The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter at UT won their third consecutive Academic Tech Bowl in the fall of 2021.
UT’s NSBE Team Dominates at Regional Conference—Again
Leaving a Legacy
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.
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.
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.
Engineering Vols Bring Home Top Awards from National SWE Conference
The TCE chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) earned awards and recognition at the 2021 SWE National Conference, held October 21–23 in Indianapolis. Twenty-three UT SWE members attended, with their trip sponsored by the college as part of TCE’s commitment to supporting and recruiting women in engineering.
Electric Vehicle ChargePoint Station Added to East Side of Campus
UT students in the Heath IBEP course worked with Seven States and KUB to facilitate the installation of a networked electric vehicle charger.
College Celebrates 2021 Engineers Day in Style
“We were very happy to be able to host in-person events once again, and to showcase what is possible through engineering and at the Tickle College of Engineering at UT,” said Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Ozlem Kilic, whose office helps put together the event.
Sign of Success: Dryzhakov Selected for DoE Science Graduate Student Research Award
Bogdan Dryzhakov, a doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering, was recently named a DoE Science Graduate Student Research Award winner.
Office of Engineering Professional Practice’s Engineering Expo Coming Tuesday
The UT Office of Engineering Professional Practice is holding its annual fall expo on September 14.