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For the week of November 15, 2013
@COE is published on a weekly basis. Please send submissions to Randall Brown in the Engineering Communications Office at
[log in to unmask] by noon on the Thursdays before distribution.
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David Dixon
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Dixon's research award in R&D Magazine
David Dixon, a doctoral student in the Department of Nuclear Engineering studying with
Dr. Ivan Maldonado, shared accolades in the September issue of R&D Magazine for his work on an alternative type of nuclear reactor. The project won a 2013 R&D 100 award from the magazine.
Read more >>
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Dickinson will speak in CBE seminar
 Dr. Richard B. Dickinson, at right, professor and chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering
at the University of Florida, Gainesville, will speak on "Intracellular Force Generation by Polymerizing Biopolymers" 9:40-10:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, in Room 612 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
The seminar is presented by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Read more >>
Carnegie's Ho-Kwang Mao will present seminar
 Dr. Ho-Kwang (David) Mao, at left, of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, will speak in a special seminar
2:30-3:20 p.m. Friday, November 22, in Room 622 of the Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building.
Mao's talk is titled "High Pressure: A New Dimension in the 21st Century Physical Sciences." The seminar is presented by the
Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Read more >>
Colglazier will speak on science and diplomacy
 Dr. E. William Colglazier, pictured
at right, science and technology adviser to the Secretary of State, will speak on Science and Diplomacy at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, at the Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy.
Colglazier is a former UT physics professor and director of the UT Energy, Environment, and Resources Center (1983-1991).
The talk is free and open to the public.
Aluru will speak in MABE Distinguished Seminar Series
 Dr. Narayan Aluru, pictured at right, will speak on the "Multiscale Simulation of Molecular Fluids" in a presentation of the
Distinguished Seminar Series in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE).
The talk will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2013, in Room 405 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building.
Read more >>
Tennessee Science Bowl seeks volunteers
The Tennessee Science Bowl seeks almost 200 volunteers for the 2014 competition on February 22, 2014, at the Blount County campus of Pellissippi State Community College in Friendsville, Tennessee.
Volunteers will be needed on Friday, February 21, 2014, to help with registration, team photos, a social activity, and crowd control. More than 175 volunteers will be needed on Saturday, February 22, 2014, for volunteer registration, moderators, science judges,
rules judges, scorekeepers, timekeepers, civility award judges, runners, and crowd control.
Volunteer training will take place 4:00-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
Read more and sign up >>
Project V.E.G.G.I.E. plans faculty/staff day
Project V.E.G.G.I.E. proudly announces the Official Project V.E.G.G.I.E. Faculty/Staff Day on Friday, November 22, at the project's garden, adjacent to the Andy Holt Parking Garage at Volunteer Blvd. (click
here for directions). The event is officially 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., but faculty and staff are welcome to visit from 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Project V.E.G.G.I.E. stands for “Vols Educating about Growing Gardens and Inspiring Environmentalism.” The Project is currently in its second full year of operation and was awarded Organization of the Year this past April by the Dean of Students. Project V.E.G.G.I.E.
does just what the name says: growing and maintaining the first ever main campus community garden here at the University of Tennessee.
The project's goal is to inspire and educate enough students of the importance of living sustainably and how that can be accomplished through gardening, that we make a positive change in the world. Additionally, we hope to reach enough students that a significant
amount of them one day start community gardens of their own, wherever they might end up.
Check out pictures of Project V.E.G.G.I.E. from the 2013 Sustainability Service Day >>
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ACEC scholarship information available online
Information about scholarships being offered by ACEC, ACEC of Tennessee, and the Tennessee Engineering Foundation (TEF) is now available. The TEF is offering three scholarships in addition to the Dorothy & Arthur Crouch Memorial scholarship.
The ACEC deadline for submitting applications is January 24, 2014. The TEF deadline is February 3, 2014.
Read more about applying for the scholarships >>
GRAMS Program offers assistantship for master students
 The
Graduate Assistantship for Masters (GRAMS) Program is coordinated by the
Center for Intelligence Systems and Machine Learning (CISML). This assistantship program is funded by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Science Alliance (a UT Center of Excellence).
The program is restricted to master students who are US citizens and who are currently enrolled in full time graduate study at the University of Tennessee. If you are considering graduate study here at UT/EECS, visit the GRAMS
website to review the research areas that are currently supported by GRAMS funding.
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 7, 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 the Chancellor's Honors Program.
Read more about Career Services >>
Thornton Center seeks tutors
The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center is seeking engineering tutors. Students can earn extra money and gain valuable experience. Hours are flexible. Graduate students start out at $11 per hour;
undergraduates at $9 (must be junior or senior). Tutors must have a 3.00 GPA.
