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For the week of November 22, 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.
Note: @COE will not be distributed on Friday, November 29, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Dean of Engineering Wayne T. Davis (right, at podium) expresses his appreciation for the establishment of the Wayne T. Davis Endowed Dean's Chair in Engineering at the college's 175 Years of Engineering at UT Gala to the dean's chair donors (left to right)
Eric Zeanah, Joe Cook, and John Tickle.
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UT donors establish the Wayne T. Davis Endowed Dean's Chair in Engineering
On October 4, 2013, during the 175 Years of Engineering at the University of Tennessee Celebration Gala,
John D. Tickle, a UT industrial engineering alumnus and primary donor for the John D. Tickle Engineering Building, announced the establishment of a new $3 million endowment fund that will enable UT's current dean,
Wayne T. Davis—for whom it is named—to propel the College of Engineering forward in exciting new directions. The
Wayne T. Davis Endowed Dean's Chair in Engineering was named in recognition of Davis' extraordinary service and leadership by John and Ann Tickle, and Tickle's fellow UT industrial engineering alumni
Chad Holliday, and his wife, Ann; Joe Cook, and his wife, Judy; and
Eric Zeanah, and his wife, Elaine.
The endowment offers recognizable prestige for the individual who is selected to receive the chair position. The dean’s chair also builds the reputation of the engineering college and its academic program.
Read more >>
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Dr. Wes Hines
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Hines consults with IAEA in Vienna
Dr. Wes Hines, head of the
Department of Nuclear Engineering, spent the week at an
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) consultancy meeting to develop a new IAEA publication on "Instrumentation and Control for Advanced Small Modular Reactors."
Fifteen consultants from eight countries attended the working meeting in Vienna, Austria, and spent four days writing the first draft of the important technical report.
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Dr. Chris Cherry
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Cherry writes about e-bikes for The Guardian
Dr. Chris Cherry, an assistant professor in the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, wrote an article on electric bikes that was published in the Wednesday, November 20, online edition of
The Guardian.
Cherry discusses international approach and reaction to e-bikes in the article, from the vehicles' huge popularity in China to varying attitudes about them in western nations.
Read Dr. Cherry's article >>
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Dr. Wei Gao
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Min Kao temperature app
Dr. Wei Gao, an assistant professor in the
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and his research team have developed
MinKao RoomTemp, an app for the Android mobile platform, as part of an ongoing research project. With the app, users can submit preferences for room temperatures within the Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. Room
temperatures can be viewed for most of the building's class and lab rooms.
Download the app >>
Changes in room temperature, and occupants' preferences,
can be viewed here.
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Dr. Kwai Wong
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Kwai Wong named research assistant professor and director of CFD Laboratory
Dr. Kwai L. Wong, a research scientist in the UT-ORNL
Joint Institute for Computational Sciences (JICS), has been appointed research assistant professor in the
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE). Wong has also taken over academic leadership as director of the
UT Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Laboratory, replacing
Dr. A.J. Baker, professor emeritus.
Wong earned his PhD degree in engineering science at UT in 1995, and has been professionally immersed in the maturation of high performance computing (HPC) ever since. Over the past decade he has interacted with many COE faculty members in moving their computational
sciences applications to the HPC environment. The academic research appointment is intended to enhance this type of collaboration in the college. Wong's MABE departmental office is in Perkins 316A, directly adjacent to the CFD Lab.
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From left above are Caylin Bursch, Michael Bailey, and David Luckett, seniors in mechanical engineering, who will participate in a study exchange with Politecnico di Torino.
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Alcoa-COE spring 2014 study-abroad fellowships announced
The College of Engineering and the Alcoa Foundation are pleased to help support seven engineering students on their study abroad programs this spring.
Three mechanical engineering seniors, Caylin Bursch, Michael Bailey, and
David Luckett will spend their last undergraduate semester at Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy, taking technical elective coursework. This successful exchange is in its second year, with the first contingent of Torino students currently
enrolled at UT this semester.
Other fellowship winners include Johnson Luma and Courtney Humphreys, both juniors in civil and environmental engineering;
Travis Labossiere-Hickman, sophomore in nuclear engineering; and
Jacob Lambert, junior in computer science.
Read more about the students' study-abroad destinations >>
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Members of Systers: Women in EECS include, from left, Meg Drouhard, Casey Miller, Katie Schuman, Zahra Mahoor, and Denise Koessler.
