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For the week of October 24, 2014
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Engineers Day brought more than 1,700 to UT,
kicked off with video message from off-planet
 UT alumnus and current NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore , at left in this photo, prepared a special
video message for attendees of Engineers Day 2014 from his spot aboard the International Space Station. Wilmore, who will become the next commander of the space station in November, gives students a tour of the space station while showing off some zero-gravity
football skills before closing with a dramatic view of Africa from 210 miles above Earth.
View the video >>
Read about Engineers Day 2014 >>
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Troy C. Trotter Distinguished Lecture, plus other seminars scheduled for the coming week:
These upcoming seminars are scheduled within the College of Engineering:
- The Troy C. Trotter Distinguished Lecture will feature
Dr. David Sholl speaking on "Using High Throughput Computation to Accelerate Development of Materials For Scalable Energy Technology" at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in Room 622 of the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building.
Read more >> - Bradley Harris, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will defend his dissertation at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, in Room 422 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
Read more >> - Dr. Michael Fitzsimmons will speak on "Neutron and resonant x-ray scattering studies of magnetism of complex oxide interfaces—an emergent property or materials science?" at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, in Room 414 of Ferris Hall.
Read more >> - David Metzger, City of Bristol Metropolitan Planning Organization, will discuss "Race Traffic Planning and Operations for Bristol Motor Speedway" at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, October 30, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building.
Read more >> - Dr. Michel Barsoum will speak about "A Possible Partial Solution to the Mystery of the Great Pyramids of Egypt" at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 31, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
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Dr. Richard Bennett receives the John B. Scalzi Award.
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Bennett receives Scalzi Award
Dr. Richard Bennett was awarded the John B. Scalzi Research Award at The Masonry Society Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. on Oct 12, 2014.
This award, named after the late Dr. John B. Scalzi of the National Science Foundation, is presented annually to honor an individual who has made an outstanding, lifetime contribution to masonry research.
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Dr. Shashi Nambisan
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UT initiative aims for safer HazMat transportation
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials (HazMat) are a part of everyday traffic in the modern world. The e-HM system—being devised by a UT-led consortium that includes Labelmaster Services, Blue Dot Solutions, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory—will allow such
materials to be tracked in real time from the moment they are loaded until they arrive at their destination. Dr. Shashi Nambisan, of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is the faculty member leading the e-HM initiative at UT.
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Dr. Klaus Blache
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Emerson Process Management and UT's RMC
select 2014 Reliability Program of the Year
Emerson Process Management and the UT Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) selected LyondellBassell (Channelview, Texas, plant) for the Reliability Program of the Year award. Dr. Klaus Blache, director of the RMC and ISE Research Project, was on the
judging committee, working in a year long process with Augie DiGiovanni (vice president of reliability strategic accounts for Emerson) and his team.
Christopher Ryan, the LyondellBassell reliability manager of the winning plant, will make a keynote presentation at the Maintenance and Reliability Conference (MARCON), scheduled for February 23-26, 2015, at the Knoxville Convention Center.
Read more about RMC >>
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITY
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Volunteers needed for FIRST robotics event
 The College of Engineering seeks volunteers to assist with the national high school FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition
of Science and Technology) robotics kick-off event and competition next semester. The kick-off event will be Saturday, January 3, 2015 (the weekend before classes begin) in which area high school teams will watch a video telling them the rules for this year's
competition, and receive their kit of materials.
Organizers will also need some volunteer help to set up on Friday afternoon, January 2. In March, the college will co-sponsor a FIRST regional competition to be held at the Knoxville Convention Center. For more information, e-mail Roger Parsons at [log in to unmask].
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UT BRIDGE Undergraduate Research Symposium
 The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) will host the UT
BRIDGE Undergraduate Research Symposium 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, at the UT Conference Center Auditorium, 600 Henley Street.
Click the image at right for more info.
Topics will include research opportunities in: food safety, childhood obesity, global food security/hunger, climate change, sustainable energy, and results from the BRIDGE project.
Register here >>
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From left: Shane Hart, Nicholas Luciano, and Dr. Ivan Maldonado.
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Maldonado and students present
at Kyoto conference
Nicholas Luciano and Shane Hart, PhD students working with Dr. Ivan Maldonado in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, recently joined Maldonado to present a workshop in Kyoto, Japan, at the 2014 PHYSOR Conference. The subject of the workshop was: "NESTLE
3D Nodal Core Simulator: An Overview of Latest Features and Capabilities."
Read about the conference >>
Read about the workshop >>
In addition to that, the team also presented a paper led by Shane Hart, titled "Problem Dependent Doppler Broadening of Continuous Energy Cross Sections in the KENO Monte Carlo Computer Code," by S.W.D. Hart, G.I. Maldonado, C. Celik, L.C. Leal.
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UT ISE students Isaac Atuahene (left) and Girish Upreti (right), show their second and third place ribbons and certificates, respectively, following the ELSS Conference. Junell Scheeres stands in the middle.
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ISE grad students attend ELSS Conference
Three graduate students working under Dr. Rupy Sawhney in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering attended Engineering Lean and Six Sigma (ELSS) Conference held in Orlando between Sept 29—Oct 1, 2014. Isaac Atuahene and Girish Upreti were awarded
second and third place respectively for the ELSS 2014 poster competition. Both are working towards PhD degree.
Five papers were awarded second-best paper, including ISE MS degree student Dinesh Patlolla.
