David Anderson, professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Institute of Agriculture, never expected to commercialize technology he created — much less help other faculty and staff navigate their own commercialization journeys. Growing up in a small town surrounded by animals, Anderson always wanted to work with animals and become a veterinarian. During graduate school, (read more)
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Inventor Spotlight: Caleb Rucker
At a young age, Caleb Rucker knew he wanted to be an inventor. From building devices in the woods behind his childhood home to a general interest in math and science, he always dreamed he would one day invent something special. Today, Rucker is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical (read more)
Inventor Spotlight: Mina Sartipi
In 2010, Chattanooga was the first city in the country to offer one gigabit-per-second fiber internet service to all residents and businesses. Since then, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders have collaborated to build on this momentum and usher in a smart city, connected future. One of these innovators is Mina Sartipi, the founding director of (read more)