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For the week of August 8, 2014
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@COE is published every two weeks throughout the summer. Please send submissions to Randall Brown in the Engineering Communications Office at
[log in to unmask] by noon on the Thursdays before distribution.
Note: The next edition of @COE will be distributed on August 22, 2014. We will return to weekly distribution at that time.
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Dr. Stephen Paddison
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Paddison named first Gibson Chair
UT’s commitment to energy is getting a major boost from the Gibson Family Foundation, courtesy of a $1.5 million endowment. The Gibson Endowed Chair in Engineering was created with the specific goal of expanding research into environmentally friendly, sustainable
energy, with Stephen Paddison, professor and Ferguson Fellow in the
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, named as the first chair.
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First new residence hall in forty-five years opens next week
 The Fred D. Brown Jr. Residence Hall, the first residence hall built in forty-five years at UT,
will open its doors next week to about 700 undergraduate students. The hall was named in honor of Fred D. Brown Jr., a longtime UT staff member who created the Office of Diversity Programs in the College of Engineering.
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Systers host second annual BAZINGA party
 Systers: Women in EECS @ UTK (Systers) will host their second
annual Bazinga! EECS building party beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in the Min Kao Building to welcome students back for the fall semester. Systers members invite all interested and curious parties to
this event. At Bazinga, students can learn more about electrical engineering, enjoy a free lunch, play games, win prizes, and learn about potential employers.
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Share your input with #IAmUT
A new TRIBUTE hashtag campaign,
#IAmUT, launched this month to feature UT employees and the many ways they are making a difference on behalf of the university. UT President Joe DiPietro demonstrates the type of sharing one can do
on his own Twitter page. Use the
#IAmUT hashtag on
Facebook or
Twitter to share something unique about yourself or your work so DiPietro and others can thank you for all you’re doing on behalf of UT.
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Dr. Wayne Davis
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Fifth edition of Air Quality textbook released in August
The fifth edition of the textbook Air Quality will be released August 28, 2014. The book is co-authored by COE Dean Dr. Wayne Davis and Dr. Joshua Fu of the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The new edition includes updated graphics, images, and information on topics such as global warming, global dimming, and more.
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Dr. Joshua Fu
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Dr. Lawrence Townsend
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Townsend honored at ANS meeting
Dr. Lawrence Townsend, the Robert M. Condra Professor in the
Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE), received the Professional Achievement Award from the American Nuclear Society (ANS) at the society's annual meeting in Reno Nevada this summer. Townsend won the award for research activities, including extensive publications
in radiation protection dosimetry and particle transport methods related to space radiation environments.
Several nuclear engineering students won awards and multiple faculty members made or took part in presentations.
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Dareing will teach drilling technology course
Dr. Don W. Dareing, professor emeritus in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE), will teach Basic Drilling Technology, ME 494, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fall 2014 semester. The course
will emphasize the language of the oil industry as well as the linkage between classroom material and oil-well drilling. It will be helpful in preparing students for interviews with companies associated with the oil and gas industry.
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Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou
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UT, COE join effort to help Mississippi
UT and institutions from twelve other states have formed the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Watershed Hypoxia Task Force with the aim of reducing pollution and runoff and returning vitality to North America's greatest river.
"We're trying to understand some of the dynamics involved in how we got here, what can be done and what we should stop doing, all while realizing that you have factors like farming and shipping to consider," said Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou, the Henry Goodrich
Chair of Excellence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE).
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Dr. Michael Hu
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Filling up could cost less thanks to UT-ORNL breakthrough
Research conducted by Dr. Michael Hu and team could help lower costs at the gas pump in the future. Hu is a joint faculty member of the UT Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The breakthrough technology
combines nanotextured pores with superhydrophobic or superhydrophillic—or, super water-repulsing and water-attracting—substances.
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UT students tour Corvette facility in Kentucky
Sierra Ellis and Jasmine Worlds, students in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, recently joined fellow members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) in Bowling Green, Kentucky,
for the GM-NSBE Chevrolet Corvette Experience Tour. The Corvette assembly plant visit gave students a chance to see what a career in engineering could lead to.
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Yang Tong receives Acta Student Award
 Yang Tong, a graduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has received the prestigious
Acta Student Award for 2013. This award honors the best student contribution to
Scripta Materialia in 2013. The competition is very tough for this award, and only best papers are chosen. Tong also contributed to
Acta Materialia in 2013. Both Scripta and Acta are high impact journals. Tong's contribution to
Scripta has gained a lot of attention in the metallic glass community and has been very popular on the Elsevier website.
Read more about the awards >>
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Dr. Iltai "Isaac" Kim
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Kim joins Texas A&M for mechanical engineering
Dr. Iltai "Isaac" Kim, a 2008 doctoral graduate in the
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, recently joined Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) as a tenure-track assistant professor in mechanical engineering. Since graduating from UT, Isaac has been a postdoctoral fellow
at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago and at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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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
- August 26: Info Session @ SERF Room 307 @ 5:00 p.m.
- August 27: Info Session @ SERF Room 307 @ 5:00 p.m.
- August 29: Annual Engineering Cookout @ Engineering Lawn (Perkins & SERF) 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- 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)
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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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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Career Services News
Hold the Dates for Fall 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.
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.
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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