As tectonic plates shift over time, so does scientific focus evolve for researchers chronicling the forces that shape the Earth and other planets. UT’s Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS) added the “environmental” element to its name in spring 2024 to expand on its existing mission and research initiatives with an eye for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kate Jones, professor and associate head in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will serve as the inaugural divisional dean for natural sciences and mathematics in the UT College of Arts and Sciences. “I am thrilled to be joining the college leadership,” Jones said. “Transformations can be challenging, and the college is currently undergoing a […]
Thank you to the following retired faculty members for your years of service to your department, the college, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Arts & Humanities Faculty Frank Martin, Associate Professor, School of Art Sam Yates, Professor, School of Art John Friend, Associate Professor, Department of Classics Maura Lafferty, Associate Professor, Department of Classics […]
In fall 2022, we welcomed the following tenure-line faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences. Arts & Humanities Faculty Salvador Bartera, Assistant Professor, Department of Classics Jessica Westerhold, Assistant Professor, Department of Classics Jared-Jamal Alexander, Assistant Professor, Department of English Duygu Yildirim, Assistant Professor, Department of History Malgorzata Citko-DuPlantis, Assistant Professor, Department of World […]
Alison Buchan, Carolyn W. Fite Professor and associate head of microbiology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, was recently elected as a 2022 Fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology. This is an honor that recognizes service, leadership, and creative achievement in the field of microbiology. The fellow selection process is based on several factors, […]
Generally, it is rather easy to ignore the complex microbiome surrounding our everyday endeavors; however, as you listen to Theresa Jones passionately describe T. gondii toxoplasma, which she studies as doctoral researcher in Professor Chunlei Su’s lab, you start to look at your environment through the eyes of a microbiologist. Jones explains that toxoplasma is […]
Message from the Department HeadIn our Spring 2022 newsletter we are proud to share with you some highlights of the exciting and important research being conducted in the Department of Microbiology here at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. A distinguishing characteristic of academic scientists is their passion for integrating discovery with education. Scientists stand at […]
