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Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View it in your browser.<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atcoe_04_25_14.html> [The University of Tennessee, Knoxville]<http://www.utk.edu> [@COE newsletter of the UT College of Engineering]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/> For the week of April 25, 2014 @COE<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/index.html> is published on a weekly basis. Please send submissions to Randall Brown in the Engineering Communications Office at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by noon on the Thursdays before distribution. [Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/coe.utk> [LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4919219&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v> [Twitter] <http://twitter.com/utk_coe> [Syed Islam] Dr. Syed Kamrul Islam was awarded the Alexander Prize at the 2014 Chancellor's Honors Banquet COE well represented at Chancellor's Honors The annual Chancellor's Honors Banquet<http://chancellor.utk.edu/honorsbanquet/2014/> is a showcase of the best and brightest at the University of Tennessee, and the 2014 edition proved to be quite a night for students and faculty of the College of Engineering. The banquet was held Wednesday evening, April 23, 2014, and the University Center. Read more about COE honorees >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/releases/chancellors_honors_2014.html> [Dr. Peter Cohen] Dr. Peter Cohen of Siemens Molecular Imaging Southeast Section of AACG holds meeting The recently formed Southeast Section of the American Association for Crystal Growth (AACG) held its second meeting March 12, 2014, on the University of Tennessee campus. There were fifty-six people in attendance, including members from Atlanta, Georgia, and Fisk University in Nashville. Several local companies were also represented, as was the Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), Y-12, and UT. After-dinner speaker Dr. Peter Cohen, a research scientist at Siemens Molecular Imaging, gave an overview of Siemens' crystal growth activities. The meeting was partially supported by the UT Office of Research, via funding for the Tennessee Crystal Synthesis Initiative Organized Research Unit, which is co-directed by Dr. David Mandrus and Dr. Veerle Keppens. Read more >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/2014_aacg_se_meeting_recap.pdf> [CURENT] CURENT honored with spot in USA Science and Engineering Festival The National Science Foundation area of the USA Science and Engineering Festival will have a UT feel thanks to a spot in the prestigious event going to CURENT, the Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks<http://curent.utk.edu/>. “Being able to take part in events like this helps serve as a way to educate the public about what CURENT does, but to do so in an engaging, entertaining way,” said College of Engineering Dean Wayne Davis. “Any time you have a chance to make a positive impression on young minds it’s a great opportunity.” Read more >><http://tntoday.utk.edu/2014/04/22/curent-honored-science-engineering-festival> Energy Secretary Moniz at UT for Distinguished Lecture [Ernest Moniz]US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, at right, will deliver the Baker Distinguished Lecture on Energy and the Environment at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, in Room 132 of the College of Law, 1505 West Cumberland Avenue. Moniz will also talk about the Department of Energy and its activities in the state of Tennessee. The lecture is free and open to the public. Overflow seating will be available in Room 135, and the event will be streamed live online<http://sf.ites.utk.edu/utk/Play/d3f64e7a79734dc5bf802eee3f5b56fa1d>. Read more >><http://tntoday.utk.edu/2014/04/21/energy-secretary-moniz-lecture-energy-environment> FACULTY NEWS [Howard Hall] Dr. Howard Hall CNN, Czech newspaper feature views on Ukraine from nuclear engineering trio Dr. Howard Hall, a Governor's Chair in the Department of Nuclear Engineering<http://www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear/>, Natalie Manayeva, a research assistant at the Institute for Nuclear Security<http://nuclear.utk.edu/>, and Dean Rice, adjunct faculty member and former congressional aide, have had an article they wrote on the situation in Ukraine featured by CNN and a Czech Republic newspaper, Neviditelný Pes. Read more >><http://tntoday.utk.edu/2014/04/22/cnn-czech-newspaper-feature-views-ukraine-nuclear-engineering-trio/> [Jon Hathaway] Dr. Jon Hathaway Hathaway to develop research in NSF program Dr. Jon Hathaway, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<http://cee.utk.edu/>, has received support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Catalyzing New International Collaborations (CNIC) Program. Hathaway will work over the next year to develop research opportunities in the area of sustainable urban water management with colleagues from the University of Melbourne and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. This project will allow greater knowledge transfer and synergistic activities between the researchers, specifically advancing the science of modeling urban pollutants in stormwater systems. Read more about CNIC >><http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12815> STUDENT NEWS [Stanley, Kerrigan, and Knox] Winners include, from left: Tyler