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Tennessee Engineer

Fall 2014 Tennessee Engineer is available

The fall 2014 issue of Tennessee Engineer is available for online viewing and download here, or in hard-copy form outside Room 114 Perkins Hall.

This issue features an exclusive interview with College of Engineering Dean Wayne Davis, offering a five-year analysis of the college's progress since he became dean. The issue also has articles on the new Fred D. Brown Jr. Residence Hall; civil engineering professor Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou; new faculty and other faculty news; student, alumni, and research news; the Innovative Computing Laboratory; and more.

FACULTY NEWS

Dr. Gregory Reed

Reed to discuss the state of research in US

Dr. Gregory Reed, professor and interim head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will speak on "The Current Health and Well-Being of Research in the United States" at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, October 2, in Room 405 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building.
Read more >>

Dr. Jeremy Holleman

EECS faculty members team up to move analog brain closer to reality

Machine learning, the science that makes it possible for devices to "think" on their own, is taking the next step forward thanks to Dr. Jeremy Holleman and Dr. Itamar Arel of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).
Read more >>

Dr. Itamar Arel

Dr. Dave Icove

Icove presents at fire investigation symposium

Dr. Dave Icove, PE, UL Professor of Practice, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, presented four papers this week at the University of Maryland's International Symposium on Fire Investigation, College Park, Maryland. One of the papers highlighted his work on the study of high voltage electric arc phenomena.
Read more about the symposium >>

Dr. Kenneth Kihm

Kihm publishes in multiple journals

Dr. Kenneth Kihm, Magnavox Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering (MABE), publish research in multiple journals recently, including Langmuir and Nature Scientific Research.
Read more >>

STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITY

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.
Read more >>
RSVP >>

Joseph Amagliani

CEE student made self-guided academic enrichment trip in summer 2014

Joseph Amagliani, a senior in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), traveled abroad in summer 2014 on an academic enrichment trip designed to supplement his studies. Amagliani, whose interest lies in transportation engineering, gained new perspective on alternative ways to move both people and goods as he visited five countries and several world class cities including Amsterdam, Paris, and London.
Read more >>

MaryAnne Nguyen

Nguyen wins Best Student Paper at SMASIS

Biomedical engineering PhD student MaryAnne Nguyen won a Best Student Paper award in the Bioinspired Smart Materials Symposium at last week’s ASME Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures, and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS) Conference in Newport, Rhode Island.

Nguyen works in the Bioinspired Materials and Transduction Laboratory that is directed by Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) Assistant Professor Dr. Andy Sarles.
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COE students, faculty invited to hear Los Alamos director speak

The Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy at UT will host Charles McMillan, the director of Los Alamos National Laboratory, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, in the Baker Center's Toyota Auditorium, as part of its ongoing lecture series. McMillan's presentation, "The Timeline of Technology," will focus on how technology, scientists, engineers, and researchers can help officials make better decisions when it comes to policies. He is the tenth director for Los Alamos, having taken the position in June 2011.
For more information, visit http://bakercenter.utk.edu. 

Student Life seeks student leaders

The Division of Student Life seeks to recruit students who are interested in serving as student leaders at the University of Tennessee. This includes positions such as Ignite Team Leaders, Peer Mentors, and especially Orientation leaders. Any engineering students interested in this can visit http://leadershipandservice.utk.edu/whichtorch.php for more information.

Courage to Climb nominations are open

The Division of Student Life is excited to announce the call for nominations for the Courage to Climb award. As a commitment to celebrating and supporting outstanding UT students, the Courage to Climb award seeks to recognize students who show promise in the areas of:

• Research
• Community service
• Promotion of civility and inclusion
• Leadership development and/or
• Campus involvement

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit nominations. If you have questions regarding the Courage to Climb award please contact Jessica Blanford ([log in to unmask]).
Submit nominations >>

Visiting professor will speak on ion beam bombardment

Dr. Wei-Kan Chu, professor in the Department of Physics and Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, will speak on "Surface Ripple Formation by Cluster Ian Beam Bombardment and Applications" at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building. The seminar is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).
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 >>

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 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.

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.

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

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.

ExxonMobil Networking Session
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30,
Rooms 435 & 434, Min H. Kao Building
Meet with representatives to talk about full-time opportunities in chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and reliability engineering as well as computer science.

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.

Career Services Workshops

Gaining Admission into Highly Competitive Graduate Programs featuring Don Asher
4:00–5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014
University Center Shiloh Room
1502 West Cumberland Avenue, .Knoxville, TN 37996
Learn how to navigate the graduate admissions process from nationally known speaker and author, Donald Asher. Find out how to set yourself apart in the process.

"Beginning with the End in Mind: How to Make Sure You Come Out of This With a Job,"
Featuring Donald Asher
1 p.m. Friday, October 10 , 2014
Hodges Library Auditorium
What You Will Learn: This event is targeted to graduate students in the earlier portions of their graduate career. Donald Asher, nationally recognized speaker on careers, will share tips and stories on how to maximize your time at university. He will address the most important things that graduate students must do to ensure they secure competitive employment upon graduation.
Details: Space is limited, so RSVP to Mary Beth Browder at [log in to unmask].

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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