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Department of Africana Studies
- For the past 20 years, students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been traveling to Africa and learning more about themselves, world history, different cultures, and an area poised for major economic growth. The post Travel With Africana Studies Expands Student Views appeared first on Africana Studies.
- Exploring history alongside scholars from a variety of disciplines at sites in Richmond, Virginia, this summer brought new perspectives to DeLisa Hawkes, an assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies. Hawkes was part of a three-week National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for Higher Education Faculty titled “Towards a People’s History of Landscape: […]
- DeLisa D. Hawkes, assistant professor in the UT Department of Africana Studies and affiliated faculty in the Department of English and the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Program, was an invited panelist for Black-Indigenous Stories//Black-Indigenous Studies, a roundtable discussion at the University of California, San Diego, in March. The roundtable, co-sponsored by the Black Studies Project […]
Department of Anthropology
- The post UT Faculty Authors Share Insight at Second Annual Book Party appeared first on Anthropology.
- Socially distanced layout of the world’s oldest cities helped early civilization evade diseases Excavations at Çatalhöyük show how closely people lived before the settlement collapsed. Mark Nesbitt/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY R. Alexander Bentley, University of Tennessee In my research focused on early farmers of Europe, I have often wondered about a curious pattern through time: Farmers […]
- Jonah Bullen of Maryville, Tennessee, is a master’s student in anthropology. Jonah was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship helps ensure the quality, vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The five-year fellowship provides three […]
School of Art
- UT College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and campus and community colleagues gathered Thursday, October 17 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Volunteers for Life whose dedication and generosity help shape the future of the college and its students. The post 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy […]
- The post UT Faculty Authors Share Insight at Second Annual Book Party appeared first on Art.
- Cinema Studies professor and co-chair Paul Harrill, along with other area filmmakers, co-founded Film Fest Knox in 2023 in order to promote Knoxville as a premiere location for filmmaking and the arts. The international festival is an important platform for Tennessee filmmakers in particular, and this year’s regional showcases – which incudes the American Regional […]
Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology
- UT College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and campus and community colleagues gathered Thursday, October 17 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Volunteers for Life whose dedication and generosity help shape the future of the college and its students. The post 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy […]
- by Amy Beth Miller About three dozen students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) have conducted research in recent years through the Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Professor Gladys Alexandre has been working with DHH students since 2016, and the effort has expanded […]
- by Amy Beth Miller Cheryl Hodge laughed when she received her first paycheck from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1979. “The silly thing said that I would be eligible for retirement in the year 2021,” she said, and that date was so far in the future she couldn’t imagine it. Hodge stayed even longer, […]
Division of Biology
- General Biology Postdoctoral Teaching and Learning Scholar The Division of Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a Postdoctoral […] The post The Division of Biology is seeking a General Biology Postdoctoral Teaching and Learning Scholar first appeared on Biological Sciences.
- The second annual freshmen biological sciences majors picnic was a success! “This event was great! It was the number one […] The post Welcome Freshmen Biological Sciences Majors! first appeared on Biological Sciences.
- Congratulations to Dr. Randy Brewton on his promotion to Distinguished Lecturer. Dr. Brewton has served as an instructor for the […] The post Congratulations Dr. Randy Brewton first appeared on Biological Sciences.
Department of Chemistry
- A semiconducting blend of manganese, silicon, and tellurium has excited a team of UT-led collaborators with its unexpected behavior when exposed to a magnetic field. The material’s response could lead to an improved effect of colossal magnetoresistance for use in data storage and sensors. The post UT Team Finds Unexpected Behavior in Magnetized Material appeared […]
- Michael Best, professor and associate head of undergraduate education, recently published “Nuclear phosphoinositide signaling promotes YAP/TAZ-TEAD transcriptional activity in breast cancer” in The EMBO Journal. Best and then-postdoctoral researcher Jinchao Lou worked with a team including researchers from the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases and the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer […]
- Currently, there are only invasive methods to monitor neurochemicals in the brain. Researchers in the Department of Chemistry are developing methods to change that. The post Research Seeks Noninvasive Study of Brain Chemicals appeared first on Chemistry.
Department of Classics
- When Evan Shannon was in middle school, two social studies units made a lasting impression: religion and the ancient world. This spring he’s on track to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with dual bachelor’s degrees in religious studies and classics, with a concentration in Greek. The post Dual Major in Classics, Religious Studies […]
- The University of Tennessee’s Department of Classics is excited to welcome lecturer, Nikola Golubović. Nikola specializes in Latin literature of the first three centuries AD, with a particular focus on rhetorical education. In his research, he explores how Roman students learned public speaking, a crucial skill for participation in political and civic life at the […]
- Evan Shannon is a fourth-year Classics and Religious Studies student. His research interests include disability studies in classical reception, ancient views of disability, and religious hegemony. The post Shannon Receives 2024 Commission for Disability Undergraduate Student Award appeared first on Classics.
