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Tennessee Tech absolutely dominated the 33rd Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) at Oakland University!...
06/02/2026

Tennessee Tech absolutely dominated the 33rd Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) at Oakland University! Our incredible team just returned from Rochester, Michigan, after sweeping nearly every top award across three intense challenges: AutoNav, Design, and Self Drive. Building reliable autonomous robots is far more challenging than it looks, but this team proved that Golden Eagles are truly Tech-tastic! Our crew was the first to complete the entire AutoNav race course, and they stood out as one of only six finalists in the design presentation. Through late nights and rigorous testing, they gained invaluable hands-on experience and brought home serious hardware. Check out this legendary lineup of awards:
AUTONAV Cup → TNTech Crusaders
AUTONAV Challenge 1st Place → TNTech Crusaders
Design Challenge 1st Place → TNTech AT NA
AUTONAV Challenge 5th Place → TNTech AT NA
Paul Lescoe Award → TNTech AT NA

Pictured in the front row with their awards and trophy are ME majors Kyle Madigan and Mary Rooker, ME Faculty Advisor Dr. Daniel Yoon, and ME student Hangyeol Ko. Standing in the back are MEs Jonathan King, Sungjoon Yoon, Yejoon Song, and EE major Louis Bauer. Please join us in congratulating these brilliant students for showcasing Tennessee Tech’s engineering excellence on a national stage!

We are incredibly grateful to announce new, generous support for the Tech Engineering for Kids (TEK) project! Tech engin...
05/19/2026

We are incredibly grateful to announce new, generous support for the Tech Engineering for Kids (TEK) project! Tech engineering alumnus and business leader Richard Carlton, along with local Cookeville pediatrician Dr. Satya Chakrabarty and his wife, Sangita, recently made impactful donations to help more children and adults with special needs through the TEK program, launched and led by ME Professor Steve Canfield. Richard’s love for our department runs deep, and he is proud to help our students in many ways. For the Chakrabartys, supporting this initiative is part of a broader, heartfelt mission to serve and uplift local children in any way possible. This combined generosity will empower many more students to create meaningful, custom projects designed and built with our special clients in mind. Thank you to our incredible donors for investing in the next generation of mechanical engineers!

Today we are absolutely bursting with pride, as our Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering family almost completely swept the ...
04/28/2026

Today we are absolutely bursting with pride, as our Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering family almost completely swept the College of Engineering Faculty & Staff Awards Ceremony! We already knew our team was world-class, but it’s pretty awesome to see that hard work recognized. Huge congrats to our amazing winners: Dr. John Zhu, Dr. Rory Roberts, Lisa Meadows, and Dr. Steve Anton, pictured here with our Chair, Dr. Mohan Rao, in the center. We are so incredibly lucky to have the best faculty and staff in the game. Let’s keep that momentum going! Go MNE! Wings up!!

Huge thanks to Protomet for an incredible day in East Tennessee! Our Baja SAE team had an absolute blast touring the fac...
04/17/2026

Huge thanks to Protomet for an incredible day in East Tennessee! Our Baja SAE team had an absolute blast touring the facility and getting a front-row seat to the action. Highlights included seeing our custom-fabricated competition parts hit the powder-coating line and getting an inside look at the anodizing process from one of our own—ME student and current Protomet co-op, Austin Thompson! We also loved catching up with ME alum Jeff Webster while exploring the entire plant. Generous sponsors like Protomet make it possible for our students to get the hands-on experience they need to be competitive on the track. We couldn’t do it without you, Protomet!

Wings Up and reaching for the stars! We are incredibly proud to celebrate two of the many outstanding Tennessee Tech mec...
04/15/2026

Wings Up and reaching for the stars! We are incredibly proud to celebrate two of the many outstanding Tennessee Tech mechanical engineering alumni who played crucial roles in making the historic Artemis II mission a successful reality, Dr. John Blevins and Dr. Phillip Allen. The dedication and talent of these Golden Eagles make them truly out of this world! Thank you for showing the world what a Tennessee Tech ME education can achieve.

04/10/2026

Meet Nathaniel Randolph, a Nuclear Engineering major and a perfect example of why the energy here at Tech is unmatched. From crushing complex equations to making the most of every campus opportunity, Nathaniel is proof that our students aren't just learning about their future careers—they’re building them! Curious about what life is really like inside the lab and beyond? Check out this story to see how Nathaniel is leveling up his journey and how YOU can dive into the endless opportunities waiting for you at Tennessee Tech.

Our amazing Baja and Formula SAE teams totally "sleighed" the annual Lighting of the Quad event tonight! They braved the...
12/03/2025

Our amazing Baja and Formula SAE teams totally "sleighed" the annual Lighting of the Quad event tonight! They braved the frosty air, and their holiday cheer was warmer than the hot cocoa! The teams truly embodied the spirit of the season, showcasing their incredible vehicles while spreading joy to children of all ages. It was a festive, fun-filled evening that made memories as bright as the dazzling lights illuminating the Quad. Talk about making spirits bright!

Look at the amazing group of students and faculty gearing up for the excitement at the ASME IMECE expo! From their beami...
11/18/2025

Look at the amazing group of students and faculty gearing up for the excitement at the ASME IMECE expo! From their beaming smiles and enthusiastic energy, it’s clear everyone is having a blast networking and diving into today’s awesome technical sessions.
Roughly 2,000 attendees from around the globe have converged on Memphis for this epic event, discussing how mechanical engineers can tackle global challenges with innovation, resilience, and a serious dose of ingenuity. Sounds exciting, right? Stay tuned for more action-packed updates!

Our MNE Department was soaring high on day 1 at the ASME IMECE conference in Memphis! The booth buzzed with attendees st...
11/18/2025

Our MNE Department was soaring high on day 1 at the ASME IMECE conference in Memphis! The booth buzzed with attendees stopping by to say hi and our students showcasing Tennessee Tech and their incredible work. It was definitely a “Wings Up” day, and we’ll keep you posted on what’s happening there this week!

The Nuclear for All Career Expo today was awesome! Turnout was great, with hundreds of students swinging by to explore a...
11/13/2025

The Nuclear for All Career Expo today was awesome! Turnout was great, with hundreds of students swinging by to explore all the exciting professional possibilities in the nuclear industry, and two of our student organizations were there to welcome everyone. Lacey Coates represented the brilliant minds of Women in Nuclear, and Nolan Casebier and Nathaniel Randolph were championing the American Nuclear Society. We also got to hang out with some ME alumni, always a plus! It was a day full of energy, great conversations, and sparking interest in the incredible careers the nuclear field has to offer!

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