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Dr. George Pharr

NSF funds Big Idea in small engineering

An idea for a new way to test some of the smallest pieces of our planet has earned a large award—more than $2.2 million to be exact—from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a pair of University of Tennessee, Knoxville, engineering professors.

Dr. George Pharr and Dr. Erik Herbert, both of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, helped come up with the concept for the "Development of and Broad-Based Materials Research with the Next Generation Nanomechanical Testing Laboratory" along with Warren Oliver of Nanomechanics Inc.
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Dr. Erik Herbert

FACULTY NEWS

Dr. Wes Hines speaks at Harbin Engineering University in China.

Hines delivers seminar, speech in China

Dr. Wes Hines, head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, visited Harbin Engineering University (HEU) in China during the first week of September. He gave a seminar to the nuclear engineering department on Monday, September 1. Along with HEU President and the dean of nuclear engineering, Hines spoke to the incoming nuclear engineering class, comprised of 180 freshman and 20 graduate students, at their welcome reception.

Dr. Belle Upadhyaya

Upadhyaya wins for nuclear engineering paper

Dr. Belle Upadhyaya, professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, won a best paper award at SOFIC/ISSNP 2014: International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants/International Symposium on Symbiotic Nuclear Power Systems. The symposium was held in Jeju, Korea, August 24–28, 2014. The paper, by Upadhyaya, M.R. Lish, R.A. Tarver, and J.W. Hines, was titled "Remote Monitoring and Instrumentation Strategies for Integral Reactors." Dr. Wes Hines presented the paper.

Dr. Asad Khattak

Journal helmed by Khattak achieves high ranking

Dr. Asad J. Khattak, editor-in-chief, and his fellow editors of the Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems (JITS) are pleased to announce that the JITS impact factor is 1.250 for 2013 and the five-year impact factor is 1.841. This places JITS once again as one of the highly ranked journals in the growing field of intelligent transportation systems. Among transportation science and technology journals, it is ranked 16th out of 32, based on 2013 Thomson Reuters, Journal Citation Reports.

Khattak is the Beaman Professor and Transportation Program Coordinator in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITY

Dr. Anne Hillegas

Hillegas will offer advice for women grads in STEM

Dr. Anne Hillegas, vice president of ENSCO, will share her career journey and provide career-preparation guidance for women graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, in Room 435 of the Min Kao Building.

The lunch presentation will include pizza. RSVP by 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, to Dr. Stephanie TerMaath, [log in to unmask].
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Dr. Cheng Liu

ORNL researchers will speak on transportation

Dr. Cheng Liu and Dr. Wei Lu, both of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), will present "Computational Transportation Science: Challenges and Opportunities in Traffic Modeling and Simulation" 3:40–4:55 p.m. Thursday, September 11, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building.
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Dr. Wei Lu

Noyan to give MSE seminar

Dr. Ismail C. Noyan, of Columbus University, will speak on "Sampling and Intensity Statistics of Diffraction from Nanoparticle Powder Aggregates" 3:00–4:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
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SWE general meeting, 'Evening With Industry' planned

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will hold its general body meeting at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, in Room 51 of the Humanities and Social Sciences Building. This second meeting for the semester will feature a guest speaker from the Eastman Chemical Company; discussion about this semester's TET outreach preparation; and information about this year's SWEeties mentoring program.

The SWE will present its Evening With Industry (EWI), a networking dinner, at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24. 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. Register here >>

If you have any questions about EWI, please contact Katelyn Luthi at [log in to unmask].

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.
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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

• 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: Mitchell McKinnon

Our student this week is Mitchell McKinnon, a mechanical engineering major who accepted an Internship at Eastman Chemical Company located in Kingsport, Tennessee for the summer after having completed his co-op assignments with Duke Energy.

McKinnon describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.

"I worked in a subset of the CM&S (Central Maintenance & Services)," he said. "Specifically I worked with the Reliability department with Polymer development. Most of what I worked on while at Eastman was supportive data collection. There is a shift towards making equipment more reliable and producing a PM schedule that is sensible. Much of the equipment I dealt with either had outdated information with an outdated PM schedule or no schedule at all."

McKinnon discovered valuable benefits during his internship assignment.

“One of the best things that I gained while I have been here—besides getting to work with and examine commonly used equipment (pumps, expansion joints, heat exchangers, etc…)— was learning how to read P&ID drawings," he said. "Another valuable tool was tracking down piping systems in order to find specific pieces of equipment.”

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.

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] or visit the program's Facebook page, VolsTeach, for current events, and the program's website, http://volsteach.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 system is up and running! Students simply need to log-in to MyUTK 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.

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
Belcan Engineering
BMW Manufacturing Co.
CDM Smith
Cisco OHL
ConAgra Foods
DENSO Manufacturing
Dept of the Navy-Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center
EchoStar
Enercon Services, Inc.
FedEx Services
Garmin International
Georgia Pacific, LLC
Gerdau
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Harrison Construction
International Paper
Johnson & Johnson
JTEKT/Koyo Bearings
Kellogg’
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
Nissan North America
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Oak Ridge National Lab
Pariveda Solutions
PepsiCo
Rentenbach Constructors, Inc.
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
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
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Phone: 865-974-0533 | Fax: 865-946-2560
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