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New NSF Award Supports
Continued Operations at JICS
The Joint Institute for Computational Sciences (JICS), a partnership between UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has received
$3 million in new funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue to provide advanced computing resources through July 2016. The NSF award covers management and operation of machines called Darter and Beacon.
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UT Engineer's Idea
Makes Science a Hands-on Activity Via STEMpunk
Building off the theory that immersion is better than explanation, students will have a chance to get some hands-on experience with
scientific research thanks to biomedical engineering doctoral student Caroline Bryson. The STEMpunk Reverse Science Fair will be 5:00–7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, on the second and fourth floors of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). The fair
will be part of this summer's MITES (Middle School Introduction to Engineering Systems) camp.
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Study
Could Improve Safety for Cyclists, E-Bikes
A study by UT researchers could soon change the way electric bicycles are used and regulated. Led by Dr. Chris Cherry,
the group took one of the first in-depth looks at how the behavior of e-bike riders compares to that of traditional bikers.
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Simpson
Publishes, Team Heads for Vegas
Dr. John T. Simpson, research professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, recently published
the article "Superhydrophobic Materials and Coatings: A Review" in The Report of the Progress in Physics.
Simpson was also part of a team whose joint UT/ORNL/United Protective Technologies application, "Multifunctional Superhydrophobic
Transparent Glass Coating," is a finalist in the 2015 R&D100 Awards. The team will attend the award ceremony November 13 in Las Vegas.
Read more about Simpson's paper
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Eastman Again Partners
with UT to Encourage Young Engineers
Eastman Chemical, headquartered in Kingsport, provided support for the camps and the College of Engineering's summer enrichment camps
again this year, this time sponsoring the High School Introduction to Engineering Systems for 12th Graders—or HITES 12—from July 12 to 17.
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Student News and Opportunity
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Nuclear Engineering
Student Earns Best Paper Award
Wouter de Wet, PhD student in nuclear engineering, earned the ANS Radiation Protection and Shielding Division (RPSD) Best Summary and
Presentation First Place Award for the paper titled The Standalone Package for Enhanced Estimation of Dose Distribution. He is a student of Dr. Lawrence Townsend. As a student and the primary author of this paper, as well as the presenter,
RPSD will provide him a $100 monetary award. He is expected to receive his certificate and monetary award at the upcoming RPSD Executive Committee Meeting (2015 ANS Winter Meeting) in Washington, D.C., on November 8, 2015.
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Tutorial Assistance
Denise Jilka, tutor coordinator for the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center, is searching for a variety of aerospace and mechanical
engineering tutors for the upcoming fall semester. The position is paid, the hours are flexible, and availability is determined by the tutor. The position is open to any student who has previously earned a B or higher in the course they intend to tutor. Those
interested should contact Jilka at [log in to unmask] or click the "Read more" link below.
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Vizzies Are Open
for Submission
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Popular Science have teamed up once again to issue a challenge: Can you visualize a scientific
idea, concept, or story in an arresting way? If so, they invite you to submit work to the 2016 Visualization Challenge, also known as the Vizzies.
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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: Alyx Wszolek
 Our student
this week is, Alyx Wszolek, pictured at right, a nuclear engineering major who accepted a co-op at Exelon Generation, located in Warrenville, Illinois. Wszolek describes the department she worked in and what her main responsibilities were.
“I worked in the Reactor Engineering Group within Plant Operations Department at Three Mile Island," said Wszolek. "I worked intensively aiding in the Special Nuclear Material Inventory, including a special six-year task of viewing the ID tags way down on the
fuel assemblies in the spent fuel pools. My largest project worked entirely with the SPND or incore detectors as well as it's monitoring system. I worked on extracting, organizing and trending data from old detectors. I was able to discover trends in failing
detectors and create a database to document past and future SPND failures. I added a way to trend the detectors currently in the core with the intent on finding failed levels early, to a current RE procedure.”
The most valuable benefit Wszolek received during her co-op assignment was in learning all about plant systems and the jobs at a nuclear power plant.
"I was able to tour Three Mile Island Reactor 2, see a backup diesel run, got to be on spent fuel pool bridge, go inside two different cooling towers, and present in front of senior management and vice presidents," she said. "This isn't even all I got to experience,
I was very lucky.”
UPCOMING EVENT DATES
- 11:30 a.m–1:30 p.m. August 28, 2015 – Annual Engineering Cookout
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
Save the Date: Fall 2015 Recruiting Dates
Engineering/STEM Job Fair,
3:00–6:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, Thompson-Boling Arena
Supply Chain Job & Internship Fair,
3:00–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, Thompson-Boling Arena
Business, Retail & Government Job & Internship Fair,
3:00–6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, Thompson-Boling Arena
For a list of employers attending, please log into your HIRE-A-VOL account via MY UTK.
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. Read more >>
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