{"id":358,"date":"2023-01-13T12:37:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research-multi-dev.utk.edu\/energy-dev\/?page_id=358"},"modified":"2026-08-12T16:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:33:51","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-right\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:800px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" muted loop playsinline controls poster=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/IEE-Sizzle-Reel-Opener.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/iee-sizzle-v3-update.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group angled-frame with-lines homepage-hero-content has-white-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-475a43dd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-iamm-outline has-smokey-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Institute for Energy and Environment<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Securing the future of our planet through innovations that begin in Tennessee<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns home-collage is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:39%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer angled-frame\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large angled-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A large wall of screens showing data, including a map, in a CURENT lab.\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/CURENT-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large image-class angled-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman works with small samples in a microbiology lab.\" class=\"wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/microbiology-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-47a3a6c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Clean-Energy.png\" alt=\"Illustration of a plant with several leaves and a plug growing from its root.\" class=\"wp-image-3002\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Clean-Energy.png 424w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Clean-Energy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Clean-Energy-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">STEWARDING TENNESSEE\u2019S RESOURCES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UT Research uncovers sustainable ways to create value from the state\u2019s natural and industrial resources while protecting the environment and enhancing communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideleft\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">FORGING CONNECTIONS TO STRENGTHEN OUR IMPACT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We draw on a variety of perspectives and multi-sectoral partnerships to solve real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Energy-Equity.png\" alt=\"Illustration of two orange hands shaking.\" class=\"wp-image-3003\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Energy-Equity.png 477w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Energy-Equity-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns has-sustainable-environment-bottom-right gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Smart-Infrastructure.png\" alt=\"Illustration of orange building with connectivity lines above it.\" class=\"wp-image-3004\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Smart-Infrastructure.png 414w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/Smart-Infrastructure-259x300.png 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">BRINGING RESEARCH TO REAL LIFE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work with communities and organizations to create solutions that make life and lives better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:99px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:650px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1467\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2859\" alt=\"Anna Herring and Haochen Li deposit red dye during a PIV experiment.\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-scaled.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Water_Infrastructure_Lab-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-orange-carbon-bottom is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-131a0bbc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull has-angle-box-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);text-transform:uppercase\">RESEARCH AREAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group iamm-card-wrap is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad85b106 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card iamm-card is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5beaa851 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student collects a sample of moss in Nick Zhou&apos;s lab.\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/student_moss-research-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong>CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Renewable resources like switchgrass, poplar, and other crops power the circular bioeconomy. They help advance our decarbonization goals, sustain our rich ecosystems, replace the myriad of fossil-based products in widespread use today, and reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"\/iee\/research-areas\/circular-bioeconomy\">Learn about UT&#8217;s Circular Bioeconomy Research<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card iamm-card is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5beaa851 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two students measure plutonium beryllium sources in the Graphite Pile Lab.\" class=\"wp-image-2798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/graphite-pile-measuring-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong>CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Energy is a driving force in modern society, but is too often a source of pollution that threatens life and lives. The development of next-generation clean energy systems will power communities across the state and around the world while mitigating threats associated with greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"\/iee\/research-areas\/clean-energy-systems\">Learn about UT&#8217;s Clean Energy Systems Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-43ce77df\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card iamm-card is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5beaa851 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student in shadow looks at a map showing energy needs across the US in CURENT&apos;s Visualization Lab.\" class=\"wp-image-26374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/Visualization_Lab-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong>Engaged Communities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">The solutions to complex problems often lie within the communities they impact. Community voices are critical in the identification of real-world challenges and in the development of solutions that preserve natural resources and sustain modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/research-areas\/engaged-communities\/\">Learn about UT&#8217;s Engaged Communities Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-391e2353\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card iamm-card is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5beaa851 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"John Schwartz and a student work in a mobile lab in the Smoky Mountains.