Those interested should e-mail Ashley Wheelis at
[log in to unmask].
ORNL internships for STEM learning available
Summer intern experiences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are available in a variety of programs that offer involvement with developing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research projects.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities administers access to ORNL internships for postdocs, faculty recent graduates, graduate students, undergraduates, and K-12 students and teachers. Contact
Amanda VanOver for specific questions about the Higher Education Research Experiences and the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis programs.
E3S is accepting applications for summer internship positions
The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) Summer Research Program is a nine-week program that introduces energy-efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a PhD in science and engineering.
Summer interns have the opportunity to join E3S researchers working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems.
Application deadline is January 31, 2014.
Who should apply:
- Must be US citizen or permanent resident
- Rising sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors
- 3.25 GPA or higher
Learn more at www.e3s-center.org/research/.
International conferences call for papers
Presentation opportunities are available for upcoming conferences in Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and France.
- The International Conference on Quality in Higher Education (ICQH) will be December 12-14, 2013, at Sakarya University in Sakarya, Turkey. Deadlines are December 1, 2013, for abstracts; December 3, 2013, for full articles;
and December 5, 2013, for registration fee.
- The International Teacher Education Conference (ITEC) will be February 5-7, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Sharjah Hotel, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (near Dubai). Deadlines are January 24, 2014, for proposals/abstracts and
registration; and January 26, 2014, for full papers.
- The Fifth International Conference on New Horizons in Education (INTE) 2014 will be June 25-27, 2014, at the Hotel Novotel Est in Paris, France. Deadlines are June 13, 2014, for abstracts; and June 16,
2014, for full articles and registration fee.
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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.
Upcoming Events:
First-Timers' Meeting at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF).
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 student: Samuel Peter Rakoczy
 This week's student is
Samuel Peter Rakoczy, at right, a mechanical engineering major who accepted a co-op at BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC, located in Greer, South Carolina.
Rakoczy describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.
"I worked in TS-482 Tool Design, where we design and oversee the manufacturing of tools used in assembly," said Rakoczy. "I was an integral part of the team, evident by the amount of tools I personally designed and the degree of difficulty of tools I was designing.
I was responsible for acquiring quotes from machine shops and overseeing the process of building the tool until it is accepted by the process planners."
Rakoczy benefited from valuable experience during his co-op assignment.
"CATIA design experience is extremely valuable in the industry," said Rakoczy. "BMW is a great employer. If you like cars, and are a hard worker, this is a great place to be."
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.
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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 flier to the 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.
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Engineering Advising Services
Engineering Advising Reminder:
Be sure to schedule your advising appointment now to be cleared for registration for Spring 2014. Second Session classes (mainly FYS 129 and Physical Education) begin on October 10.
Spring 2014 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders
The Spring timetable is available for viewing on MyUTK.
Spring 2014 Undergraduate Registration Dates:
November 25 & 26 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.
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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 at Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall, 1:25-2:15 p.m. on Mondays. 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/Justin Rice. 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.
Attention: Seniors & Graduate Students Graduating in December 2013:
Don’t forget to complete the Post-Graduation Survey.
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 An Employment Reporting or
View Details under Continued Education and fill out your placement information.** Please be aware that your data is confidential and will not be shared with other departments. This data is collected in an aggregate/anonymous
manner and is used for purposes that include salary averages, geographic preference, benchmarking, and reporting to ranking organization.
**If you have any difficulties accessing our survey, you may also email your placement data to
[log in to unmask]. Please include your name, email 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.
For more information, contact April Gonzalez , Career Services Consultant—College of Engineering, at
[log in to unmask]; Justin Rice, STEM Consultant, at
[log in to unmask]; or call 865-974-5435. Check out
www.career.utk.edu for a list of all upcoming events.
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 The Office of Multicultural Student Life offers these
academic services. For information, call 865-974-6861.
Free Tutoring in Math, Chemistry, Biology, and Spanish: 7:00-10:00 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays in the Clement Hall basement.
Free Tutoring in Math, English, Engineering, Accounting, French, Chemistry, Biology, and more: Appointment and walk-in tutoring available for all students.
Late-Night Study Session (tutoring available): 8:00 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, December 4, and Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at the Black Cultural Center. Games, crafts, stress relief activities. Snacks both days 3:00-10:00 p.m.
Vols Success Seminars: During the Fall semester, in collaboration with the Student Success Center and other campus departments, Vols Success Seminars will be offered to all UT students. This series of workshops is designed to equip all students
with the knowledge and resources to be successful, inside and outside of the classroom at the UT. Students can register in advance for each workshop at
multicultural.utk.edu or
studentsuccess.utk.edu. View the
Vols Success Seminars Fall 2013 calendar >>
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