UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science

What happens when classroom learning goes global?

UTC students are finding out firsthand in the Netherlands, where they’re exploring innovative water systems, engaging with new cultures and applying their knowledge in real-world settings.

These experiences not only deepen their understanding of their fields, but also expand their perspective on how their work can make a difference on a global scale.

Experiential learning like this is shaping the next generation of problem-solvers and leaders.

Read more: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/04/learning-without-borders-students-explore-their-fields-in-the-netherlands/

At The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, women in engineering aren’t just shaping the future, they’re leading it. From groundbreaking research to real world solutions, they are redefining what’s possible and inspiring the next generation of girls to rise, build, and innovate.

This International Women in Engineering Day, we celebrate our students, faculty, and alumni and the young girls who are already imagining what comes next. The future of engineering is bold, brilliant, and being built right here in Chattanooga and beyond. 💛💙

UTC is accelerating interdisciplinary research with a $464,970 National Science Foundation grant supporting its computational biology program, iCompBio.

Over the next three years, undergraduate students from across the country will come to campus for immersive, faculty-mentored research focused on solving complex biological challenges through data, modeling and advanced computing.

The program builds critical skills in machine learning, high-performance computing and computational life sciences, preparing students to lead in an increasingly data-driven research landscape.

This investment reinforces UTC’s position at the intersection of innovation, collaboration and high-impact undergraduate education.

👉 Learn more: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/05/utc-earns-nsf-grant-to-host-undergraduate-computational-biology-research-program/

UTC earns NSF grant to host undergraduate computational biology research program | UTC News UTC will host a nationally competitive summer research program in computational biology after receiving a $464,970 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Here’s to the dads and father figures who sparked the engineer and coder in all of us.
The ones who handed us tools, let us take things apart (even when we weren’t supposed to), and said, “Figure it out—you’ve got this.” That confidence? Still carrying us through every build, break, and breakthrough.

🏆 Honored on the global stage at GPECOM 2026, the 8th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference.

Researchers Abdelrahman Karrar and Noman Saied from the The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Electrical Engineering have received the Outstanding Paper Award, one of the conference’s top distinctions.

Their work delivers a significant leap in computational performance, achieving over 22× faster simulation speeds and advancing what’s possible for real time analysis of complex power systems.

Recognition at GPECOM highlights not just technical excellence, but meaningful contributions shaping the future of energy systems and high performance computing.

Congratulations to Dr. Abdelrahman and Dr. Noman for representing UTC with innovation and impact on an international stage.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Grand Challenges Scholars took their work to Rome, presenting research focused on building a more sustainable, secure, and healthy world alongside peers from around the globe.

From innovative solutions in engineering and technology to meaningful conversations across cultures, the experience reinforced the value of collaboration, perspective, and real-world impact.

Opportunities like this empower students to think bigger, lead with purpose, and apply their knowledge where it matters most.

Read more: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/04/utc-grand-challenges-scholars-take-research-to-rome/

A mentor can give advice.
The right mentor can change everything. 💙

For Caroline Meacham, E.I. ('19), and Audrie Pletcher, one connection sparked confidence, clarity and a relationship that goes far beyond career guidance.
Because mentorship isn’t just about advice… it’s about helping someone believe they belong.

Read their story: alumni.utc.edu/more-than-a-mentor

Award-winning research. National impact.

UTC graduate student Menekse Adar recently took her work to the national stage, presenting at SoutheastCon 2026 after earning an NSF travel award and contributing to important conversations shaping the future of digital learning.

Her IEEE-published research explores how students emotionally engage in digital environments using EEG signals, focusing on key factors like arousal and valence and how course design can influence those experiences.

From publication to presentation, Menekse’s work highlights the kind of innovative, real-world research happening at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

We are proud to celebrate her achievement and the impact she is making in the field.

Learn more: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/05/from-turkey-to-texas-utc-graduate-student-wins-nsf-travel-award-to-present-at-national-conference/

Read the paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11476229

Breakthroughs in healthcare emerge when disciplines work together.

UTC’s Biomechatronics in Healthcare Initiative unites experts across engineering, computer science and healthcare to turn innovation into real-world impact, from AI and digital health to wearable robotics and rehabilitation technologies.

UTC connects technical development with clinical and human-performance insight to shape a more integrated, forward-looking future of care.

Learn how UTC is driving what’s next in healthcare:
https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/06/utc-research-institute-announces-launch-of-the-biomechatronics-in-healthcare-initiative/

Clean water isn’t guaranteed and UTC research is tackling that challenge. Dr. Venkat Kode has earned a $199,516 National Science Foundation (NSF) ERI award to develop sustainable, low-energy materials that can pull water from the air and release it efficiently using biomass-derived resources.

With billions facing water scarcity, this research could help unlock scalable, renewable access to clean water.

Read more to learn how this could make a global impact: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/06/utcs-venkat-kode-earns-nsf-award-for-sustainable-water-harvesting-research/