{"id":76,"date":"2025-04-07T10:26:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:49:45","slug":"facilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/about\/facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7cb3a181 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Facilities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, working with the same equipment they will be use with when they enter the workforce. Our classrooms are designed for flexibility to cater for both traditional lectures and hands-on interactive learning. Similarly, labs will be equipped to be multipurpose, capable of supporting a diverse range of hands-on instructional and project needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore some of our facilities below which feature advanced research labs, collaborative workspaces, and smart classrooms designed to foster industry collaboration, innovation, and creativity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dac0183f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"#zeanah\">Zeanah Engineering Complex<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ics\">Kao Innovation and Collaboration Studio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#iamm\">Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#innovation\">Innovation South<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tnmade\">TN-MADE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#utsi\">UT Space Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<h2 id=\"zeanah\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zeanah Engineering Complex&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the largest enigneering building on the university\u2019s campus, the Zeanah Engineering Complex is home to integral parts of the applied engineering program. With flexible research laboratories and the latest technologies, this space is where our students will spend time refining skills they\u2019ll use for the rest of their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work areas include the First Year Design Studio and the Min H. Kao Innovation and Collaboration Studio, a makerspace where students can turn their ideas into realities. Manufacturing students will have access to additive manufacturing labs where they can create with plastics, metals, and ceramics, as well as a soft materials shop to experiment with composites. Other maker spaces include electronics stations and welding and tool shops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the applied engineering program focuses on physical creation first, theoretical knowledge will be provided in innovative classrooms that are laid out with engaged instruction and interactivity in mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/zec-first-day.jpg\" alt=\"A exterior view of the Zeanah Engineering Complex as students walk between classes during the first day of Fall semester classes \" class=\"wp-image-44414\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ARC_Lab.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Research Associate Gabriel A. Goenaga-Jim\u00e9nez works with post-doctoral researcher Adam Imel in a lab in Zeanah Engineering Complex\" class=\"wp-image-44411\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 id=\"ics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kao Innovation and Collaboration Studio&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kao ICS provides students with resources, like technology, tools, and knowledge to turn ideas into reality. Located in the ground level of the Zeanah Engineering Complex, this studio is a space where applied engineering students gain, refine, and continuously improve their practical skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every engineering student has access to the Kao ICS and the tools and materials within it. Some of the machines you will find in this space include 3D printers, a laser cutter, additive manufacturing equipment, waterjet room, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240424_Engineering_Video_Shoot-1651-1024x683.gif\" alt=\"Student working in the ICS\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240424_Engineering_Video_Shoot-1651-1024x683.gif 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240424_Engineering_Video_Shoot-1651-300x200.gif 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240424_Engineering_Video_Shoot-1651-768x512.gif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240424_Engineering_Video_Shoot-1752.gif\" alt=\"Student working in wood shop in the ICS\" class=\"wp-image-314\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<h2 id=\"iamm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM) allows students to translate their new knowledge into solutions. Their facilities have leading-edge technologies, providing students with opportunities to practice new skills, continue to learn, and gain counsel from experts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the specialized equipment students could work with at IAMM include industrial 3D printers, 3D scanners, lathe, and other machining tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-56e46c1d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Spectrometer_Lab.jpg\" alt=\"A graduate student works in the Polymer Characterization Laboratory\" class=\"wp-image-44428\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Materials-science-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Materials science graduate student Reece Emery conducts a combinatorial thin film synthesis in Philip Rack\u2019s sputtering lab at the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing\" class=\"wp-image-44426\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 id=\"innovation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation South<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Innovation South is a dynamic workspace where manufacturing development and workforce training take place. With a 40,000-square-foot high bay and lab space, students have the opportunity to test sustainable materials for advanced manufacturing. This space is part of a unique public-private partnership where students will work side-by-side with industry collaborators, forging key relationships that will benefit them throughout their career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Innovation South space has world-class equipment that provides researchers and students with the ability to manufacture and test materials. Some of the machines available to use include multi-axis freeform robotic machinery, Extrusion Plasticator, and CNC Router.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0504-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grad student working at Innovation South\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0504-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0504-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0504-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0504.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-1369.jpg\" alt=\"Grad student working in Innovation South\" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-1369.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-1369-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-1369-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-1369-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 id=\"tnmade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">TN-MADE&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tennessee Manufacturing and Design Enterprise (TN-MADE) facility provides students with opportunities to advance hybrid manufacturing processes. The 48,000-square-foot high bay research space houses several machines and tools integral to the applied learning part of our program, including a displacement measuring interferometer and CNC machines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-smlg\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0306.jpg\" alt=\"Grad student working with the TN-Made equipment\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0306.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0306-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0306-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0306-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0631-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grad student working with the TN-Made equipment\" class=\"wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0631-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0631-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0631-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20240401_Engineering-0631.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 id=\"utsi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">UT Space Institute&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who choose an aerospace concentration will have access to the UT Space Institute (UTSI). They generate solutions, technologies, and systems to meet the nation\u2019s aerospace and defense needs, providing students with the knowledge, practical skills, and connections needed to thrive in the aerospace sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UTSI is home to several experimental aerospace testing platforms, including wind tunnels, fluid dynamics equipment, and Ludwieg tubes. The 80,000-square-feet of laboratories expand research opportunities for students and provide them with unmatched capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0719-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grad student working in the HORIZON lab in Tullahoma\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0719-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0719-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0719-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0719.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0106.jpg\" alt=\"Grad student working in the Beams lab in Tullahoma\" class=\"wp-image-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0106.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0106-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0106-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250411_Tickle_Tullahoma-0106-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facilities Our students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, working with the same equipment they will be use with when they enter the workforce. 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