The Conversation: Who Invented the Light Bulb?
Thomas Edison typically gets credit for inventing the light bulb, but the actual story is more complicated and interesting.
UT Awarded $5 Million from Office of Naval Research To Develop Next Generation of Military Steel
Engineering faculty are developing new manufacturing capabilities for the U.S. Navy.
Researchers Help Develop Sensor to Detect PTSD
Researchers in the Tickle College of Engineering and UT Institute of Agriculture are partnering with technology development firm CFD Research Corporation to create a groundbreaking device to diagnose PTSD.
UT Partners to Bring Nuclear Education to K-2 Students
Beyond the science instruction, the nuclear energy classroom initiative is a strategic investment in Tennessee’s future energy workforce.
State Leaders Explore Economic Impact of UT Research
Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter visited UT to learn how its research benefits the state.
UT Partners with Y-12 To Establish National Security Prototype Center
UT’s expertise in next-generation materials and manufacturing will advance national security imperatives.
The Conversation: Landing on the Moon Is an Incredibly Difficult Feat − 2025 Has Brought Successes and Shortfalls for Companies and Space Agencies
As the world turns its attention to the moon, every mission – whether triumph or setback – brings humanity closer to a permanent return to our closest celestial neighbor.
The Conversation: Challenges to High-Performance Computing Threaten US Innovation
High-performance computing is more than just fast computers. It’s the foundation of scientific discovery, economic growth and national security.
The Conversation: Recycling Asphalt Pavement Can Help the Environment − Now Scientists Are Putting the Safety of Recycled Pavement to the Test
Researchers don’t know as much about the long-term safety and durability of reclaimed asphalt pavement as they do about new pavement.
The Conversation: AI Is Giving a Boost to Efforts To Monitor Health via Radar
Noncontact health monitoring has the potential to be more comfortable and easier to use than traditional methods, particularly for people looking to monitor their vital signs at home.
UT, Volkswagen Group of America Celebrate Research Partnership
At the celebration, guests had the opportunity to explore exhibits showcasing successful research projects. Experts from Volkswagen and UT were on hand to highlight innovative technologies such as recycled composites, paper-based composites and high-speed wireless charging.
UT Art and Engineering Partner To Address Pressing Workforce Shortage in National Defense Manufacturing
UT’s METAL bootcamp helps train the next generation of innovators in casting and forging.