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Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View it in your browser.<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atcoe_10_26_12.html> [The University of Tennessee, Knoxville]<http://www.utk.edu> [@COE newsletter of the UT College of Engineering]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/> For the week of October 26, 2012 @COE<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/index.html> is published on a weekly basis. Please send submissions to Randall Brown in the Engineering Communications Office at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by noon on Thursdays. [http://www.engr.utk.edu/enews/images/tom_orourke.png] Dr. Thomas D. O'Rourke Earthquake engineering researcher Thomas O'Rourke will speak on disaster issues Cornell University professor Dr. Thomas D. O'Rourke will present his lecture "The New Normal for Natural Disasters" at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, November 1, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The lecture is the 2012 Distinguished Lecture of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), hosted by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee as a part of its distinguished seminar series program. Read more >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/releases/cee_distinguished_lecture.html> [Dr. Steve Goldstein] Dr. Steve Goldstein Dr. Steve Goldstein will discuss the development of the global Internet Dr. Steve Goldstein will speak on "Connecting the World: Early National Science Foundation (NSF) Efforts to Build the Global Internet" at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2012, in Room 221 of the University Center. He will share his experiences in building the earliest global Internet links from the US National Science Foundation (NSF)—including the Global Ring Network for Advanced Applications Development (GLORIAD)<http://www.gloriad.org/gloriaddrupal/>, one of the world's largest advanced science internets. As the (now retired) NSF program officer responsible for building the early international Internet links in the 1980s and 1990s, Goldstein has unique experience and insight into the development of the global Internet. The seminar is presented by GLORIAD and the UT Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment<http://isse.utk.edu/>. Read more >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/enews/seminars/steve_goldstein_seminar.html> FACULTY NEWS [CURENT] CURENT's Young Scholars Program begins for 2012-2013 Three faculty members in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science are working with four West High School students as part of CURENT's Young Scholars Program. Emmanuel Gyebison and Makala Edwards are researching wireless communication with Dr. Husheng Li. Meanwhile, Graham Treasure is working with Dr. Kai Sun on power system analyses, and Sara Peterson is studying cyber security with Dr. Jinyuan Sun. CURENT's Young Scholars Program gives high school students the opportunity to perform engineering research in a high-level academic setting. The program is part of CURENT's educational initiative to introduce pre-college students to the possibility of pursuing careers in power and energy. Read more >><http://curent.utk.edu/education/> STUDENT NEWS [BOBI] Pickelsimer offers a Big Idea Michael Pickelsimer, a graduate student in electrical engineering, has the big idea of charging electrical vehicles without ever having to plug them in. Watch his Big Orange Big Ideas video >><http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2012/10/22/big-idea-michael-pickelsimer/> FACULTY, STUDENT, AND STAFF OPPORTUNITIES Research opportunities at ORNL for students and faculty [ORNL]Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) offers research opportunities for undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, graduate students and faculty through programs such as the Higher Education Research Experience (HERE) and Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS). Participants can gain a competitive advantage through hands-on research, mentoring by top scientists, and the use of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Applicants are selected based on academic achievements, scientific interests, and career goals. ORNL has a long history and interest in providing hands-on research experiences to students at all academic levels. Over the years, these research experience programs have enhanced students' academic curricula and at the same time have helped ORNL develop its own workforce and contribute to the national vision for excellence in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM). Read more about HERE or NESLS >><http://www.orau.org/ornl/default.htm> UT candidates sought for HERS institutes Chancellor Jimmy Cheek and the Commission for Women want to sponsor an outstanding woman to attend a Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Institute in 2013. Women faculty members or administrators who have a proven record of professional growth and responsibility, and who have a keen interest in campus administration and the challenges of growing a university rich in international and intercultural diversity, are encouraged to review the institutes and apply for the one that best suits individual circumstances. The application deadline is November 12, 2012. HERS Institutes have earned sterling reputations for expanding horizons, providing exposure to new and exciting ideas, fostering enduring mentoring relationships, and preparing women for institutional leadership roles. The campus selection process will require that each applicant submit three items: a current CV; a letter describing the applicant’s reasons for application and how she will contribute to our international and intercultural initiatives; and a letter of support from her dean, director, department head, or supervisor. Send these items electronically to Mary E. Papke, Chair, Commission for Women; [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Visit the HERS website for more information >><http://www.hersnet.org> EVENTS OIT Support and Tennessee TLC host faculty meet-and-greet The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Support and the Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center (Tennessee TLC) will host a faculty meet-and-greet 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, in their offices on the fifth and sixth floors of Greve Hall. The gathering will offer refreshments and door prizes in addition to the opportunity to talk with IT professionals and fellow faculty. