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Laboratory safety presentation

Dean Wayne T. Davis will host a presentation by EnergX safety expert Joseph Estey at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, in the Shiloh Room of the University Center. The college's Board of Advisors, ABET reviewers, Dean Davis, and the UT central administration have recognized and made a priority that instructional and research laboratories at UT need to improve safety protocols and processes. This presentation is a step in helping to realize that goal.

Estey will offer his expertise in this area to faculty, staff, and students who work in the many laboratories of the College of Engineering. He will give a definition of safety culture and discuss safety principles and practices with a concentration on the unique challenges in this field for colleges and universities.

The presentation is made possible by EnergX president and COE Board of Advisors member Anthony Buhl.

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FACULTY, STUDENT, AND STAFF OPPORTUNITIES

Nuclear Engineering presents colloquium and webcast

The Department of Nuclear Engineering will present a colloquium and webcast titled "Development of Radiomitigators" 1:30–2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012, in Room 308 of the Pasqua Engineering Building. The topic of the colloquium will be the need for radiation-exposure countermeasures that are safe and effective when applied twenty-four hours or later after radiation injury.

Speakers will be Dr. Duane D. Miller, Chair and Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Memphis; and Dr. Gabor Tigyi, Harriet Van Vleet Professor and Chair, Department of Physiology, Health Science Center at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Read more about the colloquium and webcast >>

Research opportunities at ORNL for students and faculty

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).

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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.

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].
Visit the HERS website for more information >>

EVENTS

Dr. Nitin Chopra

Dr. Nitin Chopra will give CBE seminar

Dr. Nitin Chopra will discuss "Graphene Encapsulated Noble Metal Nanoparticles: From Growth to Applications" 9:40-10:40 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, in Room 612 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.

The talk is a graduate seminar presented by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

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Dr. Izabela Szlufarska

Dr. Izabela Szlufarska will give MSE seminar

Dr. Izabela Szlufarska will discuss "Toward Computational Design of Wear Resistance Materials: Molecular Understanding of Friction" at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, in Room 612 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.

The talk is a graduate seminar presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

Facility-security class offered for the spring semester

The Department of Nuclear Engineering will offer the class NE 597: Physical Security for High-Consequence Facilities during next year's spring semester. This course aims to help students gain perspective on the role of physical security in our world and better understand how it works. The class is open to any engineering, science, sociology, psychology, or law major interested in security principles and will be especially interesting for "out-of-the-box" and analytical thinkers. For more information, e-mail Dyrk Greenhalgh.

Outreach News: Information session for upcoming Engineering Study Abroad

An information session for 2013 faculty–led study abroad programs will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, in 108 Estabrook Hall.

Programs include:

• Engineering in London – Dr. Roger Parsons, Dr. Mike Berry, Dr. Paul Crilly; May 31- July 3, 2013, London, England
• Sustainable Energy – Dr. Madhu Madhukar; May 8-29, 2013, Dublin Ireland

The Engineering in London program—along with a course on Water Resources in the Alps—is available for immediate student application. Application details for the Dublin energy program is coming soon.
Read more about these opportunities here.
Read about engineering students' study abroad experiences here.

Outreach News: FIRST Robotics competition, call for volunteers

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) 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.

Organizers are seeking 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]" style="color:#00746F"> [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 >>

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.

Featured co-op student: John Utley

Our student this week is John Utley, pictured third from left in this photo, a mechanical engineering major, who accepted a co-op at Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. located in Alcoa, Tennessee.

"I worked in the Maintenance Department with the Reliability Coordinator," said Utley. "My main responsibilities were to help implement Alcoa's Global Best Practice program for
Lubrication Storage and Handling and find solutions for some of the 'bad actors' at the plant. For the best practice program, I interacted with workers from all over the plant determining the oil and grease usage in order to consolidate the number of lubricants."

Utley found that the most valuable benefit he received during his co-op assignment was, the experience of working in a manufacturing environment and having to interact with both management and the laborers.

"I also worked with contractors to set up a central storage facility at one of the existing warehouses at the plant to insulate the building and heat it in order to maintain an appropriate storage environment," he said. "I improved the process at one of the water treatment plants through initiating a new procedure for flushing the pumps pre- and post-operation. Other smaller tasks included developing a strategy for retrofitting the aluminum pot superstructures in order to minimize harmful emissions and help standardize the superstructures, cooperating with different suppliers to bring in new versions of parts that had been failing at a rates that were higher than expected, and coordinate with variable frequency drive training sources."

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Design Engineer, DENSO
Application Deadline: December 7
Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Position Description: Application design development for OE Vehicle Customers (including business expansion feasibility reviews, prototype development, drawing and specification development, vehicle matching analysis); product design support for improvement of manufacturability, product quality & durability, cost competitiveness (DFMEA, drawing revision and control); global supplier sourcing development; support problem solving as related to product features.
Minimum requirements: Four-year engineering degree, BS in engineering field of study (EE, ME, Materials), co-op experience in manufacturing environment or R&D, flexibility for global travel; experience with 2D, 3D CAD packages (such as Catia); ability to work in diverse cultural workplace.

Environmental Engineer, DENSO
Application Deadline: December 7
Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Position Description: Member of the Environmental Engineering Department with direct responsibility for leading environmental compliance in a multi-faceted manufacturing setting. Must be familiar with all environmental media with a strong focus on air pollution control and chemical selection/tracking. Position requires the ability to develop and deliver training to associates as well as prepare and give presentations to potentially large groups.
Minimum Requirements: BS/BA in engineering, chemistry, physics, any related technical field or a business related degree with demonstrated ability to handle technical issues.

Software Developer, Libera, Inc.
Application Deadline: December 7
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Position Description: Software developers
Qualifications: HTML/DHTML, XML, Javascript, SQL (Queries), Databases (SQL Server, Orcale Server, MySQL, VB.NET, VB6), Quality Control, sense of humor, self-motivated/directed, organized.

Quality Professional, SANDVIK,
Application Deadline: November 24
Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Position Description: SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, a developer of innovative customer solutions and a world-leading producer of advanced stainless steel, special alloys and titanium products, has an immediate opening in its Clarks Summit, PA, location facility for a Quality Professional. This high visibility position, with significant growth potential, will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the full scope of quality activities. The Quality Professional will be responsible to insure continued conformance with Sandvik's Quality Policy, as well as ISO 9001 and ASME NCA-3800 standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably with an emphasis on Metallurgy or Materials Science. A minimum of two years prior experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role at an ISO 9001 certified site is required.

Research & Development Engineer, Tuff Torq Corporation
Application Deadline: December 7
Location: Morristown, Tennessee
Position Description: The responsibilities for the R&D Engineer include: design for new projects and minor changes: To control and verify design requirements, design and development planning with schedule, design review, drawing and release, design verification by test, calculation, or other methods, confirmation of design validation; design changes required by other Tuff Torq departments, customers and suppliers, design study for quality problems and cost down for production, assist in correction of design or function related to production and/or quality problems.

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] or 865-974-5435.

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