Research Capacity Catalog

The preparation of math and science teachers and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education overall has become a national priority as national and international reports of student achievement continue to document the U.S. decline in international competiveness on assessments. More than most states, Tennessee faces educational challenges, particularly in math and science. Tennessee does [...]

The Center for Laser Applications (CLA) at The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) was established in 1984 as a state-funded Tennessee Higher Education Commission Center of Excellence in laser applications. CLA began as an active multi-disciplined and collaborative research group at UTSI with expertise and experience in phenomena related to the interactions of lasers [...]