
K. Scott Malone used his engineering background to become a successful orthopedic doctor; now he’s combining his skills by launching a new big data company
EndoTheia, Inc., co-founded by Associate Professor Caleb Rucker has announced the completion of the first-in-human clinical trial for the FlexStone™ Basket.

Brooklyn Douthwright, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering, competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of Canada’s 4×100 freestyle relay team.

TCE students took part in the Student Outdoor Leadership Experience where they gained technical skills for outdoor adventures and honed leadership skills.

Associate Professor Caleb Rucker and his team are part of a landmark, multi-institution surgical robot project that received $12 million in funding from ARPA-H.

Semilore Abiodun-Adeniyi and Victoria Rapalo participated in a research trip to Japan supported by Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation.
Five faculty members from the Tickle College of Engineering are involved in projects that received 2024 Grand Challenges Type 1 Grants.

Xiaopeng Zhao was awarded a $401,090 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a project that uses AI-capable robots to help Alzheimer caregivers.

Anahita Khojandi and Xiaopeng Zhao have been selected for the AAAS 2024-25 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.
Xiaopeng Zhao was selected to receive an a2 Pilot Award from AITC for his work in music intervention for Alzheimer’s patients.
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