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@COE e-newsletter
For the week of January 23, 2015
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News on the College, Faculty, Students & Opportunities
The
@COE e-newsletter is published each Friday during the UT semester. Please send submissions to Randall Brown in the Engineering Communications Office at
[log in to unmask] by noon on the Thursdays before distribution.
 
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Featured News
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From left: Dr. Suresh Babu and Dr. William Peter
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UT, ORNL Get a LIFT from Manufacturing Innovation Center
The role of the College of Engineering (COE) as a leader in advanced materials research got yet another boost recently as the Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, or LIFT, officially opened its headquarters. Dr. Suresh Babu, UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL) Governor's Chair in Advanced Manufacturing, will serve as a principal investigator. Dr. William Peters, a joint UT/ORNL COE faculty member, will also play a key role, focusing on powder processing.
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UT EcoCAR 3 team leaders, from left: Elizabeth Floyd, communications; Adian Cook, mechanical engineering (ME); Nick Ponzio, Project Management; Alex Cox, ME; Dr. Butch Irick, faculty advisor; Christopher Crowder, electrical engineering; Nolan Perry, ME; and
Kyle Kuykendall, ME.
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EcoCAR 3 Leadership Team Attended Winter Workshop
UT’s EcoCAR 3 team leaders, accompanied by faculty advisor Dr. Butch Irick, attended the EcoCAR 3 Year One Winter Workshop, hosted and sponsored by Freescale in Austin, Texas. The five-day workshop was geared toward the
multi-disciplinary approach that the team uses to manage the extensive project and included multiple training sessions focused on engineering, communications, and project management provided by EcoCAR 3 organizers and sponsors. Team members also made competition-scored
presentations on "Stakeholder Management," "Innovation," and "Modeling & Simulation." Students were able to learn from and network with the leaders of other participating teams, sponsors, and industry leaders.
For more about EcoCAR 3 »
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Captain Scott Kelly
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Alumnus Scott Kelly Was Featured Guest at State of the Union
Captain Scott Kelly of NASA, who earned his master's degree in aviation systems from UT in 1996, will be heading to the International Space Station for a one-year mission later this spring, something that helped land him a spot as Michelle Obama’s guest at
the State of the Union address. One of the astronauts Kelly will relieve at the space station is fellow UT alum Barry Wilmore.
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Faculty News
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Dr. Ondrej Chvala
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Terrestrial Energy Announces Strategic Collaboration with UT
The UT College of Engineering Department of Nuclear Engineering has announced a strategic collaboration with Terrestrial Energy Inc. (TEI), led by Research Assistant Professor Dr. Ondrej Chvala. The department has unique capabilities in the fields of reactor
physics modeling, material science, and nuclear safeguards to advance the development of TEI's Integral Molten Salt Reactor.
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UT to Host Advising Conference
The University of Tennessee will host a National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) conference in Knoxville on February 27, 2015. The overarching theme is going to concern transfer students, and there will be a roundtable discussion session specifically
on STEM major advising. Those who advise engineers are encouraged to participate; attendees do not need to be members of NACADA. It is also a great way for advisors to interact with their counterparts at other schools throughout the state, especially the TBR
community colleges that send the College of Engineering the bulk of transfer students.
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Student News and Opportunity
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Dr. Paras Prasad
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Prasad Will Discuss Nanomaterials in Seminar
Dr. Paras Prasad will speak on "Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry for Energy and Healthcare" at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). Prasad is with the Institute for Lasers, Photonics, and Biophotonics
in the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo. The COE Department of Materials Science and Engineering will present the seminar.
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Site-seeing in China
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Faculty-led Study Abroad Spring Fellowships Announced
The College of Engineering (COE), the Alcoa Foundation, and the URS Corporation are pleased to help support six engineering students on their study abroad programs this spring.
Meet the fellowship recipients >>
COE sponsors five faculty-led engineering study abroad programs for the summer of 2015.
The deadline for applications for this summer’s faculty-led study abroad programs is February 2, 2015.