\" class=\"wp-image-2843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Schwartz-mobile-lab-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong><strong>SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Natural ecosystems encompass not only an array of living organisms, but also the intricate tapestry of environments that support them. The stewardship of these ecosystems and the sustainability of life and resources within them necessitate the collaborative dedication and coordinated efforts of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/research-areas\/sustainable-environment\">Learn about UT&#8217;s Sustainable Environment Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-ebfaf734\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card iamm-card is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5beaa851 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Marshall Prado operates the KUKA robotic arm in the Fab Lab.\" class=\"wp-image-2919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Marshall-Prado-Fab-Lab-robot-arm-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong><strong>SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">The built environment\u2014and the processes used to create it\u2014impact the well-being of people and the natural environment. New approaches must be developed to reduce the environmental burden of infrastructure while also guiding the future design of structures, the planning of communities, and the delivery of essential services, including clean energy and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/research-areas\/sustainable-infrastructure\">Learn about UT&#8217;s Sustainable Infrastructure Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-78b3b043\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vw;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-authority-section-cta-two is-style-gpb-authority-right-background gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:5em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">World-Class Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column\" style=\"padding-left:28px\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IEE faculty represent all UT colleges. They come together to share their expertise, explore solutions to complex challenges, engage industry, government, community and other partners to solve complex problems, and prepare future generations of creators, innovators, and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/iee\/faculty-directory\/\">Meet Our Faculty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university is recruiting faculty who share a passion for working together to tackle grand challenges facing Tennessee and beyond as part of its Cluster Hire Initiatives. <a href=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/cluster-hire\/\">Visit the Cluster Hire Initiatives website to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large angled-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sandra Bogetic and Emma Houston discuss experiment results as students work in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-2800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Sandra-Bogetic-and-Emma-Houston-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal has-gray2-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:865px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:0\">Explore <br>UT Research<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:9px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Discover the people, projects and ideas driving research and innovation across the University of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b192c3d7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fancy-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\">Research at UT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-right\" style=\"min-height:809px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A student uses large equipment in the Fab Lab.\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2864 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Fab_Lab-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-lines-pattern has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-news-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IEE News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-constrained wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-606709 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-news entry\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/for-gateways.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professor and department head Zan Gao talks with kinesiology PhD student John Oginni simulating an experiment using a virtual reality bicycle exercise. Overlaid is a graphic with the text &quot;Raising the bar in Research Excellence.&quot;\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/for-gateways.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/for-gateways-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/for-gateways-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.utk.edu\/2026\/07\/31\/leading-researchers-join-ut-to-expand-impact-and-innovation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-31T10:01:56-04:00\">July 31, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">UT is raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers, three of whom are tackling pressing challenges related to energy and environment. Two of these preeminent faculty hires are advancing the circular bioeconomy. A new engineering professor\u2019s work with materials and structures under extreme conditions has applications for nuclear energy.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.utk.edu\/2026\/07\/31\/leading-researchers-join-ut-to-expand-impact-and-innovation\/\">Read this story<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-605718 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-news entry\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A scientist in a lab coat and safety goggles carefully measures a substance on a balance scale while another scientist works in the background.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/NSF_Regional_Engines_News_Feature-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.utk.edu\/2026\/07\/14\/ut-partners-win-up-to-160m-for-nsf-regional-innovation-engine-to-drive-rural-economic-development\/\" target=\"_self\" >UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine To Drive Rural Economic Development\u202f<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:00:46-04:00\">July 14, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The NSF has recognized the BRIDGES Engine, co-led by UT, as a\u00a0winner of the nationwide Regional Innovation Engines competition. BRIDGES will receive up to $160 million over 10 years to strengthen the circular bioeconomy in the southeastern US, cultivate a lasting innovation ecosystem, and drive economic growth in rural Tennessee communities and beyond.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.utk.edu\/2026\/07\/14\/ut-partners-win-up-to-160m-for-nsf-regional-innovation-engine-to-drive-rural-economic-development\/\">Read this story<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-593387 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-news entry\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Heashot of Andrew Monteith on top of an orange and white graphic.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.utk.edu\/iee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Andrew-Monteith-Pew-Graphic-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.utk.edu\/2026\/06\/18\/monteith-named-2026-pew-scholar-in-the-biomedical-sciences\/\" target=\"_self\" >Monteith Named 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-18T11:19:08-04:00\">June 18, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Andrew Monteith has been named a\u202fPew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences\u2014an early-career honor that recognizes promising scientists and supports bold, high-impact research. 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