
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.

Water Course Improves Local Watercourse
John Schwartz’s students helped Knoxville secure a federal grant to clean up Turkey Creek. This spring, Schwartz brings a new generation of Vols to the project.

New Instron Impact Tester Upgrades Undergrad Safety, Job Readiness
An anonymous donor has gifted CEE a state-of-the-art impact tester that will increase lab safety, expand the curriculum, and enable new materials research.
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.

NSF Grants He $760,000 for Improved Microbial Methanogenesis
After 15 years, Qiang He’s group is perfecting a novel method of creating methanogenic microbial communities, which make renewable methane from organic waste.

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.

Fu Accepts Prestigious International Board Position
Joshua Fu was invited by the World Meteorological Organization to join the Research Board Task Team on Artificial Intelligence for Weather Forecast.

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.
Alumna Urges Students to ‘Get Exposure To What It’s Like To Be An Engineer’
Alumna Lauren Meffe shares her internship experience with Eastman while she was a student at UT, which eventually lead to a full-time career after graduation.

Nontraditional Student Researching Recyclable Turbine Blades
Zach Arwood had to put college on hold for more than a decade. Now he’s gone beyond the bachelor’s, using his PhD research to make wind energy more sustainable.