Research & Innovation

Best in the World
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Best in the World

UT Knoxville's logistics and supply chain management program ranks first worldwide in research productivity, according to the International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management.

Shine On
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Shine On

When you’re driving along Interstate 40 between Memphis and Jackson, watch for the West Tennessee Solar Farm, owned and operated by the University of Tennessee.

UT researcher helps develop standards for green toys
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Best for Baby and the Environment

As director of the Center for Clean Products at UT Knoxville's Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, Catherine Wilt (Knoxville ’88, ’89) has helped develop North America's first and only third-party environmental toy standard.

First year engineering students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga build assistive devices for children to improve their daily routines in school and at home.
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Tailored Tools

First year engineering students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga build assistive devices for children to improve their daily routines in school and at home.

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Ruff Reading

HABIT volunteers take their dogs, cats and rabbits, who have been medically and behaviorally screened, to places such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, hospitals and schools.

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Burning to Know

A nationally recognized fire forensic expert, David Icove earned three engineering degrees at UT Knoxville, including a doctorate, and now serves as a research professor in the College of Engineering.

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Life on Mars?

Could Mars ever have supported life? The rover Curiosity may reveal the answer, and two University of Tennessee scientists will be among those directing the rover’s experiments.

The collective actions of millions of Americans watching TVs, preparing snacks, opening refrigerators and flushing toilets trigger a huge surge in power consumption. Photo by Wade Payne
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Power Surge

Plan to watch the Super Bowl? UT professor Yilu Liu will watch how much electricity you use.

Dr. Samuel Dagogo-Jack, UTHSC professor, is an international expert in diabetes. Photography by Lance Murphey
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Dodging Diabetes

You’ve heard it before – exercise and healthy eating habits can lead to a better quality of life. But can you avoid a chronic disease like diabetes if it runs in your family?

Grass Masters
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Grass Masters

UT Center for Athletic Field Safety puts turf to the test.

Get Out of Your Seat
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Get Out of Your Seat

Sitting is hazardous to your health.

Answers in Bug Guts
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Answers in Bug Guts

Research could lead to decreased use of pesticides, less disease.

I Swear
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I Swear

Profanity can be less offensive to some viewers on cable channels.

A Vision for the Health Science Center
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A Vision for the Health Science Center

Chancellor Steve Schwab examines and prescribes for the future.

Sweat Equity
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Sweat Equity

Calculating your sweat rate could help you keep your cool.

Bright Lights, Big Business
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Bright Lights, Big Business

Mike Strickland's Bandit Lites illuminates the biggest names of the entertainment world.

Eureka: $20 Million for Science and Math
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Eureka: $20 Million for Science and Math

Tennessee universities win a major grant to enhance energy-related research and education.

SimCenter Grows Partnerships
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SimCenter Grows Partnerships

UT Chattanooga's computational modeling and simulation unit attracts big-name partners and pumps up the economy.

Scientists Assume Governor’s Chairs
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Scientists Assume Governor’s Chairs

Newest appointments are materials experts.

Solar Shines in Tennessee
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Solar Shines in Tennessee

UT leads a solar energy initiative that helps create jobs and make the state an energy hub.

Plants Keep Watch
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Plants Keep Watch

An early warning system could protect crops from agri-terrorism.

Microbial Sentries Stand Guard
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Microbial Sentries Stand Guard

UT is detecting multiple threats, whether they're carried by wind, water, food, or the blood coursing through our veins.