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Dr. Suresh Babu

UT part of $140 million White House Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

UT will be part of a national effort, announced this week by President Barack Obama, which could lead to more fuel-efficient cars and decreased costs for ships and aircraft.

Dr. Suresh Babu, UT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor’s Chair for Advanced Manufacturing, and a team of faculty, will help lead UT’s research effort in the $140 million Detroit-based institute, called the Lightweight and Modern Metals Manufacturing Innovation, or LM3I.
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From left: Natacha Peter-Stein (UT INS), John Auxier (UT NE), Dr. Joe Stainback (UT NE),
Dr. Ziad Kodah (JUST Nuclear Engineering), Dr. Howard Hall (UT NE),
Dr. Salaheddin Malkawi (JUST Nuclear Engineering Department Head), and
Mariia Berezina (US State Department).

INS hosts delegation from Jordan University

UT’s Institute for Nuclear Security (INS) and the Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE) hosted a delegation of senior faculty from the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in early February. The JUST faculty were part of a State Department sponsored visit, and were exploring curriculum efforts in nuclear security studies. The INS has fostered the development of a number of classes and course modules across a number of departments, including extensive coursework as part of NE's Nuclear Security Science and Analysis graduate certificate program.

STAFF NEWS

David Goddard

College of Engineering names new
Coordinator of Media Relations

David Goddard, formerly of the Knoxville News Sentinel, has joined the College of Engineering as coordinator of media relations, where he will focus on media placement for engineering research, faculty, students, and outreach. Goddard will work closely with the Engineering Communications Office and Engineering Development Office on advancing public relations goals with the college's broad constituencies.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

EVENTS

Dr. Bobby Sumpter

Sumpter will speak in CBE seminar

Dr. Bobby Sumpter will speak on "Computationally Guided Design of Nanostructured Materials for Energy Science" 9:40-10:50 a.m. Tuesday, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.

Sumpter is the director of the Nanomaterials Theory Institute Computer Science & Mathematic Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The talk is presented by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
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ASME will meet in Min Kao Building

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Room 404 of hte Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. A company representative from Cargill will present an information session during the meeting.

Dr. Kai Xiao

Xiao will speak in MSE seminar

Dr. Kai Xiao will speak on "Two-dimensional Chalcogenide Crystals: Synthesis, Characterization, and Optoelectronics" 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). The talk is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Xiao is a staff scientist of the Nanomaterials Synthesis and Functional Assembly Group at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and a joint faculty of the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at UT.
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NSBE Week scheduled for March 3-7

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will present NSBE Week Monday-Friday, March 3-7, 2014. The week's events will include:

• Monday: Leadership in Engineering Seminar, 7:00–8:00 p.m. in Room 60, Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSS) 
• Tuesday: Resume Clinic, 10:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Room 225 of the University Center (UC). Also: Vine Middle Volunteering.
• Wednesday: Speed Networking, 7:00 p.m. in the UC Ballroom
• Thursday: Engineering Expo, Thompson-Boling Arena
• Friday: NSBE Family Game Night, 8:00–10:00 p.m., Vol Hall sixth floor multi-purpose room

SWE conference to include career fair

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) invites engineering students to attend its 2014 Region E Conference and Career and Graduate School Fair March 28-30, at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skeleton Conference Center in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The career fair portion will be 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29. The cost for the Saturday-only package is $40 for SWE members and $45 for non-SWE members. This cost includes access to the career fair and exhibits, conference workshops, breakfast, and lunch.  Students may register for other conference activities for an additional cost.
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UTSI to host International Conference on Spectral Line Shapes

The 22nd International Conference on Spectral Line Shapes will be June 1-6, 2014, at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The conference will cover a broad range of topics with a particular emphasis on spectral line shape studies. Contributions are encouraged from everyone, especially from students to showcase their work in the poster sessions. The invited speakers are listed here. Early registration is to occur on or before March 31, submission of one-page abstracts by March 15.
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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:
March 6, 2014 – Spring Engineering EXPO, Thompson-Boling Arena (Concourse, Enter at Gate D)
March 7, 2014 – Interview Day, East Skyboxes

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: Stan Hunter

Our student this week is Stan Hunter, a mechanical engineering major who accepted a co-op at BSH Home Appliances, located in Jacksboro, Tennessee.

Hunter describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.

"I worked in the Design Engineering Department, more specifically, in the design lab,"he said. "My responsibilities included assisting the lab technicians with testing our products, helping design test equipment for the lab, working on the assembly line when prototypes were being built, maintaining and updating the lab equipment and software, and even just sweeping up the lab when it got messy."

