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Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View it in your browser.<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atcoe_08_29_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 August 29, 2014 @COE<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/index.html> is published each Friday during the UT semester. 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> Alternative Winter Break in Guatemala planned for December [Guatemalan Family]Applications are open for the COE Global Initiative program's Alternative Winter Break to Guatemala, scheduled for December 14-21, 2014. Details include: * Home stay accommodations with native families in the historic Colonial era town of Quetzaltenango * Travel to a nearby village to build safe cook stoves for indigenous families * Side trips of historic and cultural significance to be determined and could include hiking, horseback riding, hot springs, and a city tour Anticipated approximate cost is $1,195 per person plus airfare, with a $100 discount offered to those registering by October 13. A limited number of $400 scholarships are available to help defray cost. For more information on the program, call Judith Mallory at 865-974-9234, or visit www.engr.utk.edu/global<http://www.engr.utk.edu/global/>. FACULTY NEWS [Michael Berry] Dr. Michael Berry Berry helps DOE with machine learning workshop Dr. Michael Berry is in Washington, DC, during the fall 2014 semester serving an Intergovernmental Personnel Act Assignment (IPA) with the Office of Science at the US Department of Energy in Germantown, Maryland. He is helping to organize a national workshop on machine learning and am developing strategies for future workforce development. Berry is performing in this role while continuing to direct the Center for Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning (CISML). Read more about CISML >><http://cisml.utk.edu/> [Hines presents ANS Don Miller Award] Dr. Wes Hines presents Dr. Hidekazu Yoshikawa with the ANS Don Miller Award. Hines presents award at international conference Dr. Wes Hines, representing the American Nuclear Society (ANS), presented the Don Miller Award for excellence in nuclear instrumentation and control to Dr. Hidekazu Yoshikawa, of Kyoto University, at the International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants International Symposium on Symbiotic Nuclear Power Systems 2014 (ISOFIC/ISSNP 2014)<http://www.isofic.org/i/board.php?board=main&command=skin_insert&exe=isofic&PHPSESSID=fc1b86f6e09342387499db60e1eb95ee> in South Korea. Hines, head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, presented three papers at the conference, then visited Harbin University in China. [William Weber] Dr. William Weber Journal highlights UT Lab, ORNL connections The strong relationship between UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) was on display recently thanks to the scientific journal Nuclear Instruments and Physics Research, which focused on the Ion Beam Materials Laboratory—operated jointly by UT and ORNL through Governor's Chair funds. The report in the journal, "Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms," includes contributions from several UT faculty members and students, including Dr. William Weber, Governor’s Chair Professor for Radiation Effects, and Dr. Yanwen Zhang. Read more >><http://tntoday.utk.edu/2014/08/25/journal-highlights-ut-lab-ornl-connections/> [Yanwen Zhang] Dr. Yanwen Zhang STUDENT OPPORTUNITY APPA offers research, academic programs [APPA]The American Public Power Association (APPA) awards several types of scholarships each year to university students as part of its Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) Program. APPA is the service organization for the nation's community-owned electric utilities. DEED is APPA's research program that funds innovative, energy-related research. The program offers: * Ten $4,000 student research grant/internships (Deadlines: February 15 and October 15) * One $5,000 technical design project (Annual deadline: October 15) * Ten $2,000 educational scholarships (Annual deadlines: February 15 and October 15) Read more about APPA and DEED >><http://www.publicpower.org/DEED> Educational Advancement Program offers assistance The Educational Advancement Program (EAP) is a US Department of Education funded TRiO program that provides support services for first generation, low income students, and students with disabilities. The EAP is in the process of recruiting participants for the 2014-2015 academic year. The program assists entering students deficient in the basic skills and academic preparation necessary for successful university work; offers special sections of math, biology, and chemistry; offers tutorial assistance free of charge to program members; and provides academic coaching and counseling. Read more >><http://web.utk.edu/~eap/index.html> UT Programs Abroad offers info sessions on international study [Study Abroad]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/regional_info_sessions_flyers_8_27.pdf>The UT Programs Abroad Office schedules information sessions throughout the semester for students to learn about opportunities for international study. View a PDF of the session schedule >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/regional_info_sessions_flyers_8_27.pdf> Read more about Study Abroad >><https://studyabroad.utk.edu> Kaplan offers grad-school test practice Kaplan Test Prep is partnering with Career Services to host a Free Grad School Admissions Practice Test Event. Students can take the MCAT, LSAT, DAT, OAT, or GRE on campus on Saturday, September 13. Register here (space is limited) >><http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1809953-WsVml3kFPv> Following the exam, students receive a detailed score report; complete explanations to every question and strategies for improvement. Sign in will be on the third floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSS). Schedule: * MCAT-10:00 a.m. (Bring your charged laptop) * LSAT-10:30 a.m. (Paper) * DAT-10:30 a.m. (Paper) * OAT-10:30 a.m. (Paper) * GRE-11:00 a.m. (Bring your charged laptop) Please arrive at least twenty minutes early to sign in and bring your student ID. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to medical, law, dental, optometry, or graduate school to gauge how you would score on actual exam. To take a free PCAT or GMAT practice test, go to kaptest.com<http://www.kaptest.com> for online dates. Citizen Scientist 2015 conference accepting presentations [CS2015]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/CS2015_flyer.pdf>Citizen Science is a partnership between everyday people and professional scientists to investigate pressing questions about the world. For the CitSci2015 conference, Citizen Scientist invites anyone interested in such collaborations to participate. Click the image at the right to view a flyer. The 2015 conference will be February 11–12 in San Jose, California. Read more >><http://citizenscienceassociation.org/> DOE accepting applications for research program The Department of Energy's Office of Science is now accepting applications for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. The SCGSR program supports supplemental awards to outstanding US graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist for a period of three to twelve consecutive months—with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission. Applications are due 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday September 24, 2014. Read