Science Bytes is designed for elementary and secondary school students and teachers. Each
installment describes the work being done by scientists at the University of Tennessee. We
hope not only to educate our users about current science questions and issues--we want to
inspire you to pursue all-new questions and projects! Users, please send us feedback on
this pilot project! What do you like most? What can we improve? Are there topics you would
especially like to know about?
Please send your comments and suggestions to sloveda2@utk.edu
UT
scientist Tyler Kress helps create smarter airbags.
by Yvonne Loveday
UT Plant Pathologists Mark Windham and Robert Trigiano
explain a disease threatening the dogwood tree population.
by Tina Jones
UT Geologist Dr. Tom Broadhead gives the lowdown on
the Earth underneath us.
by Tina Jones
UT biology student Steve Fraley and other scientists work
to restore four endangered species to their rightful waters.
by Vicki Slagle Johns
What's the best design for a fighter airplane's wings?
Two UT Space Institute scientists eye the dragonfly.
by Vicki Slagle Johns
Geochemist, physicist, chemist, among others--girls can be
anything they want to be when they grow up! Three UT women
scientists describe their careers.
by Vicki Slagle Johns
Don't know where you're going? UT cartographer Will Fontanez
can draw you a map.
by Tina Jones
To keep bears and other wild critters at the Knoxville Zoo from
getting bored, a UT biology student has designed animal
enrichment activities.
by David Hamilton
Even in spring, you won't find flowers blooming in Antarctica.
But you will find phytoplankton, a single-celled plant that feeds
many sea animals and may play a part in preventing global warming.
by Vicki Slagle Johns
Staff and acknowledgements
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