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@COE e-newsletter
For the week of February 13, 2015
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News on the College, Faculty, Speakers, 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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A representative from BAE Systems, left, speaks with an engineering student at the recent Engineering Expo.
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Spring Engineering Expo Sees Record Student Turnout
Excitement generated by the Engineering Professional Practice Office was on display again recently as a record number of students turned out for the spring Engineering Expo. All told, 427 students visited with potential employers, besting the mark of 416 set
in 2013. Those students lined up more than 700 interviews for paid internship and co-op positions from the fifty-six companies in attendance.
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Faculty News
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From left: Dr. Brian Wirth and
Dr. Ivan Maldonado
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DOE Renews CASL
The Department of Energy (DOE) has approved funding for a five-year "Phase 2" for the Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors (CASL). This funding directly supports the work of faculty members such as Governors Chair Professor Dr. Brian Wirth
and Dr. Ivan Maldonado, both in the Department of Nuclear Engineering.
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Dr. Klaus Blache
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Prestige, Conference Grow for RMC
As the detailed study of best practices within manufacturing has become more commonplace in recent years, the Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) at UT has stepped to the forefront as a well-respected hub of learning. The RMC, directed by Dr. Klaus
Blache, has around sixty corporate partners and soon will host its nineteenth annual Maintenance and Reliability Conference (MARCON) February 23–26 at the Knoxville Convention Center.
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Speakers
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Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou
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Papanicolaou to Talk About Fluidization
Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou will speak on "The Phenomenon of Fluidization" at 3:35 p.m. Friday, February 13, in Room 405 of Ayres Hall. The talk is part of the Math Colloquium seminar series. Refreshments will be offered at 3:10 p.m. in Room 401.
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Papanicolaou is a professor and the Henry Goodrich Endowed Chair of Excellence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He also recently presented on the "dawn of a new era" in hydraulics during an
ASCE Environmental & Water Resources Institute meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
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Dr. Andy Sarles
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Sarles to Give Seminar on Membrane-Based Assemblies
Dr. Andy Sarles, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, will give a seminar on "Constructing Novel Membrane-Based Assemblies for Biomolecular Sensing" at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, in Room 324 of Perkins
Hall.
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Dr. Vikram Dalal
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Dalal to Speak on Perovskite Materials
Dr. Vikram L. Dalal, left, of Iowa State University, will speak on "Perovskites: The New Frontier in Photovoltaic Energy Conversion" at
2 p.m. Friday, February 20, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). The talk is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
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Student News and Opportunity
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WomEngineers Day Opens T-Shirt Contest
The upcoming WomEngineers Day conference is holding a T-shirt design contest. The top three designs have a chance to be selected as the official T-shirt of the event. The design winner will receive two Neyland Stadium box-seat tickets to attend a 2015 football
game as guests of Dr. Wayne Davis, dean of the College of Engineering. Submission and voting are open through March 11.
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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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Colton Oldham's Poster Accepted for Posters on the Hill
A poster submission by nuclear engineering student Colton Jacob Oldham was accepted into the nineteenth annual
Posters on the Hill competition, April 22–23, 2015, in Washington D.C. Oldham's poster is titled "A Comparison of Surrogate Nuclear Melt Glass Samples to Trinitit." His advisor is Dr. Howard Hall.
MSE Offers Short Course in Materials Characterization
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is offering a
Materials Characterization Short Course 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Wednesday–Friday, May 6–8, 2015, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). The course will feature sixteen to twenty instructors from several different organizations
in East Tennessee. The objective of this course is to provide an overview of techniques for assessing the structure, composition and physical properties of materials in the solid state.
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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.
Y-12 Internships Announced
The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2015 internship opportunities in engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, chemical, and other disciplines). The internship is for the summer of 2015, starting
toward the end of May until mid-August (11-12 week duration, typically). To be considered for this intern position, you must be working towards a degree in engineering; completed your sophomore year in college; have an overall grade point average of 2.8 or
above; and you must be a United States Citizen. Seniors who have graduated are eligible to up to one year post graduation.
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Vol Court Offers Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Vol Court is a six-week entrepreneurial speaker series that culminates in a pitch competition where attendees put what they've learned into practice by presenting their business ideas to a panel of successful entrepreneurs for a chance to win $1,000 in cash,
office space in the UTRF Business Incubator, and legal and accounting services. Vol Court meets 5:15–6:15 p.m. Tuesdays beginning February 17 in Room 104 of the Haslam Business Building. Refreshments provided.
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to Meet
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) will meet 6:00–7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, in the lounge at the UT Black Cultural Center. Everyone is welcome. An ambassador from Leadership and Service will talk about leadership styles and time management.
Members will also talk about what those interested want to see in SHPE and how to become a national member. Refreshments will be provided from Chipotle. Visit SHPE on
Facebook.
Pre-Med Info Sessions Offered
An information workshop on the AMCAS application is planned for students interested in pre-med studies at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at HSS 123.
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: Will Taylor Layne
 Our student this week is Will Layne, an electrical engineering major who accepted a co-op at Aerospace Testing Alliance
located at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. Layne describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.
"I worked in AM21, which is the Flight Systems Asset Management," said Layne. "I worked with a system engineer on systems that aided wind tunnel testing by learning how to troubleshoot problems with electrical systems (finding grounds and shorts) and how to
design additions to improve existing systems."
The most valuable benefit Layne received during his co-op assignment was learning how to work in a corporate environment.
"This experience will be invaluable in my adjusting to working life after graduation," he said. "I hope everyone in engineering has the opportunity to have exposure to similar surroundings."
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
American Accessories International Networking Session
6:30–8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015
University Center Room 225
Learn more about summer internship opportunities with this local company.
Workshops/Events
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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