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
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Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Vampire bats – look beyond the fangs and blood to see animal friendships and unique adaptations Vampire bats have complex social relationships. Samuel Betkowski/Moment via Getty Images Sebastian Stockmaier, University of Tennessee You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, […]
- While rates of evolution have appeared to accelerate over short time periods, new analysis suggests that statistical noise is affecting the data patterns. A professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and his colleague have developed new tools to help researchers filter the data. The post New Tools Filter Noise from Evolution Data appeared first […]
- Two researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER awards to help them establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. Stephanie Kivlin, an associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Wei Wang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, […]
Department of Geography and Sustainability
- View from the overlook on Kuwohi of the mountain peaks and ridges of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Getty Images Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee and Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee It’s not every day that the name of a mountain is restored to the one used by Indigenous peoples for centuries. But […]
- The post UT Faculty Authors Share Insight at Second Annual Book Party appeared first on Geography and Sustainability.
- A three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will allow researchers to build a North American Temperature Atlas (NATA) with more than five centuries of data to inform climate studies and guide natural resource managers. The post Temperature Research to Aid Climate Studies appeared first on Geography and Sustainability.
Department of History
- UT College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and campus and community colleagues gathered Thursday, October 17 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Volunteers for Life whose dedication and generosity help shape the future of the college and its students. The post 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy […]
- The College of Arts and Sciences community gathered for the second annual Fall Book Party this month, celebrating 17 book-length works published in 2023 and 2024 by faculty members in the Division of Arts and Humanities and by colleagues in the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Geography and Sustainability. The post UT Faculty […]
- UT history Associate Professor Victor Petrov joined a celebrated group of scholars in his area of study this year as his recent book Balkan Cyberia earned the 2024 Barbara Jelavich Book Prize. The post Book Award Connects UT Professor to Influential Roster of Historians appeared first on History.
Department of Mathematics
- UT College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and campus and community colleagues gathered Thursday, October 17 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Volunteers for Life whose dedication and generosity help shape the future of the college and its students. The post 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy […]
- Olivia Feldman receives Chancellor’s Honor. Dr. Olivia Feldman (formerly Prosper) is an Associate Professor of Mathematics working at the interface of mathematics and biology, with a focus on infectious disease modeling. She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Florida in 2012, which was followed by a postdoc at Dartmouth College. In 2021, […]
- by Randall Brown Mathematics major Kristina Wilson of Athens, Tennessee, graduates this spring as an honors student who has excelled in her academic coursework and research projects, succeeding in both honors-level and graduate courses. “My time as a Volunteer has been memorable because UT and the math department have provided me with opportunities to learn […]
Department of Microbiology
- A nearly $1.86 million National Institutes of Health grant will allow Andrew Monteith to further study how metabolic processes affect the ways certain white blood cells fight pathogens. The Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) is the first to Monteith, an assistant professor since January 2023 in the Department of Microbiology with a joint appointment to […]
- by Amy Beth Miller With a $1.82 million National Institutes of Health grant, Assistant Professor Lindsey Burcham is leading interdisciplinary research on the vaginal microbiome, which can affect maternal, fetal, and pediatric health. “We are incorporating techniques in microbial genetics/molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and in vitro and in vivo models to learn more about how […]
- by Randall Brown Microbiology PhD student Frank May earned support as an SEC Emerging Scholar from the University of Tennessee Graduate School for the 2024–2025 academic year. This program provides $25,000 in fellowship support plus professional development, networking, and mentoring for chosen students in their final year of doctoral work. As one of the three […]
Department of Philosophy
- The post UT Faculty Authors Share Insight at Second Annual Book Party appeared first on Philosophy.
- The Schweitzer Institute for Environmental Ethics has awarded Professor Emeritus John Nolt from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a research fellowship at the University of Cambridge this fall. The post Nolt Researching New Book on Environmental Ethics appeared first on Philosophy.
- Professor Clerk Shaw has spent years preparing for the Classical Chinese course by reading texts from the 6th – 3rd centuries BCE, auditing a Chinese Intellectual History course, co-organizing a translation and discussion group that has met weekly. Some of the texts include the Analects (Confucius or Kongzi) and later texts from the entry of […]
Department of Physics & Astronomy
- Rebecca Godri isn’t afraid of the hard work needed to test the Standard Model of Physics. As the department’s newest student selected for the prestigious Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program, she’s won financial support to pursue this effort at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Looking for new physics […]
- Tova Holmes is a big fan of tiny particles. She’d like it if you were too. An assistant professor of physics, she’s won a prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award to help her move physics forward while inspiring a larger cheering section for all science. The Cottrell Scholar Awards recognize outstanding early-career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and […]
- From Paul Lewis, astronomy outreach director: If you missed seeing the northern lights this spring, you have another chance! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a geomagnetic storm alert/watch for October 10-11. The storm watch is a G4, which means severe. There will be no observing from the Nielsen Physics Building roof […]
Department of Political Science
- Political Science Engaging Students in Election Pre-election Politics Panel6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 23Both will be in the John C. Hodges Library, Lindsay Young Auditorium The 2024 election season is not only historic but also the first opportunity for many University of Tennessee students to cast ballots for a US president. The Department of Political Science […]
- How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations Catherine Luther, University of Tennessee and Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Public diplomacy – the art of rallying a foreign audience behind a nation’s interests – used to be about attracting support through charm, values and cultural exports. […]
- Political science PhD student Katherine Trubee earned support as an SEC Emerging Scholar from the University of Tennessee Graduate School for the 2024–2025 academic year. She will receive support for academic and professional development and travel for conferences. The post Inclusive Movement: Katherine Trubee Awarded as Emerging Scholar appeared first on Political Science.