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Read more >><https://oit.utk.edu/events/meetgreet/Pages/default.aspx> STUDENT OPPORTUNITY Outreach News: FIRST Robotics competition, call for volunteers [First Robotics]For the third year, the College of Engineering is announcing its involvement with the national high school FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)<http://www.usfirst.org/> robotics competition next semester. This is a very large and prestigious competition. The college will host a kick-off event on Saturday, January 5, 2013, in which area high-school teams will watch a video telling them the rules for this year's competition, and receive their kit of materials. During March 27-30, 2013, the college will co-sponsor a FIRST regional competition to be held at the Knoxville Convention Center. This is a first call for volunteers to help with the kick-off in January. Please note that this event is the Saturday before classes start for the Spring semester; school is not in session. If you would like to be involved please send an e-mail to Roger Parsons at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Organizers are especially interested in hearing from students or staff who volunteered last year, that have been involved with this competition in the past, and student engineering organizations looking for a service activity. Read more >><http://www.usfirst.org/> Confucius Institute informational session The Confucius Institute (CI@UTK) at the University of Tennessee will host an informational session 2:00-3:00 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012, in the Great Room at the UT International House. Dr. Pia Wood, associate provost for the Center for International Education, and Dr. Shih-Lung Shaw, director of the CI@UTK, will present information about the institute's role at UT, programs and activities, and Chinese language and culture. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 865-974-6043 or e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Read more >><http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2012/05/29/confucius-institute-educational-cultural-activities/> Access Computing seeks team members AccessComputing would like to invite your students with disabilities who are pursuing computer science or other computing-related majors to join our AccessComputing team. AccessComputing, a National Science Foundation-funded project, aims to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers. Student team members engage in online mentoring and are eligible to request funding for internships, travel to conferences, and tutoring. Learn more about AccessComputing via the organization's Opportunities! newsletter. The newsletter is available in pdf<http://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/Opp/comp_it.pdf> and text<http://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/Opp/comp_it.txt> versions. For more information or help with the application, students are encouraged to contact Brianna Blaser at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. To join the team, students must complete and submit an application, available online at: http://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/team_app.html. [VolsTeach] 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 [VolsTeach]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/VolsTeachFA12flyer.pdf>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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit the program's Facebook page, VolsTeach, for current events, and the program's website, http://volsteach.utk.edu. [Engineering Professional Practice] Stay up-to-date with Engineering Professional Practice information and events by clicking the “Like” button on the program’s Facebook page<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Knoxville-TN/Engineering-Professional-Practice/151569844861353>, following the program on Twitter<http://twitter.com/UTprofpractice>, visiting its website at www.coop.utk.edu<http://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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, 865-974-5323 or 310 Perkins Hall. Featured co-op student: Aaron Pinto [Aaron Pinto]Our student this week is Aaron Pinto, pictured at right, an electrical engineering major who accepted a co-op at Duke Energy Corporation located in Charlotte, North Carolina. "I worked on the Regulated Portfolio Optimization (RPO) Trading floor in the Regulated Portfolio Optimization and Bulk Power Marketing Department," said Pinto. "My responsibilities included running various reports and collecting data upon request from my Supervisor. In addition, I calculated the cost and revenue of specific run of peaking Combustion Turbines to ensure that they received proper reimbursement from the ISO. I also compiled monthly P&L statements for all of the gas powered units." The most valuable benefit Aaron received during his co-op assignment was, real-world job experience. "I learned valuable insight into how a power company allocates resources and plans generation in order to meet the demand of the loads," Pinto said. "In Addition, in my first week of work a multimillion dollar merger was announced so through hearing and learning about merger integration meetings I really learned about the inner workings of a power company and the logistics behind what goes on." Advice that Pinto would give other co-op students is: "Be proactive!" Students may read more about their peers' co-op experiences by logging into their Engineering Professional Practice profile via www.coop.utk.edu<http://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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 865-974-5323. Engineering Advising Services Spring 2013 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders The Spring timetable is on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings. Spring 