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@COE e-newsletter
For the week of February 6, 2015
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News on the College, Faculty, Students, and 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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WomEngineer's Day Registration Is Open
Leadership in the workplace, financial management techniques, and finding a work-life balance are a few of the topics on the docket for attendees of
WomEngineers Day, planned for April 11 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Registration is now open (the conference will be limited to the first 500 to register, due to space). Organizers aim to bring together people
interested or involved in engineering and other STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—fields of study. And don’t let the name fool you: Organizers feel that one of the keys to a more welcoming, inclusive environment is bringing men and women together,
thus the conference is open to all.
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Faculty News
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Dr. Terry Hazen
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Hazen Encourages UT-ORNL Internships
Dr. Terry Hazen, UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Governor's Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, discussed the advantages of UT-ORNL internships in a recent article in the Daily Beacon.
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Dr. William Weber
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Weber Is Guest Editor for Journal
Dr. William Weber, UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Radiation Effects on Materials, is the guest editor for
Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science Vol. 19, Issue 1 (2015), a special issue this month on ion beam modification of materials. In addition, he is the lead author on the first paper in this issue,
"The role of electronic energy loss in ion beam modification of materials." Dr. Yanwen Zhang (UT-ORNL joint professor) is one of the co-authors.
See the journal online »
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Dr. Lino Costa, seated, and students in China
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Costa Presents Lectures in China
Dr. Lino Costa, research assistant professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Tennessee Space Institute, recently presented eight lectures on laser materials processing at the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), located in
Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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Dr. Maik Lang
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Lang Published in Nature Communications
Dr. Maik Lang, assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, and co-authors have published an article in
Nature Communications on radiation damage to nuclear materials, titled "Redox response of actinide materials to highly ionizing radiation."
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Student News and Opportunity
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VolStarter Is a New Way for Vols to Help Vols
Have a project that needs funding? Try
VolStarter!
Contact Juliette McClure, [log in to unmask] or 865-974-2788, for more information.
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Dome-style home that will be built in Belize
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TN-SCORE Offers Summer REU Program
 TN-SCORE, a state-wide National Science Foundation EPSCoR Program, is offering summer research opportunities for Tennessee students
interested in renewable energy research. The TN-SCORE Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program lasts 8–10 weeks. Summer 2015 host institutions are the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Vanderbilt University. Students will receive a $5,000
stipend and campus housing will be provided. For more information and to apply, visit the
TN-SCORE website.
Application deadline is March 1, 2015.
Nanda to Speak on High-Capacity Lithium Batteries
 Dr. Jagjit Nanda, at right, will speak on "Novel Materials and Electrode Architectures for High-Capacity Lithium
Batteries" at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, in Room 324 of Perkins Hall. Nanda is a senior staff scientist with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a joint faculty member with the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Bredesen Center.
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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.
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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.
BMES Presents Seminar Series
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) at UT invites all students (undergraduate/graduate/postdocs) to share their research by participating in a seminar series, held during the second week of each month. A wide variety of topics will be considered. Presentations
will last fifteen minutes with five minutes for questions. UT BMES will award prizes for best presenter at the end each the semester. If you would like to be a presenter or have any questions regarding topics, contact Emily Morin at
[log in to unmask].
Business-plan Competitions, Entrepreneurship Minor Available to Students
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is hosting three business plan competitions this semester: Vol Court, Undergraduate Business Plan Competition, and Boyd Venture Challenge. Since 2010, sixty students teams have been awarded more than $197,000
in funding to further their business ideas. Any student with a business idea is encouraged attend Vol Court and participate in one or all of the Anderson Center competitions.
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Starting this fall, Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will offer an interdisciplinary minor in entrepreneurship as a way to bolster the entrepreneurial culture of the campus and the Knoxville area. The UT Faculty Senate approved the minor
Monday, Feb. 2, making it an official offering for UT Knoxville and UT Institute of Agriculture students from all academic programs and fields of study. Read more »
TechAdvice Announces STEM Scholarship
TechAdvice CEO Rob Bellenfant, a 2009 graduate of the Haslam College of Business, created the TechnologyAdvice STEM scholarship to support the continued collegiate pursuit of these much-needed careers.
Based in Nashville, TechnologyAdvice seeks to educate, advise, and connect buyers and sellers of business technology.
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NSF-Sponsored REU Program offered at Clemson
The Holcombe Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Clemson University is seeking applicants for a summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. This National Science Foundation (NSF) funded program is "Solid-State Devices for Electronics,
Photonics, and Magnetics Technology." It supports up to ten summer students, with one to four semesters remaining in their undergraduate programs, to become involved with a faculty member and graduate students for a ten-week research experience at Clemson. The
program is open to undergraduate students in electrical and computer engineering, materials science, bioengineering, and Physics. Closely related disciplines may also be considered. The program provides summer housing on campus for the students and pays a
generous stipend.
