College of Engineering

Prados First Member of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Hall of Fame
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UT has roots dating over 100 years, to its beginning in 1905 as a part of the Department of Chemistry. Now, it has a hall of fame to help honor and share that legacy. Dr. John Prados, a UT vice president and University Professor emeritus, has been named the inaugural member of the hall for his sixty years of service to the department as a teacher, administrator, and university icon.

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In Memoriam: Buddy Moore, UTSI Director
Robert "Buddy" Moore, director of the UT Space Institute in Tullahoma, passed away Saturday, May 21, after a battle with cancer. He was 68. 

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UTSI News
Faculty and student news from The University of Tennessee Space Institute:

• Hofmeister Runner-up for 2016 NASA Invention of the Year
• UTSI Service Award Recipients Honored
• Graduate Reception Held (photo at left)
• West Middle School STEM Clubs Skype with Astronaut Magnus
• UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists Hold Reception

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Carrier Named BESS Department Head
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources welcomed Dr. Julie Carrier as the new head of the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science on April 1. Carrier said, "I am honored to have been selected and look forward to joining the faculty and staff of BESS to help support our missions of teaching, research, and extension. I want to maintain the great work our faculty does, and continue advancing BESS as a department."

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Carrier Named BESS Department Head
Dr. Thomas Zawodzinski, UT-ORNL Governor's Chair in Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, received the Electrochemical Energy Technology Division Research Award this week. ECS Division awards are dedicated to recognition of work done in the trenches with an emphasis on accomplishments in the particular fields of divisional interest.

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Baker Center Nuclear Security Experts’ Visit to Egypt Promises Tremendous Potential
Dr. Howard Hall and Dr. Joseph Stainback IV recently returned from Egypt, where they participated in a nuclear security conference organized by the UT Institute for Nuclear Security and hosted by the Egyptian Council of Foreign Affairs. The conference focused on building international partnerships and encouraging new ideas for helping countries develop the infrastructures needed to support peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 

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Fetal Heart Monitor App Helps Train Future Nurses
Dr. Xueping Li helped researchers from the College of Nursing develop a new fetal heart monitor app for training simulations. Dr. Sheila Taylor, a UT clinical assistant professor, and Susan Fancher, simulation director, both of the College of Nursing, worked to develop the app to create a more realistic experience to instruct future nurses in monitoring babies and their mothers during labor. Dr. Tami Wyatt, professor in College of Nursing, also helped in the app development.

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WISTAR3 Event: Effective Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace
Dr. Courtney N. Wright, associate professor of Communication Studies, will present strategies for using nonverbal communication more effectively in the workplace. This event is part of the monthly workshops and discussions hosted by Pipeline's WiSTAR3 program, "Women in STEM Advancing Research, Readiness, and Retention," for STEM faculty and graduate students. Pizza will be provided. 

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UT Welcomes American Ecological Engineering Society
UT will welcome the 16th Annual Meeting of the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) June 7-9. This year's conference is entitled "Rooftop to Rivers: Integrating Built and Natural Ecosystems," and it aims to create a synergy between reflecting on society's past and looking ahead to the challenges that lie ahead, engaging our membership to continue to evolve with the emerging field of Ecological Engineering. The conference is co-chaired by Timothy Gangaware, assistant director of the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, Dr. Andrea Ludwig, assistant professor of biosystems engineering and soil science, and Dr. John Schwartz, professor of civil and environmental engineering. The conference will host a suite of technical field trips, a student design competition, and an assortment of networking activities to complement the technical sessions.

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CBE Students Take Project to Boston
The UTK iGEM student group in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) will be take its synthetic biology project to the iGEM competition in Boston in October 2016. The group seeks support from faculty members, departments, and local companies who would like to promote our project within the college. The goal of their project is to eliminate hazardous chemical waste by engineering an environmentally safe microbe that will function as a microbial catalyst that will convert hazardous toluene into high-value chemicals used in fragrances and colors. Dr. Cong Trinh is the group's faculty mentor. Contact the group at [log in to unmask].

