College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech

04/04/2026

College of Engineering alumni led Artemis II on its successful launch last week! Dr. John Blevins ('90 mechanical engineering) and Dr. Phillip Allen ('00 M.S. mechanical engineering and '02 Ph.D. engineering) are the Chief Engineer and Deputy Chief Engineer of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). Check out their story below!

02/25/2026

🥇✨Congratulations to Tennessee Tech University's Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC)'s Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) Team for earning 1st place out of 45 teams in the CCDC Qualifiers and advancing to regionals! Only the top 10 teams advance to regionals. This is an incredible achievement showcasing skill, teamwork, and cyber excellence. CCDC Team members are Daniela Vela Hernandez (captain), Behnjamin Barlow, Joey Milton, Landon Foister, Johnny Mac Brentlinger, Carter Haney, Cameron Jones and Nicholas Liverett.
College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech University

02/06/2026

Tennessee Tech University’s Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to the VEX U Robotics World Championship for the third consecutive year. Open to students of all majors and experience levels, ARC turns classroom learning into real-world innovation through teamwork, design and competition.

Proud to see our students representing Tech on the global stage. Wings up!

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For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University’s Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to a world championship – and participation in the club is not based on specific majors or prior robotics experience.

01/22/2026

Tennessee Tech chemical engineering doctoral student Sahera Abumariam earned first place in the environmental division at the AIChE National Meeting—her second national award for groundbreaking research on microplastics in wastewater treatment. Her work is helping address critical environmental and human health challenges. Congratulations, Sahera!

Tennessee Tech University chemical engineering doctoral student Sahera Abumariam has once again earned national recognition for her environmental research.

01/12/2026

We are happy to announce the launching of a new Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering to meet growing workforce demand across Tennessee and beyond. Approved by THEC, the MS-ISE will begin in August 2026 and be offered both on campus and online, designed for working professionals and full-time students. This program brings industrial and systems engineering back to Tech—preparing graduates with in-demand skills for high-impact careers in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, technology, and more.
Learn more: https://www.tntech.edu/news/releases/25-26/tech-launches-graduate-program-to-meet-industry-demand-for-industrial-and-systems-engineers.php

12/22/2025

Wishing you a season of innovation and a prosperous New Year.

12/17/2025

Tennessee Tech’s ITAC team was recently awarded funding from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to help select Tennessee counties enhance their communities through energy efficiency audits of county-owned buildings. These commercial audits are a necessary first step for the counties applying for funding to upgrade their building systems and reduce utility costs. ITAC faculty and staff Ethan Languri, Mazen Hussein, Patrick Swiecichowski, and Michelle Davis will be working with the following counties on this exciting opportunity: Bledsoe, Cocke, Grundy, Hardeman, Haywood, Lake, Perry, and Scott.

12/12/2025

Today we proudly celebrate 208 new College of Engineering graduates walking across the stage at Tennessee Tech’s December commencement! 🎓💜💛

As the institution that produces nearly a quarter of all engineers in Tennessee each year, we are especially proud of the talent and drive represented in this graduating class. To the Class of 2025: Thank you for raising the bar and carrying Tech’s legacy of engineering excellence forward.

Wings Up, and welcome to the Golden Eagle alumni family!

May your hard work and dedication lead you to even greater achievements. Wishing you success in all that you do. Happy Graduation!🎉 —from the College of Engineering Faculty and Staff

12/11/2025

We were thrilled to attend the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in Nashville this year! CEROC brought along our amazing student ambassadors who volunteered throughout the event and showcased their skills in the conference’s Capture the Flag (CTF) competition.
🏆 Congratulations to Julian Trujillo for securing 1st place and Noah Gregory for earning 3rd place!
This conference is an incredible opportunity to connect with K12 educators and strengthen cybersecurity education initiatives. We’re proud to support the next generation of cybersecurity leaders!
Thank you to our amazing ambassadors, Trey Burks, Daniela Vela Hernandez, Rachel Stratton, Zack Williams, Julian Trujillo, and Noah Gregory!
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Tennessee Tech University

12/10/2025

12/04/2025

The deadline to apply for Tennessee Tech scholarships is just three weeks away! If you know a current Tech student or a high school senior planning to attend Tech next year, please remind them to submit their scholarship application by December 15!

www.tntech.edu/scholarships

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!