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Charles Holliday

Holliday to get honorary doctorate and speak at December commencement

College of Engineering alumnus Charles O. “Chad” Holliday—chairman of the board of Bank of America, former CEO of DuPont, and a leader in business sustainability—will receive an honorary doctorate in engineering at the December 15 commencement ceremony, where he will be the featured speaker.

Holliday graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and has been a longtime supporter of the college and the university.
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FACULTY NEWS

Dr. Richard Bennett

Dr. Richard Bennett selected as MSJC Chair for 2016 Revision Cycle

Dr. Richard M. Bennett, professor and director of the Engage Engineering Fundamentals program, has been selected to serve as the Chair of the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) for the 2016 Revision Cycle.

Bennett, who currently serves as Vice Chair of the MSJC, has served the Masonry Society (TMS) and the engineering community in many ways during his distinguished career. He was recently named a Fellow of TMS after years of service to the society as an associate editor of TMS Journal, an author of the seventh Edition of the popular Masonry Designer's Guide, and as a member of TMS's Board of Directors.
 
The 2016 MSJC will begin its work next year as the 2013 MSJC concludes their revision cycle. The Masonry Standards Joint Committee develops, maintains, and publishes Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5) and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE6) which is the referenced document for masonry design and construction in the International Building Code (IBC).

Dr. Dayakar Penumadu

Dr. Dayakar Penumadu to present at American Physical Society

Dr. Dayakar Penumadu, head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will present the talk "High Resolution Dual Modality (Neutron and X-ray) Imaging of Granular Materials and Direct Numerical Simulations" at the 79th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society Southeastern Section on November 16, 2012, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Dr. Frank Loeffler

Dr. Frank Loeffler looks at role of microorganisms in climate change

Dr. Frank Loeffler, Governor’s Chair professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Microbiology, recently led a research team studying the role of microorganisms in climate change. The team discovered that the gene controlling a biochemical process that reduces emission of an important greenhouse gas is present in many more species of microorganisms than previously thought.

The study was published this week in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Robert Sanford of the University of Illinois and other colleagues at Georgia Tech, the US Department of Agriculture, the University of Puerto Rico, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Oak Ridge National Lab, and the University of Tennessee.
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Dr. Michael Simpson

Dr. Chris Cox

Professors study protein dynamics in humans

Dr. Michael Simpson, professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Dr. Chris Cox, professor and associate head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, recently contributed to a study that expands the understanding of protein dynamics in human cells.

The study was published in the October 23 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research was collaboration between researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab, the Gladstone Institutes, the University of California at San Diego, the University of California at San Francisco, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Tennessee.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Tennessee Engineering Foundation offers scholarships

The Tennessee Engineering Foundation (TEF) awards scholarships on an annual basis. The scholarship fund is supported by contributions from members of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee and the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers.

As a result of a successful fundraising luncheon at the ACEC, ASCE, and TSPE Annual Meeting, the Foundation will give three scholarships in 2013. The scholarships are open to any rising junior or senior in an accredited engineering school in the state of Tennessee. The award may be used for tuition, books, room and board, or any other charges related to registration for the fall or spring semester in the year it is awarded. The recipient must certify that this scholarship, plus the sum of all other scholarships, grants, or gifts, does not exceed the cost of the items listed above  This scholarship will be reduced appropriately if the sum of all other scholarships, grants, or gifts exceeds the cost of the items listed above.

Scholarships available are:

• Dorothy and Arthur Crouch Memorial Scholarship: funded by the Ladies Auxiliary and the TSPE Nashville Chapter, for applicants meeting the qualifications above - $4,000
• TEF Scholarships (2): for applicants meeting the qualifications above - $3,500

Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2013. Selection by the TEF Scholarship Committee will be done in March. The application is available on TSPE's website here.
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Sophomore Boot Camp offered in January

Sophomore Boot Camp is a mini-conference exclusively for second-year students held 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 (the day before classes start), at the University Center. Registering allows students access to sophomore-specific programming, including: choosing a major, searching for internships, studying abroad, writing resumes, utilizing social media, and preparing for graduate school. In between sessions, students can network with peers and campus staff. Refreshments, a professional portfolio, and an etiquette luncheon are provided to participants. Dress is business casual.

To register, login to Hire-A-VOL through http://myutk.utk.edu/ (complete your profile if you're logging in for the first time). In "Upcoming Events," search Career Services Workshops, select "Sophomore Boot Camp," and click "Sign-up" in the menu on the right.

