For the week of December 2, 2016
News on the College, Faculty, Speakers, Students, Opportunities and Events
Note: This is the last edition of @TCE for the fall semester. We will resume distribution on January 13.
The @TCE 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.
   
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Applications Open for Engineering Ambassadors
The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 class of Engineering Ambassadors. Founded in 2004, the
Ambassadors are the undergraduate arm of recruitment for the college. The purpose of the ambassadors is to recruit prospective students to the TCE, involve the college's student body in its goals, and stimulate community interest in the field of engineering.
The application is available online on the ambassador website. Submissions are due by 4 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, in 316A
Perkins Hall. Applications are welcome from all engineering majors, including biosystems engineering.
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Wirth Named AAAS Fellow
Four University of Tennessee researchers are among the 2016 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), including
Dr. Brian Wirth, the joint UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair for Computational Nuclear Engineering. The AAAS Council elects fellows whose "efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished."
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Zinkle Receives FPA Leadership Award
Dr. Steve Zinkle, joint UT/ORNL Governor's Chair for Nuclear Materials, will receive the 2016 Leadership Award from Fusion
Power Associates (FPA) at its Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, on December 13-14, 2016. FPA Leadership Awards have been given annually since 1980 to recognize persons who have shown outstanding leadership qualities in accelerating the development of fusion
as a commercial power source. Zinkle is cited for "the leadership you have provided over many years on the important issues associated with materials for future fusion power plants" and noting especially "your many scientific contributions to the physical
metallurgy of structural materials, the effects of neutron irradiation on materials, and your participation in, and leadership of, many fusion community workshops and program reviews."
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Li Named IEEE Fellow
Dr. Fangxing
(Fran) Li, a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and the UT, Knoxville, campus director of CURENT, was recently named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), effective January
1, 2017. He is being recognized for contributions to locational marginal price calculation.
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Richards Lends Expertise in Wake of
School Bus Crash
Dr. Stephen Richards, the director of the Southeastern Transportation Center at UT, was featured in a number of media outlets following the
tragic school bus accident in Chattanooga. In addition to taking part in a live discussion on CNN’s Headline News, Richards was featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel, the Tennessean, Yahoo News, and on WBIR-TV. One of his key points was highlighting that
standards on who can operate a school bus need to be reviewed.
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App For Those Who Can’t Speak Draws
Widespread Attention
Dr. Rebecca Koszalinski, an assistant professor in the UT College of Nursing, developed an app called "Speak for Myself," which enables hospital
patients to communicate with healthcare providers when they might otherwise be unable to do so. Recently, she updated the app to work on more platforms with the help of Dr. Sadie Hutson, an associate professor of nursing, and Dr. Xueping Li, at left, an associate
professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and director of the Tickle College of Engineering's Ideation Laboratory.
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Zhang Research Reveals Potential for
Increase in Renewable Catalyst Mass Activity
One of the stumbling blocks that has held back more widespread adaptation of certain forms of green energy has been the higher cost associated
with first converting to them. Research being conducted by a team of the UT, and US Department of Energy national laboratories could soon change that. "We discovered that placing the catalyst layer adjacent to good electrical conductors drastically increased
the performance," said Dr. Feng-Yuan Zhang, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) and in NanoHELP. "In doing so, we can significantly reduce the cost of such devices."
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TEDxUTK Seeks Student Speakers
TEDxUTK is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Student speakers are invited
to apply for the February 11, 2017, event. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. This year the TEDxUTK theme is "Through the Looking Glass." Interested student speakers may apply
to speak at tedxutk.com/students before December 31, 2016.
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Student News and Opportunity
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CBE Student Recognized at AIChE Meeting
Hanieh Niroomand, a graduate student in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, was acknowledged in the BioNanotechnology Graduate
Student Award Session of the 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting, held November 13-18 in San Francisco. She also was the first and only PhD candidate to successfully and independently chair the AIChE Sustainability Engineering Forum Division, Sustainable Energy from
Renewable Resources Session, for two years (2015 and 2016).
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Summer Research Opportunity in Nanotechnology
The Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology at the Georgia Institute of Technology is accepting applications for its 2017 Summer Undergraduate
Research Program in Nanotechnology. The program is sponsored by the Southeastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor (SENIC), a partner site of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure. Application deadline is February 15, 2017. Tentative
program dates are May 30-August 8, 2017.
