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Students on the 2012 faculty-led
study-abroad program visit the
Royal Institution in London, England.

Alcoa fellowships available for Study Abroad

Alcoa College of Engineering Fellowships are available for support of engineering students who participate in study-abroad programs. The deadline for spring semester 2013 is Oct. 5, 2012.

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

Haiti

Trip and service project to Haiti

Engineering students have the opportunity to participate in a trip Dec. 14-19, 2012, to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Travelers will get a glimpse of historically significant sites with a native guide, then travel to a rural area in the mountains for a service project. Approximate anticipated cost is $1100 per person, plus air fare. A limited number of scholarships are available at $500 each. Interested students should contact Judith Mallory, International Coordinator, at [log in to unmask], 865-974-9234, or stop by 130 Estabrook Hall.

Costa Rica

Engineering Spring Break in Costa Rica

Join fellow engineering students on an Engineering Spring Break in Costa Rica
Spend spring break 2013 on a service project (to be announced) in Cartago, Costa Rica, March 24-30, 2013. Take part in additional activities including field trips to sites of cultural and historic significance. Approximate anticipated cost per person is $1600 plus air fare. Several $500 scholarships are available. A limited number of slots are available. Interested students should contact Judith Mallory, International Coordinator, at [log in to unmask], 865-974-9234, or stop by 130 Estabrook Hall.

Nuclear engineering webcast will discuss fusion

Dr. Niklas Juslin, Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Department of Nuclear Engineering, will present a live webcast titled "The Materials Challenges of Fusion Power Studied Through Atomistic Simulations" 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 308 Pasqua. Viewers may submit questions and/or comments to the speaker either before or during the live webcast via an e-mail message to [log in to unmask].  Please include your name and affiliation in your e-mail message.  Viewers who miss the live presentation can view the archived webcast, usually within 24 hours, at http://www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear/colloquia/Archive/. Viewers may also receive the speaker's slides in PDF format via email request to Kristin England ([log in to unmask])  after the live webcast. Watch the webcast here >>

NASA opportunities workshop

The Office of Research is hosting a workshop on research opportunities with NASA 8:00 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 20, in room 403 Blount Hall (formerly the White Ave. Building). This workshop will offer tips for engaging NASA for research funding and will provide information about NASA science and technology programs that fund university researchers, in addition to other research-related opportunities for collaborating with NASA. The workshop will feature UT faculty who have received awards from NASA and senior program officials from NASA HQ and Kennedy Space Center, who will join via video teleconference. Since seating is limited. The registration deadline is Sept. 12. To register, visit http://research.utk.edu/vtc/. If all available spaces are filled before this date, registration will be closed. Faculty with questions may contact Paul Montgomery at [log in to unmask] or Jim Mazzouccolo at [log in to unmask].

Materials Research Society will meet with Materials Advantage

The UT Materials Research Society Student Chapter will meet jointly with Materials Advantage at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in 502 Ferris Hall[log in to unmask]" style="color:#00746F">. Topics will include a summary of 2011-2012, an outline of upcoming events, a T-shirt design competition, and Engineer's Day. All students interested in materials research, regardless of department, are encouraged to attend.

CURENT seeks Student Ambassadors

CURENT is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 Student Ambassador Program. Engineering students at UT who are looking for leadership and professional development opportunities are encouraged to apply. Students will also have numerous chances to participate in the center's educational outreach activities as part of CURENT's commitment to increasing STEM awareness at the pre-college level.
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Apply to be a Student Ambassador here >>

Members sought for Student Disciplinary Board

The Office of Student Judicial Affairs is currently seeking students for the Student Disciplinary Board. Board members hear allegations of student misconduct, determine responsibility for conduct violations, and determine appropriate sanctions for violations. Students interested in serving on the board must have sophomore standing (31 earned credit hours) and cannot be on disciplinary probation for the fall 2012 semester. Additionally, the students must be in good academic standing. If interested, contact James Jackson Jr., associate director of Student Judicial Affairs, a division of Student Life, at 409 Student Services Building, by phone at 865-974-3171, or via e-mail at[log in to unmask]" style="color:#00746F"> [log in to unmask].

