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John Rogers, co-founder and CEO of Local Motors, left, and Douglas Woods, president of the Association for Manufacturing Technology, drive a car printed with the help of UT students.

COE students help print drivable 3D car

UT engineering students Kyle Goodrick, Andrew Messing, Aaron Young, and Alex Roschl were part of a joint effort by UT, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Local Motors, Cincinnati Incorporated, and Oak Ridge Associated Universities to print a working, drivable car during the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. The four are students in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with Goodrick and Roschli being electrical engineering majors, while Messing and Young are computer science majors.
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COE receives $37 million grant from Siemens PLM Software

UT has received an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software, estimated at $37 million, for use in the College of Engineering. The grant gives students access to the same technology used by automotive manufacturers, aerospace developers, and high-tech electronics companies.
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FACULTY NEWS

Dr. Haixuan Xu

DOE program funding UT-led alloy research

An international research team led by Dr. Haixuan Xu, an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has received a US Department of Energy (DOE) grant to help with work involving a key component of nuclear reactors. The grant, worth $800,000 over three years, comes as part of the Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP) funding, and will be used to work on a pair of particular steel alloys.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITY

COE study abroad plans international courses for 2015

The College of Engineering (COE) will sponsor five faculty-led engineering study abroad programs for the summer of 2015. Course trips are once again planned for London, England; Dublin, Ireland; Innsbruck, Austria; and Prague, Czech Republic.

New for 2015 is "Global Engineering Economic Analysis", taught in Hangzhou, China.

Talk with representatives during the UT Study Abroad Fair 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, at the University Center.
Read more about faculty-led study abroad >>

COE Board of Advisors offers panel and student discussion

College of Engineering (COE) students are invited to attend a panel discussion with engineering executives hosted by the COE's Board of Advisors 5:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, in Room 622 of the Min Kao Building. Meet and network with board members and bring questions for panel members to discuss.
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CBE student Nick McNutt featured by ORNL

The research of Nick McNutt, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE), was recently highlighted on the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) website. McNutt is co-advised by Dr. Orlando Rios at ORNL and Dr. David Keffer, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
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Matthew Marsh receives Coryell Award

UT senior Matthew Marsh received the 2014 Charles D. Coryell Award in Nuclear Chemistry for undergraduate research from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology. Marsh is a major in radiochemistry who works with Dr. Howard Hall, Governor's Chair Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering.
Read more about the Coryell Award >>

MRS meeting will be September 22

The Materials Research Society (MRS) will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 22, in Room 501 of Ferris Hall.

SHPE hosts 'So You Think You Can Interview?'

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) will present an interview practice event 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, in the Executive Dining Room at the University Center.

Practice interviewing skills with a real company recruiter. Students will go through a twenty-minute mock interview where they will receive feedback on how to improve their interviewing skills. It is a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with a recruiter.

All engineering majors are invited, especially electrical engineering and computer science. Companies attending: ExxonMobil, Schneider Electric, and Cisco. Attire is business casual.

SWE hosts 'Evening with Industry'

Evening With Industry (EWI) is a networking dinner hosted for students and companies by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 (the night before the Engineering Expo). Companies attending include DENSO, Shaw Floors, ConAgra Foods, Norfolk Southern, MAHLE, BorgWarner, and ExxonMobil. This is a great opportunity for students to talk to company representatives and increase their chances of getting a co-op or internship. Registration form >>

Seminars address engineering topics

Seminars for the next week include topics in civil and materials engineering:

• Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) graduate students Haoling Jia, Fang Meng, and Nicholas McNutt will present research highlights as part of the MSE 2014 Fall Seminar Series 3:00–3:55 p.m. Friday, September 19, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building. Read more >>
• Jack Qualls and Nick Weander, of the of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, will speak on "Tennessee Department of Transportation's 25 Year Long Range Transportation Plan" 3:40–4:55 p.m. Thursday, September 25, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building. Read more >>

Eastman seeks engineering students for internships

UT's TN-SCORE office and the Eastman Chemical Company have openings in an internship program that offers hands-on technical work experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. Participating in Eastman’s Internship Program can be a stepping-stone to full-time employment with the company after graduation.

The program is interested in the best and brightest chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering major undergraduate students. To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to Samantha Brown, TN-SCORE Outreach Director, at [log in to unmask] by no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on October 1, 2014.
Read more about the internships >>

Congressional Internship applications now available

The Congressional Internship Program is a scholarship and nomination program designed to enhance students’ opportunities to work with Tennessee’s Legislators in Washington, D.C. Students who are selected to participate will be nominated for an internship (final selections and agreements are determined by individual offices and nominees) and awarded a scholarship to offset costs of living in Washington D.C. for the duration of the internship. Students can apply online at leadershipandservice.utk.edu/connected_cip.php.
The deadline to apply is October 3, 2014.

