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Engaging preheader text goes here! View as web page<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atcoe_03_27_15.html> [The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.]<http://www.utk.edu> College of Engineering @COE e-newsletter For the week of March 27, 2015 Note: We will not distribute @COE on Friday, April 3, 2015, due to the spring holiday. The next edition will be distributed on Friday, April 10, 2015. News on the College, Faculty, Speakers, Students, and Opportunities The @COE<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/index.html> 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by noon on the Thursdays before distribution. [Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/coe.utk> [LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4919219&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v> [Twitter] <http://twitter.com/utk_coe> [Flickr] <https://www.flickr.com/photos/utk_coe/> Featured News [Chris Cox] Cox Named CEE Department Head COE Dean Wayne T. Davis is pleased to announce that after a national search, Dr. Chris D. Cox, at left, professor and associate head in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has been named as the permanent department head, effective May 1, 2015. Read more<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/releases/cox_named_cee_head_2015.html> [Barry Wilmore] Wilmore Returns to Earth, Kelly Prepares to Leave Before UT alumnus and NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore turned over the command of the International Space Station in preparation for his return to Earth, he issued a good-bye message that included some love for UT. Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2015/03/23/wilmore-farewell-space-station-commander-go-vols/> When Wilmore returned to Earth on March 11, it took UT out of space for the first time in six months. That absence won't last long, though. Scott Kelly—who, like Wilmore, is a graduate of UT's Space Institute—will begin a one-year mission in space this week, giving UT an impressive span of being represented almost eighteen consecutive months in space. Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2015/03/25/ut-astronaut-kelly-ready-year-space/> [Claudia Rawn] Women in STEM Symposium This Women in STEM Research Symposium will be 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the University Center. It will feature poster and oral sessions by undergraduate and graduate student women in STEM research, a Q/A session with a diverse panel of faculty and staff from UT, ORNL, and local industry, and a keynote talk by Dr. Claudia Rawn (at left, director of the Center for Materials Processing), and a STEM Student Organization Expo! Abstracts are due by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3. Read more<http://cfw.utk.edu/2015/02/13/women-in-stem/> Faculty News [David Clarke] Clarke Comments on Train-track Safety Dr. David Clarke, director of Center for Transportation Research, was quoted in a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article about safety concerns on railroad tracks. Clarke commented on the difficulty of maintaining safety precautions. Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2015/03/23/philadelphia-inquirer-interviews-uts-david-clarke/> [Dr. Paul Frymier and Chancellor Jimmy Cheek] Frymier Honored for Big Orange Family Campaign Dr. Paul Frymier was recognized as a Volunteer of the Year for this year's Big Orange Family Campaign. Giving participation by his team improved by more than 50% in this year's campaign. At left, Frymier is presented with a certificate of appreciation from UT Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek. Speakers [Bo Zhang] Zhang to Give Seminar Bo Zhang, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will speak on "A study of diblock copolymer/charged particle nanoporous membranes: morphology, design, and transport property modeling" at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, in Room 324 of Perkins Hall. Read more<http://www.engr.utk.edu/enews/seminars/bo_zhang_cbe_seminar.html> [Marc Burnett] Burnett Speaks on Transformation to UTSI Marc Burnett, Vice President for Student Affairs at Tennessee Technological University, spoke to UT Space Institute (UTSI) faculty, staff, and students in the institute's recent Black History Celebration Program. Burnett addressed the theme of "Transformation: Effort, Not Chance." Read more<http://www.utsi.edu/news/News_2015/release3-19-2015changecomesfromwithinsaysblackhistorymonthspeaker.htm> [Senator Thelma Harper] Senator Harper Encourages Women Engineers State Senator Thelma Harper encouraged the audience to, “Let our young women know to go as high as they can,” in a speech delivered at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UT SI) for the Women’s History Month Program on March 18. Read more<http://www.utsi.edu/news/News_2015/release3-23-2015senatorharperencouragewomentoreachhigh.html> Student News and Opportunity [JJ Yang] Yang Earns Prize in Transportation Forum Jianjiang (JJ) Yang, at left in photo, a graduating PhD candidate of mine, won first prize in the 2015 Transportation Research Forum (TRF) graduate student paper competition. His paper was titled "A Spatio-temporal Based Algorithm for Short-Term Speed Prediction." He was awarded $1500 cash prize plus a $750 travel grant by the TRF foundation. He presented the paper at the 2015 TRF conference held in Atlanta March 12–14, 2015. [APEC Group] EECS Students Earn Awards at Conference Three UT students in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) received best presentation awards at the 30th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition held in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 15-19. Read more<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/releases/eecs_ieee_awards_2015.html> College of Engineering Part of Group Cited by President Obama A prestigious collection of institutions of higher learning, including the UT College of Engineering, is about to get much larger at the urging of President Barack Obama. He issued a call recently to educate twenty thousand engineers to tackle a specific set of topics called the "Grand Challenges for Engineering in the Twenty-First Century." Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2015/03/27/college-engineering-part-group-cited-president-obama/> NE Grad Student Wins Scholarship to Attend Conference Remy DeVoe, a graduate student in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, received the Roy G. Post scholarship to attend the 2015 Waste Management Symposium, held earlier this month in Phoenix, Arizona. This conference is a biannual event covering the latest developments in the management of used nuclear fuel as well as both high-level and low-level radioactive wastes. DeVoe was one of only four students to be awarded one of these scholarships. During the conference, he met with professionals in the waste management field and attended the awards luncheon where he received a scholarship for $5,000.00. His scholarship was directly donated by Longenecker and Associates EECS Summer Course Available Tomer Lancewicki, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), will instruct ECE 599: Dimensionality Reduction Methods and Multivariate Analysis for summer 2015, second session (July). This course will focus on the statistical theory and practice of manipulating large data sets. The topics covered will be on advanced dimensionality reduction methods and multivariate analysis. Graduate and undergraduate students in any academic discipline are welcome. For information, contact Tomer Lancewicki<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. MSE Offers Short Course in Materials Characterization The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is offering a Materials Characterization Short Course<http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/shortcourse/MaterialsCharacterizationShortCourseAnnouncement.pdf> 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. Registration information<http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/shortcourse/> Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2015/03/09/ut-short-materials-science-open-public/> AMCAS Workshop Scheduled The annual AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) Application Workshop will be 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in HSS 123. Doug Taylor, assistant dean of admissions at Quillen College of Medicine, will be presenting this workshop for pre-med students who will be applying to medical school. The workshop is particularly useful for students who will be applying this summer (for Fall 2016 admission) and next summer (for Fall 2017 admission). Educational Advancement Program Offers Workshops The UT Educational Advancement Program offers three workshops next week: * New Date—Dining Etiquette; Noon-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Executive Dining Room, University Center * Career Workshop with representatives from Oak Ridge National Laboratory; 3:00–5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in the International House Community Room. * Effective Communication: Marketing Your Brand; Dr. Suzy Prentiss, Communication Studies, will instruct; Thursday, April 2, Room 237, University Center RSVP to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for reservations for these workshops. Read more about the Educational Advancement Program<http://web.utk.edu/~eap/> Students Invited to Hackathon Students are invited to compete in an analytics "hackathon" hosted by the Business Analytics Society at UT and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The winning team will receive a certificate of accomplishment and the opportunity to attend the Business Analytics Forum in April for free, which usually costs about $200 for undergraduate students. The hackathon is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at HBB 203. Each participant will get a free Amazon student swag bag, and pizzas and drinks. To participate, each member of your team will need to complete this application<http://goo.gl/forms/wtrp6yif88> by 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 30. Read more about the forum<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/BAS_Imagination_Library_Hackathon_Flyer.pdf> Data Incubator Offers Science Fellowship Opportunity The Data Incubator is an intensive seven-week fellowship that prepares graduate students on the MS, PhD, and post-doctoral levels in STEM and social-science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for fellows and supported by sponsorships from dozens of employers across multiple industries. There will be both an in-person (in NYC, DC, and SF) and online section of the fellowship. All sections will be from June 1 to July 17, 2015. To apply »<https://www.thedataincubator.com> VolsTeach Opportunities [VolsTeach]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/VolsTeachSpring2015.pdf>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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, or visit http://volsteach.utk.edu. Engineering Advising<http://www.engr.utk.edu/advising/> Summer and Fall Registration Dates 2015 Fall 2015 Timetable Live Feb. 23 Juniors (60 to 89 hours) - March 30 and 31 Sophomores (30 to 59 hours) - April 6 and 7 Freshmen (0 to 29 hours) - April 13 and 14 Engineering Professional Practice<http://www.coop.utk.edu/index.html> Stay up-to-date with Engineering Professional Practice information and events by clicking the “Like” button on the program’s Facebook page<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Knoxville-TN/Engineering-Professional-Practice/151569844861353>, following the program on Twitter<http://twitter.com/UTprofpractice>, visiting its website at www.coop.utk.edu<http://www.coop.utk.edu>, or calling 865-974-5323. Featured Student: Jonathon Sill [Jon Sill]Our student this week is Jonathon Sill, an aerospace engineering major, who accepted a co-op at NASA/John F. Kennedy Located at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. He described the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were. "I worked in the Office of Safety & Mission Assurance," he said. "Due to the time I spent on rotation, I was able to contribute to several projects that supported the NASA mission." One of his most in-depth projects was creating risk-based assessments (RBA's) for the RS-25 engines (formerly known as SSME's). "My role was to establish a history of the engines; i.e. determine the time each engine had spent undergoing hot-fire testing or in flight," said Sill. "I analyzed what (if anything) had gone wrong at each joint and what corrective action was taken afterward. This data helped