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For the week of February 19th, 2010
@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. Baoshan Huang, an associate professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, was interviewed by WBIR TV on the recent occurrence of numerous potholes on roadways.
The textbook Digital Color Image Processing by Andreas Koschan and Mongi Abidi was recently published in a Chinese-language translation by Tsinghua University Press. Andreas Koschan is a research associate professor and Mongi Abidi a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Department of Nuclear Engineering Colloquium and Webcast
Topic:
Perspectives on the Back-end
of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle:
Present and Future
Speaker:
Dr. John Kessler
Manager
Used Fuel and
HLW Management Program
Electric Power Research Institute
Charlotte, NC
When:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where:
308 Pasqua Engineering Building
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Viewers of the live webcast may submit questions and/or comments to the speaker either before or during the live webcast via an email message. Please include your name and affiliation in your email message. Viewers who miss the live webcast can view the archived webcast, which is usually posted within 24 hours. Viewers may also receive the speaker's slides in PDF format via email request to Kristin England after the live webcast.
All students and faculty are invited to attend. UTNE Graduate Students who hold assistantships or fellowships are required to attend in person.
Refreshments will be provided in 219 Pasqua immediately following the colloquium.
Transportation Research Announcement
Airport Cooperative Research Program
Graduate Research Award Program on Public Sector Aviation Issues
Project: ACRP11-04
The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), National Academies, is pleased to announce the Graduate Research Award Program on Public-Sector Aviation Issues for the 2010/2011 academic year. This program, sponsored by the U.S. DOT Federal Aviation Administration and administered by the ACRP, is designed to encourage applied research on airport and related aviation system issues and to foster the next generation of aviation community leaders. Under the program, up to 10 awards of $10,000 each will be made to full-time graduate students for successful completion of a research paper on public-sector airport-related aviation issues during the upcoming academic year. Candidates must be full-time students enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning during the 2010/2011 academic year. Successful papers will be presented at the January 2012, TRB Annual Meeting; and exceptional papers could be published in a subsequent TRB Transportation Research Record. Details on the award program, including eligibility requirements and application materials, are available online.
Applications must be received no later than May 19, 2010.
PDF LINK: Research Program Flyer
MABE Student Presents Paper
Bryan Elkins, Ph.D., a student in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering, presented his paper entitled “In-Situ Higher-Time Derivative of Temperature Sensors for Aerospace Heat Transfer” at the 41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, June 22-25, 2009. Bryan Elkins will also be presenting two talks at the upcoming workshop entitled “NISI and Inverse Heat Conduction” to be held at the Universität Stuttgart (Institut für Raumfahrtsysteme) in Stuttgart Germany during March 3-5, 2010. This workshop is organized by the Universität Stuttgart and University of Tennessee. Bryan’s co-advisors are Professors Majid Keyhani and J.I. Frankel.
Faculty Appreciation Week
The University of Tennessee will be hosting a series of events during Faculty Appreciation Week, February 17-23, 2010. For more information, click here
Alumnus Named AREVA Engineer of the Year
Chris Plucker, a UTK grad, was named as an AREVA Engineer-of-the-Year for 2010. He was one of seven so honored as part of Engineers Week.
“This year’s Engineers of the Year exemplify operational excellence through safety, quality, delivery and performance,” said Mike Rencheck, AREVA Inc. Chief Operating Officer. “Through their contributions to the company and the community in which they live and work, these individuals are making a difference.
Chris Plucker is a supervisor for Non-Destructive Examination Services. He was the key designer for the successful Oconee Transfer System. From design to fabrication and testing, Chris took the lead. Taking the lead is something that seems to come naturally to Chris, as in these successful projects.
Chris was also largely responsible for the TIP award received by TVA for the Brown’s Ferry flange repair. The customer was very pleased with the design efforts of both projects Chris lead for them, an accomplishment to be proud of. What stands behind these accomplishments is Chris’s consistent performance and high quality work, as well as his leadership ‘outside the box.’”
An AREVA employee for 17 years, Chris has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee.
Attention COE Seniors: Senior Gift 2010
Senior Gift 2010 is especially important, as your gift will benefit your fellow engineers via the College Fund for Engineering. The College Fund for Engineering has recently served as a crucial resource for college-wide programming such as Engage, expanded advising services, and the Pre-Collegiate Scholars Program as well as for purchasing specialized equipment and facility renovations.