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Opportunity: National Conference on
Undergraduate Research
The Council on Undergraduate Research and University of Memphis, the NCUR 2017 host, invites undergraduate students to submit abstracts for
posters, oral presentations, and creative and performing arts presentations. NCUR is a multi-disciplinary conference for bright, motivated, and talented students, who come from all types of institutions including research universities, community colleges,
comprehensive universities, and private liberal arts colleges. This conference (April 6-8, 2017) is an opportunity for students to present research to peers, receive feedback from faculty from other institutions, network with graduate school representatives,
and hear from inspiring plenary speakers. Abstract submission deadline is Friday, December 2, 2016.
Faculty-Administrator Network Sessions
Looking for an opportunity to share your experience as a faculty mentor or an administrator? Submit a proposal to facilitate a Faculty-Administrator Network Session. All faculty and administrators attending NCUR2017 are invited to submit a FAN Session Proposal. Deadline
is Friday, December 9, 2016.
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Mars Generation Space Camp Scholarship
The Mars Generation Space Camp Scholarship is available for the students who are enrolled in STEM-related fields of study and are interested
in space engineering and science. The scholarship deadline is January 15, 2017.
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Registration Open for Sophomore Boot
Camp
Sophomore Boot Camp is a mini-conference exclusively for second-year students held the day before classes on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, in the
Stokely Hospitality Suite of the Haslam Business Building. The event, sponsored by the Center for Career Development and the Chancellor's Honors Program, is in its fifth year and provided free to students. Registering allows students access to sophomore-specific
programming such as resume writing, searching for internships, studying abroad, accessing scholarships and fellowships, managing credit, and preparing for graduate school. Registrants attend one session during each of the 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. time
slots. A professional portfolio and the etiquette luncheon are included with the free registration. Log in to Hire-A-VOL to register.
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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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Dialogue Course on Nationality Offered
for All Majors
 The
psychology course PSYC399: Intergroup dialogue on Nationality will be offered in the first session of spring 2017. There are no prerequisites. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of any major. The course is aimed to bring both international
and foreign born students and US students together to discuss commonalities and differences of experience and work towards social justice. For information, email Joel Muller at [log in to unmask].
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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.
The Spring 2017 Engineering Expo is set to take place 2-5 p.m. Monday, February 6, in Thompson-Boling Arena, with the Interview Day to follow on Tuesday, February 7. Read
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Featured Student: Austin Gomez
 This week's featured student is Austin Gomez, a mechanical engineering major, from Maryville, Tennessee. He worked
as a coop student with Altec Industries in Burnsville, North Carolina.
Gomez worked in the design department as a product engineer and his responsibilities were to work with Solidworks, a 3D design program, and make models and drawings of parts and assemblies that will be released to the floor once completed so production can
begin. He has already completed two bodies, both in which he had to contact the sales representative because changes were made.
Gomez is currently working on drawings for a new project. All drawings of parts and assemblies must be completed before production can begin. Austin has been able to advance his knowledge and skills within Solidworks and has learned to work with new file sharing
programs that the company uses. These programs are called Teamcenter, Ethos, and Oracle. All three programs work together to support the database in which hundreds of thousands of files are stored and shared throughout the entire company, worldwide.
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
Spring 2017 — 1:25-2:15 pm Mondays
Center for Career Development Classroom
Room 225, Student Union, Phase 1
Course Objective: The primary objective of this course is for engineering sophomores, juniors, and seniors to learn effective job search skills and understand the diverse opportunities available to them through the Center for Career Development
at UT. Within the class we will explore the fundamentals of seeking professional employment including—resume construction, interview preparation, contacting prospects, networking, business etiquette, and the entire job-search process. The target audience for
this course is last-term juniors, however it is open to sophomores and seniors as well.
1 Credit Hour
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
If you have any questions please contact Travis Greenlee, Career Consultant for the College of Engineering at [log in to unmask].
The Center for Career Development provides career counseling, career exploration classes, interest and personality assessments, and resources to help students choose a major and career. If you seek employment, the center can help you identify part-time jobs,
internships and full-time positions through the HIRE-A-VOL system.
For more information, contact engineering career consultant Travis Greenlee 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.
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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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