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Distinguished Lecture Series Opens
Dr. Terry Hazen will speak in the first College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, in Room 622 of the Min
Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. His talk will be on "Methane: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." The lecture will be webcast
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Dongarra to Speak on High-Performance Computing
Dr. Jack Dongarra will speak about the latest developments in high-performance computing in a talk presented by the Society for Industrial and Applied
Mathematics (SIAM) at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, in Room 405 of Ayres Hall. SIAM is an international society of nearly 14,000 members who use mathematics in their profession.
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Katsaras to Give CBE Seminar
Dr. John Katsaras will speak on "Nanodomains in Biomembranes and their Mechanical Properties Studied by Neutron Scattering and High Performance Computing"
at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, in Room 324 of Perkins Hall. The talk is presented by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
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Camacho to Speak in Baker Center Forum
The next Baker Center Energy and Environment Forum be 1:00-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Toyota Auditorium of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center
for Public Policy. Dr. Alejandro Camacho will present results from his recent research, "Managing the Effects of Climate Change: The Limits of Existing Natural Resources Governance." Camacho is the director of the Center for Land, Environment, and Natural
Resources, and a professor of law, at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law, with a joint appointment in Political Science.
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Student News and Opportunity
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Tsai to Present at MIT Symposium
Pi-En Tsai, a PhD candidate in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, will present "Measurement and Simulation of Secondary Neutrons from 230-AMeV Helium
Ion Interactions with Stopping Targets" at the Rising Stars in Nuclear Science and Engineering Symposium on April 15, 2015, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). |
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Study Abroad Opportunities Presented
The Educational Advancement Program at UT will present a Career Exploration Workshop on international travel and study-abroad opportunities 3:00–5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the community room of the International House. Those interested in attending may
RSVP to [log in to unmask].
SHPE to Meet March 10
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers will meet for "LeaderSHPE" and free food at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the lounge of the Black Cultural Center. Topics will be leadership styles and time management; next year's leadership positions; and the
benefits of being a national member.
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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.
Registration information
UT Library Offers Tips for Engineering Students
The UT Engineering Librarian, Jeanine Williamson, has created a webpage offering
"Tips for Engineering Students" for help navigating library resources. There is also a link to a brief survey. For information, contact Williamson for help at
[log in to unmask].
GRA Applications Are Open
The Office of Research and Engagement is pleased to announce that applications for the FY15 Summer Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) Program are now being accepted. Applications are due to Jane Taylor ([log in to unmask])
no later than noon on March 25, 2015.
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Q&A Session Offers Info on Entrepreneurship Minor
The Anderson Center will host a drop-in Q&A session about the Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Minor from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, in Room 213 of Hodges Library. The minor is open to all UT undergraduates. ACEI faculty will be on hand to explain the
requirements and answer questions about specific courses. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Attendees are asked to
RSVP here.
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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Data Incubator Offers Science Fellowship Opportunity
The Data Incubator is an intensive six-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 and DC) and online section of the fellowship. All sections will be from March 23 to May 1, 2015.
To apply »
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
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: Sharon Horsewood
 Our student this week is Sharon Horsewood, a chemical engineering major who accepted a co-op at Keurig Green Mountain
Coffee Roasters in Knoxville, Tennessee. She describes the department she worked in and what her main responsibilities were.
"I work in the process engineering group at the Knoxville, Tennessee, facility of Keurig Green Mountain," said Horsewood. "Our department's responsibilities include overseeing the green bean delivery/cleaning/transport, roasting, grinding, flavoring, and degassing
of coffee prior to K-cup packaging."
The job has given her the opportunity to gain invaluable experience.
Said Horsewood, "This includes: a solo project to evaluate, offer ideas, and implement a solution for monitoring compressed air in the plant, to compile and evaluate the last six-months of green bean deliveries and offer suggestions as to how this can be altered
to create better flow and consistent work, perform various tests (related to degassing) on possible changes in packaging to allow for faster packaging of our product, and attend various building expansion meetings."
The most valuable benefit for Horsewood has been the ability to put her studies in to practice.
"Completion of CBE 490 last Spring was the perfect setup for this job," she said. "A portion of our project involved calculating required energy used on a compressor and calculating the manufacturing cost. Only after I began researching my first on the job
assignment (compressed air solution) did I realized many of the same calculations and concepts applied (just on a much larger scale). Interacting with the equipment these calculations are being performed on, understanding the impact and limitations as well
as their overall impact on the work being done is just the opportunity I needed to solidify the concepts. I will be looking for other opportunities such as this during the rest of my co-op position here this year."
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 Events
Hanesbrand Info Table,
7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 13
Fourth Floor, Tickle Building
Stop by for free refreshments and learn about internships and full-time positions.
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
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.
Dream Share Project Documentary and Workshop
4:00 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. March 24, 2015
Workshop (one hour, thirty minutes)
Hodges Library Auditorium
Rescheduled! Every morning you have two choices. Continue sleeping and dreaming, or wake up and chase your dreams. The choice is yours.
thedreamshareproject.com
VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
* REGISTER NOW *
EMPLOYERS LIST HERE (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
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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