating tomorrow’s scientists: Jose Barbosa honored for his approach to education and food sustainability
Dr. Jose M. Barbosa, professor in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, was recognized at the Spotlight on Faculty Excellence series on April 4 in the University Center Auditorium.
Students share their thank you’s with donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon took place on Friday, April 5, in the University Center’s Tennessee Room. The event connected students with donors and honored the generosity of scholarship benefactors.