Bliss of the Spider Woman: Rosemary Gillespie
Staring at the spider through the glowing light of her headlamp, Rosemary Gillespie (Knoxville '86) could hardly believe her eyes.
We’ve Got the Power
UT's new supercomputer is one of the world's fastest after just a few months in operation. In June, UT's Kraken…
Ancient Bronzes, A Farm of the Future, and a Couple Updates
Objects from long ago and far away promise a tantalizing museum experience this summer at UT Knoxville.
You Can Do It
The majority of students can succeed at math and science. "They just need to be taught how," says Dr. Saundra…
Mentoring Makes a Better World
Ann Draughon says the most important thing she has done is prepare women and minorities for careers in food microbiology.
The Pleasure is All Mine
Research scientist Jonathan Balcombe posits in his book Pleasurable Kingdom that humans aren't the only animals capable of feeling pleasure.
Computing Among the Clouds
The computing cloud is the brainchild of Mark Dean (Knoxville ’79), an IBM fellow and vice-president .
From Clouds Comes Rain — and More
The cloud formations above East Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains and the moving water below are, in fact, closely linked.
Leadership Changes, Forensic Anthropology, and Sour Grapes
Jan Simek steps in as interim Chancellor, forensic science on display, and UT's efforts to put Tennessee wine on the…
UT Goes to China
Educating students to succeed in the global workplace isn't just a lofty slogan. Today it's a necessity.
Ayers, Mears, and Geier
Richmond taps Ayers as president, Mears dies in Knoxville, Rita Geier joins university
Fill’er Up with Grassoline
Tennessee business people, farmers, scientists, and political leaders have a shared vision of a statewide economy powered by ethanol.
Fuels, Funds, and a Solved Mystery
UT is a leader in the development of alternative fuels, and Dr. Bill Bass has solved the mystery of "The…
Beast of Eden
Ask conservation ecologist Dr. Luke Dollar to name the place he felt farthest from the UT campus, and he'll likely…
The Power of Education
When Luke Dollar discovered villagers had killed a foosa, he launched a poster campaign to "Save the fossa, save the…
Meet the National Professor of the Year
Being national professor of the year is a momentous honor. But for Donna Boyd, the award has added significance.
What a Difference Their Generosity Makes
Investing your money can be about as serious as a heart attack. Unfortunately, not every investment is a wise one.
Lands for All Time
If you could look at mountains and seashores and think I saved that, wouldn't you nearly pop with pride? Paul…
King of ‘Shrooms
Dennis Desjardin had quite a surprise when realized that some of the leaves he was kneeling in were actually a…
Miss Tennessee, An Emmy Winner, and a Katrina Update
Blair Pancake won the Miss Tennessee title, and UT Chattanooga alumnus Leslie Jordan won an Emmy.
Fuel from the Fields
Agricultural production has traditionally focused on food and fiber, but a third F has entered the picture. Fuel.
Biodiesel Comes Full Circle
When you hear Scott Curran talk about "creating a model for campus sustainability," it's hard not to get caught up…
Mays Pursues a Workable Fuel Cell
Jimmy Mays's polymer research has put him on the leading edge of a new clean-energy research initiative.
