Research & Creative Activity
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Time Writing for The Conversation Pays Off
Conveying their expertise to a general audience expands the reach of faculty members’ academic work. With a few hours of writing, faculty members from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, find they can expand their reach among academic circles and to a wider audience across the globe. For three consecutive years UT has placed first in…
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Human Insight from the Animal World
The interdisciplinary Animal Behavior major gives students a look into animal ecology, psychology, and more while building analytical skills that apply to an array of human career paths. How do the birds and the bees know where to fly to get the best food? Why do wolves live in packs? How do female frogs select…
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Electric Life in the Big Peach
Newly published book by Nikki Luke examines Atlanta’s urban growth and increased use of electricity. Nikki Luke, assistant professor in the Department of Geography, recently published Electric Life: Utility Regulation and the Fight for Energy Democracy through MIT Press. Luke’s book traces the interwoven history of Atlanta’s racialized, uneven urban development and its ever-increasing electricity…
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Philosophy as a Professional Skill
Assistant Professor Judith Carlisle’s courses empower students to examine, discuss, and explore topics they will face in their careers and the wider world. College students searching for courses that will advance their career skills might overlook philosophy, but the Professional Responsibility class at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, connects theory with analytical skills so they…
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Scholar Spotlight: Kelly Morrison
“I research how countries interact with each other and how their political systems differ, focusing on topics such as democracy, elections, human rights, and international organizations.” Kelly MorrisonAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Political Science My work in comparative politics and international relations explores how international organizations and democratic institutions help improve human rights and mitigate political violence.…
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International Award Honors UT Microbiology Researchers
Professor Steven Wilhem and Brittany N. Zepernick (PhD ’23) are receiving the Daylight Award for their discoveries on photosynthesis by algae in a changing climate. Invisible Life Shaping Ecosystems Watch Wilhelm, Zepernick, and McKay discuss their research in a video from the Daylight Academy, Invisible Life Shaping Ecosystems. Header image courtesy of The Daylight Award…
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Scholar Spotlight: Nikola Golubovic
“Students in my courses step into the wonderful world of Greek and Roman gods, heroes, poets, and writers. They learn what the Greeks and Romans believed in, how they spoke and lived, and how we today can apply the best of their discoveries.” Nikola GolubovicTeaching Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Classics My courses equip students with core…
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Investigating Appalachian Life Through Biomarkers
While earning her PhD in biological anthropology, Caroline Znachko has researched how stress during early life can be seen in the skeleton and genetic markers. Caroline Znachko first learned that skeletons can reveal information about people’s lives when she was a child visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. At the University of Tennessee,…
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Shining a Light Across Ethical Environments
Graduating Vol Anja Shull works to put philosophy and ethics into big-picture action for environments that work best for animal welfare—and human connections. Anja Shull grew up holding a childhood goal close to her heart: find ways to help animals. She brought this inspiration to her studies, coupling her philosophy major with a minor in…
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Humanitarian Foundations
Tori McCall applied her Volunteer spirit to honors history studies and goals of helping others in need. Tori McCall forged her unique Volunteer journey from rural Tennessee to Central Europe and back home to Rocky Top, excelling in classwork and research while also working to pay her way through college. Her path to success was…