TN-SCORE Vision:

To advance the capacity of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research at all Tennessee academic institutions furthering their contribution to state economic priorities and leading solutions to problems of national significance.

TN-SCORE Facts:

• $24 million National Science Foundation EPSCoR grant awarded over a five year period
• Three Primary Alternative Energy Research thrusts including advanced solar conversion, energy devices, and nanomaterials
• Nine originating partner universities 
• 5 Tennessee Board of Regents schools ( East Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, Middle Tennessee State, Tennessee State, Memphis)
• 3 TICUA schools (King College, Fisk University, Vanderbilt University)
• 1 University of Tennessee school (UT Knoxville)
• Four Industry Partners – Genera Energy, Eastman, Hemlock Semiconductor, Tennessee Valley Authority
• Awarded 15 summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) at 3 campuses in the first year 
• Awarded 3 summer Research Opportunity Awards (ROAs) to faculty in the first year
• Facilitated 5 summer internship jobs in the first year