us then evaluate the risk by weighing the likelihood of the event to happen vs. the severity of the event (should it occur). From there, we were able to assign the risk to the flight hardware and complete the RBA." Another project he was able to work on was determining the "Maximum Credible Event" (MCE) for SSC facilities. "The goal of this project was to assume the worst-case scenario for a facility and determining the qualitative distance(s) (QD) or the distance away from the facility an individual may be and be affected by the results of an explosion," he said. "In one scenario, it was our job to determine the QD’s for the MCE of the A1 Test Stand. We assumed that a cataclysmic event had occurred (a meteor struck the test stand and caused all of the fuel & oxidizer to simultaneously combust) and calculated the radial distance from the test stand that would be affected. This information helped us determine what PPE and safety measures would need to be taken for certain areas surrounding such facilities." In addition to these, Sill also oversaw the removal of J-2X Engine 10002, the install of J-2X Engine 10003, and the install of RS-25 Engine 0525. "I was also a part of the J-2X Test Team, supporting each hot-fire test, and I am currently a part of the RS-25 Test Team which will begin testing mid- August,” he said. Sill found valuable benefits during his co-op assignment in reading technical drawings, becoming more advanced in MATLAB and Pro/E, and learning to problem- solve. 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]<mailto:[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<http://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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 865-974-5323. Career Services<http://career.utk.edu> Employer Events 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. VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR * REGISTER NOW<http://www.careereco.com/events/secacc> * EMPLOYERS LIST HERE<http://www.careereco.com/details/secacc> (70 employers) APRIL 1 & 2 Students & Alumni will Meet recruiters live online—It's easy & efficient! Full-time, Internship, & Co-op Jobs (all majors invited) * Upload resume and maybe win an iPod Workshops/Events Networking 101 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. April 7, 2015 Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall Workshop (one hour) It is often said..."it's who you know" that's important in getting a job. 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. If you are planning on attending Networking in Neyland and want to prepare, attend this workshop to learn the do's and don'ts! How to Interview Workshop 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. April 8, 2015 Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall Workshop (one hour) 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. Networking in Neyland 6:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m. April 9, 2015 Terrace Level at Neyland Stadium (Enter at Gate 19) for networking time with professionals representing a variety of career fields. Workshop (one hour, fifteen minutes) 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! Attire: Business Casual There is no cost to attend and heavy hors d'ouerves will be served. Not a Bad Gig: Teaching Careers in America’s Two-Year Colleges 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. April 10, 2015 University Center, Shiloh Room Workshop (ninety minutes) You’ve probably heard that the academic job market is pretty bad these days. But did you know that two-year colleges make up approximately one-third of the higher education sector in this country—and that includes, in a typical year, about 40% of the advertised tenure-track jobs? “Not a Bad Gig: Teaching Careers in America’s Two-Year Colleges,” presented by Chronicle of Higher Education columnist and long-time community college professor (and Tennessee alum!) Rob Jenkins, will explain the two-year college job market, show you how to navigate it, and offer helpful advice for both before and after you’ve landed a full-time job. Come prepared with your questions, as this is typically a lively and interactive presentation. Going Global: Teaching, Working, & Studying Abroad 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. April 15, 2015 University Center 221 Workshop (ninety minutes) Learn about various ways to gain international experience and tracks for young professionals who desire to work abroad from a panel of experts in fields such as studying abroad, international business, and teaching overseas. Graduate Admissions 101 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. April 16, 2015 University Center 225 Workshop (one hour) Learn how to start your journey to graduate school including reasons why to attend grad school, types of degrees, timelines, entrance exams, application components, helpful resources and more. If you have questions, please contact Career Services at 865-974-5435 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. ________________________________ For more information, contact April Gonzalez , Career Services Consultant—College of Engineering, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; Justin Rice, STEM Consultant, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; or call 865-974-5435. Check out www.career.utk.edu<http://www.career.utk.edu> for a list of all upcoming events. Multicultural Student Life<http://multicultural.utk.edu> The Academic Support Unit (ASU) in Multicultural Student Life supports the academic success of students through a variety of services: The Tutoring Program<http://multicultural.utk.edu/as_tutoring.php> provides free tutoring to students in a variety of subject areas. The Book Loan Program<http://multicultural.utk.edu/as_loan.php> 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<http://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<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu> 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<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/supplemental/si-sessionhours.shtml>. Tutoring: Drop in or by appointment sessions available. Students can check the schedule for details<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/support/tutoring/schedule.shtml>. 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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