“The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area are longtime partners with UT,” said lab manager Adrian Gonzalez. “We’ve done water analyses for them since the 1990s to monitor effects from acid rain and climate change, but we are entering a whole new chapter through the establishment of this dedicated lab.”
New UT Lab Offers Water Quality Testing for National Agencies
In the News: Engineering Students Examine Natchez Trace Bridge, Seeking Solutions to Suicide Crisis2
As part of their capstone project, a group of UT engineering students are designing a barrier that could be installed as a safety measure on the bridge.
Schwartz Named Director of Tennessee Water Resources Research Center
“I look forward to making the TWRRC a campus-wide water resources community and seeing what can happen when faculty work together on challenging problems,” said Schwartz, a member of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty.
Accolades: Hines keeps busy, CEE staff gets down to business, faculty and students earn awards & patents
CEE staff members have recently completed master’s degrees in business administration while continuing to work full time. Business Manager Samantha Allen and Financial Specialist I Amber Mathes took the same online MBA program through UT Martin concurrently.
Associate Dean Parang Retiring After 41 Years at UT
“It has been an honor to work with many colleagues in the faculty and staff and with the students I was able to help over the many years I have spent at UT,” Parang said. “I look forward to new and exciting projects during my retirement and expect nothing short of a smooth transition and continued success for the next associate dean in this position.”
In the News: TCE Hosts Future Cities Competition
“Future City was designed as an after-school program, so I was pleased to see that so many whole families showed up to support the student involved in the competition,” she said. “It’s clear that this program is having an impact at the family level.”
Brakewood Part of Grant to Study Equity Issues in Cashless Fare Payments
“As public transit providers harness the power of new technologies—such as mobile apps for fare payment—it is critical that we consider underrepresented populations and find inclusive solutions that meet the needs of all transit riders. This research project will take an important step toward achieving this goal,” said Brakewood.
UT’s Center for Transportation Research Announces 2018–19 Fellows
Five faculty members from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were selected to be fellows of the Center for Transporation Research.
College Home to Three of the Most Cited Researchers
Three faculty members from the Tickle College of Engineering were amongst those listed as the Most Cited Researchers by Clarivate.
Serious Accolades for Laughing Gas and Secure Routing
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Frank Loeffler receives accolades for his research into laughing gas.