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VentureWell Trophy on Display in MABE
The FastCast team from the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) earned the VentureWell trophy in this year's
competition. The impressive trophy will be on display in the MABE department, Room 414 of the Dougherty Engineering Building, for the next year. From left in the above photo are Reza Abiri, Graham Taylor, Caroline Black, John Till, Guru Venkatesan, Richard
Steiner, and Tony Nguyen.
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Environmental
Engineering Seminar Series
Dr. Thanos Papanicolaou will host the Environmental Engineering Seminar Series for the fall 2016 semester. A multidisciplinary group of speakers,
both faculty and practitioners, are scheduled. For students, an attendance list will be passed at every seminar, as a well a speaker evaluation form. The seminar credit does not count towards graduation, but counts towards GPA. Participation through questions
and submission of the evaluation form will be considered. Refreshments and cookies—and possibly pizza, if attendance is active—will be provided at the beginning of the talk.
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Romana to Speak on Transportation
Dr. Manuel G. Romana, vice-dean of the School for International Relationships and Exchange, University Polytechnic of Madrid, Spain, will speak
as part of the Transportation Seminar Series 3:40-4:55 p.m. Thursday, August 25, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building. His talk is titled "Using Simulation Or The HCM to Assess LOS in Highway Facilities: The Case of 2-Lane Highways and 2+1
Highways."
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Student News and Opportunity
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Rocha is Tribute to Women Finalist
Andrea Rocha, a postdoctoral research associate working with Dr. Terry Hazen and Oak Ridge Associated University/ Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
is a finalist in the 2016 YWCA Tribute to Women awards. Rocha designs, manages, and executes investigations of groundwater microbes at hazardous sites. A winner of many national awards, she mentors and champions female and minority students pursuing a science
career.
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Simone Wins First Prize in NESLS Poster
Competition at ORNL
Angela Simone, won first prize at the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Program (NESLS) Poster Competition at ORNL.. Simone is
a student of Dr. Jason Hayward in the Department of Nuclear Engineering. Her poster was titled "Characterizing the Oak Ridge Large Volume Active Well Coincidence Counter for Nuclear Safeguards Applications." She worked in the Nuclear Security and Isotope Division
and was advised by Stephen Croft.
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Applications are Open for Leadership
Studies Minor
The leadership studies minor is a collaboration between the Center for Leadership and Service and the Department of Educational Leadership and
Policy Studies in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. Applications for admission are available through September 25. The leadership studies minor promotes college student leadership education by preparing undergraduate students for and about
leadership on campus and in our community, with a goal of preparing students to serve confidently, collaboratively, and ethically in formal and informal leadership roles in campus, local, national, and global contexts.
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Registration for Be Well Lifestyle
Program is Open
The Be Well Lifestyle Program is an evidence-based, six-week pilot program adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program (CDC). This program
that aims to help UT personnel create healthier lifestyles through physical activity and proper nutrition. Participants will learn about the recommendations for different areas of health and wellness. Participants will then set and meet individual goals based
on the recommendations and their current level of activity. Over the course of the program, participants will work to apply their goals and the recommendations as part of their daily lifestyle. The program will be offered on Tuesdays from noon to 1:00 PM in
the Student Health Center. First session will start September 6, 2016, and end on October 11, 2016. If you would like to participate in the program, RSVP via email to Yusof Al-Wadei at [log in to unmask] with
the subject "Be Well Lifestyle Program" by Thursday August 25.
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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, 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
Featured Student: NAME
 This week's featured student is Taylor Short, an electrical engineering major who did a coop rotation
with Southern Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Short worked in Research and Technology Management. This department conducts research on various topics that affect our industry including: generation, transmission, distribution, renewables, and many others. She worked specifically in the transmission and
substation research. There were three of them that focused on this research. They were involved in research that improves our current infrastructure and procedures.
Short was heavily involved in a couple of different projects including: two sensors for substation equipment, an online transformer dehydrator, and diagnostic tool for circuit breakers using current equipment. She also was involved heavily in one of the sensor
projects. This project consists of using a laser to detect the amount of acetylene in a bushing. They conducted an initial lab test and provided feedback to the development team.
By accepting this coop she valued learning how to work in a diverse group of people. Her department is made up of a diverse group of personalities. While she had experience with a diverse group of people previously, this was a completely different environment.
She has also gotten more exposure and experience in the field then she ever would have expected.
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.
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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Center for Career Development
Save the Dates!
Fall 2016 Career Fair Week Events
Engineering/STEM Career Carnival for Friday, September 16th @ TBD
Engineering/STEM Job & Internship Fair: Sept. 20, 3pm-6pm @ Thompson-Boling Arena
More information will be coming soon!
If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Career Development at 865-974-5435 or [log in to unmask]
For more information, contact 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.
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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 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 >>
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