A new program for 2015 is "Global Engineering Economic Analysis," taught in Hangzhou, China. Another returning program for 2015 is
"Sustainable Energy Engineering" in Dublin, Ireland. Sign-up continues for trips to London, England; Innsbruck, Austria; and Prague, Czech Republic.
The deadline for COE summer Study Abroad fellowship applications is February 9, 2015.
More about faculty-led study abroad »
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Dome-style home that will be built in Belize
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Alternative Summer Break planned for Belize
The College of Engineering Global Initiatives program coordinates alternative break activities for students. These satisfy the "Ready for the World" honors requirement. An
Alternative Summer Break is planned for May 11–17, in St. Ignacio, Belize. Students will help construct a sustainable home for orphans, which will eventually allow girls who have outgrown the
orphanage system to support themselves. Students will also visit Mayan ruins and canoe in the jungle. For more information, contact Judith Mallory at 865-974-9234 or
[log in to unmask].
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LeaderShape Institute Scheduled for May
The University of Tennessee will host its fifth campus-based session of the LeaderShape Institute on May 10–15, 2015. Applications are open and will close at 11:59 p.m. February 11, 2015. To be selected, students must first create a profile on the LeaderShape
website, apply and then interview to be part of the 2015 class. Interviews will be held in the University Center Monday, February 16, through Thursday, February 19, 2015. This is a highly selective and highly competitive opportunity in which only fifty UT
student leaders will be chosen to attend each year.
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Open House Planned at Haslam College of Business
The University of Tennessee Full-Time MBA Program will host an Open House for prospective MBA candidates from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, in Room 203 of the Haslam Business Building. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. Representatives will present information
on curriculum, application/admissions process, financial aid, and career services. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required. Park in Volunteer Hall Parking Garage at 1545 White Avenue (bring your parking ticket to registration for validation).
For more information, contact: Graduate Business Programs Office, 865-974-5033 or email
[log in to unmask].
SWE Percentage Night planned for February 11
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will host a Percentage Night at Jason's Deli on Cumberland Avenue 5:00–10:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. On this evening, 15% of all sales will benefit SWE. Diners will drop their receipts in the box next to the cash register
to have the percentage donated.
RSVP here »
Apply Now for 2015-2016 Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Plan to be back on campus next fall? Apply now for the continuing undergraduate student scholarship. The majority of UT scholarship committees, including many in the academic colleges, use this application to consider possible awards for returning students.
Follow self-service Banner to the financial aid menu within
MyUTK to access the application. The deadline to apply is February 1. Students with questions or that need assistance with completing the form, please visit the One Stop Shop located on the ground floor of Hodges Library.
COE Ambassador Applications Open
The College of Engineering is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 class of COE Ambassadors. Founded in 2004, the purpose of the Ambassadors is to recruit prospective students to the COE, involve the college's student body in its goals, and stimulate
community interest in the field of engineering. The application is available
here. Submissions are due by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015, in 202 Estabrook Hall. Applications are welcome from all engineering majors, including biosystems engineering.
Pre-Med Info Sessions Offered
Information sessions and workshops are planned for students interested in pre-med studies:
- What if I don't get into Medical School? (workshop):
3:40–4:55 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, Career Services classroom - Vanderbilt Medical School Admissions:
Speaker: Jennifer Kimble, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, at HSS 60 - AMCAS application workshop:
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at HSS 123.
Commission for Women Awards Nominations are Open
The Commission for Women requests nominations for the Angie Warren Perkins Award and the Notable UT Woman Award. The Perkins award named for the first Dean of Women at the University, will honor a woman who has made outstanding contributions to university governance
or administration at the level of department head, director, or below. The Notable UT Woman Award will recognize a staff member from the Knoxville campus. Completed nomination letters and a current CV or resume of the candidate should be submitted by email
to Mary E. Papke ([log in to unmask]). Nomination letters should include the name of the nominator, department, e-mail address, and phone number. Nominations for the Perkins award should also include Nomination letters should
include the Name of the Nominee, Nominee’s Responsible Department, Nominee’s Position Title, Nominee’s Appointment Date, and the Nominating Statement. Nominations must be received by January 30, 2015.
