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J. Wesley Hines, Postelle Professor and Chancellor's Professor, speaks with Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter while taking a tour of the Zeanah Engineering Complex and Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee.

State Leaders Explore Economic Impact of UT Research

posted on June 27, 2025

Stuart McWhorter, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, visited UT to meet nuclear engineering faculty and tour facilities.

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Beauty shot of Ayres Hall with mountains in the background.

UT Partners with Y-12 To Establish National Security Prototype Center

posted on May 30, 2025

UT’s expertise in next-generation materials and manufacturing will advance national security imperatives.

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Photo of an area of ground that hasn't seen rain in a long time.

The Conversation: Exposure to Perceptible Temperature Rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding

posted on April 23, 2025

A generation ago, climate change seemed to be more theoretical prediction than common experience for most people in the U.S. Younger generations may see the world differently. For them, climate change has been a reality in their developing years.

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The Conversation: Planning for Spring’s Garden? Bees Like Variety and Don’t Care About Your Neighbors’ Yards

posted on January 13, 2025

Gardeners can provide an incredible service to pollinators just by planting more flowers.

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The Future of Fusion: Q&A with University of Tennessee Nuclear Researchers Ane Lasa and Sophie Blondel

posted on January 6, 2025

Ane Lasa and Sophie Blondel from UT’s Department of Nuclear Engineering explore the interactions between plasma inside fusion systems and the materials that make up the walls of the reactors. 

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A group of people from UT and Lockheed Martin pose together following the signing of a new master research agreement.

UT, Lockheed Martin Expand Master Research Agreement

posted on November 5, 2024

UT and Lockheed Martin’s new research agreement reinforces a longstanding partnership that helps UT take its research capabilities from the lab to the field in several research areas, including energy and power systems.

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