View as web page [log in to unmask]" class=""> College of Engineering @COE e-newsletter For the week of October 2, 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. [log in to unmask]" class="">    [log in to unmask]" class="">   [log in to unmask]" class="">   [log in to unmask]" class=""> Featured News [log in to unmask]" class=""> Distinguished Lecture Series: McLurkin to Speak on Robotics The College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series continues with Dr. James McLurkin speaking on "The Future of Robotics is Swarms: Why a Thousand Robots are Better Than One." His presentation will be 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 5, in Room 622 of the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. The lecture will be simulcast online. Read more [log in to unmask]" class=""> Engineers Day Will be October 22 Engineers Day has been a UT College of Engineering tradition for more than 100 years. Undergraduate engineering classes are dismissed for one day to allow students and faculty to spend time interacting with hundreds of potential engineering students from high schools across the region. For information, call the Engineering Academic & Student Affairs office at 865-974-2454 or click the link below. Read more [log in to unmask]" class=""> VOLstarter Under Way for IIE  A VOLstarter site is now open to help out the Institution of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Chapter at the University of Tennessee. The IIE seeks assistance in sending students to the 2015 IIE Regional Conference. A strong networking and growth opportunity for students, this conference not only jump-starts student's careers but also allows them to get a first-hand look at industrial engineering.  Read more Engineering Team a Finalist for Google’s Little Box Challenge A research team including faculty and students from the College of Engineering and the Electric Power Research Institute has been selected as a finalist for the Little Box Challenge. Sponsored by Google and the IEEE Power Electronics Society, the challenge carries a $1 million prize and seeks to improve upon the current design and size of inverters, which play a key role in everything from solar power to electric vehicles. Read more Faculty & Staff News [log in to unmask]" class=""> Hashemian and Team Receive ANS Honor Dr. Hash Hashemian, at left, adjunct professor in nuclear engineering, and his training team at Analysis and Measurement Services (AMS) Corporation have been selected to receive the 2015 Robert L. Long Training Excellence Award from the American Nuclear Society (ANS).  Read more about the award Speakers & Events Info Session for UT/SEU English Immersion Summer Camp A unique opportunity is available for UT faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students to work as teachers and classroom assistants at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. The sessions will be 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, and 4:30–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, in the International House Community Room. For information, contact Betty Tipton at [log in to unmask]. Read more MSE Grad Students Present Research Highlights Qing Liu, a student of D. Bin Hu, and Marshall McDonnell, a student of Dr. David Keffer, will speak about their research at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). Read more Tech 'CarniVol' Offers UT, High School Students Chance to Shine Students with a penchant for tinkering have an opportunity to shine thanks to Tech CarniVol, a new event to be held during Engineer's Day on Oct. 22. Tech CarniVol is an engineering festival designed and organized by UT students to help spotlight STEM education and its impact beyond engineering. It will feature competitions in robotics, business, coding and computer security, and is open to all UT students as well as area high school students. Read more [log in to unmask]" class=""> Dozens of Students Take Part in Safe Driving Demonstration The UT Police Department held a "Blue Light Special" with the help of the Center for Transportation Research on Friday, September 25, to emphasize the importance of buckling up and to demonstrate what happens during certain accidents. More than fifty students turned up outside Neyland Stadium to take part in the event, which the UTPD held as part of of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Participants got to try out several simulators that underscore the need for safe driving practices, including the Center for Transportation Research "Seatbelt Convincer," a device that allows participants to buckle up to a seat on a test sled that then crashes into a bumper, simulating the force of a low-speed accident.  See the Convincer in action Student News and Opportunity [log in to unmask]" class=""> Study-Abroad Fellowships Deadline Applications for the COE Study Abroad Fellowships for study abroad programs in the Spring 2016 semester are due by October 14, 2015. Turn in at the Engineering Fundamentals office, 207 Perkins (new location). Deadline for Summer, 2016 programs will be December 1 (limited availability early decision) and February 1, 2016. Read more New Faces of Engineering College Edition Award Application Now Available The New Faces of Engineering College Edition recognizes the best and brightest third, fourth, and fifth year engineering students whose academic successes and experiences in the engineering field have positioned them to make an impact on the future. The student application is available at www.DiscoverE.org/CE. The deadline is November 20, 2015. Winners will be featured in print ads at their college or university and will receive a $500-$1,000 scholarship! Read more [log in to unmask]" class=""> Alternative Spring Break Applications are open for the COE Global Initiative program's the Alternative Spring Break in San Ignacio, Belize, scheduled for March 12–19, 2016. Read more [log in to unmask]" class=""> RMC to Teach Upcoming Student Interns Reliability Analytics To better prepare students for work in industry, the Reliability & Maintainability Center (RMC) is offering free training on reliability analytics and practical applications to complement what is being learned in the current Reliability and Maintainability core RME academic courses. This will be done with a series of evening sessions through April 2016. Invites will be sent to students that plan to do internships. Examples of learnings will be reliability data collection & mining, Weibull analysis and basic reliability modeling capabilities and benefits. Alan Nam (UT-NE PhD candidate) is preparing the instructional information with input from RMC industry partners. Read more about RMC [log in to unmask]" class=""> Leadership Studies Minor Application Is Available The Leadership Studies Minor application is now available. This collaborative effort between The Center for Leadership and Service and The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department combines theoretical and practical leadership skills to prepare students to serve confidently, collaboratively, and ethically in leadership roles on campus, and in local, national, and global contexts. Applications are due by October 7. Read more and apply [log in to unmask]" class=""> 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 Engineering Students on Co-op or Internship: [log in to unmask]" class=""> Brooklyn Browner, Chemical Engineering, The Dow Chemical Company [log in to unmask]" class=""> Chris Calhoun, Mechanical Engineering, Altec Industries [log in to unmask]" class=""> Emily Beckman, Aerospace Engineering, UT Space Institute 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 [log in to unmask]" class="">Gaining Admission into Highly Competitive Graduate Schools Featuring Don Asher  4:00–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, Hodges Library Auditorium Learn how to navigate the graduate admissions process from nationally known speaker and author Donald Asher. Find out how to set yourself apart in the process. Missile Defense Agency Networking Session When:  5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6  Where: Panhellenic 202 Why:  The Missile Defense Agency will be available to discuss their full-time Entry Level Career Development Program for Engineers. This position is open to any engineer that qualifies.  Schlumberger Networking Session When:  6:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 Where: Panhellenic 201  Why: We invite you to meet with us for an inside look at our Research, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sustaining Engineers and Scientists positions. You will have an opportunity to talk one on one with Schlumberger representatives and learn more about who we are and what we do as an Oilfield Services Company. Food and Beverages will be provided! Y-12 National Security Complex Networking Session When:   5:00–6:30 p.m. Monday, October 19 Where:  Panhellenic 201 Why:  Learn more about Y-12’s Entry Level Engineering Rotational Program. 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. 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