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For the week of March 14, 2014
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@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 for the week of March 17-21 due to Spring Break.
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Royal Chitwan National Park
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COE presents summer-break
engineering trip to Nepal
The College of Engineering Global Initiatives program is accepting applications for a summer-break engineering service trip to Nepal for May 7-15, 2014. Students will take part in a construction project of local
community impact, meet the local citizens, and participate in traditional activities. They will also have the opportunity to travel by elephant through the Royal Chitwan National Park.
Application deadline is April 5, 2014.
Read more >>
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Dr. David Icove
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Icove textbook update will include Harris Matrix
The Harris Matrix, a popular formula used by archaeologists, has been adapted for use in fire investigation, leading it to be included in the latest edition of the textbook
Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, by Dr. David J. Icove of the
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and co-authors John D. DeHaan and Gerald A. Haynes. This is the first time that the matrix has been included in such a textbook for fire forensics.
Read more >>
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BMES offers student photo contest and
seminar series
The UT Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is sponsoring a university-wide science photo contest. Submit original interesting science and technology related images—a mind-blowing structure of a nanoparticle, a funny-looking colony of bacteria,
a self-assembled polymer pattern, etc.—for a chance to win prizes worth $500.
Deadline is May 15, 2014.
Read more >>
The BMES is also seeking submissions for its Student Seminar Series. At the end of the series, awards will presented for the best undergraduate speaker and the best graduate speaker. Contact
[log in to unmask] to enroll.
Read more >>
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ISE student team wins IIE competition
A student team from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) won first place in the
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) 2014 Logistics and Supply Chain Case Study Competition. Team members Ying Zhang, Leandra Church, and Jinglu Song used optimization techniques to design a supply chain
network for a company to serve consumers in a city.
Zhang and Song are graduate students in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain Engineering Lab directed by Dr. Mingzhou Jin. Church is an ISE senior. The award will be presented at the annual Industrial and Systems Engineering Conference in Montreal,
Canada, in May, 2014.
Read more about IEE >>
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UT Libraries present Big Orange STEM Symposium
 The
Big Orange STEM Symposium will host a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fair 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in the Hodges Library Galleria.
The event will feature exhibitors and presentations by undergraduate students, professors, and professionals.
The symposium will provide free lunch and giveaways to attendees.
Read more and register here >>
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COE Development seeks student organization projects
The Office of Engineering Development is gathering engineering student group/organization projects that need funding for the 2014-2015 academic year. Projects can include things such as the steel bridge, conference costs, leadership events, etc. For more information,
contact Juliette McClure, Stewardship and Donor Relations Coordinator, at 865-974-2788 or
[log in to unmask].
Boyd Venture Fund seeks applications for Spring 2014 grants
For the seventh consecutive semester, the
Boyd Venture Fund is soliciting applications from student-owned companies interested in securing a grant to help grow their businesses. All UT students, regardless of academic discipline or degree program (doctoral, master’s, or undergraduate)
are eligible to apply.
The deadline for application submissions is Monday, March 24.
Read more >>
AccessComputing offers funding for student internships
AccessComputing, a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project, aims to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers. AccessComputing has funding for students with disabilities to participate in summer internships. Students
participate in both research internships as well as non-research internships.
Read more about AccessComputing >>
Check out AccessComputer's Opportunities! newsletter >>
University of Colorado plans STEM experience conference
The Center for STEM learning at the University of Colorado at Boulder will host the Xperience STEM Learning Conference, July 29-August 1, 2014, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
Read more and register >>
Download a conference flyer >>
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Dr. Timothy Persons
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Persons will discuss nanomanufacturing
The UT Office of Research & Engagement and the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy will host
Dr. Timothy Persons, Chief Scientist of the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, Baker Center, Toyota Room. He will present on GAO's public release of "Nanomanufacturing: Emergence and Implications for
US Competitiveness, the Environment, and Human Health."
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Harris will give CBE seminar following Spring Break
Bradley Harris will speak on "Studying Redox Protein Fusion using Sorase-Mediated Ligation" 9:40-10:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building. Harris is a PhD candidate in the
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, which is presenting the seminar.
Read more >>
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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.
Read more >>
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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.
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
Mini, Summer, and Fall 2014 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders
The Mini and Summer timetable is available on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings.
Fall Registration:
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.
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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.
SEC/ACC Virtual Career Fair for Internships and Full-Time Opportunities
Meet with employers online! Network for opportunities.
Register at www.SecAcc.CareerEco.net
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.
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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 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.
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