The use of big data—collecting and interpreting vast amounts of information—has rapidly grown in importance across areas ranging from health care to nuclear security. To help meet that demand UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created the Data Science and Engineering Doctorate, the only one in the United States to pair a university and national […]
UT-ORNL Big Data Doctorate First of Its Kind; Will Have Impact Across State
Governors Chairs Driving New Wave of Manufacturing
“Through our centers, labs, and researchers we have built a reputation in a number of advanced manufacturing areas, from 3D printing to the use of new fibers and techniques,” said Taylor Eighmy, vice chancellor for research and engagement.
Faculty Spotlight: Maik Lang
“The classes I teach often have a connection to my personal research, and when possible, I exhibit examples or include stories from my experiences to better illustrate the subject,” Lang said.
Alloy Expert Easo George Named Newest UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair
Having most recently served as the director of the Center for Interface Dominated High Performance Materials at Ruhr-University Bochum in Bochum, Germany, George has built a reputation as an authority on alloys and metals, and the behavior and testing of both.
Research Highlight: Nicole McFarlane
Downsizing Detection In the more than 100 years since personal cameras became widespread, much has changed with this now ubiquitous piece of technology. Gone are the clunky wooden boxes mounted on tripods that sometimes required minutes of stillness from subjects. Cameras are now frequently small enough to fit inside a pocket with blinding shutter speeds […]
Zawodzinski Keeps Focus on Research Amid Mounting Honors
The Zawodzinski Group in UT’s College of Engineering has established itself as a prominent player for research into and development of electrochemical energy systems.
Research Highlight: Claudia Rawn
In 2011, Rawn and her research team won an NSF award for the Research and Instructional Strategies for Engineering Retention (RISER) program. Rawn’s team was selected for its work with female and diverse students. The RISER program supports the goal of NSF’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP)—to recruit and retain students in STEM fields.