Research & Innovation

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Waste Hazards

IPS consultants provide lithium battery safety training to protect workers and communities by reducing fire risks, improving handling practices and…

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The Farm of the Future Now

Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses…

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Into the Lab We Go

One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government…

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Uncertainties and Unknowns

The use of automated license plate readers is growing in Tennessee, but results from a research project show that data…

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Going with the Flow

Restoring something to its original state can be a daunting task. Just ask Tom Blanchard and other UT Martin faculty…

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Finding the Why

Mudit Rana knew the class he planned to take during his last semester at UT Southern would be a challenge.

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Finding Answers that Make an Impact

At the University of Tennessee System, research means finding answers to the toughest problems facing our state, country and world.

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Experts Share Flood Recovery Research

UT Extension experts share hurricane flood recovery research to help Tennessee farmers restore farmland and protect against future damage.

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A Taste for Marine Biology

Stanton Belford’s love of marine biology began with a salty gulp of ocean water and a high school field trip.

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Case Closed

Surreal. That is the word Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Brandon Elkins uses to describe what it’s like to…

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Research Foundation Ranks Among Top For Patents

The UT Research Foundation earned the No. 71 spot on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024…

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See Spot Run

UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.

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Grassroots

UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.

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From Bench to Bed

Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision…

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Celebrating 90 years of Innovation

This year the UT Research Foundation celebrates 90 years of pioneering innovation and transforming ideas into impactful products.

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Putting out Fires

UT and MTAS research helped reduce Tennessee fire deaths by 26% between 2003 and 2022, improving home safety across the…

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Free to Think

Jim Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995, now boasting over 900 peer-reviewed articles and 7 million global…

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The President’s Mussel

UT President Estabrook’s discovery of a new mussel species in the 1800s highlights the university's legacy of research and scientific…

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A Future Driven by Research and Innovation

UT's research advances health, energy, and technology, addressing critical issues and positioning Tennessee as a global leader in innovation and…

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Women Philanthropists Award Grants

This year, the alliance has approved five projects for a total of $40,854 in support for the 2024-2025 Giving Circle…

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Scholl Selected as UT-ORII Executive Director

In April, David Sholl was named the executive director of the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute.

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UTIA College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Paul J. Plummer.

Alumnus Returns as UTCVM Dean

UT graduate Paul J. Plummer returns to the university as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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First responders learn about grain bin safety and rescue through a partnership with Tennessee AgrAbility at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center.

A Tale of Caution

Tragedies of grain bin accidents reinforce safety procedures and rescue training.

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