For questions, contact Jenny Ward at [log in to unmask] or 865-974-5435. The program is sponsored by Career Services and UT Parents Association.
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EVENTS

MATLAB seminar coming to UT

MathWorks will present complimentary MATLAB seminars for educators, academic researchers, and students on December 11, 2012, in the Shiloh Room of the UT University Center. The event features two technical sessions presented by MathWorks engineers:

10:00–11:30 a.m.: The Evolution of MATLAB
Learn about the origins and evolution of MATLAB from Cleve Moler, chairman and chief scientist at MathWorks.

1:00–4:00 p.m.: Image Processing and Computer Vision with MATLAB
Participants will discuss a technical computing workflow involving the analysis of a series of images and then learn how computer vision uses images and video to detect, classify, and track objects or events in order to understand a real-world scene.
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Dr. Charles James will speak at STAIR/SEERC graduate seminar

Dr. Charles (Will) James will offer the talk "Overview of DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Activities" during a graduate seminar presented by the STAIR program 9:40-10:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, in Room 612 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.

James is with the US Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Technologies Program. This presentation will provide an overview, highlight recent achievements, and offer an insight into future prospects of the US Department of Energy's (DOE's) hydrogen and fuel cell research, development, and demonstration efforts.
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Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Seminar

Dr. Alexander V. Barashev, associate research professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, will give a graduate seminar on "Radiation Damage of Structural Materials" at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, in Room 612 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.

Barashev graduated from the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI, Russian Federation) and received his PhD in Physical and Mathematical Sciences from MEPhI in 1997, and PhD in Materials Science from The University of Liverpool (England) in 2000.  He came to the US in 2011 and has worked with Dr. Roger E. Stoller (ORNL) on radiation effects on materials for nuclear energy applications.
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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.
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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: Matthew Lambert

Our student this week is Matthew Lambert, pictured at right, an electrical engineering major who accepted a co-op at BSH Home Appliances located in Jacksboro, Tennessee.

"I worked in the Design Engineering Department, which in this company consist of about ten engineers, two lab technicians, and two other co-ops," said Lambert. "For this semester, I was told to learn the lab. I focused on learning lab test and the lab equipment. The first couple of weeks I devoted myself to learning the product. After this I assisted the other co-ops with their tasks (they were returning co-ops) for another week. Around the fourth week, I started receiving my own task. I took over testing of the oven doors to reduce temps. I also learned some of the aspects of 3D Design in UniGraphics."

Matthew overcame a particular challenge during his co-op assignment involving some misbehaving equipment.

"I was tasked with solving a problem of a temp sensor reacting to the heat wrong," he explained. "I ended up doing tests by moving an associated part around and editing the design so it would read better. Once I found an alternation that worked, I got to change the design in CAD. It enhanced the lesson: when doing experiments only change one aspect at a time."

The best advice Matthew offers to other coop students is, "Don't worry. I came in extremely nervous. These people are all very friendly and want to help you further your education, which means do not be afraid to ask questions."

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

Advising Reminders:

Spring Registration and Advising is ongoing.  Students with fewer than 30 hours earned at UT (Freshmen and Transfers) register November 19 and 20.  Remember you must be advised before you can register.

Spring 2013 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders
The Spring timetable is on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings.

Spring 2013 Undergraduate Registration Dates:
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

Attention: Seniors & Graduate Students Graduating in December 2012:
Don’t forget to complete the Post-Graduation Survey.

Congratulations from all of us in the UT Career Services Office upon your upcoming graduation!  It has been my pleasure to work with many of you, and I wish you the best in your life and new endeavors! In order to keep Career Services’ records up-to-date and provide the best service to you, please take a moment to fill out the Post-Graduation Survey via HIRE-A-VOL. 

To complete the survey log in to your Hire-A-Vol student or alumni account:
*Log into MY UTK at www.utk.edu and search under Academic Links for the HIRE-A-VOL link
*Under Your Profile on the HIRE-A-VOL Homepage, click on View/Edit your Profile
*Click on Employment & Continued Education

On the survey page, please click on Add A Employment Reporting or View Details under Continued Education and fill out your placement information.**  Your submitted information will be anonymously included in our Annual Report as well as shared with College of Engineering, prospective students and employer interested in recruiting at the University. All of individual information will remain confidential and will only be reported in aggregate form.  

**If you have any difficulties accessing our survey, you may also e-mail your placement data to [log in to unmask]. Please include your name, e-mail address, employment status (Still seeking, Graduate School, Internship/Summer Job, Out of Job Market, Employed), Company or Grad School, Salary/Wage, Location of new job or Grad School.

Again, congratulations and thank you for completing the Post-Graduation Survey.

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.

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.