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This issue of @COE features information about faculty awards as well as new details on degree and apprentice program opportunities for students.
@COE is published every Friday. Be sure to check out the news for this issue as well as the Career Services dedicated student version
Please send your submissions for @COE to Kim Cowart in the Engineering Communications Office at [log in to unmask].
Faculty News and Announcements
Dr. Charles Qing Cao, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has just received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. The title of Dr. Cao’s award is “CAREER: Operating System Based Energy Virtualization for Sensor Networks.” Congratulations to Dr. Cao.
Dr. Christopher Cherry, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and environmental economics Ph.D. student Luke Jones have just finished a report researching the use of electric vehicles in India and Vietnam.
While the use of electric two-wheelers has increased in the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the past decade, such unparalleled growth has not extended beyond the PRC's borders to countries such as India and Viet Nam, where environmentally detrimental gasoline motorcycles dominate. The report documents market conditions in Ahmedabad, India, and Ha Noi, Viet Nam, to explain why this is so, and analyzes the potential environmental impact of electric two-wheelers to show how they could chart a path toward sustainable transport in these and other countries in the region.
Dr. Cherry and Luke’s report may be found here:
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/electric-bikes-ind-vie/default.asp
The report follows a somewhat similar study in China, released last year. http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/Electric-Bikes/default.asp
Dr. Cherry and Luke are currently working on a journal article focused on this same topic.
E-Wen Huang, Ph.D. student, and Dr. Peter K. Liaw, Professor and Ivan Recheff Chair of Excellence, in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, recently published an article titled “Cyclic-loading-induced Accumulation of Geometrically Necessary Dislocations Near Grain Boundaries in an Ni-based Superalloy” in the December issue of JOM, the journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). To learn more about JOM, please visit the journal's home page, www.tms.org/jom.html, and request a complimentary trial subscription to the journal in on-line, page-turning format.
Several Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering faculty and students participated in the “VULCAN at the Spallation Neutron Source: Scientific Opportunities, Industrial Applications and Challenges” workshop on Thursday, January 21. Details about the conference can be found at "http://neutrons.ornl.gov/conf/Vulcan2010/agenda.shtml"
Office of Engineering Diversity Programs News
The Office of Engineering Diversity Programs has added Mildred Louidor to their staff as a Graduate Student Assistant. Mildred will be working with the TLSAMP Program as a STEM data analyst.
She recently graduated from UTK’s MBA program and is currently completing requirements for a MS Degree in industrial and information engineering. We welcome Mildred to the college!
Industrial and Information Engineering Update
If you are interested in taking IE 405 (Engineering Economics) this summer, please email Dr. Joe Wilck ([log in to unmask]), and indicate which terms (Mini, 1st, or 2nd); note that Full Term is not an option. He will be teaching the course using Distance-Education technology (MediaSite), so you do not have to physically be in Knoxville to participate.
Office of Professional Practice Spotlight
Upcoming Events
OPP spring event dates have been set. Students are encouraged to mark their calendars now so they don’t miss out on these opportunities!
Soda Shop
Feb. 3: 5:00 p.m. UC Ballroom
This casual event offers information about the co-op/internship program from staff and experienced student ambassadors, with added insight from guest speaker Clay Griffin, president of Rembco Geotechnical Contractors, Inc. Mock interviews will also be given, offering students information on how to dress, act and answer questions to give the best impression. Free soda and popcorn will be available while they last.
Resume Workshops
Feb. 10: 5:00 p.m. 216 Perkins
Feb. 24: 5:00 p.m. 216 Perkins
Students attending will learn how to format their resume specifically for co-op and internship employers. Give yourself an edge on the competition by catering to co-op and internship employers so your resume will stand out at the Engineering Fair. Students are encouraged to bring their resume to have it reviewed and receive personalized recommendations. Resume templates will be available at the workshops, or may be obtained anytime by sending an email request to [log in to unmask]
Interview Schedule Deadline
Feb. 19: Last day to schedule interviews before the fair
February 19 is the last day for students to schedule interviews before the engineering fair. Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; those wishing to interview are encouraged to make an appointment with their co-op / internship advisor well in advance (as early as mid-January) to maximize their opportunities.
Interview Workshop
March 1: 5:00 27 Alumni Memorial Building
Learn what employers want to see and hear during an interview, and brush up on interviewing skills before attending the Engineering Fair.
Engineering Fair
March 4: 4 to 7 p.m. UC Ballroom
Engineering students are invited to attend dressed for success to discuss opportunities with business partners from corporate America. All engineering students are encouraged to attend for networking opportunities and potential interviews from employers who are completing their own interview schedules.
Interview Day
March 5: Neyland Stadium East Skyboxes
Engineering Fair interviews will be held in the Neyland Stadium East Skyboxes; students with interviews should enter at Gate 26, next to Estabrook Hall.
For more information on any of these events, or the engineering co-op/internship program, contact the Office of Professional Practice at [log in to unmask] or 865-974-5323.
For information on engineering co-op and internship assignments,
contact the Office of Professional Practice at [log in to unmask] or (865) 974-5323.
