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Out of this world research
Dr. Jim Henry is taking the work of the University to new heights, far above the earth.
From the Johnson Space Center, Henry witnessed a test of the EXPRESS Payload Simulator software he specifically developed for the International Space Station during a flight of space shuttle Atlantis in May 2010.
Earth-bound researchers who must communicate with equipment in their laboratories use the Internet with web browsers and file sharing to remotely control lab equipment. For 15 years, Henry has been a leader in these activities, creating the first undergraduate engineering labs in the world to have remote operation capabilities.
Growing a better fuel source
Profitable, clean, carbon-neutral energy sources have been difficult to develop. UTC Engineering professor Dr. Frank Jones and his research team are seeking funds to build a micro-reactor to make biodiesel.
“The real-world application of this transformational technology would be a biodiesel production plant the size of a typical desktop computer tower capable of producing 500-1000 liters of biodiesel per week. These devices would be distributed and operated by small businesses,” said Jones, UC Foundation Professor, Chemical Engineering.
Construction Management Information Session
Dozens of current and prospective students joined industry representatives to attend the third annual Construction Management Information Session and Open House on Friday, August 13, 2010.
“We had a very good turnout and we appreciate everybody’s cooperation and support for our program,” said Dr. Neslihan Alp, P.E., UC Foundation Professor and Assistant Dean, and department head of Engineering Management and Technology in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Bass tournament nets proceeds for AGC scholarship fund
The first annual East Brainerd Lumber and Supply Co., Inc. Fishing for the Future Bass Tournament held in May netted proceeds for The Associated General Contractors (AGC) East Tennessee Education Scholarship Fund.
“Traditionally the construction profession has not been well thought of. We wanted to be involved to show young people this could be a fun profession,” said Arch Willingham, Executive Vice President of T.U. Parks Construction Co. He spoke on behalf of AGC of East Tennessee.
Chattanooga partnership provides innovative power technology to Tennessee Valley
Officials and representatives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently inaugurated the City’s first Bloom Box, a 100kW energy server poised to become an important alternative energy source for the nation’s power grid.
The energy server uses solid oxide fuel cell technology developed by California’s Bloom Energy. Researchers from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s SimCenter: National Center for Computational Engineering evaluated the cell’s efficiency and will continue to monitor the new installation.
Racing Mocs make best showing ever in SAE Baja Competition
By placing 13th in the Society of Automotive Engineers Baja design competition held in Bellingham, Washington, the Racing Mocs made UTC history.
“It’s our best ever overall finish. We beat all Big Ten, all Big 12, and all SEC schools. Placing tenth in design makes me especially proud,” said Dr. Will Sutton, dean of the college of engineering and computer science.
In this fifth year the Racing Mocs have participated in the competition, they designed, built, and tested an off road vehicle. Unlike the East and Midwest Baja competitions, the competition hosted by Western Washington University included a rock crawl and sales presentation where the team explained how they would manufacture and market their vehicle.
ACE Chattanooga promotes engineering, architecture, and construction careers
Students from seven local high schools recently worked with construction and engineering professionals to learn what it takes to be successful in this challenging and growing industry.
UTC’s Construction Management Program hosts the ACE Program in Chattanooga, a member of a national network dedicated to career direction for students in architecture, construction, and engineering.
UTC Engineering wins DOE grant to train electric power workforce
As the nation prepares to meet the needs of the future by updating its electric power system, UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is poised to take a leading role in developing the well-trained, highly skilled workforce necessary to manage and operate our power network.
A team of UTC engineering faculty members has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Department of Energy for workforce training for the electric power sector. The principal investigators on the project are Dr. Ahmed Eltom, Dr. Stephen Craven, and Dr. Ed McMahon.
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