Category Archives: RD Highlights
Relationships for the Long Haul
Liz Teston, associate professor in the School of Interior Architecture first met Hannah Schmidt, research development manager, at a departmental […]
Rallying the Forces for Good Jobs in East Tennessee
When she heard about the funding opportunity offered by the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge, Sociology Professor and Department […]
Behind the Scenes of a Sloan Research Fellowship Application
Mahshid Ahmadi, assistant professor of materials science and engineering in the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE), is teaching robots to […]
Funding Diversity in Music
When Hillary Herndon, professor of viola, sought diverse music selections for her students, she had to conduct research to find […]
IRES Insights Help Gaoue Fill Gaps in Global Research
Orou Gaoue, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, saw a need for research in his homeland of Benin, a […]
RD Highlight: Qi’s NSF Reverse Site Visit Generates Lessons Worth Sharing
When Hairong Qi received notice that the National Science Foundation wanted to conduct a reverse site visit related to her […]
Center for Global Engagement Helps Build Uzbekistan Collaborations
Keen to build partnerships in Central Asia, Rupy Sawhney turned to UT’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) to explore opportunities. […]
Internal Competitions Lift Up Rising Stars
Deadric Williams, assistant professor of sociology, was surprised when he received the nomination to apply to the William T. Grant […]
UT Rallies Support to Land Prestigious NIH T32 Training Grant
Todd Reynolds recently received the coveted, “We’re pleased to inform you…” email, informing him that his proposal for a National […]
Fomin Leverages RD Support to Increase Engagement and Diversity in Nuclear Physics
When Nadia Fomin was an undergraduate in physics at the University of Virginia, she was the only woman in a […]