Weaver’s Impact Extends from College of Engineering to Honduras
A passion for engineering and the environment led Liam Weaver to transfer to UT. That drive for a more sustainable planet, combined with an unquenchable love for visiting its cultures, countries, and ecosystems, led him to find a way to improve lives on a substantial scale. A member of the Chancellor's Honors Program and one of four students to have earned top honors in the College of Engineering, he will next attend the University of California, Berkeley, in pursuit of a doctorate.

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Folsom Selected for GEM Fellowship
Micah Folsom, graduate student in nuclear engineering, was recently selected for a GEM fellowship. Folsom works on improving the performance of portable, high resolution radiation detection instruments for use in nuclear safeguards at Oak Ridge National Lab. These instruments localize and identify radiation and radioactive sources using the high energy resolution of high purity germanium detectors combined with image reconstruction techniques.

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Liaw to Teach Class on High Entropy Alloys
Dr. Peter Liaw will teach MSE 676/494, Advanced Topics in High Entropy Alloys and Bulk Metallic Glasses for Fall 2016. Students will: understand high entropy effects for elevated-temperature applications; learn unique characteristics of mechanical behavior of exciting HEAs and BMGs; explore advanced characterization techniques (Neutron and Synchrotron Diffraction, Atom Probe Tomography, etc.); learn modeling mechanical behavior of HEAs and BMGs.

For information, contact Dr. Peter Liaw

Luciano Earns Award for Achievement in Fuel-Cycle Research
Nick Luciano, a graduate student in nuclear engineering studying with Dr. Ivan Maldonado, earned a 2016 Innovations in Fuel-Cycle Research Award from the US Department of Energy.

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Opportunity to Earn Master's Degree in Information Sciences
The School of Information Sciences, in conjunction with the US Institute of Museum and Library Services, has an exciting opportunity for students to earn a master’s degree in information sciences (MS) with a specialization in user experience (UX) and assessment. Applicants with bachelor's degrees in any academic field are eligible to apply.

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CEE PhD Student Wins First Place in Competition
Andrew Druckrey, a PhD civil engineering student, recently won the first place in the granular materials technical committee student competition during the 2016 National ASCE: Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) conference that was hosted by Vanderbilt University, May 22-25, 2016. The competition was judged by a panel of EMI granular materials technical committee members based on the clarity, quality and technical content of the poster, and on a five-minute presentation.

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Deadline Extended for Dominican Republic Alternative Break Trip
The College of Engineering office of Global Initiatives offers two upcoming opportunities for international travel and experience. An Alternative Fall Break trip to the Dominican Republic will include a construction service project in the town of La Piedra. Sign-up deadline is June 20, with a $100 discount for the first seven enrollees.

An Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico will center on an orphanage project in the Yucatan Peninsula. For information on either trip, contact Judith Mallory at 865-974-9234 or[log in to unmask]" style="color: rgb(255, 130, 0); text-decoration: none;">[log in to unmask].

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Winners of the URS College of Engineering Study Abroad Fellowships Announced for Summer 2016!

The college is pleased to be able to respond to the demand for College of Engineering faculty-led study abroad programs with substantial fellowship support this year. Faculty-led trips will be in London, England, and Hamburg, Germany.

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KAWE Marcia Katz Scholarship Award

The Knoxville Association of Women Executives (KAWE) bestows an annual scholarship to carry out their commitment to support further progression of women in the business world. This year the scholarship has been set at $2,500. The chosen applicant will be the one that the association feels has the best potential to succeed.

The requirements for applicants are:

• Have completed at least one semester at a four-year accredited college and be currently enrolled to take classes as an undergraduate.
• Be female.
• Be available for an interview.
• Provide a copy of an official current college transcript.
• Provide contact information for two references.
• Meet the deadline for receipt of applications—JUNE 11, 2016.
• Immediate family members of a KAWE member are NOT eligible.

If you meet the above criteria or know someone who does, please contact the KAWE Scholarship Chairs Debra Sullivan or Susan Stalgaitis for an application at the following email address:  [log in to unmask].