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For the week of April 4, 2014
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W. Dwight Kessel
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UT alumnus W. Dwight Kessel receives
Nathan W. Dougherty Award
The College of Engineering gave its most prestigious honor—the Nathan W. Dougherty Award—to industrial engineering graduate W. Dwight Kessel at the college’s annual Faculty and Staff Awards Dinner, held on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at the Hilton Hotel in downtown
Knoxville. The Dougherty Award was established by the college in 1957 to pay tribute to Dr. Nathan Washington Dougherty, dean of the College of Engineering from 1940-1956. The award honors engineers whose accomplishments have brought acclaim to the university.
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Dr. J. Wesley Hines
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Hines talks R&M at Maryland symposium
Dr. J. Wesley Hines, Postelle Professor and head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, was an invited speaker at the twenty-fifth
Reliability Symposium on April 2 at the University of Maryland. His talk was titled "Development of a Successful Program in Reliability and Maintainability Engineering."
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Dr. Chris Pionke
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Pionke named to Educator's Hall of Honor
Dr. Chris Pionke, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering and the director of the College of Engineering Honors Program, was inducted into the University of Tennessee's Educators Hall of Honor
on March 27, 2014.
Pionke was one of six inductees in the 2014 class. Founded in 2002, the Educators Hall of Honor acknowledges the work of professionals who have established themselves in the field of education. The hall is housed in the College of Education, Health, and Human
Sciences.
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UT NSBE Chapter wins national acclaim
UT National Society of Black Engineers members Isaac Atuahene, DeAnna Walker, Diamond Wallace, Markyth Smith, Sierra Ellis, and Tiffany Sithiphone were honored with various awards at the NSBE convention in Nashville last week, including being named the national
chapter of the year.
UT’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers was recognized as the National Medium Chapter of the Year and senior Tiffany Sithiphone became the first female from UT to be elected regional chairperson, capping a highly successful national convention
for members from the College of Engineering last week in Nashville.
"This is truly a tremendous recognition for our group to receive, and it highlights the successes being made here at UT toward a more diverse campus," said College of Engineering Dean Wayne Davis. "To be recognized for those efforts is nice enough, but to be
singled out in front of peer institutions makes it all the more special."
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Girish Upreti
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Upreti places high in IIE competition
Girish Upreti, graduate student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has been awarded second place in the Eighth IIE Lean Student Paper Competition subject to the presentation at the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE)
Annual Conference. His paper is entitled "Application of Lean and 5S for Redraw Machine in Bellow Industry: A Case Study."
Awards will be given at the annual Honors & Awards Banquet during IIE Annual Conference at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Canada, May 31–June 3, 2014. It is the largest industrial and systems engineering event of the year. Girish is working under the supervision
of Dr. Rupy Sawhney.
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MSE students publish in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Ke Jin and Christopher Ostrouchov, graduate students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, published an article this week in the journal
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP). The two are students of Dr. William Weber, Governor's Chair Professor in Materials Science, who co-authored the article.
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Advising Reminder and student survey
The UT Student Government Association (SGA) and the assistant provost for Student Success have partnered to implement a student needs assessment of academic advising. The anonymous, ten-minute survey assesses advising that takes place in a college advising
center or in an academic department with an advisor in your major. Students who complete the survey can choose to enter a raffle to win one of twenty $25 Amazon gift cards. You do not have to enter the raffle in order to participate in this assessment.
Take the survey >>
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Breakfast of Champions presents COE to students
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Travis Griffin, director of the College of Engineering Diversity Program, talks about his department's recent Breakfast of Champions. The event—for underrepresented students who have been accepted into UT but have not yet enrolled—showcases
the diversity and opportunities of the college's people and programs.
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SWE End of the Year Banquet announced
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will present its End of the Year Banquet 6:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in the Hermitage Room of the University Center. Attire is business casual. Cost is $5 for National SWE members and $10 for non-members. To
register,
complete this form and send it to:
UT Society of Women Engineers
1502 W. Cumberland Ave, Box 8730
Knoxville, TN 37996
For more information, e-mail [log in to unmask].
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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].
Submissions open for XSEDE14 Visualization Showcase
The XSEDE14 Visualization Showcase is accepting abstract submissions through April 15, 2014. This year the showcase will include research from non-traditional HPC scientific areas including, but not limited to, digital humanities, bioinformatics,
etc., and research completed on systems outside of XSEDE. he XSEDE14 Conference will be held July 13-18, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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MSE presents three speakers
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering will present these upcoming seminars:
- Dr. Bjorn Clausen, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, Room 414E, Ferris Hall.
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- Dr. Timothy Truster, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, Room 414E, Ferris Hall.
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- Dr. Bruce Hinds, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, April 11.
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Meyers and Discher will speak in CBE seminars
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will present these upcoming seminars:
- Alex Meyers, 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, Room 416, Dougherty Engineering Building.
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- Dr. Dennis Discher, 9:40 a.m. Friday, April 11, Room 416, Dougherty Engineering Building.
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Welch and Conger to speak on transportation
Jeff Welch and Michael Conger will speak 3:40-5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building. The talk is presented by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This talk in
the 2014 Transportation Seminar Series is titled "Why Plan for Mobility?"
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Barrett will speak on economic competitiveness
Dr. Craig Barrett, former Chairman of the Board of the Intel Corporation, will speak at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, in a live webcast from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to the Toyota Room of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public
Policy. UT faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend and to participate via the web. The presentation title is "Economic Competitiveness in the 21st Century."
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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.
 The Engineering Professional Practice office celebrated the engineering
students who are participating in the co-op and internship program at their annual spring banquet this past week at Club LeConte high atop the First Tennessee building in downtown Knoxville.
All of the seniors who attended were given booklets entitled: Exceed Your Expectations through Lifelong Learning, by J. Michael Stone, center in photo, and a copy of the book,
The Power of Professionalism, by Bill Wiersma. Both were provided to the students by the sponsor of the event, J. Michael Stone.
After dinner, Stone spoke and encouraged all the students to pursue a lifetime of learning about business, finance, and leadership subjects. Also, the graduating John W. Prados Chemical Engineering co-op scholarship recipients, Rebekah Patton and Hannah Haines
(from left in photo), were recognized at the event having received this prestigious award.
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:
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
Sign up via Hire-A-Vol under "Upcoming Events"
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.
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.
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. 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. Students can check the
schedule for details. More tutoring options may be available through the SSC. Contact SSC if you 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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