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Engineering Faculty, Students Meet, Thank Tickle
John Tickle (center above), who graduated from UT with a degree in industrial engineering in 1965, has supported UT so significantly that a pair
of structures and a major wing in a third building all bear his name. He recently spoke to a group of engineering student leaders about his work, encouraging them as they prepare to embark on their own careers.
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Tickle, past president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), also visited with current leaders from that group to discuss
the new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI).
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MABE Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
On April 16, history was made in the MABE department—the MABE Hall of Fame was opened and the inaugural class was officially inducted. The MABE Hall
of Fame, the first in the College of Engineering, is meant to honor those alumni and friends of the department who have contributed greatly to the engineering profession and positively reflected this on the University of Tennessee, the College of Engineering,
and the department. Other important components of selection are inductees receiving recognition in their community and excellence in their professional and non-professional arenas.
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National Instruments Engineering Technology Road Show Coming to UT
Cutting edge instrumentation and equipment will be on display as the National Instruments Engineering Technology Road Show comes to UT 11:30 a.m.–3:00
p.m. May 19, in Room 524 of the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building.
The event will feature technology displays, in-depth technical presentations, live product demonstrations, and consultations with field engineers.
A technical session will feature discussion of the top three challenges of developing a measurement system. The event is free, open to UT students, faculty, and staff, and includes lunch.
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UTRF Offers Opportunity Analysis Event
The UT Research Foundation (UTRF) will hold an Opportunity Analysis event open to all faculty and students on June 2, 2015, in Room 307 of the Science
and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). Do you have a great invention idea, but just don’t know what to do next? This event will seek to help answer questions for you. Door prizes and lunch will be provided.
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Prados Honored for ETS-ACS Service
The East Tennessee Section of the American Chemical Society (ETS-ACS) recognized Dr. John Prados recently for his sixty years of service to the society.
Prados is a former UT Vice President for Academic Affairs and University Professor Emeritus from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
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MABE Announces Establishment of Richard Rosenberg Endowed Professorship
The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) recently received a generous donation to establish the Richard Rosenberg
Endowed Professorship in Mechanical Engineering. Dianne Rosenberg Moores made the donation to honor her father, Richard Rosenberg, who received his BA in mechanical engineering from UT in 1954.
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Reception Scheduled for UTSI Graduates
The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) will host a reception for UTSI graduates in the main lobby of the Academic Building 3:00–4:30 p.m. Monday,
May 4, 2015. Dr. MaryLou Apple, President, Motlow State Community College, will be the guest speaker.
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Astronaut Barry Wilmore to Speak at UTSI
Tennessee native and University of Tennessee graduate, NASA Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore spent more than five months aboard the International Space Station
(ISS). He served as Commander for part of that mission. Wilmore will give a presentation entitled, "Life aboard the International Space Station" at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, in the auditorium of the Tennessee Space Institute. The event is free and open to
the public.
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Student News and Opportunity
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UTNE Members Participate in Workshop
Members of the UT Department of Nuclear Engineering's computational fuel management group traveled to Nashville to conduct a workshop on the NESTLE 3D nodal
core simulator at the Joint International Conference on Mathematics and Computation (M&C), Supercomputing in Nuclear Applications (SNA) and the Monte Carlo (MC) Method, held April 19-23, 2015.
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Alternative Fall Break to Ecuador Planned
Applications are open for the COE Global Initiative program's Alternative Fall Break in Quito, Ecuador, scheduled for August 9–16, 2015. Details include:
- Stay in the capital city of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in a small bed and breakfast inn
- Complete repairs in a local daycare center, including roofing, walls, ceiling, and shelf-building
- City and cultural center tours, Otavalo indigenous market, and hear a lecture by a local engineer
- Have your photo taken at the equator!
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CBE Students Honored by Chancellor
The Chancellor’s Honors Banquet is held each spring to recognize students, faculty, staff, and friends of UT for their achievements. Congratulations to the following 2015 Chancellor Citation Award recipients from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering:
- Michael A. Cantwell: 2015 Extraordinary Academic Achievement and 2015 Scholar Athlete Awards
- Tyler J. Sprouse: 2015 Extraordinary Academic Achievement and 2015 Top Collegiate Scholar Awards
- Megan Elizabeth Farell, Julie Hipp, Emma Katherine Hollmann: 2015 Extraordinary Professional Promise
COE Students Receive TEF Scholarships
The Tennessee Engineering Foundation (TEF) recently awarded scholarships to five College of Engineering students.
Kelli Grissom, a sophomore in civil engineering from Chucky, Tennessee, won the $4,000 Dorothy and Arthur Crouch Memorial Scholarship. TEF scholarships of $3,500 each were awarded to Rachel Gaudet a junior in nuclear engineering
from Clarksville, Tennessee; Aleksander Klibisz, a junior in computer engineering from Cleveland, Tennessee;
Kristen Miranda, a junior in industrial engineering from Johnson City, Tennessee; and Johnson Luma, a senior in civil engineering from Nashville, Tennessee.
Lancewicki to Offer Fall EECS Course
Tomer Lancewicki, a post-doctoral research associate in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will teach ECE 599: Dimensionality Reduction Methods and Multivariate Analysis in the fall semester. Modern statistical approaches on large
data sets must directly analyze and manipulate the data in either matrix or vector formats. This course will focus on the statistical theory and practice of manipulating such data. For information, contact Lancewicki at
[log in to unmask].
University of Tennessee 2015 Transit Survey
Parking & Transit Services wants to know what the UT community thinks about "The T" transit bus system. Everyone is encouraged to participate. The brief survey will take about five minutes. Input will help evaluate and enhance the services provided by The T.
Those taking the survey can be eligible for a $75 gift card to the VolShop.
Take the survey here.
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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.
UPCOMING EVENT DATES
- August 28, 2015 – Annual Engineering Cookout, 11:30 a.m–1:30 p.m.
Featured Student: Matthew James Shapiro
 Our student this week is Matthew Shapiro, a mechanical engineering major who accepted a co-op at Malibu Boats of Tennessee located
in Loudon, Tennessee. He describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.
"I worked with the plastics and sewing departments to improve upon the interior design of every boat," said Shapiro. "Specifically, I worked with the CNC routers and Lectra machine (machine for cutting vinyl patterns) to make fixes and improvements to current
production pieces. I also spent a good portion of this work term preparing new interior designs for the new model year."
A challenge that Shapiro had to overcome on this assignment was to be a better communicator. "There were a few times during this work term where I failed to convey something clearly and it led to issues that I could have resolved by simply being better at communicating,"
he said.
The most valuable benefit Shapiro received during his co-op assignment was in gaining experience. "I feel more confident in the skills I can offer a future employer because of the valuable skills I have learned on my assignment," he said.
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
Attention: Seniors & Graduate Students Graduating in May 2015 Don’t forget to complete the First-Destination Survey.
Congratulations from all of us in the UT Career Services Office upon your upcoming graduation! It has been our pleasure to work with many of you, and we wish you the best in your life and new endeavors! In order to keep Career Services’ records up-to-date and
provide the best service to you, please take a moment to fill out the
First-Destination Survey at this link.
Please be aware that your data is confidential and will not be shared with other departments. This data is collected in an aggregate/anonymous manner and is used for purposes that include salary averages, geographic preference, benchmarking and reporting to
ranking organizations. For more information on how your responses are utilized, please log onto
career.utk.edu/first-destination-survey.
If you have questions, please contact Career Services at 865-974-5435 or
[log in to unmask].
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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