Department of Psychology
- The post Call for Proposals: Connecting Across Disciplines 2025 Conference appeared first on Psychology.
- Colton Adams, a 2023 graduate in honors ecology and evolutionary biology and psychology, continued his academic journey as one of UT’s 13 Fulbright Scholars for 2023–2024, contributing to the Big Orange reputation as a top producer of these accomplished students. The post Adams Expands Research Flock with Latvian Fulbright Experience appeared first on Psychology.
- When Sandy Thomas was looking for a job in 1986, a good friend encouraged her to apply at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Because of the people in the Department of Psychology, she stayed for 38 years. Thomas started as a “suite secretary,” sharing responsibilities with another staff member and working with about half a […]
Department of Religious Studies
- By studying religion alongside contemporary environmental issues, students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are honing their abilities to analyze complex topics that affect their community and the world. The post Religion Adds Dimensions to Environmental Studies appeared first on Religious Studies.
- “In this roundtable episode, host Ellie Woodacre is joined by a panel of five experts on monarchy in premodern Asia–including the Indian subcontinent, China and Southeast Asia. This episode captures a vibrant discussion on the impact of Buddhism on the ideals and practice of monarchy in the region, drawing on their respective research.” The post […]
- Gaming enthusiasts at the 2023 Gamescom gaming fair on Aug. 23, 2023, in Cologne, Germany. Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee The recent launch of the video game “Black Myth: Wukong” has broken numerous records around the world for the number of users. The game is set in the world of the famous […]
Department of Sociology
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received a $750,000 grant for East Tennessee Works (ETW), a regional green jobs initiative focused on Knoxville’s inner-city and rural Southern Appalachia communities. The post UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative appeared first on Sociology.
- UT College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and campus and community colleagues gathered Thursday, October 17 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Volunteers for Life whose dedication and generosity help shape the future of the college and its students. The post 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy […]
- Sci-fi movies can help escape reality to better understand it. Coneyl Jay/The Image Bank via Getty Images Harry F. Dahms, University of Tennessee Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: Sociology, Science Fiction Film, and Artificial Intelligence What prompted the idea for the course? […]
Department of Theatre
- UT College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff, and campus and community colleagues gathered Thursday, October 17 to celebrate the 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy Awards, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Volunteers for Life whose dedication and generosity help shape the future of the college and its students. The post 2024 Alumni and Philanthropy […]
- Wednesday, October 23 9 am – 12 pm Graduate Acting Studio, HPER B020 Interested in video games, acting for video games, motion capture, voice over, and more?Don’t miss this workshop with Noshir Dalal! All UTK Students Invited Please RSVP to: kcunni12@utk.edu ________________________________________________________________________________ About Noshir Dalal While his career may have begun in theatre, film, and […]
- Monday, February 26 6:30-8:00 pm | Clarence Brown Theatre (main stage) | Admission is FreeSponsored by the UT Division of Access and Engagement and the Department of Theatre.Learn More The post Slam Narrative: How Slam Poetry and Theatre Collide! appeared first on Department of Theatre.
Department of World Languages and Cultures
- The College of Arts and Sciences community gathered for the second annual Fall Book Party this month, celebrating 17 book-length works published in 2023 and 2024 by faculty members in the Division of Arts and Humanities and by colleagues in the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Geography and Sustainability. The post UT Faculty […]
- A Nazi magazine regularly published manipulated photos and misinformation, long before the age of AIMagilow Published in The Conversation – Explore how a Nazi magazine used manipulated photos and misinformation long before the digital age. This article examines the historical roots of media manipulation and its implications for modern information warfare. The post A Nazi magazine regularly published manipulated photos and misinformation, long before the age of AI appeared first […]
- An award from the Spencer Foundation supports Assistant Professor Aris Clemons in a project exploring a hemispheric Black language pedagogy for teaching Spanish and other languages. The post Rethinking Language and Race: Clemons Investigates a New Linguistic Approach appeared first on World Languages and Cultures.