A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Latimer Science and Engineering Building was held on September 18, 2020 in the UTM quad. Although the event was closed to the public in accordance with the university’s reopening plan, media presence was welcomed, so we at The Pacer decided to attend and summarize the groundbreaking ceremony for the… Continue reading Latimer STEM Building groundbreaking ceremony
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Mechatronics latest addition to Engineering
UTM is adding a mechatronics concentration to its Engineering program in the fall of 2019. Dr. Robert LeMaster, professor and department chair for UTM’s Engineering program, defines mechatronics as “a multi-disciplined field that is concerned with systems consisting of both mechanical and electrical components controlled using computer-based technology.” Mechatronics unites techniques from mechanical, electrical and… Continue reading Mechatronics latest addition to Engineering
Old to fall so new can rise
Communications Building to be torn down for Latimer Building Construction in preparation for the new Latimer Engineering and Science Building will soon commence, beginning with the removal of the Communications Building on the southeast side of the quad within the upcoming weeks. The three-story, 120,000 square foot Latimer Building will be built where the Communications Building is… Continue reading Old to fall so new can rise
Computer Science gains new programs
The Computer Science department has approved the addition of two new areas of concentration to their curriculum, data science as well as digital hardware and embedded systems, in order to create an effective industry-driven degree path. The new additions will be implemented during the fall 2019 semester, allowing new and current students to redirect their… Continue reading Computer Science gains new programs
Are fine arts and humanities majors as important as STEM majors?
Are the fine arts and humanities as important as the hard sciences, engineering and math? Obviously, it is possible to study both, but what are the benefits of each? In order to answer that question, it might be a good idea to look at each under a magnifying glass. There are many different focus areas… Continue reading Are fine arts and humanities majors as important as STEM majors?