View as web page College of Engineering @COE e-newsletter For the week of September 18, 2015 News on the College, Faculty, Speakers, Students, Opportunities and Events 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.            Featured News College of Engineering Kicks Off Fall Distinguished Lecture Series The College of Engineering begins its fall slate of honored speakers, as the University of Pennsylvania's Katherine Kuchenbecker joins the Distinguished Lecture Series for her talk on "Tactile Feedback for Telerobotic Surgery." Her presentation will be 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, in Room 622 of the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. The lecture will be simulcast online. Read more Davis Elected Secretary of Global Engineering Deans Council College of Engineering Dean Wayne Davis has been elected to serve as secretary and treasurer of the Global Engineering Deans Council. The council brings together engineering deans from around the world and now includes more than 500 deans, representing colleges of engineering in more than thirty countries. Read more Engineering Teams Up with Boeing on $2 Million NASA Project The future of aircraft propulsion systems could be vastly improved thanks to research being conducted by the College of Engineering. NASA has tapped a joint Boeing-UT project for support, with the agency providing $2 million over four years while the aircraft company contributes a share of funding. Read more Faculty & Staff News Dongarra Named to Key Advisory Committee for Telescope Project Dr. Jack Dongarra, director of the Innovative Computing Laboratory at UT, has been named to the Scientific and Engineering Advisory Committee for the Square Kilometer Array (SKA), a project to build a telescope with a total collection surface the size of one square kilometer. Read more Blache Is Quest Scholar of the Week Dr. Klaus Blache, director of the Reliability and Maintainability Center, is the Quest magazine Scholar of the Week. Blache recently presented the keynote address at a conference on Technology Adoption in Industry in Seattle. Read more Speakers & Events Study Abroad Fair Offers Info for COE International Courses The College of Engineering (COE) will again sponsor faculty-led engineering study abroad programs for the summer of 2016. Popular course trips include the multiple-course Engineering in London, England; water resources in Innsbruck, Austria; and nuclear reactor laboratory in Prague, Czech Republic. For 2016, the "Global Perspectives on Lean, Reliability & Maintainability" course will change locations from Munich to Hamburg, Germany. "Sustainable Energy" in Dublin, Ireland and "Global Engineering Economic Analysis" in Hangzhou, China are in development. You can encourage their development by showing early interest in these programs. Talk with COE representatives during the UT Study Abroad Fair 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at the Hodges Library. Read more Read students' study-abroad stories Cooper to Speak in MSE Seminar Dr. Valentino Cooper will speak on "Exploring the Structure-Function Relationship in Complex Oxides: from First Principle" at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility. The seminar is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Read more Toney Will Speak on Funding Opportunities Dr. Mary M. Toney will speak on "Funding Opportunities in the Engineering Directorate at NSF" at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, September 24, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility. The seminar is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Read more UT International Education Week 2015 The Center for International Education will host the annual International Education Week September 21-25, with events that celebrate the diverse culture on campus and showcase the university’s global initiatives. Read more Student News and Opportunity RMC Offers Study-Abroad Opportunity The Reliability & Maintainability Center is offering a chance to study aboard for three weeks in Hamburg, Germany. Students will visit sites like; Volkswagen World Headquarters, Airbus Factory, Schlumberger, The University of Bremen, and more. Program requirements: Students must be sophomore level or higher by the program date and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75. The course is appropriate for all engineering and business students. Click on the image at left to read more about it. Contact Dr. Klaus Blache at [log in to unmask] for information or to reserve your spot today. Jones Wins Coryell Award Ashlyn Jones, a senior in chemistry studying with Dr. Howard Hall of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, won the 2015 Charles D. Coryell Award in Nuclear Chemistry. This is an award for undergraduate research presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology. Jones is the third UT winner in the last four years. EECS Doctoral Student Earns Trio of Recognitions Electrical engineering and computer science doctoral candidate Sanjib Das recently got a heavy dose of good news involving some of his research. Das, whose work involves improving solar cell efficiencies, saw his research published in two high-impact journals and won a poster competition for his effort in explaining his ideas. Read more Varzaneh Wins Award for Paper Mostafa G. Varzaneh, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, won the Best Track Paper Award at the 2015 IEOM Conference-Orlando, September 10–11, for the paper "Optimal Hull and Mold Storage in a Lean Boat Manufacturing." Co-authors were Dr. Rupy Sawhney and Tron Dareing. Alternative Winter & Spring Breaks Applications are open for the COE Global Initiative program's Alternative Fall Break in Cusco, Peru, scheduled for December 12–18, 2015; and for the Alternative Spring Break in San Ignacio, Belize, scheduled for March 12–19, 2016. Read more New System for Submitting Invention Disclosure The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has announced the release of its new Invention Disclosure Enterprise Application (IDEA). IDEA (idea.tennessee.edu) is the new, secure, online portal for invention disclosures at UT. It offers a faster, easier way to submit disclosures. At any time, UT employees may log in to idea.tennessee.edu to submit or manage an invention disclosure. An online training session will be at 3 p.m. Monday, September 21. Read more Tech CarniVol Scheduled for October Tech CarniVol