Student Opportunities
New M.S. Degree Program
The Department of Statistics, Operations and Management Science in the College of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee will begin offering a new M.S. degree in Business Analytics beginning in the fall of 2010. The program provides an alternative to the M.B.A degree for students that are interested in advanced mathematical and statistical tools and how they can be applied in modern business. The duration of the program is 3 semesters and offers a tuition waver and 10 hours of assistantship for students that qualify.
Students will also attend courses that are part of the MBA curriculum in order to gain managerial training and familiarity with business processes. As currently designed the program offers four tracks focusing on various career paths: Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Business Process Optimization and Applied Statistics. Additional details are available at the weblink "http://bus.utk.edu/soms/analytics/index.htm".
Prerequisites are also provided on the website and include a minimum GPA of 3.0, three semesters of calculus, and knowledge of at least one programming language. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth Gilbert, Professor and Department Head, Department of Statistics, Operations and Management Science via phone at 865-974-8326 or email: [log in to unmask]
IREE 2010 ProgramThe 2010 International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) Program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and organized by Purdue University, is now accepting applications for the 2010 grant cycle. IREE 2010 awardees will receive a stipend (US$4,000 for graduate students and US$3,000 for undergraduate students) to conduct engineering-related research in China from May - August 2010. Additionally, grant awardees will receive allowances for: an orientation program; travel to and housing/meals in China; plus a re-entry program. The 50 students (20 undergraduate and 30 graduate students) that receive the IREE award will spend 10-12 weeks working on frontier engineering research projects in university, industry or government labs in China.
Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing as degree-seeking undergraduate OR graduate students at a U.S. institution of higher education. They must also be able to express both a demonstrated interest in a field of engineering related research, and a desire to work in China. Finally, strong preference will be given to United States citizens or nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. In addition, women, underrepresented groups and students from schools with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline for IREE 2010 is February 15th, 2010. For eligibility and application, go to: "http://www.globalhub.org/iree".
Tennessee Apprentice Program The Office of Alumni Affairs is coordinating an excellent career mentoring program for UT students. The Tennessee Apprentice Program is in its second year and is currently recruiting students for the 2010 program; student applications are due Friday, January 29th.
An apprenticeship allows students to explore potential future careers and connect with alumni who have been in their shoes and want to help guide them in the right direction. Students may find that a prospective field is just what they had always hoped it would be—or they may find that a field of interest is much different than expected.
The "http://alumni.utk.edu/apprentice" website provides details as well as a link to the application. Many students met with alumni last year and offered very positive feedback on their experience.
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Field Museum summer 2010 undergraduate research internship opportunities
The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois is pleased to announce its 2010 Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) internship grants. Go to "http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/scholarships/reu.html" for details.
Application deadline: February 1st, 2010
2010 Program Dates
Start of 2010 REU Program: Monday, June 7, 2010
End of 2010 REU Program: Friday, August 13, 2010 with REU research symposium on Saturday, August 14 (participation mandatory)
Stipend and allowances: REU student participants receive a salary of $4,500 for the 10- week program, and an additional $2,500 subsistence and $500 travel allowance.
Program Director:
Petra Sierwald, Associate Curatorr
Zoology, Insects
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
E-mail:[log in to unmask]
Phone: (312) 665-7744
Fax: (312) 665-7754
Career Services Announcements
So, You Want to Work in Oak Ridge?
Co-Sponsors: UT Career Services and Oak Ridge Economic Partnership
Employer/Corporate Participants: DOE, ORNL, B & W Y-12, ORAU/ORISE, SAIC, Energy Solutions, Oak Ridge Energy Corridor
This workshop will give students of all majors the opportunity to learn about the many employment opportunities (full-time, part-time, seasonal, internships) in Oak Ridge, TN and how to find and successfully apply for those positions. Designed for the freshman through the graduate student, learn how you can get started on your search for an Oak Ridge job!
The workshop will begin with a brief overview by Gerald Boyd, Manager of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in Oak Ridge to help you understand the DOE operations. This will be followed by a question and answer session with a panel of leading Oak Ridge employers who will address areas such as security clearances, opportunities for BS/BA, MS/MBA and PhD degrees in a variety of majors, future hiring needs, international student hiring, when and how to start preparing for an Oak Ridge job search and tips for success when applying and interviewing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover career opportunities and tips for successfully landing a job in Oak Ridge!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: University Center Shiloh Room
Contact: Career Services
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 865-974-5435
Website: http://career.utk.edu/
Professors - Don't Cancel That Class!
When you have to be away from the university, call on us. Or if you would like to build career preparation into your class, just let us know!
Leslie Fox, Career Services Consultant for the College of Engineering, would love the opportunity to talk about careers for your students, resume and interview skills, or just about our resources, services and upcoming events. We're also happy to have you build in a visit from Career Services staff to your curriculum or to speak to student groups you may advise.
With advance notice, workshop and seminar options can be customized to your needs and may include:
In order to get the process started, please e-mail Leslie at [log in to unmask] with a date or, if flexible, several possible dates for the presentation and any particular topic or topics that you would like covered for your class or student group. Please allow at least 2 weeks’ notice.
Thank you for helping us help your students!
Please e-mail Leslie Fox at [log in to unmask] with any questions about Career Services.
If you have submissions for @COE, the college's electronic newsletter, please send them to Kim Cowart at [log in to unmask] by 12:00 noon on Thursdays.