Graduate Student Senate announces changes to travel-award process

The UT Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is announcing new changes in the Graduate Student Travel Award process. Specifically, application deadlines, forms, and requirements have been amended and were approved by the Graduate Student Senate last week. The GSS Travel Award application deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. The application must be filled out completely and returned to the Office of the Dean of Students, 413 Student Services Building. You may use two forms: 1) the GSS application located at http://web.utk.edu/~gss/travelfund/index.html; or 2) the Graduate School Travel Form. Both forms are acceptable for fall 2012. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Sanford, Graduate Student Senate President, [log in to unmask].

Safety Expo

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is hosting its first annual Safety Expo on 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the University Center Ballroom. This event is free and open to all UT faculty, staff, and students. This year's theme is titled "Safety Begins with You" and the purpose of the expo is to inform and engage faculty, staff, and students about safety. There will be several safety talks, which will provide a chance for people to receive training. In addition, door prizes will be given away, and there will be tables staffed by various campus departments and off campus vendors. For more information, visit www.ehs.utk.edu.

Gilman International Scholarship Spring 2013 online application open

The online application system for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is open for students participating in study abroad programs during the spring 2013 term. For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, webinar schedules, and other helpful resources, visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman. Spring 2013 online applications are due Oct. 2, 2012, by 11:59 p.m. CST.

What else can you do with your major? You can now receive your degree and a secondary education teaching license with VolsTeach. The VolsTeach program is available to Math and Science majors who wish to expand their career options by earning a secondary education teaching license. Given the current economy VolsTeach offers one degree with two career paths which will make you more competitive in the future job market.

VolsTeach provides:

• early and frequent field experiences
• personal guidance by Master Teachers and program advisors
• the opportunity to have paid exclusive internships during regular and summer terms
• a comfortable learning environment that will further enhance your professional skill set

This is your opportunity to be a part of the program. VolsTeach is open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are ready to start a journey that will give them a chance to connect with the community. Become a part of this exciting venture by signing up for the Fall Step 1 course now.
Click on the flyer at left for registration information.
For more information contact VolsTeach Coach, Jada Johnson at [log in to unmask] or visit the program's Facebook page, VolsTeach, for current events, and the program's website, http://volsteach.utk.edu.

Stay up-to-date with Engineering Professional Practice information and events by clicking the “Like” button on the program’s Facebook page, following the program on Twitter, visiting its website at www.coop.utk.edu or calling 865-974-5323.

Students, please note: If you receive a co-op or internship offer, please contact Engineering Professional Practice for help with paperwork and any preparations you may need – [log in to unmask], 865-974-5323 or 310 Perkins Hall.

Engineering Professional Practice newsletter

The Fall 2012 schedule of workshops and activities is set for an exciting Fall 2012 Semester.

Prep for Success Sessions
5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 & 5:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 in 210 Alumni Memorial Hall
For engineering students to come and learn how to best prepare for the Engineering Expo and the skills needed to obtain and co-op or internship assignment.

The Fall 2012 Engineering Expo
3:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 in the UC Ballroom
The premier event on campus for all engineering students seeking paid co-op and internship opportunities. Come and meet with over 40 employers that will be on campus seeking UT students to fill their openings.

Some of the companies that are scheduled to attend the Engineering Expo: Alcoa, Belden, BorgWarner, ConAgra Foods, Denso Manufacturing, Domtar Paper, Duke Energy, DuPont, Eastman Chemical, Emerson, ExxonMobil, Goodyear, International paper, Logan Aluminum, National Instruments, Norfolk southern, ORNL, Shaw Industries, Southern Company, The Dow Chemical Company, The Timkin Company, Turner Universal, URS.

Make plans now to attend this event!

Featured co-op student: Matthew Melton

Our student this week is Matthew Melton, pictured at right, who accepted an internship at SI Group, Inc., located in Morristown, Tenn. The chemical engineering major described what department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.

