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Campus Celebration Thanks Tickle for
Legacy of Support
Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff turned out Thursday afternoon, November 3, at the plaza between Perkins and Ferris Halls to honor John
D. Tickle and thank him for a legacy of support that includes the recent naming of the Tickle College of Engineering. "The Tickles' support will have an impact on our students, faculty, staff, and the engineering profession for many years to come," said Chancellor
Jimmy G. Cheek.
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Tickle College of Engineering Homecoming
The annual Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) BBQ will be 1–4 p.m. Saturday, November 5, on the Perkins/Ferris courtyard. This year marks the
100th UT Homecoming, the 90th anniversary of the Engineering Professional Practice program, the Fall TCE Board of Advisors meeting, and the naming of the
Tickle College of Engineering. The engineering BBQ will feature exhibits and demonstrations, reunions with former classmates and faculty, and games for both adults and children. Catering is by Dead End BBQ, co-owned by TCE electrical engineering graduate Robert
Nutt.
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Zhang Named Associate Fellow of AIAA
Dr. Zhili Zhang, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, has been named an Associate Fellow of the American Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The grade of Associate Fellow recognizes individuals "who have accomplished or been in charge of important engineering or scientific work, or who have done original work of outstanding merit, or who have otherwise made
outstanding contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics."
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Boatner Research Team Wins First Place
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers, including Dr. Lynn Boatner, adjunct professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
earned a first-place award in the 2016 American Ceramic Society Basic Science Division Ceramographic Competition, Microanalysis/Combined Techniques Category, for research on "Effects of the Interlayer Incorporation of H2O in Potassium Hexaniobate Followed
by Dehydration."
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Departments Get Creative in Halloween
Spirit Competition
"Boo in the Courtyard" brought forth departmental humor and creativity on Friday, October 28, in the fourth annual Halloween spirit competition
of the Tickle College of Engineering. Five departments participated this year, and each earned an award. Dean Wayne Davis and college administrative staff dressed as pallbearers and carried a mock coffin decorated with the Florida Gator logo, symbolizing this
season's UT victory over the Florida team.
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Nobles to Speak on Responsible Research
Dr. Robert Nobles will speak on "Institutional Compliance and the Responsible Conduct of Research" at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, in Room
307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). The seminar is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
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Saadat Will Give CBE Seminar
Amir Saadat, PhD candidate in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will speak on "Large Scale Brownian Dynamics Simulation
of Dilute and Semidilute Polymeric Solutions" at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, in Room 404 of the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building.
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Schroer to Speak on Transportation Tech
John Schroer, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, will speak on Emerging Technologies in Transportation" at 3:40 p.m.
Thursday, November, 10, in Room 405 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building.
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Open House for Graduate Business Programs
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UT Graduate Business Programs Office will host an open house for prospective graduate students from 6–8:30 p.m. Monday, November 7, in Room 402 of the Haslam Business Building. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free and pre-registration is not
required. Park in Volunteer Hall Parking Garage at 1545 White Avenue. Please bring your parking ticket to registration for validation. For more information, contact: Graduate Business Programs Office, 865-974-5033 or email [log in to unmask].
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Student News and Opportunity
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Petersen Awarded the John Randall Scholarship
Gordon Petersen, a PhD student in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, was recently awarded the 2016 John Randall Scholarship from the American
Nuclear Society, Fuel Cycle & Waste Management Division. Petersen defended his PhD dissertation earlier this week on developing optimized allocation strategies for used nuclear fuel unloading from shutdown reactor sites, with the goal of minimizing the number
of years that spent fuel is being stored at shutdown reactors sites that no longer generate power. The Randall scholarship is awarded by the ANS Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division annually to a student pursuing graduate studies in the areas of science
and engineering related to the nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management. Petersen is a student of Dr. Steven Skutnik.
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Engineering Study-Abroad Information
Session
There will be a study-abroad information session specifically for engineering students at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, in Room 416 of the
Dougherty Engineering Building. Come hear general information about faculty-led engineering programs and talk to representatives from our 2017 programs. Engineering faculty are organizing trips to London, Prague, Milan, and Shanghai. These study abroad programs
were developed by Tickle College of Engineering faculty to provide international experiences specifically for our engineering students. All programs occur in the summer to maximize schedule flexibility.