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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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Pre-Med Info Sessions Offered
Information sessions and workshops are planned for students interested in pre-med studies:
- 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.
L'Oréal Program Offers Fellowships for Women in Science
The L’Oréal For Women in Science fellowship program recognizes and rewards the contributions women make in STEM fields and identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations. More than 2,000 women scientists
in over 100 countries have been recognized since the program began in 1998. The program will award five post-doctoral women scientists in the United States this year with grants of up to $60,000 each. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including
the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics.
Applications will open on February 2, 2015 and are due on March 20, 2015.
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Summer Research Opportunity at Texas A&M
The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students to apply for the 2015 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) Program. During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual
research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research. Information and the application can be found at
http://tx.ag/usrg. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 18, 2015.
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 Advising
Summer and Fall Registration Dates 2015
Advisors can Clear Advising Flags starting Feb. 16
Summer 2015 Timetable Live Feb. 16
Priority Registration (Honors, Athletes, Veterans) - Feb. 25
Seniors (90 hours or more) - March 3
Juniors (60 to 89 hours) - March 5
Sophomores (30 to 59 hours) - March 10
Freshmen(0 to 29 hours) - March 12
Fall 2015 Timetable Live Feb. 23
Priority Registration (Honors, Athletes, Veterans) - March 9 and 10
Spring Break- March 16 through 20
Seniors (90 hours or more) - March 23 and 24
Juniors (60 to 89 hours) - 30 and 31
Sophomores (30 to 59 hours) - April 6 and 7
Freshmen (0 to 29 hours) - April 13 and 14
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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: Saumya Shah
 Our student this week is Saumya Shah, a mechanical engineering major who accepted a co-op at John Deere Power Products,
located in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Shah describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.
"I worked in the Text support and the ME departments," he said. "I worked mainly on plant and production line layouts, and on other small projects such as, assisting in the 2015 model year build, relocating welding parts to other locations and optimizing space.
I gained experience working on the production line for the first couple of weeks to get to know the process of the build."
A challenge that Shah had to overcome on this assignment was to optimize the space for new parts to be placed at a specific location.
"I completed a drawing in CAD with dimension of the available space," he said. "Then I drew a footprint of the parts and placed the parts in the available space to decide which orientation would optimize the space most."
Shah tells us that receiving a real hands on opportunity working on assembly and other mechanical parts of building tractors was the most beneficial aspect of the assignment.
Shah enjoyed, "Gaining valuable CAD experience, exposure to other 3D software, and having the opportunity to gain experience working a production line."
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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Career Services
Employer Networking Sessions/Events
Enterprise Integration Networking Session
4:00–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2015
University Center Room 221
Enterprise Integration is revolutionizing the IT industry by developing software robots to automate many mundane IT tasks currently performed by IT staff. The industry has historically been siloed with engineers specializing in specific domains (desktop, network,
security, or servers), but many problems span these silos and the maximum value of automation can only be realized by solving problems in a system-wide mindset.
Come find out more about Enterprise Integration and the future of IT at this Employer Information Session. If you want to keep learning from experts in each IT domain, we want you! You'll meet some of EI's Senior Leaders and technology experts and have the
opportunity to openly discuss the future of IT, both the industry itself and at EI.
Workshops/Events
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.
Dream Share Project Documentary and Workshop
4:00–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Workshop, (1 hour, 30 minutes)
University Center Auditorium
Every morning you have two choices. Continue sleeping and dreaming, or wake up and chase your dreams. The choice is yours. Join Career Services for the "Dream Share Project," a documentary film screening and workshop about career exploration and inspiration.
Visit http://thedreamshareproject.com.
How to Leverage your Abroad Experience in the Job/Grad School Search
5:00–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Associated Career Events (1 hour)
International House Community Room, International House
As part of the Programs Abroad Office workshop series, Career Services will be presenting on how to translate that amazing, awesome, indescribable experience abroad into tangible skills you can market to employers and graduate schools.
Job Search Strategies Workshop
4:00–5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Workshop (1 hour)
Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall
This workshop will teach you, step by step, how to conduct an effective job search. Where are the jobs? How do I find them? When should I start looking? This workshop emphasizes a comprehensive approach to job searching, the importance of being focused, where
to find jobs, the hidden market, networking, and what the Career Services Office can do for you.
Engineering Etiquette Dinner
5:30—8:00 p.m. March 4, 2015
Workshop (2 hours 30 minutes)
Hermitage Room, University Center
Learn about dinning etiquette in a professional mealtime setting. Network with professionals. Pre-registration via HIRE-A-VOL is required for this event.
Registration deadline is February 20. Event Sponsors: DENSO, Georgia Pacific, MAHLE and Norfolk Southern Corporation
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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