Congressional Internship Program Accepting Applications
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. Applications for summer/fall 2015 will be open through January 29.
To apply »
VolsTeach Opportunities
 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.
For more information, click the image at left, contact VolsTeach Coach Jada Johnson at
[log in to unmask], or visit
http://volsteach.utk.edu.
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Engineering Professional Practice
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: Brooke Davidson
 Our student this week is Brooke E. Davidson, a mechanical engineering major who accepted a co-op at BMW Manufacturing
Company, LLC, located in Greer, South Carolina. Davidson describes the department she worked in and what her main responsibilities were.
"I worked in TS-532 Electronics Validation," she said. "Within that department I was part of the EF team which is responsible for all operations related Chassis. I had many projects throughout the semester. In one project I worked on a product quality management
point where I was responsible for finding the root cause to a hardware problem that was here in the plant. Throughout this process I was able to better my problem solving skills and work on communication with other departments. Others projects I had included
steering wheel vibration and tire room inventory and processes. The steering wheel vibration project taught me how to properly evaluate a car and also more about how a car is put together. The tire room inventory yet again bettered my problem solving skills."
The most valuable benefit Davidson received during her co-op assignment was in learning what a professional engineer does and what is expected in the work world.
"It has given me a real life experience to compare with classes," said Davidson. "This experience has improved my communication and problem solving skills so that I may be more confident in the future."
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.
UPCOMING EVENT DATES
- February 4, 2015:
Spring EXPO – Thompson-Boling Arena – 2:00-5:00 p.m. - February 5, 2015:
Spring EXPO Interview Day – By Appointment Only
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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Career Services
How to Interview Workshop
4:00–5:00 p.m. January 27, 2015
Workshop (1 hour),
Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall
So you've landed a job interview, congrats - but now what?! This workshop is designed to help you learn how to prepare for the interview in terms of researching yourself, thinking about why an employer would want to hire you, researching the employer, knowing
what to expect in an interview, and how to dress properly. The workshop will cover typical interview questions and questions you might wish to ask the employer.
Making the Most of Your Summer
5:00–6:30 p.m. January 28, 2015
Workshop (90 minutes)
Fred Brown Multipurpose Room, Fred Brown Residence Hall
Learn about internships, part-time jobs, research, summer school and other ways to maximize your summer experience.
Just in Time Resume Critiques
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. February 5, 2015
Workshop (8 hours)
Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall
Stop by Career Services to have your resume reviewed by staff and employers to prepare for the upcoming job fairs.
Career Fair Success Strategies
4:00–5:00 pm. February 5, 2015
Workshop (1 hour)
University Center, Shiloh Room
This workshop is designed to prepare you to interact with employers in a career fair setting. Hear from employers about the career fair "do's and don'ts" and how best to prepare for a job fair to make a great first impression.
Diversity Job Fair
3:00–5:00 p.m. February 10, 2015
Career Fair (2 hours)
Thompson-Boling Arena
The Diversity Job Fair (DJF) is designed for students from a variety of populations, such students with disabilities, LGBT community and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The DJF is for all majors and degree levels. Professional dress
and resumes are expected.
The fair is meant to be inclusive. Define your own diversity. For a list of employers attending, visit
bit.ly/DiversityFair2015. If you have any questions, please contact Career Services at 865-974-5435 or
[log in to unmask].
Spring Job & Internship Fair
2:00–6 p.m. February 11, 2015
Career Fair (4 Hours)
Thompson-Boling Arena
The 2015 Spring Job and Internship Fair typically brings in over 170+ corporate employers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations who are seeking students and alumni for full-time entry-level positions and/or internships. The Spring Job and Internship
Fair is for ALL Majors and Degree levels. Many of the organizations attending the fair will be interviewing the following day or later in the semester. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with so many potential employers at one time.
For a list of companies attending the fair, visit
http://bit.ly/SJIF2015.
If you have questions, please contact Career Services at 865-974-5435 or
[log in to unmask]. Don’t wait to sign up as space is limited and the class will fill up fast.
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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Multicultural Student Life
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.
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