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iGEM Team Earns Gold Medal
The iGEM-UT team of undergraduates won the gold medal at the 2016 iGEM Giant Jamboree in Boston, Massachusetts. The team traveled to MIT last
week to compete with 275 teams from around the globe. Their research topic is "Engineering Bacteria to Make Natural Scents from Chemical Wastes." Check out the team
website here.
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Peer Mentor Applications Available
Applications are open for the 2017 Peer Mentor Team. First-Year Studies 101 Peer Mentors help New Vols transition to Big Orange Country through
their role in the FYS 101 courses and Welcome Week. Nominate a Peer Mentor here.
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Counselor Applications are Open for
2017 Pre-College Summer Programs
Applications for counselor positions are being accepted for the 2017 Summer Pre-College Engineering Programs. Counseling gives UT students the
opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers, enhance their own leadership skills, show Volunteer spirit, make a difference for others, and "Pass the Torch." Application deadline is Friday, December 9, 2016. The programs will take place in June
and July of 2017. For information, contact Jalonda N. Thompson, assistant director of the Office of Engineering Diversity Programs, at 865-974-0625 or at [log in to unmask].
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Engineering in Guatemala
Spaces are available for the TCOE Global Initiative program's Alternative Spring Break in Guatemala, scheduled for March 11-17, 2017. Students
will visit the colonial town of Antigua, former capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala, and use engineering skills to construct a classroom for indigenous students. While in Guatemala, students will learn about Mayan cosmology and hear lectures from opposing
sides of the Guatemalan Civil War. Program fee is $1,799 per person plus airfare. Registration deadline is November 21, 2016. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.
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Student Organization Leaders Course
Available
The Spring ELPS 350: Student Organization Leaders Course will allow student organization leaders the ability to gain leadership and management
skills to effectively lead an organization. Through leadership theory and skill development, advanced student organization leaders will gain the skills to advance their own leadership development and the organizational growth. For information, email Jordan
Smith at [log in to unmask].
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Engineering Advising
Spring Timetable is live on MyUTK.
Spring 2017 Registration Dates
- Sophomores (30 + hours earned) November 7 and 8
- Freshmen (zero to 29 hours earned) November 21, 22, and 23
Students who are taking EF 151/157- 152/158/Physics 135/137-136/138 and Math 141/147-142/148 and Computer Science 102-130 are advised in the Engineering Advising Office located in room 316 A Perkins Hall. Students please check your UT e-mail and schedule
your advising appointment using the link inside the Grades First e-mail you receive.
Students who are in Good Academic Standing and have completed EF 151/157 – EF 152/158 or Physics 135/137- 136/138 and Math 141/147 – 142/148 are advised in their major department with faculty or professional advisors. MABE and CBE students will be receiving
a Grades First e-mail to schedule advising appointments with your professional advisers. Other engineering majors, please contact your major department/faculty adviser to schedule an advising appointment.
NOTE: Engineering students will be taking Math courses together again in Spring 2017. Please look for sections with the following professors:
- Math 141-Kevin Sukanek
- Math 142- Tim Schulze
- Math 241- Mike Gilbert
- Math 231- Mike Berry
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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, 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
Employer of the Day: Nissan
Representatives from Nissan will talk with UT engineering students on the fourth floor of Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, November 10. Although Nissan is interested in meeting all talented engineering students,
they have a specific interest in students majoring in industrial engineering. If you wish to learn more about Nissan and the opportunities they are currently offering, please stop by the table.
Penn State’s Toshiba-Westinghouse Undergraduate Fellows Program
The Toshiba-Westinghouse Undergraduate Fellows Program is a 10-week paid summer program on Penn State's campus. The program provides an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on research and professional development in the nuclear field. Students will work with
a faculty mentor to complete a research project and will utilize Penn State’s research facilities including the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor, located at the Radiation Science and Engineering Center (RSEC). Additional program highlights include a $6,000 stipend,
relocation allowance, and campus housing. Read more >>
For more information, contact Kertesha Riley, STEM Consultant, at [log in to unmask]; career consultant Travis Greenlee 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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