is a student organized engineering festival. With a series of exciting competitions exclusively designed by UT students, students of the College of Engineering are invited to participate and compete to win exciting prizes worth $3,000. This inaugural festival, planned and organized by the recently established Tech CarniVol student organization at UT, will be held on October 22, 2015. Read more Alternative Winter & Spring Breaks The Hertz Foundation provides financial and fellowship support to the remarkable PhD students in the physical, biological, and engineering sciences. The deadline to submit applications for fall 2016 is October 30, 2015. Read more and apply Engineering Advising Reminders Registration Dates for Spring 2016: Priority students (Chancellor Honors, Haslam Scholars, Engineering Honors, Student Athletes, Veterans) October 12 and 13 (Monday and Tuesday) Seniors: (students with 90 + earned hours) October 19 and 20 (Monday and Tuesday) Juniors: (students with 60 to 89 earned hours) October 26 and 27 (Monday and Tuesday) Sophomores: (students with 30 to 59 earned hours) November 9 and 10 (Monday and Tuesday) Freshmen: (students with zero to 29 earned hours) November 23 and 24 (Monday and Tuesday)  Students currently taking EF 151-152 (Honors 157-158) or Math 141-142 (Honors 147-148) or Computer Science 102 – 130) are advised in the Engineering Advising Office located in Room 316 A Perkins Hall. Students will be sent a Grades First e-mail to use the embedded link to schedule an advising appointment. 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. Students interested in participating in the Engineering Professional Practice program should create a profile in our system and then come visit us in 110 Perkins Hall: www.myinterfase.com/utk/studentregistration.aspx Fall 2015 Engineering Expo The Office of Engineering Practice held their Fall 2015 Engineering Expo in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday. More than seventy companies were in attendance to talk with engineering students about cooperative education and internship education assignment with their organizations. Adding engineering experience to a student’s education is one of the most valuable things they can do while at the University of Tennessee to improve their educational process and prepare them for their future. Featured Student: Kyle Brashear Kyle Brashear is a project engineer co-op this fall at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Dothan, Alabama. He describes the department he works in and responsibilities.  "As a project engineer co-op at Georgia Pacific, I assist the engineers in organizing certain parts of an ongoing or future project in our facilities," said Brashear. "So far, I’ve been involved in meetings with contractors and engineers where I observe the planning process for the installation of new machinery and discuss any details in the equipment drawings. I’ve taken on the leg work of a few projects, with the oversight of my supervisor by keeping him up to date on any progress or decisions I’ve made on the project site." Currently, Brashear's main projects are the installation of turnstiles to be used by mill employees, the replacement of light fixtures in the company's shipping area, gathering electrical cable for a motor, replacing a transformer, and the installation of a mill-wide alarm system. "In a few weeks, I’ll be working day shifts during a mill outage, where part of the mill is shut down for large amounts of maintenance and installation of new machinery," said Brashear. "I’ve learned so much practical information and I can definitely see how this will benefit me in the classroom when I come back to UT." 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 110 Perkins Hall. Also, please follow Engineering Professional Practice on Twitter and Instagram for updates on co-op and internship programs. 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. Center for Career Development Save the Date: Fall 2015 Recruiting Dates  Engineering/STEM Job Fair,  3:00–6:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, Thompson-Boling Arena Sample employers include: Archer Daniels Midland                   AT&T Bechtel Corporation BMW Manufacturing Co. Brunswick Corporation (Sea Ray)    Cargill                            CHA Consulting, Inc.        Cisco Colgate-Palmolive Company          Eastman Chemical            EchoStar                                     Enercon Services, Inc. Enterprise Integration                    Epic Esri                                ExxonMobil FedEx Services                             Garney Construction          Georgia Pacific LLC            Halyard Health Hayward Baker, Inc.                     International Paper Johnson & Johnson           Johnson Controls, Inc. Knoxville Utilities Board                 Local Motors                    MAHLE                            Missile Defense Agency Naval Surface Warfare Center         Nissan North America        Novozymes                     OHM Advisors Pilot Flying J                                Schlumberger                   Techmer PM                   TDOT TVA                                            The Dennis Group, LLC      Volkswagen Group of America 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. Employer Networking Sessions/Information Tables CHECK THIS OUT! SAIC Information Table When: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21 Where: Min Kao, 4th Floor Entrance Why: SAIC will be there to talk with computer science and computer engineering graduates about full-time opportunities.  Johnson & Johnson Networking Session When: 7:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, September 21 Where: Room 203, Panhellenic Building Why:Speak with Johnson & Johnson about their full-time opportunities For more details on these and other job postings, please log into your HIRE-A-VOL account via MyUTK. For more information, contact April Gonzalez , Career Services Consultant—College of Engineering, at [log in to unmask]; Kertesha Riley, 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.  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 textbooks 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 >> Contact Us College of Engineering 124 Perkins Hall Knoxville, TN 37996 Communications Office: Phone: 865-974-0533 Send submissions for @COE to Randall Brown, [log in to unmask]       Big Orange. Big Ideas. 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