UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development
The NSF has recognized BRIDGES, co-led by UT, as a winner of the Regional Innovation Engines competition.
The NSF has recognized BRIDGES, co-led by UT, as a winner of the Regional Innovation Engines competition.
Recipients of the awards will advance their research into real-world solutions.
UT researchers have been recognized for transformative work on energy and materials.
Faculty will use this year’s Fulbright awards to study, teach and conduct research around the world.
Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter visited UT to learn how its research benefits the state.
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.
Winning UT faculty will receive $50,000 each to support their entrepreneurial research.
UT Knoxville and Lockheed Martin signed a new five-year master research agreement.
Brett Malone brings decades of experience to lead the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm and Cherokee Farm Development Corporation.
UT research faculty and Volkswagen scientists are collaborating on technology to make vehicles that are lighter, batteries that last longer and materials that are more sustainable.
The director also met early-career faculty and toured labs with students.
Plans include expanding Ph.D. and undergraduate opportunities and adding new research projects.