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@COE e-newsletter
For the week of February 20, 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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COE's EUReCA 2014 winners included, from left, Tyler Stanley, Stephanie Kerrigan, and Sean Knox.
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EUReCA Registrations Are Open
Student registrations are open for the Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EUReCA), an annual event that showcases research and creative activities by currently enrolled undergraduate students in collaboration with a UT faculty mentor.
The year’s event will take place April 13–15, 2015 in Hodges Library and the UC Auditorium. Judging will take place on April 13 and the awards ceremony on April 14. The exhibits will be available for viewing April 14–15 on the first and second floors of the
library. Multiple cash prizes are awarded within each college.
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Faculty News
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Dr. Edwin Burdette
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Engineering Icon Burdette Has Professorship Named in Honor
An iconic member of the College of Engineering received a high honor recently as the Dr. Edwin G. Burdette Professorship Endowment was announced. UT alumni Charley and Lynn Hodges established the endowment in honor of Burdette’s service and commitment to UT,
in particular the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and its students. Burdette has been in the department for over fifty years.
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Dr. J. Wesley Hines
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Hines Receives SEC Award
Dr. J. Wesley Hines, professor and head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, is the recipient of the 2014-2015 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Award for the University of Tennessee. The awards honor those with outstanding records in both
teaching and scholarship who serve as role models for both junior faculty and students, and have been recognized by colleagues nationally or internationally. This puts Hines in consideration for the SEC Professor of the Year Award.
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Dr. Claudia Rawn
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Rawn to Give Keynote at STEM Symposium
UT’s Commission for Women and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity are sponsoring the
Women in STEM Research Symposium on April 18, 2015, in the Carolyn P. Brown University Center. Dr. Claudia Rawn, an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, will deliver
the keynote address.
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Speakers
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Dr. Mark Dean
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Dean to speak in African American Trailblazer Series
Dr. Mark Dean, alumnus and professor, will speak about his experience as an African American, inventor, and engineer at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in the Hodges Library Auditorium. Dean holds three of IBM’s original patents and is the first African American
IBM Fellow. Dean is a John Fisher Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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More about the Trailblazer Series »
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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 24, in Room 324 of Perkins
Hall.
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Don Asher
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Asher to Speak on Work Readiness
Don Asher will give a speak on being ready to work after graduation at 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, in the Shiloh Room of the University Center. He will address the five things that many employers say new graduates lack when looking for a job.
More Info at Career Services »
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TEDxUTK to Offer Many Speakers, Topics on Saturday
Speakers will cover multiple topics throughout the day during TEDxUTK on Saturday, February 21, in the Hodges Library auditorium. The talks will also be viewable online.
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Student News and Opportunity
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Dome-style home that will be built in Belize
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SWE General Body Meeting Scheduled
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) general body meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in HSS 051. Nominations for elections will occur at this meeting. If you'd like to run for an officer position, you should attend this meeting.
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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Campus Leadership & Service Scholarships Available
UT has several scholarships available to returning students that recognize their outstanding contributions to campus leadership and community service. The recipients of these scholarships are chosen in the spring by a committee appointed by the Division of
Student Life. Students may apply themselves or may be recommended by another member of the campus community. To nominate a student, please send their name and email address to Sally Parish, Director of the Center for Leadership and Service at
[log in to unmask].
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Intellectual Property is Topic at Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Meeting
Attorney Ben Cunningham will speak at a meeting of the UT Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, in Room 202 of the Haslam Business Building. Cunningham is an associate attorney with the Knoxville law firm of Kennerly, Montgomery
& Finley, P.C. He will speak about intellectual property law.
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Undergraduate Business Plan Competition Deadline is Feb. 27
Applications for the Undergraduate Business Plan Competition are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 27. This competition is open to UT undergraduate students from any field of study. First, second, and third prizes of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively,
are awarded in two business categories, growth and lifestyle. In order to compete, students must submit a one-page statement of concept to
[log in to unmask]. Visit
http://tiny.utk.edu/UBPC for submission guidelines.
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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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
Summer 2015 Timetable
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: Lila Fisher
 Our student this week is Lila Fisher, a civil engineering major, who accepted a co-op at EMJ Corporation located in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. Fisher describes the department she worked in and what her main responsibilities were.
"I am working in the construction department mainly, with some estimating," she said. "My responsibilities will include assisting Project managers, Project engineers, and Estimators. It will be my responsibility to have assignments turned in promptly and completed
properly. I will also need to execute all of my objectives for the term."
Fisher said that the most valuable benefit she received during her co-op assignment was, "Seeing the construction side of engineering and working with skilled people."
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
EF 301 – Career Services for Engineers
Planning your class schedule for Fall 2015? Don’t forget to register for EF 301 – Engineering Career Planning!
This class is offered each spring and fall semester and is taught 1:25–2:15 p.m. Mondays at Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall. This class is a perfect fit for all juniors and seniors and will equip students with the right tools to land that great job. Sophomores
and graduate students may also register for the course as well. The class is offered on a one-hour satisfactory/no credit basis and is taught by Career Services Consultants for the College of Engineering, April Gonzalez or Justin Rice. Expect visits from company
representatives, tips and tricks from HR Recruiters, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and salary negotiation and learn the ways you can stand out and get noticed at the job fairs.
Here’s what students are saying about the class:
- “This is the most useful non-engineering class I have ever taken. It gave me insider information about what employers are looking for during interviews and I have a resume that I feel great about!”
- “Well thought out and put together course. I feel much more confident about job searching.”
- “This class exceeded all my expectations – it really works!”
Don’t wait to sign up as space is limited and the class will fill up fast.
Workshops/Events
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
Careers in the Foreign Service
4:00–5:00 p.m. March 9, 2015
Workshop (one hour)
University Center
Learn about opportunities in the US State Department from Mark Powell, former Foreign Service Officer in South America. You will receive guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships in the field. Powell, a Diplomat in Residence, will answer questions
and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers.
Navigating the Workplace: LGBTQ Professional Career Panel
4:00–6:00 p.m. March 11, 2015
Workshop (two hours)
University Center Shiloh Room
Students and participants will have a chance to hear from a panel of professionals about their experience being LGBTQ in the workplace. The panel represents a variety of career fields such as science, engineering, law, communications, and the helping professions.
Learn how to navigate common issues that may arise, and have the opportunity to ask questions. This is an event co-sponsored by Career Services and is part of the OUTReach: LGBT & Ally Resource Center inQUEERies Series.
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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