As the founder of UT’s championship-winning VEX U team, Grant Kobes forged a Volunteer legacy in robotics, achieving his vision of leaving behind a world-class program focused on STEM outreach and community service.
Leaving a Legacy
Tau Beta Pi Celebrates Return of In-Person Initiation Banquet
Eastman Chemical Company sponsored the event. TCE alumnus and TBP member Mark Cox, Sr., was the event speaker. He is Eastman’s VP, Chief Manufacturing and Engineering Office.
Managing Chaos: Coder’s Research Aims to Better Understand Airflow
Being able to better characterize and understand ranges in which flow might occur would go a long way in improving flight performance and design. That’s the goal of new research being undertaken by Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) Assistant Professor James Coder.
Staff Spotlight: Cheryl Huskey Engages for Engineering Fundamentals
“I love to help people and I try to bring my best to my role every day,” she said. “Students, faculty, and staff can see me for almost anything. I am always willing to help and serve others.”
Lorna Treffert Shares Success with Engineering Education Certificate
While initially I had no interest in teaching, I grew to love working with students individually and developing fun and interesting ways to present course material to my classes. While my engineering research was challenging and interesting, teaching allowed me to see the positive impact of my efforts in real time. When I saw that Engineering Fundamentals was offering an entire series of courses about STEM education, I jumped at the chance.
ORNL Polymer Discovery Gives 3D-Printed Sand Super Strength
“To ensure accuracy in tooling parts, you need a material that does not change shape during the process, which is why silica sand has been promising,” said Dustin Gilmer, a University of Tennessee Bredesen Center student and the study’s lead author.
Faber Publishes on Engineering Education in Multiple Journals
“The outcomes of this work can be used to make undergraduate research experiences more effective for student learning and development in engineering,” said Faber.
Candidate Forums for Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Candidate forums for the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have been announced to begin November 29.
Staff Spotlight: Cristina Soto Brings A Detailed Eye to Materials
Cristina Soto has worked on the UT Knoxville campus for quite a while, and recently took on the role of accounting specialist III in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. There she takes care of travel, invoices, payroll, and procurement cards, and says she can probably field most any question faculty or staff might […]
College Partners with MSC Industrial Supply to Drive Innovation in Smart Manufacturing
The Tickle College of Engineering has partnered with MSC Industrial Supply to advance machining knowledge and techniques across the US.