In addition, a Senior Gift in support of the College Fund for Engineering will allow the college to seize future opportunities and jump-start future initiatives. Please consider joining your classmates in support of Senior Gift 2010. Your Senior Gift will not only serve the immediate needs of engineering students, but it will set a wonderful example for other seniors, graduate students, underclassmen and future engineering students.
Please visit the Office of Engineering Development in 120 or 121 Perkins Hall in order to make a Senior Gift via check or credit card or contact them via email at [log in to unmask] for more information.
Engineering Outreach Office News
The UT/College of Engineering Study Abroad Program in Great Britain is now to include preapproved engineering courses. The UT College of Engineering is making arrangements with the University of Manchester, the University of
Nottingham, and Swansea University to promote study abroad programs that
include some engineering coursework. See story this on the College Engineering Outreach site.
Office of Professional Practice Spotlight
Office of Professional Practice spring event dates have been set. Students are encouraged to mark their calendars now so they don’t miss out on these opportunities!
Upcoming Events
Office of Professional Practice spring event dates have been set. Students are encouraged to mark their calendars now so they don’t miss out on these opportunities!
Resume Workshops
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 p.m. 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.
Office of Professional Practice Student Feature
Philip Terry is a senior in aerospace engineering. He spent the spring and fall 2009 semesters working on a co-op with Aerospace Testing Alliance and wrote the following during his second rotation.
“I am currently on my second co-op term with Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA). ATA contracts with the Air Force to operate Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. AEDC has 58 aerospace test facilities that range from rocket and turbine engine test cells, ballistic ranges, arc heaters, aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, and space environmental chambers.
“Throughout my time here I have worked in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel facility with the Stores Integration group. The Stores Integration group conducts wind tunnel testing that specifically deals with the launch and jettison of stores (missiles, bombs, etc.) from aircraft. These tests are done as a part of the development of new weapons and aircraft systems to ensure that the store will release properly from the aircraft, without endangering the pilot, and be able to carry out its mission.
“I have been a part of several test projects in AEDC’s 16-foot transonic wind tunnel. I was able to work closely with the project engineers conducting the test by assisting them during test operations. This experience has been very valuable, as I have been able to observe and assist with the entire test process – starting with the preparation and buildup, and concluding with analysis and reporting after the test. I have gained a lot of specific technical knowledge and skill in this type of wind tunnel testing.
“Besides the technical aspects of wind tunnel testing, a big part of the project engineer’s job is dealing with administrative issues and coordinating with other test team members to accomplish the goals of the test. These types of skills are highly useful in any career field.
“It has been a great experience to see and be involved with such a large effort that is crucial to the success of our military. My time at ATA has been very enjoyable and I am grateful for the opportunity to gain valuable engineering experience and develop skills that will help in my professional career.”
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
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Summer 2010 & Fall 2010/Academic Year 2010-2011 Application Open – Deadline: April 6, 2010
The Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the opening of the Fall 2010 online application with over 1,700 scholarships to be awarded. A limited number of summer awards will be available to students majoring in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) that meet the program's standard eligibility criteria listed below.
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution
- United States citizen
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
- Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks and no more than an academic year
- Receiving academic credit
Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba
Summer 2010 & Fall 2010/Academic Year 2010-2011 applications are now being accepted online and are due April 6, 2010. For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines & timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman website, contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25 or email [log in to unmask].
Applicants should print out the application and bring it in person to the Engineering Advising Office, 202 Estabrook. The advising office is accepting applications until February 17 at noon.
Congressional Internship Program
Upon the initiative of the Chancellor, the University of Tennessee is developing a Congressional Internship Program. This summer, the university is planning send five students to Washington, D.C. to intern with Tennessee legislators. In order to participate in the program, the student must:
- have a 3.0 GPA, completed at least 60 hours, and be in good standing with the University;
- be available to complete the internship during May and/or June.
There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available.
Students can find additional information and the application on the web. The application is due by March 1, 2010.
Dream of Starting Your Own Business? Experts Offer Free How-to Seminars
Faculty, staff and students who have dreamed of starting their own businesses are invited to attend Vol Court 2010, a series of free how-to seminars led by experts from across the state. Teams that form during the course of the event will compete for a prize package worth more than $20,000 at the last session.