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Systers: Women in EECS discuss engineering with area media
Members of Systers: Women in EECS at UT spoke to WATE news recently about a video advertisement for GoldieBlox products that has gained popularity—or "gone viral"—via the Internet. Along with promoting
the company's products, the advertisement encourages young women to become involved in engineering. Systers members quoted in the report are
Denise Koessler, Zahra Mahoor, and Nicole Pennington.
Read more and see the video report >>
View the GoldieBlox video >>
Koessler also joined Dr. Cynthia Peterson, the associate dean of academic personnel at UT, on WBIR-TV to discuss the book
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Facedbook COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Read more and see the interview >>
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IEEE Robotics Team
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Donate to IEEE Robotics Team
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a professional society for those involved in the engineering electronics and related disciplines, has entered a national robotics team competition annually since 2004. This extremely
competitive robotics team consists of students spanning a variety of academic disciplines. The team requests donations toward another successful year of competition and continued engineering outreach to local and state-wide schools.
Read more about the team and how to donate >>
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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.
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Ferguson will speak in CBE seminar
 Dr. Andrew Ferguson, at right, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
will speak on the "Teaching Machines to Design Materials and Vaccines" 9:40-10:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2013, in Room 612 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
The seminar is presented by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
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BMES and SWE present tailgate party
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will host a tailgate party for all engineering students beginning at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, before the Tennessee-Vanderbilt football game. The tailgating location will
be between the Dougherty Engineering Building and Ferris Hall. Food and beverages will be on a potluck basis.
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Applications open for National Research Council awards
The National Research Council of the National Academies has announced the 2013 Graduate, Postdoctoral, and Senior Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of federal research laboratories and affiliated institutions in more
than 100 locations throughout the United States. These programs provide opportunities for PhD, ScD, or MD scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research
interests of the sponsoring laboratory.
Full-time associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2014 for research in the fields of chemistry; earth, atmospheric, and space sciences; engineering, applied sciences, and computer science; life and medical sciences; mathematics; and physics.
Annual application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
Read more >>
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.
Deadline for NREIP applications is in early January
Deadline for application, transcript(s), and references for the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) is 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 6. Potential applicants can go to
http://nreip.asee.org/apply to begin or revisit an application.
The NREIP Program Team can be reached by phone at 202-350-5759; by e-mail at
[log in to unmask]; and online at http://nreip.asee.org.
Tutors are needed for Educational Advancement Program
Part-time tutors are needed for the spring of 2014 for the
Education Advancement Program (EAP). Tutors are paid $9 per hour for undergraduate tutors; $10 per hour for graduate tutors. Completion of an EAP tutor application and training is required. Tutors are needed in the areas of chemistry, biology, math, Spanish,
accounting, engineering, statistics, economics, and physics. Those interested should contact
Celeste Brooks at
[log in to unmask] or 865-974-7900.
ITEST offers STEM funding opportunities
The ITEST program seeks to build understanding of best-practice factors, contexts, and process contributing to K-12 students' motivation and participation in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program funds foundational and
applied research projects addressing the development, implementation, and dissemination of innovative strategies, tools, and models for engaging students to be aware of STEM and cognate careers, and to pursue formal school-based and informal out-of-school
educational experiences to prepare for such careers.
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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 >>
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 >>
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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.
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: Matthew S. Wessner
 This week's student is
Matthew S. Wessner, a mechanical engineering major who accepted a co-op at BMW, Manufacturing Company LLC, located in Greer, South Carolina.
Wessner describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.
"I worked in TS-532 EF—the analysis, validation, and test driving group responsible for chassis, suspension, steering, and brake components of the X3, X5, and X6 models," said Wessner. "My responsibility was to be the first level of vehicle analysis. I investigated
vehicles, took measurements and gathered data, and handshook to department specialists with a proposal for future action. My project this semester was creating a new brake pedal testing device for the department. The project was very successful. The tool is
now in a prototype state and will be completed upon my return in spring. At that point, my mentor and I hope to seek a patent for combination of technologies, and sell the device to the company for use in other BMW plants around the world.”
Wessner found valuable benefits during his co-op assignment through participating often when the opportunity arose.
"You take out of the co-op experience what you put into it," said Wessner. "By seeking out opportunities to involve myself in department activities, I felt very integrated in the team and valued by my coworkers and supervisors. The experience gained will be
valuable for the rest of my professional career and life."
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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