Stanley, Stephanie Kerrigan, and Sean Knox EUReCA award winners announced At the 2014 EUReCA awards ceremony<http://eureca.utk.edu/2014-eureca-awardees/>, five College of Engineering undergraduate research projects were chosen as outstanding examples of undergraduate research. These awards come with a cash prizes, given by the Office of Research and the College of Engineering. There were twenty-five total engineering entries from seven engineering departments, representing the excellent work of engineering students. Read more and see the list of winners >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/outreach/eureca_2014.html> [Emily Morin and team] Emily Morin, far right, with her labmates at the 2014 SFB meeting in Denver, COlorado Morin wins STAR award Emily Morin, a PhD student working with Dr. Wei He in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering<http://mabe.utk.edu/>, was presented a Student Travel Achievement Recognition (STAR) award from the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) 2014 Annual Meeting<http://2014.biomaterials.org/> in Denver, Colorado, April 16-19, 2014. She gave an oral presentation on her research of the versatile use of cationic hydrogel particles to modulate neuronal cell growth on artificial materials. The STAR awards are given by the SFB to recognize research excellence and develop future leaders in the field of biomaterials. STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES COE Advising seeks engineering undergrad student workers The Engineering Advising Office<http://www.engr.utk.edu/advising/> needs three engineering undergraduate student workers to help with orientation for freshmen using MyUTK for class registration during the months of June-July 2014. The work hours are 9:00 a.m. to noon, two mornings each week, June 2 through July 11. Qualifications include strong communication skills, friendly, helpful, and good understanding of MyUTK. Workers will earn $8 per hour. If you are interested in working, please send your resume to Heather Adams in the Engineering Advising Office in Room 202 Estabrook Hall by May 2 to be considered. For information, call 865-974-4008 or e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Multicultural Student Life seeks tutors, offers finals prep help [Finals Prep 2014]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/finalprep_flyer_spring_2014.pdf>The Office of Multicultural Student Life’s<http://multicultural.utk.edu/index.php> Academic Support Unit (ASU) is currently hiring tutors<http://multicultural.utk.edu/files/TutorAdSP2014.pdf> for summer and fall 2014. Tutors are needed in the following content areas: history, chemistry, organic chemistry, Japanese, Chinese, microbiology, biology, and French. For information, e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 865-974-6861. Apply for tutoring positions >><http://multicultural.utk.edu/tutor_application.php> Multicultural Student Life also offers Finals Prep Sessions to provide students with a quiet and comfortable environment to study for their final exams. Sessions will be 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29. Students will 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. Read more >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/finalprep_flyer_spring_2014.pdf> Tutoring positions open in Educational Advancement Program The UT Educational Advancement Program<http://web.utk.edu/~eap/> has tutor positions available for the fall 2014 semester. Subject areas include: chemistry, biology, math, Spanish, accounting, engineering, statistics, economics, and physics. The positions pay $9 per hour for undergraduate tutors and $10 per hour for graduate tutors. Application deadline is May 2, 2014. Completion of the application and training is required. Interviews will be conducted May 5–9, 2014. For information, e-mail Celeste Brooks at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 865-974-7900. Read more >><http://web.utk.edu/~eap/> Submissions open for XSEDE14 Visualization Showcase Submissions are invited for the XSEDE14 Visualization Showcase, the third annual conference of the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE). The conference is scheduled for July 13-18, 2014, at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. The deadline for abstract submission is April 30, 2014. Read more >><https://conferences.xsede.org/web/conference/xsede14/call-for-participation#Visualisation> Summer research course available at UTSI The research course Physics 642, "Advanced Topics in Modern Physics: Spectral Line Shapes," will be offered in June and July at the UT Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The course is composed of (1) attendance of the 22nd International Conference on Spectral Line Shapes at UTSI<http://icsls22.utsi.edu> during June 1-6; (2) composition of six scientific summaries/critiques of two pages/each of presented papers at ICSLS, and (3) discussing and defending these critiques during the three class meetings on July 16, 23, and 30. Contact Dr. Christian Parigger at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with the subject "Phys642" for questions regarding enrollment and associated conference registration. Read more >><https://icsls22.utsi.edu> Arabic language courses offered The UT Arabic program is looking for students, particularly freshmen, interested in learning to speak, read, and write Arabic. The program currently offers three years worth of courses. Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world, and Arab-speaking countries offer many engineering opportunities. Read more >><http://arabic.utk.edu> Johns Hopkins University center seeks instructors for summer The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks enthusiastic instructors for its summer programs for gifted students in grades 2-12. The CTY offers intense, three-week academic programs for highly talented students from around the country and across the world. Science instructors will have the opportunity to gain experience teaching gifted students while working in a small class setting (approximately twelve to eighteen students, depending on the age group). Read more >><http://cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/> [Engineering Professional Practice] Stay up-to-date with Engineering Professional Practice information and events by clicking the “Like” button on the program’s Facebook page<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Knoxville-TN/Engineering-Professional-Practice/151569844861353>, following the program on Twitter<http://twitter.com/UTprofpractice>, visiting its website at www.coop.utk.edu<http://www.coop.utk.edu>, or calling 865-974-5323. Featured student: Stephen Whitson [Stephen Whitson]Our student this week is Stephen Whitson, a materials science and engineering major who accepted a co-op at Bryce Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee. Whitson describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were. "I worked in the R&D department at Bryce," he said. "My responsibilities have been primarily focused on reorganization work. I was given the opportunity to learn new skills in the corporate internal SAP, lamination process, film properties, and flexible packaging testing." Whitson added that the most valuable benefit he received during his co-op assignment was, "Learning to work in a professional environment and get things done in a complex corporate/manufacturing system." 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]<mailto:[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<http://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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 865-974-5323. [VolsTeach] 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 [VolsTeach]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/VolsTeach_flyer_sp14.pdf>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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit the program's Facebook page, VolsTeach, for current events, and the program's website, http://volsteach.utk.edu. [Career Services]<http://www.career.utk.edu> Career Services News Attention seniors & graduate students graduating in May 2014: Don’t forget to complete the Post-Graduation Survey. Congratulations from all of us in the UT Career Services Office upon your upcoming graduation! It has been our pleasure to work with many of you, and we wish you the best in your life and new endeavors! 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<http://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 organizations. **If you have any difficulties accessing our survey, you may also email your placement data to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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. ________________________________ 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; Justin Rice, STEM Consultant, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; or call 865-974-5435. Check out www.career.utk.edu<http://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<http://multicultural.utk.edu/as_tutoring.php> provides free tutoring to students in a variety of subject areas. View the available tutoring programs here >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/MSL_Spring_2014_Tutoring_Offerings.pdf> The Book Loan Program<http://multicultural.utk.edu/as_loan.php> 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<http://multicultural.utk.edu>. [Vols Success Seminars]<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/docs/Vols%20Success%20Seminars%20Flyer%20Spring%202014%5B5%5D.pdf> The VOL Success Seminars (VSS)<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/docs/Vols%20Success%20Seminars%20Flyer%20Spring%202014%5B5%5D.pdf> 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<http://multicultural.utk.edu/> or studentsuccess.utk.edu<http://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<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu> 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]<mailto:[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<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/supplemental/si-sessionhours.shtml>. Tutoring: Drop in or by appointment sessions available. Students can check the schedule for details<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/tutoring/schedule.shtml>. 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) with any questions. CONTACT US <http://www.engr.utk.edu/>Office of Engineering Communications<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/oec.html> 114 Perkins Hall | Knoxville, TN 37996 E-mail: Send submissions for @COE to Randall Brown, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Phone: 865-974-0533 | Fax: 865-946-2560 Big Orange. Big Ideas. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= To view the CAMPCOMM archives or Join/Leave the list: http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/campcomm.html