Category Archives: Students

New Research Spotlights Low-Income Reduced Fare Transit Programs
Candace Brakewood and GRA Matthew Davis recently published a comprehensive study on low-income reduced fare programs in public transportation.

CEE Alum Led TDOT Through Hurricane Helene Recovery
Steve Borden led the response effort to rebuild the roadway system in upper East TN in the wake of Hurricane Helene. His team included three other CEE graduates.
Rewalt Named to Transportation Research Board Committee
PhD student Allison Rewalt has been selected for the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Committee on Pedestrians, ultimately striving for bus stop safety.
Novel Research Addresses South Asia Pedestrian Safety
Saurav Parajuli published a paper about his pedestrian safety in South Asia research, addressing a need for data in low-income countries to prevent fatalities.
Martin’s Passion for Water Encompasses Sailing and Research
From the moment he arrived on Rocky Top, Tucker Martin has balanced his passions for sailing on the state’s waterways and studying how to preserve them.
Davis, Rewalt Named UTC Outstanding Students of the Year
Matthew Davis and Allison Rewalt were both honored at the 34th annual University Transportation Program’s Student of the Year awards ceremony in Washington D.C.

Unique Research Opportunities Attracts PhD Student
Andrew Wood chose to pursue a PhD in civil engineering at the University of Tennessee because of all the unique research opportunities available.
Students Study Water Intake System in Rural Panama
Seven civil engineering students traveled to Panama over winter break to study a water intake system that provides water to an indigenous tribe on an island.

Molding Future Job Candidates
A donation by Moldex3D, an industry-leading plastics flow simulation program, has benefited TCE faculty and students in their research over the last year. The tool has helped students become more marketable to future employers.

Outdoor Adventures Help Bond TCE Female Students
Three female engineering students recently took part in the Student Outdoor Leadership Experience, where they gained technical skills for outdoor adventures while also becoming better leaders and communicators.