The one-hour seminars will be held on Tuesdays at 5 p.m., beginning on Feb. 9. Some of the sessions will be held at the University of Tennessee Research Foundation Technology Business Center (Business Incubator), 2450 E.J. Chapman Dr. SW. Others will be held in the Stokely Management Center.
Vol Court is a joint effort of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF), the College of Business Administration’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)-and the Center for Entrepreneurial Growth (CEG).
“Our goal is to create an entrepreneurial culture on the UT Knoxville campus,” said Tom Graves, CEI director of operations. "Participation in Vol Court is an exceptional opportunity to network and develop skills that also can be applied in competing for the additional $20,000 in prizes to be awarded to winners of the Annual Undergraduate Business Plan Competition this April. I strongly encourage interested competitors to attend."
Joy Fisher, UTRF director of marketing and business development, said those interested in attending the seminar should include people who’ve got great ideas, but no business know-how, as well as people who have business know-how, but are looking for great ideas.
The prize package for the winning team, worth more than $20,000, includes a year’s worth of space and professional mentoring at the business incubator, along with $1,000 in cash and 10 hours of free legal advice, compliments of Miller & Martin PLLC.
Here are the topics of the seminars, presenters and locations:
Feb. 23 – Knowing your Fans Identifying and reaching your customers. Presented by Shawn Carson. UTRF Technology Business Center.
March 2 – What is Your Game Plan? Developing a business plan. Presented by Lynn Youngs. Stokely Management Center, 7th floor.
March 16 – Building Your Team. Setting up a board of directors or advisory board and finding mentors. Presented by John Morris. Stokely Management Center, 7th floor.
March 23 – Practice the Throw. Learning how to network and pitch your idea. Presented by Dan Ryan. Stokely Management Center, 7th floor.
March 30 – Collecting the Gate. Finding capital and dealing with investors. Presented by Chris Miller. Stokely Management Center, 7th floor.
April 6 – Getting in the Game. Understanding the life of an entrepreneur. Presented by John Jansheski. Stokely Management Center, 7th floor.
April 13 – The Vol Court. The pitch competition. Judged by Roddy Bailey, Grady Vanderhoofven, Doug Speight and Chris Van Beke. Stokely Management Center, 7th floor.
Please check for updates on speakers and locations here.
Undergraduate Summer Research
All undergraduate students enrolled at the Knoxville campus are eligible to apply. Up to 75 internships at $2,000 each will be awarded to support students who will work on a research or creative project with a UT Knoxville faculty mentor for two months in the summer of 2010. Funding is provided by the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Research. For more information, visit here or contact Jane Taylor.
Career Services Announcements
For a list of all upcoming Career Services workshops and events or more information on the events, visit our newly designed website and click on “All Events” in the “Upcoming Events” box on the right.
How To Work A Job Fair – Workshop (all majors)
Tuesday, February 23
University Center Room 221, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This workshop is designed to prepare you to interact with employers in a career fair setting. Hear from employers about the career fair "do's and don'ts" and how best to prepare for a job fair to make a great first impression.
Visit our workshop site to watch even more online!
Diversity Job Fair (all majors)
Monday, March 1
Thompson-Boling Arena, Ray Mears Room
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The purpose of the Diversity Job Fair is to connect students from different backgrounds with employers who are committed to diversifying their workforce. The event is designed for students from a variety of populations, such as students with disabilities, the LGBT community and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, etc. However, the Diversity Job Fair is not intended to exclude anyone. You define your own diversity.
Log in to your HIRE-A-VOL account for a list of employers attending the fair, types of positions available and desired majors. You can also submit your resume to employers in advance through the RSVP feature.
Spring Job Fair (all majors)
Tuesday, March 2
Thompson Boling Arena, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Spring Job Fair is our final campus-wide job fair (all majors) of the school year. This event's primary focus is on graduating seniors seeking full-time employment.
Log in to Hire-A-Vol for a list of employers attending the fair, types of positions available and desired majors. You can also submit your resume to employers in advance through the RSVP feature. Current employers include: Alabama DOT, Bechtel, Belden, BMW, BNSF, FBI, Garmin, General Dynamics, CTX, CCSX, Denso, Siemens, Redstone Arsenal, ORAU/ORNL and many more!
Dress professionally and bring multiple copies of your resume. Visit the Career Services website for resume assistance. Visit here to view the list of employers attending.
