Tech Surpasses $50 Million Research Milestone First Time
Tennessee Tech officially surpassed $50 million in externally funded research for the first time during the fiscal year 2026 just completed. It marks the sixth consecutive year the university has set a new record for research funding. Vice President for Research and Economic Development John Liu said the $50.88 million total includes 177 different projects […]
Tech Hosts Statewide Artificial Intelligence Summit This Week
Tennessee Tech is partnering with UT Knoxville and the AI Tennessee Consortium to host a statewide summit focused on AI uses Tuesday. Tech Acting Vice President for Research and Economic Development Michael Aikens said the event will bring together representatives from multiple universities, private businesses, and government entities. “What our focus is, is how are […]
Tech Program Receiving Recurring Funding From State
Tennessee Tech’s Rural Reimagined Program will now receive $1 million in recurring funding from the state. Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Michael Aikens said the program is designed to help rural areas in Tennessee tackle rural-facing challenges. Aikens said it was great to see the program receive recurring funding from the state. […]
Tech’s $10M Dollar Grant Will Focus On Expanded Smart Grid Technology
A new grant will help Tennessee Tech researchers study the potential of large-scale battery backups to deal with grid issues like last Christmas’ power blackouts. The $10 million grant announced Monday is the largest in school history. Michael Aikens is Director of Tech’s Center for Rural Innovation, the organization that will manage the partnership with […]
Rural Reimagined Announces Nearly $145K in Faculty Research Grants
Tennessee Tech’s Rural Reimagined program awarding some $144,000 in grant for faculty research projects. Administrative Chair Michael Aikens said the 10 faculty projects range from mental health projects, drug abuse projects, engineering, and food insecurity. He said working with the faculty projects will help continue to expand Rural Reimagined’s presence in the 76 rural counties […]
Algood Partners With Tech’s Center For Rural Innovation To Enhance Brand And Promote Tourism
Tennessee Tech’s Center for Rural Innovation is partnering with Algood to enhance the city’s brand and tourism prospects. Tech’s Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Michael Aikens said that the TCRI program employs Tennessee Tech students to bridge gaps between information, resources, and knowledge for businesses and municipalities. “We’re able to fill those gaps and we […]
