Science on Tap returns in March with Dr. Amy Brock-Hon and “MOCS Underground: Advancing research and experiential learning at Raccoon Mountain Caverns.”
Inspiring students to inspire others: Urban Vision Initiative providing community impact
Providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed, UTC’s Urban Vision Initiative gives students the chance to work with, help and learn from local entrepreneurs self-identified as low-income. Launched in 2022, the initiative connects entrepreneurs from underserved communities with UTC student consultants to support their journey toward economic success.
UTC senior AJ Galluzzi lands coveted national public policy fellowship
Senior AJ Galluzzi has been awarded a prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute Fellowship, earning a spot in the highly competitive program at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Galluzzi, a double major in economics and finance and a member of the Innovations in Honors program, is one of 24 students nationwide selected for the Michigan cohort.
Practicing what you preach: How Mark Horlu followed his own advice
Mark Horlu, a graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga studying applied mathematics, has always been passionate about the subject.
Cover story: Research article by Dr. Murat Barisik featured in nanotechnology journal
A research study involving UTC Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Murat Barisik was the cover story for a recent issue of Small—a prestigious nanoscience and nanotechnology journal.
Science on Tap debuts to standing-room-only crowd
Almost 100 people were in attendance for the debut presentation of Science on Tap. Organized by UTC, Science on Tap is planned to recur on the second Tuesday of every month as an opportunity to share UTC expertise with the community in a relaxed, social setting.
NIL, stadium funding and the future of athletics: A discussion about the ‘Economics of Sports’
The Wolford Family Athletics Center hosted a panel on Thursday, Feb. 6, to discuss the “Economics of Sports” at UTC. Dr. Claudia Kramer, the Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise, organized the event to highlight the influence economics has on the athletic landscape from amateur to professional sports.
Explore, innovate, engineer: UTC to host E-Week Open House on Feb. 22
Held as part of National Engineers Week, the E-Week Open House—taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the UTC Engineering and Computer Science Building—is designed to introduce visitors of all ages to the exciting fields of engineering and computer science. Attendees will experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive projects while meeting local industry leaders and UTC students, faculty and staff.
Finding the First Floridians: Dr. Morgan Smith dives into underwater archaeology for PBS documentary
With an extensive background in anthropology and underwater archaeology, exploring the world of filmmaking was new territory for Dr. Morgan Smith. That changed when Smith stepped into the role of co-producer for a feature-length documentary, “Finding the Floridians,” which aired in December 2024 on WFSU-TV—a PBS affiliate in Florida.
Window to the world: Gage Keeble cleaning up in school and business
Gage Keeble’s journey through college isn’t your typical path of lectures, exams and weekend downtime. The UTC junior is double majoring in marketing: professional sales and finance while juggling roles as a chief analyst for the SMILE Fund, a member of the initial cohort of Phillips Scholars in Free Enterprise, and owning his own business.