The Reshaping Brain
UT Knoxville neuroscientist Keerthi Krishnan studies how genes influence brain plasticity, linking experience-driven change to neurological disease mechanisms.
A Window into the Brain
UTC’s Bret Eschman uses eye tracking to study infant attention and memory, helping researchers understand early developmental differences linked to later outcomes.
Brain Computer
UT Martin student Seth Hatchett researches brain imaging and neurotechnology to improve brain-computer interfaces and support people with neurological disorders.
RAIL Assists Schools
UTC’s RAIL System gives rural districts free access to student assessment tools, saving $22,000 and strengthening developmental, learning and behavioral evaluations.
Waste Hazards
IPS consultants provide lithium battery safety training to protect workers and communities by reducing fire risks, improving handling practices and promoting responsible disposal and recycling statewide.
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 standing along a fence. At the top of the hill, cattle graze in the tall grass with a red barn in the distance.
Uncertainties and Unknowns
The use of automated license plate readers is growing in Tennessee, but results from a research project show that data from the devices has not been well tracked, and their effectiveness reducing crimes is not known.
Ask, Observe, Connect
Gillian Morton developed a passion for research while studying at UT Chattanooga.
Nuclear Synergy
In the heart of East Tennessee, a groundbreaking collaboration is reshaping the future of nuclear energy and national security.
A Groundbreaking Partnership
Higher education can be a competitive environment. While faculty from different institutions often collaborate and share knowledge, institutions themselves rarely do.
Taking a Chance on People
Rick Dierenfeldt, a former police officer turned academic, knows what it means to take a chance on people, unconventional ideas and the power of data-driven solutions. “This is not a ... Read more
The Space Legacy of UT Alumni
It’s an exclusive club to which 10 UT System graduates belong. They each have ventured into space as an astronaut—some multiple times, and some became news along the way.
NASA Wants Their Stuff Back
One of the strengths of the UT Space Institute is our work in hypersonics, flight through the atmosphere at extreme speeds.
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 list published by the National Academy of Inventors.
See Spot Run
UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.
Jaw in a Day
A team of UT Health Science Center surgeons successfully performed a milestone facial reconstruction following the removal of a tumor.
Grassroots
UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.
Celebrating 90 years of Innovation
This year the UT Research Foundation celebrates 90 years of pioneering innovation and transforming ideas into impactful products.
Free to Think
Jim Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995, now boasting over 900 peer-reviewed articles and 7 million global visitors monthly.
Why Research Matters
Research is a human endeavor that tries to answer questions, solve problems and advance our knowledge of ourselves and our environment.
Turning Blue
Political science students from the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs lead focus groups for Ford's BlueOval City project.
A Gripping Story
Juan Pena found his calling while studying in the UTC mechatronics program.
UTM Aero Team Shines
The UT Martin aero engineering team took fifth place at the 2023-24 Society of Automotive Engineers Aero Design Competition.