"I was an intern for the Engineering and Maintenance department," says Melton. "My responsibilities were those of an entry-level engineer at the plant and my projects were reflective of that. Some projects that I worked on were preparing estimations for the removal of old tanks, looking for a supplier for a calibration gas, creating a database of pressure safety valves (complete with pictures!), reviewing expansion plans and making sure the space was ready for new vessels, and working with the mechanical integrity program to ensure vessel safety (included reviewing old data, contacting contractors, overseeing contractor work, and writing finished reports)."

Matthew received the opportunity to be trained as a certified forklift driver. "Other types of training could have been fire response, elevated work, confined space entry, and other plant related topics, said Melton. "Information training regarding plant hazards, regulations, and other relevant topics were also completed during the term.”

Melton said that the most valuable benefit he received by accepting this internship was in gaining experience working within a process plant.

Students may read more about their peers' co-op experiences by logging into their Engineering Professional Practice profile via www.coop.utk.edu, clicking “Resource Library” (on the left margin) and selecting “Students at Work – In Their Own Words.”
For information on engineering co-op and internships, contact [log in to unmask]
or 865-974-5323.

Career Services News

It's Coming: Engineering Career Success Kick-Off Week
Mark your Calendars: Sept. 10-14

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10
Career Carnival,
Ferris/Perkins Courtyard
Free Popcorn, Snowcones & Soda (while it lasts), COE student organization showcase, games/prizes. Stop by to speak with one of our Corporate Sponsors to learn more about their fall recruiting plans.
Sponsored by: Airwatch/ConAgra Foods, Inc./DENSO Manufacturing/Career Services
  
6:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11
Gaining Admission into Highly Competitive Graduate Schools for Engineers,
University Center Auditorium
Presented by Don Asher. Learn about identifying programs, contacting professors, components of the application, obtaining funding and more!
Sponsored by: Career Services/The College of Engineering

5:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12
Tips and Tricks for Job Fair Success for Engineers Workshop,
Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall
Come learn more about how to stand out from the crowd at the Fall Job Fair and how to navigate this event for Career Success!
 
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13
Speed Networking Session,
University Center Ballroom
Participate in a speed networking event with employer reps. to practice your elevator speech in preparation for the Job Fair on September 25th or the Engineering Expo on September 27th! Dress is business casual and bring copies of your resume!
Employer representatives include: ORNL, Jacobs Engineering, DENSO Manufacturing, Eastman Chemical, MAHLE, Inc., Gilmartin Engineering Works and MORE!

Fall 2012 Job Fair & Supply Chain Fair
Supply Chain Fair (Open to Industrial Engineering Majors):
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday, September 24
Fall 2012 Job Fair: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25
LOCATION: Thompson-Boling Arena
Don't miss your chance to speak with over 130 registered to participate in either the Supply Chain or Fall 2012 Job Fair. Both full-time post-graduation and internships opportunities are available. Sample employers include:
AirWatch
Amazon
American Megatrends, Inc.
Analysis & Measurement Services Corp. (AMS)
Ascension Health
B&W Y-12
Bechtel Corporation
Belden
Boeing Corporation
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
CGI
Cameron
Clorox Company
ConAgra Foods
Danaher
DENSO
Eastman (Supply Chain Fair only)
Eaton
Enercon Services
ExxonMobil
Frito Lay
Garmin International
Georgia Pacific Corporation
Geosyntec Consultants
Gerdau
Hanesbrand, Inc.
International Paper
Johnson & Johnson
Kimberly-Clark
Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
MAHLE
Manhattan Associates
Medical Information Technology, Inc. (MEDITECH)
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
National Instruments
Nissan North America
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Oak Ridge National Lab
PepsiCo
Reckitt Benckiser
Schlumberger
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Sonoco
Toyota Boshoku America
Turner Construction Company
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center
AND MORE!

To view the complete list, please log into your HIRE-A-VOL account and search under Career Fairs for 2012 Fall Job Fair & Supply Chain Job Fair. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume.

For more information, contact April Gonzalez , Career Services Consultant, College of Engineering at [log in to unmask] or 865-974-5435.

Check out www.career.utk.edu for a list of all upcoming events.