UT mathematical ecologist Dr. Louis J. Gross instigated the formation of the Institute for Environmental Modeling in 1998 to perform basic research on significant environmental problems that impact Tennessee and have national and international implications. The center’s focus was on experimental design, environmental model formulation together with mathematical and statistical analyses of the models, projection … Continued

In collaboration with charter members Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, and Oak Ridge Associated Universities, UT formed the Institute for Nuclear Security in spring 2012. The institute, housed within the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, was first headed by Governor’s Chair Dr. Howard Hall. Its goal was to have … Continued

The Institute for Public Service is a UT entity established by the board of trustees at its summer meeting of 1971 as part of a reorganization plan that created a vice president for continuing education to replace the former system dean; changed the title of the vice president for institutional research to vice president for … Continued

The Institute for Rare Isotope Measurements continues the work of the Noble Gas Lab, formerly of Atom Sciences Inc. An interdisciplinary institute, IRIM uses analytical techniques that have their roots in physics and chemistry to solve problems in the geosciences and related fields. Rare noble gases contribute to a better understanding of the environment, including … Continued

The Institute for Smart Structures (ISS) is a research center housed in the College of Architecture and Design that emphasizes technologies that improve the quality of architecture and the building envelope for the twenty-first century, focusing on sustainability, energy, health and safety, and economy. Partners include the College of Engineering and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

IEEE (usually referred to as “Eye-triple-E”) is a professional society for students majoring in electrical and computer engineering. The society was formed in 1963 by the merger of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE, founded in 1884) and the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE, founded in 1912).

The 1963–65 Yale Avenue Urban Renewal Project, through which UT acquired 134 acres of land for expansion, took place in an area south of Andy Holt Avenue between Phillip Fulmer Way and the L&N Railroad tracks. UT projected that its expansion needs would be greater than the boundaries of the federal urban renewal project, and … Continued

The Inter-Vols was a steel-drum band sponsored by UT’s International House. The band began in September 1983 with the help of some local patrons who provided the pans. The Inter-Vols played at the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet, international festivals throughout the South, and at the 1984 Olympic Torch Relay celebration on campus.

In fall 1992 UT was brought online to offer interactive teleclasses, with classes broadcast from specially equipped rooms in the Communications and University Extension Building. In fall 1992 four classes were broadcast to Oak Ridge as part of the Oak Ridge Resident Graduate School’s offerings. Classes were also broadcast to Kingsport.

In 1910 the UT Cooperative Bookstore presented to the university a large silver loving cup to be used as a stimulus for interclass athletics. The freshman, sophomore, junior (including junior law), and senior (including senior law) classes could compete for the honor of having their names engraved upon the cup, which was ensconced on a … Continued