Hunter felt he benefited from talking to the engineers and managers at BSH during his co-op assignment.

"I learned about preparedness and professionalism," he said. "This was a very valuable co-op experience."

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.

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.

Engineering Advising Services

Mini, Summer, and Fall 2014 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders
The Mini and Summer timetable is available on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings.

Summer Registration:
March 4: Seniors (90 + hours earned)
March 6: Juniors (60 to 89 hours earned)
March 11: Sophomores (30 to 59 hours earned)
March 13: Freshmen (less than 30 hours earned)

Fall Registration:
March 10, 11: Priority registration (student athletes, Chancellor/Haslam Honors, etc)
Spring Break: March 17-21
March 24, 25: Seniors (90 + hours earned)
March 31, April 1: Juniors (60 to 89 hours earned)
April 7, 8: Sophomores (30 to 59 hours earned)
April 14, 15: 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

Drop-in Hours with your College Career Consultant, April Gonzalez

2:00–3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Room 326, John D. Tickle Engineering Building
Located directly across from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Office. No Appointment is needed. Students seen on a first come, first serve basis.

The Professional Development Series Spring 2014
Hosted by: UT Career Services and the College of Business Administration

Choose It, Learn It, Live It!

“Who Gets Promoted Who Doesn’t and Why”
Featuring Donald Asher
6:00–7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Room 402, Haslam HBB

Who Should Attend?
This seminar is perfect for the graduating Senior or student going off to their first real-world internship!

What You Will Learn from Attending?

• How to stand out during the critical onboarding process
• Successfully handling your first big project
• Tips for dealing with difficult, demanding supervisors
• How to start yourself on a success spiral
• Strategies for getting your first promotion
• Tips on the unwritten rules of today’s workplace

EF 301— Career Services for Engineers
Planning your class schedule for Fall 2014? 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/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.

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.

The Academic Support Unit (ASU) in Multicultural Student Life supports the academic success of students through a variety of services:

The Tutoring Program provides free tutoring to students in a variety of subject areas including: math, biology, chemistry, and language arts. Appointment and walk-in tutoring will begin on Monday, January 13. Appointment tutoring hours are 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday; and 2:00–6:00 p.m. Sunday in the Black Cultural Center. Appointments can be made using the GradesFirst software, available through MYUTK. Walk-in tutoring hours for Spring 2014 are 2:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Black Cultural Center and7:00-10:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in Clement Hall. View the available tutoring programs here >>

The Book Loan Program allows students to borrow up to two books free of charge. Students must return the borrowed books at the end of the semester. Applications for the Book Loan Program are at multicultural.utk.edu.

The VOL Success Seminars (VSS) is a series of workshops designed to equip all students with the knowledge and resources to be successful, inside and outside of the classroom, at the University of Tennessee. The Vols Success Seminars will resume in February of 2014. Students can register in for each workshop at multicultural.utk.edu or studentsuccess.utk.edu.

The Final Prep Sessions provide students with a quiet and comfortable environment to study for their final exams.  Students have access to tutoring in a variety of subjects. The Black Cultural Center extends its hours in order to accommodate those students who wish to have additional studying time. Stress relief activities and snacks are also provided for students to aid in their studying. The dates for the Finals Prep Sessions are 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29.

The Student Success Center offers a variety of academic support.
 
Academic Coaching: A one-one-one meeting with a trained GTA who can help with time management, goal setting, and more. Call 865-976-6641 to make an appointment or stop by 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
 
Academic Success Workshops: Spring sessions are going on now. Please have students contact Doug Renalds ([log in to unmask]) with questions.
 
Supplemental Instruction: Out of class study sessions with trained student SI Leaders. No appointment necessary. Please see the schedule for details.
 
Tutoring: Drop in or by appointment sessions available. Tutoring will begin January 21, and students can check the schedule for details. Please also let students know that more tutoring options may be available through the SSC and to contact us if they are in need of tutoring for a subject not currently listed on the website.
 
UT LEAD: Many SSC services are currently available for UT LEAD students. Please contact Stella Bridgeman-Prince ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.

CONTACT US
Office of Engineering Communications
114 Perkins Hall | Knoxville, TN 37996
E-mail: Send submissions for @COE to Randall Brown, [log in to unmask]
Phone: 865-974-0533 | Fax: 865-946-2560
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