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For the week of October 3, 2014
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Engineers Day will be October 23
Engineers Day has been a UT College of Engineering tradition for more than 100 years. Undergraduate Engineering classes are dismissed for one day to allow students and faculty to spend time interacting with hundreds of potential engineering students from high
schools across the region. For more information on this event, please contact the Engineering Academic & Student Affairs office at 865-974-2454, or visit the
Engineers Day website.
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Dr. Ed Burdette
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CEE's Burdette wins top teaching honor
Dr. Ed Burdette, the Fred N. Peebles Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been named the Peter G. Hoadley Award winner for 2014. The award was given September 26 by the Tennessee Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Dr. Howard Hall
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Discovery Canada highlights work of nuclear engineering professors
The College of Engineering was recently part of a program on scientific breakthroughs thanks to Discovery Channel Canada. Dr. Howard Hall, Governor's Chair Professor, and Dr. Steven Skutnik, assistant professor, both of the Department of Nuclear Engineering,
appeared on the show "Daily Planet" to talk about a prototype they've helped develop for detecting radiation. The show is in production and will air in the near future.
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Dr. Steven Skutnik
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Dr. Shashi Nambisan
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UT awarded $1.2 Million for traffic safety project
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presented a competition to select a team that would lead the efforts to improve nighttime seat belt usage. UT’s team in the competition—led by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Shashi Nambisan
and CTR Transportation Research Director Jerry Everett—won, and is now being supported by the CDC with a $1.2 million grant paid over three years.
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Dr. Jerry Everett
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Dr. Lee Dodds
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Dodds presents energy seminar in China
Dr. Lee Dodds, professor emeritus and former head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, recently lectured in China on "Energy Choices and Consequences." His talk was based on a seminar course that he developed after his retirement from UT and now teaches
in the UT Honors Program. Dodds presented first at the New Energy Forum-2014 Conference in Qingdao, where he was one of several invited keynote speakers for the opening plenary session that included three Nobel Laureates. His second presentation was to students
and faculty at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), where he was the guest of Dr. Way Kuo, President of CityU and former Dean of the UT College of Engineering.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITY
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Lu Huang (front row, far left) with other presentation winners from Biomaterials Day
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Huang earns honors at Biomaterials Day
Lu Huang, a third-year PhD student co-advised by Dr. Wei He and Dr. Peter K. Liaw in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, won the second place for the best poster presentation award from the Sixth Annual Biomaterials Day at University of Kentucky
in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 27, 2014. Her presentation was titled "In-vitro Investigations of Biomedical Potentials of Zr-based Bulk Metallic Glasses."
Huang's poster award and Dr. Wei He's invited talk, entitled "Crafting Functional Microscale Biomaterials with Epoxy Chemistry," at this event showcased the biomaterials research at the University of Tennessee and enhanced the institutional visibility in this
exciting area on a regional scale.
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Asher will present graduate admission advice
All students, first year and beyond, considering graduate or professional school are invited to a presentation by nationally known author and speaker Donald Asher. Learn the ins-and-outs of the graduate admissions process and steps you can take to set yourself
apart. Asher has presented this topic at UT for nearly twenty years and students consistently find him both informative and engaging.
Co-sponsored by Career Services, Student Success Center, Arts and Sciences Advising Services, The College of Business Administration Undergraduate Programs and The College of Engineering.
View additional graduate school resources and a video link to a prior presentation by Asher >>
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"How to Network and Why It Matters" presented by Denso
Denso Manufacturing representative Brian Crawford will speak on the importance of networking and how to properly do it at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, at the Black Cultural Center lounge.
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ASME will tour ORNL Manufacturing Demonstration Facility
 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME) is hosting a tour of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Students in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (and engineering students
in general) are welcome to attend, with some limitations. The facility is operated by the Department of Energy, and requires all names, e-mail addresses, and country of citizenship of each individual attending. ORNL requires two weeks to process visitors,
so those interested must register by Monday, October 6, 2014. Send contact and citizenship information to Missy Shanken at
[log in to unmask] and Clayton Greer (ASME Vice President) at
[log in to unmask]. Attendance will be capped at sixty guests. Transportation will not be provided. Meet at 3:00 p.m. on October 22 outside Dougherty Engineering Building for carpool opportunities. Click image,
above right, for flyer.
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Services available for students with educational challenges
The KLASS Center provides additional specialized and individualized services to University of Tennessee students who have been diagnosed with a variety educational disabilities, notably Autism Spectrum Disorders. These services are provided to foster growth
and development in the areas of academics, social skills, and transitioning to independent adult roles.
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Noonan to discuss electron-beam topics
Dr. John Noonan, senior engineer at Argonne National Laboratory, will speak on "The RF gated, field emitter cathode: An ultra-low emittance electron beam source and a cascade of applications" 3:00-4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering
Building. The talk is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
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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.
Engineering Expo sets attendance records
 The Fall 2014 Engineering Expo represented a milestone in attendance from both employers that attended
and students that attended making this event the largest in the program's recorded history. Seventy-seven employers attended the Engineering Expo for cooperative education and internship student recruitment. The previous employer high attendance was fall of
2008 with sixty-five employers. Nearly 1,400 students interviews were scheduled for Friday, September 26, and UT engineering students are already beginning to receive offers for co-op and internship assignments for the upcoming Spring and Summer semesters.
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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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.
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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.
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Career Services News
Networking Sessions
SRG Global Networking Session
6:00-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Haslam Building, Room 113
Learn more about full-time opportunities with their Manufacturing Leadership Development Program and Supply Chain Leadership Development Program.
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.
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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.
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.
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