Education

Calling All Engineers

Rabbit Zielke — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:58:59 +0000

The Chattanooga Engineers Club meets for lunch each week to share information across engineering disciplines.

Online College Courses Get A Big Boost, But Doubts Persist

Claudio Sanchez — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000

From New Mexico to New York, 10 state university systems have announced they are joining the ranks of elite institutions embracing the massive open online course, or MOOC, system.

On Thursday, they unveiled a landmark partnership with Coursera, a for-profit tech company with 3.5 million registered students.

Meet New UTC Chancellor Steve Angle

Michael Edward Miller — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:08:16 +0000

Dr. Steve Angle sat down with Cindy Carroll, Assistant Director, University Relations and WUTC’s Michael Edward Miller for an in-depth interview. Dr. Angle was recently selected as the new chancellor of the University Of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Meet Dr. E. Grady Bogue

Michael Edward Miller — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:00:51 +0000

Dr. E. Grady Bogue, Interim Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has enjoyed a long career in academics and leadership. He’s also authored several books on leadership and education. In this interview, he discusses his philosophy of leadership and how he stepped up very quickly when called to UTC.

Tennessee Earns C- in Nationwide Report Card

Garrett Crowe — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:44:58 +0000

In the first week of January, StudentsFirst, an organization founded by education reformer Michelle Rhee, unveiled their nationwide report card.

Tennessee State Rep. Eric Watson, Others Discuss Pros And Cons Of Arming Teachers

Michael Edward Miller and Garrett Crowe — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:07:31 +0000

In this segment, we explore reasons why people support or oppose teachers carrying guns at school. Going beyond pro/con arguments based on hypotheticals, we look for examples of a teacher or school official using a gun to stop a school shooting.

Brain Training: You’ll Feel Smarter After Hearing This

Michael Edward Miller and Garrett Crowe — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:08:20 +0000

Brain training games may help us sharpen our memory skills and boost our intelligence. Students and people with cognitive disabilities have seen benefits. However, current scientific research doesn’t necessarily prove that brain training can help healthy, average adults. Listen to this segment and get smart about brain training.

Project Inspire: Those Who Can, Teach

Michael Edward Miller — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:57:59 +0000

People who have science, math, engineering or technology backgrounds and who are looking for a career change can become Hamilton County schoolteachers through Project Inspire.

Is Your Child Ready For School?

Rabbit Zielke — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:10:34 +0000

Project Ready for School with the United Way of Greater Chattanooga is offering a Learning Checkup online for children age 5 and under.

Serve and Protect with Alton Brown

Rabbit Zielke — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:49:31 +0000

Celebrity chef Alton Brown is back in Chattanooga working with the Tennessee Aquarium to promote sustainable seafood with Serve and Protect.

Stuff the Bus

Rabbit Zielke — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:28:24 +0000

United Way of Greater Chattanooga is gathering school supplies to Stuff the Bus for children in need.

Calling the Ocean Floor

Rabbit Zielke — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:42:13 +0000

The Aquarius Reef Base is the last undersea research laboratory on the planet.

UTC To Offer Degrees In Occupational Therapy And Integrated Studies

Mary Helen Miller — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:12:51 +0000

The UT Board of Trustees recently approved two new degrees for UTC – the Bachelor of Integrated Studies and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate.

For Some Kids, Summer Schedule Can Be A Struggle

Mary Helen Miller — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:37:40 +0000

School's out! Good news, right?

Chattanooga History Center's Cherokee Life and Struggle

Garrett Crowe — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:31:55 +0000

In June, the Chattanooga History Center will present two programs about Cherokee culture. One of the programs will be aimed towards a younger audience called Cherokee Life, which happens June 9th at 9 AM. The other program is for adults and is called The Cherokee Struggle for Sovereignty. The Cherokee Struggle for Sovereignty is presented on June 26th at 7 PM. Both programs will be held at the Chattanooga History Center. Garrett Crowe spoke with Dr.