Elle Brinkman: A Physics Vol for Life
When spring 2026 physics graduate Elle Brinkman visited UT for the first time, she immediately fell in love with the campus. When she learned about all the physics department has to offer (including close ties to Oak Ridge National Laboratory), she knew Rocky Top was the place for her.
Now, with strong faculty connections and a publication under her belt, she’s ready to continue her journey toward a PhD in physics.