NSBE Week scheduled for September 22-27

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will host "NSBE Week" September 22-27. Read more >>

Events include:
• Monday: Mock Interview with KUB, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., HSS 70
• Tuesday: Fashion Show with P.O.S.E., 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., UC Crest Room
• Wednesday: Bowling with the Bosses, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., UC Down Under
• Thursday: Engineering Expo, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Thompson-Boling Arena
• Saturday: March for Education, Georgia Tech

Call for submissions open for Pursuit

Pursuit: The Journal of Undergraduate Research at the University of Tennessee is accepting submissions for its sixth volume, to be published April 2015. Pursuit is dedicated to publishing the scholarly work of undergraduates and is supported by the University of Tennessee Office of Research and Engagement and the Chancellor’s Honors Program. The editors and review board are undergraduate students who review submissions and work with select faculty and staff to publish Pursuit. The priority deadline for submissions is October 23, 2014. The final deadline for submissions is January 6, 2015. Read more >>

Speaker from Quillen College of Medicine will offer info

Doug Taylor, assistant dean of admissions at ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, will be on the UT campus 12:30–5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, in Room 220 of the University Center to talk to pre-med students. This meeting is valuable for any student (freshman to fifth year senior) considering ETSU for med school. Students can come by any time during the meeting and stay as long as you like. View flyer >>

Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization hosts speaker

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization will host a talk by Brandon Bruce at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, in Room 102 of the Haslam Business Building. Brandon is the co-founder and COO of Cirruspath. The company specializes in making apps that integrate Salesforce with your email inbox. Pizza and drinks will be provided. For more information about this organization, visit ceoutk.org.

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

• September 25: Fall 2014 Engineering EXPO @ Thompson-Boling Arena @ 2:00–5:00 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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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] or visit the program's Facebook page, VolsTeach, for current events, and the program's website, http://volsteach.utk.edu.

Engineering Advising Services

Spring 2015 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders
The Spring 2015 timetable will be on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings Monday, Sept. 29.

Spring 2015 Undergraduate Registration Dates:
October 13–14 Priority registration (student athletes, Chancellor/Haslam Honors, etc)
October 20–21 Seniors (90 + hours earned)
October 27–28 Juniors (60 to 89 hours earned)
November 10–11 Sophomores (30 to 59 hours earned)
November 24–25 Freshmen (less than 30 hours earned)

Students who have completed EF 151-152 or 157-158 or Physics 135-136 or Physics 137-138 AND Math 141-142 or Math 147-148 are to meet with their faculty advisor in the major department. Contact the major department office to assistance scheduling an advising appointment with your faculty member.

Students who are first year in Engineering or still completing EF sequence or Math 141-142 are advised in the Engineering Advising Office, located in Room 202 Estabrook Hall. Students please check your UT e-mail for an invitation to schedule your advising appointment with us. The e-mail has the link embedded to use for scheduling an appointment. Currently, we are advising Priority students and EF 152/Physics 136 students. Starting October 1, e-mail invitations will go out to students taking EF 151, or Physics 135 or Math 130.

Career Services News

Networking Sessions

Unilever "Meet and Greet" Networking Session,
12:15–1:15 p.m. Friday, September 19
Room 102, Haslam Business Building
Congratulations! The Career Services Office at the University of Tennessee invites you to our second annual "Unilever Future Leaders Program" event! A 15-minute presentation focused on Unilever supply chain and the Future Leaders Program will be followed by a meet & greet session and potential interview slotting. Our Unilever alumni graduates are looking forward to meeting with you and discussing both the program and six month internship opportunities.  Please treat this event as you would any other major hiring event.
Open to Industrial Engineering majors!

Boeing Corporation’s Tech Talk
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25,
Gibson Conference Room (Room 500), John D. Tickle Engineering Building
Come listen to Boeing representatives talk about new updates within their company and recruiting opportunities.

Enercon Services Networking Session
6:00–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30,
Room 402, John D. Tickle Engineering Building
Learn more about full-time opportunities with Enercon Services in Nuclear, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Manhattan Associates Networking Session,
6:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2
Room 226, University Center
Find out more about full-time opportunities for Industrial and Mechanical Engineers in consulting.

Job Fairs/Recruiting Events:

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.

Sample Employers include (complete list available via Hire-A-VOL):
Analysis & Measurement Services Corporation (AMS)
Archer Daniels Midland
ATC Nuclear
Asurion
AT&T
Barnhart Crane and Rigging
Bechtel Marone Propulsion Corporation
Belcan Engineering
BMW Manufacturing Co.
CDM Smith
Cisco
ConAgra Foods
DENSO Manufacturing
Dept of the Navy-Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center
EchoStar
Enercon Services, Inc.
Exxon Mobil
FedEx Services
Garmin International
Georgia Pacific, LLC
Gerdau
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Harrison Construction
International Paper
Johnson & Johnson
JTEKT/Koyo Bearings
Kellogg’s
Kenco Group
KIEWIT
Kimley-Horn
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
Leidos, Inc.
LISEGA, Inc.
MAHLE
Management Resources Group, Inc.
Manhattan Associates
Mars Petcare US, Inc.
Military Intelligence Brigade (MBACSi)
Messer Construction
MicroPort OrthoPedics
Nissan North America
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Oak Ridge National Lab
OHL
Pariveda Solutions
PepsiCo
Rockwell Automation
SAIC
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Savannah River Remediation
Schneider Electric
Shaw Industries, Inc
Siemens Medical
Sonoco Products Company
Tennessee Dept. of Transportation
TVA
Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker)
The Babcock & Wilcox Company
The Dennis Group, LLC
Timken Company
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Unilever
Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
WayPaver
Williams-Sonoma, Inc
Wright Brothers Construction Company

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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. Read more >>

CONTACT US
Office of Engineering Communications
114 Perkins Hall | Knoxville, TN 37996
E-mail: Send submissions for @COE to Randall Brown, [log in to unmask]
Phone: 865-974-0533 | Fax: 865-946-2560
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