2013 Undergraduate Registration Dates: November 5 & 6 Sophomores (30 to 59 hours earned) November 19 & 20 Freshmen (less than 30 hours earned) Students taking EF 151-152 (Honors EF 157-158) or Physics 135-136 (Honors 137-138) and Math 141-142 (Honors Math147-148) are advised in the Engineering Advising Office<http://www.engr.utk.edu/advising/> located in room 202 of Estabrook Hall. Come by or call 865-974-4008 to schedule your advising appointment. Students who have completed EF151-152/Physics 135-136 and Math 141-142 are advised by their major department. Contact your major department to schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor. [Advisor numbers] [Career Services]<http://www.career.utk.edu> Career Services News EF 301 – Career Services for Engineers Planning your class schedule for Spring 2013? Don’t forget to register for EF 301 – Engineering Career Planning! This class is offered each Spring and Fall semester and is taught 1:25–2:15 p.m. Mondays at Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall. This class is a perfect fit for all Juniors and Seniors and will equip students with the right tools to land that great job. Sophomores and Graduate Students may also register for the course as well. The class is offered on a 1-hour Satisfactory/No Credit basis and is taught by Career Services Consultant for the College of Engineering, April Gonzalez. Expect visits from company representatives, tips and tricks from HR Recruiters, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and salary negotiation and learn the ways you can stand out and get noticed at the job fairs. Here’s what students are saying about the class: “This is the most useful non-engineering class I have ever taken. It gave me insider information about what employers are looking for during interviews and I have a resume that I feel great about!” “Well thought out and put together course. I feel much more confident about job searching.” “This class exceeded all my expectations – it really works!” Don’t wait to sign up as space is limited and the class will fill up fast. Employer Information Sessions Find out more about the following employers by attending their information session. Walt Disney College Program Information Session, 3:00-6:00 p.m. October 30, Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall The Disney College Program gives students the chance to start building their resume and preparing for their future career. For additional information, you can attend a presentation on-campus at 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30. You do not need to attend both sessions. This paid intern program is open to all majors and college levels. Roles are available at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida and Disneyland® Resort in California. If you are unable to attend the Information Session, you can apply online today at: disneycollegeprogram.com<http://www.disneycollegeprogram.com> And MORE! For a complete list, please log into your HIRE-A-VOL account and search under Upcoming Events for Employer Information Sessions. Sample Jobs Posted in HIRE-A-VOL To view more or apply for these and other opportunities, please login to MY UTK under Academic Links to HIRE-A-VOL Quality/Production Improvement Engineer, Matsuo Industries, USA, Application Deadline: November 22 Location: Jefferson City, Tennessee Job Description: Matsuo Industries USA, Inc. is a manufacturer of automotive components located in Jefferson City, TN. The primary responsibility of the quality engineer includes improving the nonconforming parts related problems by means of investigating and implementing continual improvement in the areas of poor quality, verification items, improper methods, improper training and NG costs and reduction of scrap and sorting expenses. Sales Trainee, Emerson Process Management, Application Deadline: November 12 On-campus Interview Date: November 26 Locations: Knoxville, Tennessee, and Chanhassen, Minnesota Position Description: Our Rosemount Sales Trainee program lasts approximately twelve to eighteen months, and is located at our corporate headquarters in the Minneapolis, MN area. The training curriculum will include learning products, industrial applications, sales skills and work processes that will lead to a successful career in industrial field sales. As a Sales Trainee, you will not only interface with experienced sales people, but also our customers in an Inside Sales capacity. Your mentor will be a Regional Sales Manager, located in the geographical area (Knoxville, Tennessee / Northern Alabama) where we intend to relocate you back to once your training is complete. QAO Analytical Chemistry Technical Staff Member (Chemist) for ATIA 00256215, B&W Y-12, Application Deadline: November 5 Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee Position Description: Provides comprehensive analytical services through the use of advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation. Uses these techniques to separate and determine the identity and concentration of chemicals in a wide variety of samples. By testing raw and production materials, position assures the quality of finished products where chemical composition is critical. Provides troubleshooting to solve problems related to manufacturing processes and evaluates hazards for the protection of workers and the environment, including bioassay analyses. Upcoming Career Services Workshops Networking 101 Workshop 4:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall It is often said "it's who you know" that's important in getting a job. This workshop will help you learn what networking really means and how to identify your own network of people that might be a great resource in your job search. Topics covered include where to find contacts, how to connect with them, and how they can help you in any internship or job search. ________________________________ For more information, contact April Gonzalez , Career Services Consultant, College of Engineering at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 865-974-5435. Check out www.career.utk.edu<http://www.career.utk.edu> for a list of all upcoming events. 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