UT’s NSBE chapter won the academic tech bowl regional for the fourth straight year and will compete at the national convention.
NSBE Chapter Enjoys Regionals, Wins Fourth Straight Academic Tech Bowl
Travis Griffin Recognized for Excellence in Student Advocacy
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) recognized Travis Griffin, director of the college’s Engineering Diversity Programs, as its Collegiate Chapter Advocate of the Year in the recent 25th Annual NSBE Golden Torch Awards.
Allen Wins Two NSBE Golden Torch Awards, Including Graduate Student of the Year
Bredesen Center doctoral student Kendra Allen won two National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch awards for her work.
UT’s NSBE Team Dominates at Regional Conference—Again
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter at UT won their third consecutive Academic Tech Bowl in the fall of 2021.
NSBE Team Finishes Third in National Competition
“Our team kept its composure and made an amazing comeback at the end,” said Shannon Sharp, also a sophomore in mechanical engineering. “When they announced that we had won, we went crazy and celebrated ecstatically for UT’s win.”
Student and Faculty Contributions Honored at Council of Partners Banquet
“Engineering is a wonderful profession, allowing its practitioners to have tremendous impact on our families, communities, state, nation and global society,” said Dean. “This also places a significant dependency on engineers to get it right. This is a burden engineers must embrace, be humbled by their responsibilities and potential, and enjoy every minute.”
Women Engineers Take the Lead with Student Organizations
Many Engineering Vol student organizations—around two-thirds of them—are headed by women who bring dynamic, fresh approaches to their leadership roles. They gain experience in collaboration, strengthen their Volunteer community, and, through outreach, instill younger women with confidence toward STEM careers.
Engineering Vols Win at NSBE Conference Tech Bowl
Students from the UT chapter of the National Society of Black Engineering won the Academic Technology Bowl at their regional conference.
Accolades: NSBE Team Earns First Place — iGEM’s Silver — New Members for Tau Beta Pi
Engineering Vols saw success at the NSBE regional conference, at iGEM, and with their academic studies.