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Dinesh Patlolla
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ACEC of Tennessee offers 2015 scholarship programs
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Tennessee is proud to be a part of the national scholarship program set up by ACEC. To qualify, a student must be a United States citizen pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering or land
surveying program in Tennessee in a department that has at least one ABET-accredited program. Students must be entering their junior, senior, fifth, or graduate year in the fall of 2015 to qualify. Candidates for the CASE scholarship (a national scholarship)
must be enrolled in a Master's degree program for structural engineering in the 2015 fall semester. Graduate students must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
The deadline for submitting an application to ACEC of Tennessee is January 23, 2015. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ACEC of Tennessee will announce its scholarship winners in March 2015.
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TEF announces 2015 scholarships
Claire Barnett, President of the Tennessee Engineering Foundation (TEF), announced that the TEF will award four scholarships in 2015. Three scholarships of $3,500 each are open to any rising junior or senior in an accredited engineering school in Tennessee.
The $4,000 Dorothy & Arthur Crouch Memorial scholarship is open to any rising junior or senior in an accredited engineering school in the state of Tennessee as well as the child or grandchild of any TSPE member at the accredited school of choice (in or out
of Tennessee) if all other requirements are met. The deadline for the scholarship applications is January 23, 2015.
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UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists offers grants program
The UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists is accepting grant applications for its Giving Circle grants program.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 21, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in order to be eligible for consideration.
Applicants may develop a new project or program which benefits their campus or expands upon an existing program. Winning initiatives will promote the spirit of the Alliance by providing opportunities which inspire leadership and collaboration within the UT
community.
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New Discovery e-newsletter available with research news
The Office of Undergraduate Research has launched the first issue of
Discovery, a new monthly e-newsletter designed for undergraduate students who want to do more with research while at UT, as well as faculty and staff who mentor and advise students. To receive
Discovery each month, you must subscribe. Readers will learn about upcoming submission deadlines, travel grant opportunities, research events, general undergraduate research news, and more.
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Boyd Venture Challenge applications open
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now accepting applications for the Boyd Venture Challenge, a seed fund grant that awards up to $20,000 to student-owned startup companies each fall and spring semester.
Applications must be received by the Anderson Center no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. The competition is open to all UT Knoxville students. For full application instructions and eligibility details, visit http://tiny.utk.edu/Boyd2014.
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Facebook announces
Graduate Fellowship Program
Facebook recently announced the launch of the 2015-2016 Facebook Graduate Fellowship Program, created to encourage and support promising graduate students who are doing cutting edge research around the globe. Facebook will be expanding the fellowship to a two-year
program and each fellowship will include payment of tuition and fees for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 academic years, a $37,000 unrestricted yearly grant, and a visit to Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park for winners to present their research.
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 The program is accepting research in these areas:
• Architecture
• Computer Vision
• Data Mining
• Databases
• Distributed Systems
• Economics and Computation
• Human-Computer Interaction/Social
Computing
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Networking / Operating Systems
• Programming Languages / Compilers
• Security / Privacy
• Software Engineering
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Applications open for Hertz Foundation grad fellowships
 The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation provides financial and fellowship support to the remarkable PhD students in the physical, biological,
and engineering sciences. The deadline to submit applications for fall 2015 is October 31, 2014.
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DOE offers Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
 The Department of Energy (DOE) National Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA SSGF) program provides
benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a PhD in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as properties of materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics; nuclear science, or high energy density physics. The program is open to senior undergraduates
or students in their first or second year of graduate study. Application deadline is January 14, 2015.
Read more and apply online >>
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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.
Featured Student: Kaitlyn Wilburn
 Our student this week is Kaitlyn Wilburn, a civil engineering major who accepted a co-op at Turner
Construction located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wilburn describes the department she worked in and what her main responsibilities were.
“I was on site working in an existing hospital doing renovations on various spaces within the hospital," said Wilburn. "I worked with the engineering team. I was responsible for collecting closeout materials once the job was coming to a close (i.e. Warranties,
Product Data, Owners Manuals, As-built drawings, etc.) so that we could turn that information over to the hospital. I was also tasked with creating submittal lists for new projects and coordinating with subcontractors to identify the scope of the project.
I helped with quality control by punch listing. I spent two weeks with our Safety Manager to understand safety rules and regulations."
 The most valuable benefit Wilburn received during her co-op assignment was job experience.
"I could not have learned any of the information or lessons from my co-op in school," she said. "I'm really happy that I took the time to do a co-op. The benefit of knowing what comes after school is very helpful in planning for my career long term."
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 is on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings.
Spring 2015 Undergraduate Registration Dates:
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 at Neyland
6:00—8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6,
Ney;land Stadium, Terrace Level
Are you a Junior or Senior interested in networking with some of UT's alumni? Join the UT Career Services Office, the UT Knoxville Alumni Association, the UT Athletics Department, and UNITE student organization at our Networking at Neyland event. Learn the
art of networking while gaining superior advice from professionals in various fields.
Prepare for an exclusive opportunity to help grow your networks!
Where:
Lauricella Room (enter at Gate 21) for pre-event networking tips and information beginning at 6:00 p.m.; plan to arrive at 5:45 p.m.
From the workshop, you will be escorted to the Terrace Level of Neyland Stadium.
Terrace Level at Neyland Stadium (Enter at Gate 19) for networking time with various professionals representing a variety of career fields.
Attire: Business Casual
There is no cost to attend and heavy hors d'ouerves will be served.
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Career Services Workshops
Networking 101
4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5,
Room 100, Dunford Hall
This workshop will help you learn what networking really means and how to identify your own network of people that might be a great resource in your job search. Topics covered include where to find contacts, how to connect with them, and how they can help you
in any internship or job search.
Internships 101
4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12,
Room 100, Dunford Hall
What? When? Why? and How? This workshop will address all of these questions as they pertain to internships. What is an internship and why should I complete one? When is the best time to begin one? How do I find internships in my field? Come to Career
Services to get answers to all these questions and more!
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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