Department - Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering
On the occasion of Dr. Andrew K. Dickerson's tenure and promotion to Associate Professor
This book was authored by my PhD advisor, and this mentor was critical to strengthening my ability to write technical articles. His creativity in research inspires me still. This book also contains some of my PhD work and a photograph I took of my beloved childhood dog, Belle.
How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls: Animal Movement and the Robots of the Future
On the occasion of Dr. Michael C. Yates's promotion to Clinical Professor
Moneyball is a nod to one of my favorite hobbies, is written by one of my favorite authors, and relates to the same subject as my most high-profile publication. Moreover, I love the book's lesson that one can always gain an edge over his competitors by thinking intelligently and strategically.
On the occasion of the tenure and promotion of Michelle M. Dennis to Professor
This was the only book I read during vet school that wasn't a required text. I learned about this book via a chance recommendation by an intimidating professor who would never realize how much the brief exchange impacted my career. This book ignited my passion for diagnostic investigation and, in retrospect, set my career path along a unique trajectory, one which I did not anticipate when applying to vet school.
On the occasion of the promotion of Ragan Schriver, PsyD, MSW, to Professor of Practice
My brother, Rob Schriver, an alum of UTK is the co-author and I reallly want to share my promotion with my family. He wrote this book with Joan Cronan, UTK Lady Vols athletic director emeritus! It has some great advice for living a full life.
Sport is Life with the Volume Turned Up: Lessons Learned from Sports that Apply to Business and Life
On the occasion of Dr. Graciela S. Cabana's promotion to Professor
These comic strips were formative for me growing up. In the comic, the protagonist Mafalda responds to global, political, and social issues with a typical child's honesty. Reading Mafalda is refreshing in its combination of seriousness, innocence, and comedy.
On the occasion of Dr. Laura Seery Lenn's promotion to Distinguished Lecturer
This is a timeless guide to value investing, offering practical wisdom on navigating the stock market with a focus on long-term success. It teaches investors how to make informed decisions, minimize risks, and understand market fluctuations, making it essential reading for anyone serious about building wealth and achieving financial security.
The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.: The Definitive Book on Value Investing
Author — Benjamin Graham (Author), Jason Zweig (Author), Warren E. Buffett (Collaborator)
On the occasion of Dr. Becky DeBolt's promotion to Clinical Associate Professor
For the love of all pet owners who seek veterinary care for their animal; no matter how little money they have, this book may help their veterinarian provide the quality care the animal needs.
On the occasion of Charles B. Sims's promotion to Professor
Most of my career has focused on how risk and uncertainty shape markets and policy. This is one of the best books I have seen for conveying risk and uncertainty to the general public.
The Art of Uncertainty: How to Navigate Chance, Ignorance, Risk, and Luck
On the occasion of Dr. Amy Jo Coffey's tenure as Professor
This is my awarding-winning (co-authored) text, written because it was a much-needed resource within my sub-discipline of media management and economics. The case-based approach to media/audience analytics also provides datasets for analysts to learn by doing. It serves as a textbook for students as well as a desk reference for industry practitioners.
Media Analytics: Understanding Media, Audiences, and Consumers in the 21st Century