Resume Critiques – MOVED TO 3rd FLOOR, SERF at the tables
Stop by SERF, 3rd Floor Lobby to have your resume critiqued by Career Services/TVA Engineering Intern Kyle Kuderewski and Engineering Peer Career Advisor LaRonda Jones! Get advice from these trained resume experts on how you can make your resume stand out at the job fairs and when you submit your resume for a job opportunity. Just bring a copy of your resume and plan on about a 10-15 minute critique.
Wednesday, February 24th, SERF 3rd Floor Lobby - 12 noon - 1:30 pm
And don't forget that you can always stop by Resume Walk-In Hours at Career Services, Monday - Thursday, 3 pm - 5 pm. For more information, call Career Services at 865-974-5435 or e-mail Leslie Fox, Engineering Career Consultant.
Thanks for Attending!
Thanks to everyone who attended the “So, You Want to Work in Oak Ridge?” Workshop on Feb. 16th. Panelists from 7 leading Oak Ridge companies and the DOE Operations Manager in Oak Ridge, Gerald Boyd, spoke to over 300 students and alumni on employment opportunities in the Oak Ridge area.
Due to the overwhelming response, Career Services is working on developing a section on the Career Services website that will allow students to review the company information provided during the event and connect with those employers and their opportunities. Be sure that you are registered in HIRE-A-VOL and have checked “yes” to receive e-mails in order to get this information once available.
Career Services Announcements
The following companies have scheduled on-campus interviews during the Spring season for full-time and/or internship engineering positions and are now accepting resumes through your HIRE-A-VOL account. If interested, please check to see if you are qualified and note the deadline to submit your resume.
Postings subject to change. Additional opportunities will be added as companies post listings and schedule interviews for Spring 2010 recruiting. Don’t forget to check for additional job postings that are not coming to UT to conduct interviews and be sure that you are utilizing the resources under the “JOBS” tab in HIRE-A-VOL – NACELink and EmployOn for positions across the country and internationally.
Computer Technology Solutions, Inc. (CTS) - IT Consulting Internship & Analyst I - Submit by 3/5
Schlumberger - REMS Engineers & Scientists - Full-Time and Internships - Submit by 3/5
Manhattan Associates - Associate Consultant - Submit by 3/9
Pepsi Bottling Group - Operations Development Program or Sales Development Program - Submit by 3/9
Strand Associates, Inc. - Civil Engineers - Submit by 3/22
To schedule an appointment for resume review, interview and job fair preparation or the job search process, call 974-5435 and ask to make an appointment with Leslie Fox, Engineering Career Consultant. Career Services is located in 100 Dunford Hall on Volunteer Boulevard.
February Company Information Sessions
All of these organizations are hiring engineering majors and students are encouraged to attend to learn more about the company and network with the representatives.
February 22
Kimberly-Clark
Career Services - Dunford Hall, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
February 24
Zimmer
UC Room 221,6 pm - 7 pm
**Zimmer will
be collecting resumes at this session for next-day interviews**
UNIQUE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS - FRESHMEN or SOPHOMORES who have completed 30 hours or more
TVA/UT Career Services Engineering Student Intern/Ambassador Program MUST SUBMIT RESUME BEFORE SPRING BREAK - MARCH 5th deadline!
The UT Office of Career Services and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are partnering in a joint venture to employ a UT Engineering student for a TVA internship during Summer 2010 and a 10-hour per week position at UT Career Services during the academic year 2010-2011.
The person chosen for this position will receive a paid internship for the Summer of 2010, working directly for TVA. Additionally, the student will serve as an Ambassador for TVA during the Fall/Spring semesters 2010-2011.
The person chosen for the position will also work in the UT Office of Career Services (100 Dunford Hall) for 10 hours per week for 14 weeks for both Fall and Spring semesters 2010-2011. If possible, the chosen student will work for 1-2 paid hours per week during April 2010 for training purposes.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person. If interested, please submit your resume through HIRE-A-VOL by March 5, 2010.
Qualifications: Freshman/Sophomore standing in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. MUST HAVE COMPLETED 30 HOURS BY MAY 2010. At least a 2.75 GPA. Membership(s) in Engineering clubs and/or organizations highly desired. Ability to intern with TVA in the summer of 2010 mandatory. Skills in event planning, presentations, electronic communication and familiarity with Facebook, Twitter and or other social networking media desired.
For more information, see the job posting in HIRE-A-VOL or contact Leslie Fox.
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.