Five faculty members from the Tickle College of Engineering are involved in projects that received 2024 Grand Challenges Type 1 Grants.
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McCave Has Interim Tag Removed from Director’s Role
Lecturer and Assistant Research Professor Erin McCave has been selected as the director for the engage Engineering Fundamentals program.
Women in Engineering Program Helps Y-12 Introduce Girls to Engineering
Middle and high school students from across East Tennessee traveled to Y-12’s IIntroduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGTE) on February 23.
Faber Blends Science and Practice to Improve Engineering Education
Courtney Faber is working to improve the effectiveness of research teams trying to make transformative changes in engineering education.
Engineering Vols Help Girl Scouts “Think Like Engineers” for Badge Day
Betsy Chesnutt, lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals, worked with the Girl Scouts Beaver Creek Service Unit Leadership Team in August 2022 to organize a “Think Like an Engineer” Journey-in-a-Day for Cadette and Senior level girl scouts (grades 6 to 10). Scout leader Nicole Berkheimer contacted the college to connect for the event, and Chesnutt called for […]
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.”
Pionke Retires with a Solid Legacy of Educating Engineers
Chris Pionke, associate professor who worked with first-year students since the creation of Engineering Fundamentals, retired from the college.
Staff Spotlight: Michael Allen
Michael Allen is an academic support specialist who works with first-year students and helps support the Innovation and Collaboration Studio.
Students Found Project BEAD to be a Real Gem of an Experience
The college’s Office of Engineering Diversity Programs collaborated with the Her Majesty Design firm and the Earth’s Core rock and bead retailer for bead-making activities that introduce women in high school and college students to the creative, interdisciplinary, and helping aspects of engineering.
Faculty/Staff Spotlight: Amy Biegalski
Amy Biegalski is a lecturer in the engage Engineering Fundamentals (EF) Program.