more >><http://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/> Center for Leadership and Services offers Alternative Fall Break [http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/images/2014-AFB-Publicity-Photo.jpg]<http://leadershipandservice.utk.edu> Click the image for more information. EVENTS Alumnus to speak in transportation seminar [CTR]College of Engineering alumnus Bob Murphy (BS/CE '80) will speak on "The Transportation Revolution Revisited" 3:40–5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building. The talk is sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Center for Transportation Research, the Southeastern Transportation Center, and the ITE Student Chapter at UT. Talk and demo presents materials science of forging steel Engineer Wes Byrd and knife maker Larry "Hammer" Harley will present "The Art and Science of the Forged Blade" 3:00–4:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, on the lawn in front of Ferris Hall. The talk will feature information on steel history, what steel is, crystalline structure, types of steel used in blade forging, grain size, and normalization. This will be demonstrated through the process of forging and heat treating a small steel blade . Read more >><http://www.engr.utk.edu/enews/seminars/byrd_harley_forged_blade.html> [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. Upcoming Events * September 3: Prep for Success – Promote Yourself @ SERF Room 307 @ 5:00 p.m. * September 11: Prep for Success – Interview Strategies @ SERF Room 307 @ 5:00 p.m. * September 25: Fall 2014 Engineering EXPO @ Thompson-Boling Arena @ 1:00–5:00 p.m. * September 26: Fall 2014 Engineering EXPO Interview Day @ Thompson-Boling Arena (Appointment Only) Featured Student: Chelsea Thompson [Chelsea Thompson]Our student this week is Chelsea Thompson, at right, a civil engineering major who accepted a co-op at Duke Energy located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thompson describes the department she worked in and what her main responsibilities were. "I worked in Transmission Line Engineering," she said. "This group is in charge of designing new transmission lines as well as maintaining existing lines. I did a lot of O&M projects with lines that needed to gain more clearance from the ground or another object. Also, this group works with developers who are planning to build near a line. For all of the asset protection problems, their grading plans were analyzed to make sure they were not breaking any of our specific guidelines to building near a tower or pole. My last project that I worked on all semester was to model a tower that is used to turn angles in PLS-Tower. To do this, the original drawings of the tower were used to input all of the information into the software, as well as determine the factors that would cause the tower to fail in shear. This program will be used to run reports in the future to determine if a tower can handle a certain load." Thompson found the work experience during her co-op assignment to be a valuable benefit. "Work experience is the most valuable thing I will take away from this co-op," she said. "I have learned what true engineering is like in the working world. I believe this is something that cannot be taught in a classroom, and I feel lucky to have been able to gain this experience before graduating college." 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 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. 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 New Hire-A-VOL system is up and running Career Services recently changed software vendors, and the new Hire-A-VOL<http://career.utk.edu/hire-a-vol/> system is up and running! Students simply need to log-in to MyUTK<http://my.utk.edu> to complete their profiles, list a projected graduation date, and upload a resume. It is vital that students upload their resume so that they can benefit from the full power of the system. Shape Your Future: Plug into IP: International Paper Networking Session Join us for a chance to learn more about International Paper and connect with current IP employees. Representatives will be on campus to discuss career opportunities for the following majors: Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Information Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering Tuesday, September 9 Time: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm University Center Room 221 Giveaways and Prizes including an iPad Mini! Chick-fil-A and Subway will be served. Business casual dress requested. Job Fairs/Recruiting Events: Engineering/STEM Career Success Kick-Off Week: Friday, September 12-Wednesday, September 17 Career Carnival: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, Ferris/SERF Lawn A fun outdoor carnival like outreach event to students, faculty and staff on the Engineering hill. Stop by and pick up a free hot dog, chili, soda or chips, speak with one of our employer reps, find out ways to get involved with a variety of our Engineering/STEM related professional student organizations, win prizes and more! Tips and Tricks for Job Fair Success Workshop for Engineers/STEM Majors 4:00–5:00 p.m. Monday, September 15, Career Services, Dunford Hall This workshop is open for ANY engineering or STEM majors interested in learning more about how to prepare for one of the upcoming fall job fairs. Presented by DENSO Manufacturing. Just In Time Resume Critiques on the Hill 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, South Lawn of Ayres Hall and Fourth Floor Entrance to Min Kao Building Have your resume critiqued by one of our employer reps and learn more about the fall job fairs. Employers scheduled to attend include: MS Technology, DENSO and CDM Smith Speed Networking Event for Engineers and STEM Majors 5:30–8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, University Center Ballroom Practice your thirty-second introduction with employers in a timed fast paced environment and receive feedback in preparation for the fairs. This event requires registration with HIRE-a-VOL. Please check in your account under Upcoming Events to sign-up. [Job Fairs] Fall Job Fair Week Monday, September 22–Wednesday, September 24 Supply Chain Management Fair, 3:00–6:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, Thompson-Boling Arena Floor Open to IE and ME majors interested in careers in operations. Business, Retail and Government related Fair 3:00–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, Thompson-Boling Arena Floor Open to Engineering students interested in careers in business or pharmaceutical sales. Engineering/STEM Job Fair 3:00–6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, Thompson-Boling Arena Floor Open to ALL Engineering & STEM students and alumni looking for full-time opportunities. ________________________________ 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. 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>. 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 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, third floor of Greve Hall. 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. Success Workshops: Sessions via invitation are currently ongoing through September 3 for Academic Success Workshops and Readmission Success Workshops. Read more >><http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/workshops/> UT LEAD: Many SSC services are currently available for UT LEAD students. Read more >><http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/students/utlead/index.shtml> 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