The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Office of Research and Creative Activity expanded this spring to help guide the vibrant interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and creative activity throughout arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. This office provides expert concierge service to all college faculty for the preparation and submission of all non-technical […]
Assistant Professors Tova Holmes and Larry Lee are particle physicists and in their line of work to think big, you have to think small. That’s where muons come in, and it’s how they became part of a Science Magazine story—including creating the cover art. In “The Dream Machine,” journalist Adrian Cho reviews the newly-drawn roadmap […]
A Celebration of Research and Creativity by College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduates When: April 23, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. Where: Third/Fourth Floor, Ayres Hall Program Arts & Humanities Natural Sciences & Mathematics Social Sciences
A Celebration of Research and Creativity by College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduates When: April 23, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. – 2:10 p.m. Where: Third/Fourth Floor, Ayres Hall Contextualizing Shakespeare’s King Lear depiction of aging, cognitive decline, and child-parent caregiving in a medical humanities framework Presenter: Christiane Alvarez (Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology); Faculty […]
During the 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Convocation, two physics professors received honors for excellence in research and teaching. Anthony Mezzacappa, Professor Excellence in Research & Creative Achievement Awards: Senior Mezzacappa is a College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Professor and the Newton W. and Wilma C. Thomas Endowed Chair of Theoretical and […]
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted its annual Faculty Convocation March 25, 2024, at the UT Conference Center in Downtown Knoxville. Faculty from across the college received awards for excellence in teaching and advising, academic outreach, research and creative activity, and more. Congratulations to all the award recipients on your outstanding service to our […]
Michael Powers joined the College of Arts and Sciences as the event coordinator in October 2023. In this role he plans retreats and receptions for the dean’s office and will be organizing the college’s spring commencement. “I also coordinate meals for office meetings,” said Powers. “Staff colleagues can come see me for needs or ideas […]
Caroline Wienhold was named the first Faculty Fellow for the UT Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM), expanding her role as associate director of biology teaching and learning in the Division of Biology to connect with faculty and students throughout the division. As the NSM faculty fellow, she will work with departments to develop […]
Jennifer Slate is the administrative assistant to the divisional deans of the College of Arts and Sciences. In this role, she schedules appointments and helps visitors navigate the third floor of Ayres Hall. New to UT, Slate applies 10 years of experience as a lecturer and adjunct professor—and the experience of raising three college students […]
Tyler Carson joined the college as personnel specialist in October 2023. He believes that he brings a healthy “outsider” angle to Rocky Top, being new to the university setting. “I come from sales and management in the private business sector,” said Carson. “So, I think I bring a different perspective to the public/higher education world.” […]
