For the week of February 17, 2017
News on the Tickle College of Engineering, Faculty, Speakers, Students, Opportunities and Events
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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Spinning Biomass
Into Gold
There's a century-old adage coined by the paper industry that claims "you can make anything from lignin except a profit." Dr. Art Ragauskas
has heard this maxim countless times during his career, and it gets him a little riled up every time he hears it. As the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Biorefining, Ragauskas is channeling that ire into proving that the old saying’s time has come and gone. Lignin
and its companion sibling cellulose reside side by side in the cell walls of poplar trees, switchgrass, and the residues of harvested crops—materials known as biomass.
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Yoo to Speak on Biomass
in CBE Seminar
Dr. Chang Geun Yoo will speak on "Lignocellulosic Biomass Recalcitrance: Recent Understanding and Conversion Strategies for its Valorization"
at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, in Room 416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
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Parker to Speak in
Environmental Forum
Dr. Gary Parker, a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will speak on "Bankfull Characteristics of Alluvial
Rivers " at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, in the Toyota Auditorium of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.
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WomEngineers
Day Registration is Open
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second biennial WomEngineers Day Conference will be April 22 in Knoxville. WomEngineers Day is a one-day conference where professional engineers, business partners, and faculty provide expertise on both professional and personal topics related to career and
life choices. All college students are welcome to attend. Discussion will include topics of diversity and inclusion. In addition, the conference will offer a specialized track for high school students interested in engineering, including instructions and guidance
from academic advisors and current engineering students here at the University of Tennessee.
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Student News and Opportunity
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Kishore Presents
Research at Legislative Plaza
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Kishore recently represented the University of Tennessee as part of Graduate Education Week at Legislative Plaza in Nashville. Kishore displayed her research on additive manufacturing at the poster session and received a high level of interest from legislators.
"It was a great experience talking about my work to some of the legislators and it was very encouraging to see the level of interest in manufacturing in Tennessee," said Kishore, a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical
Engineering.
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Alternative Summer
Break Planned in Ecuador
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limited number of slots are available for the TCE Global Initiative program's Alternative Summer Break in Ecuador, scheduled for May 13-20, 2017. Students will visit the town of Puyo, Ecuador, and use their skills in an animal sanctuary to build enclosures
and trails. While in Ecuador, students can hike near the Tungurahua Volcano and stand on the equator near Quito. Program fee is $1,985 per person plus airfare. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Students interested in any of these trips
should contact Judith Mallory at 865-974-9234 or [log in to unmask].
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EUReCA – Exhibition
of Research and Creative Achievement
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Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EUReCA) will occur during the week of April 17-21 this year and is open to all undergraduate students at UT. It is intended to emphasize your achievements in research and creative activities by
allowing you to present your work in a poster format. "Research and creative achievement" for the purposes of this exhibition means a scholarly collaboration between students and a faculty member, and has in the past included results of senior design and independent
study courses, as well as undergraduate involvement in research projects. Research and design posters will be judged separately and awards will be given in both categories. The abstract submission deadline is March 11. Contact Dr.
Kevin Kit ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.
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SEC Engineering Deans
Establish Graduate Fellowship
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deans of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), including Tickle College of Engineering Dean Wayne Davis, have established the SEC Engineering Deans Graduate Fellow Program. This program provides top-off funds to augment the graduate stipends of selected newly
admitted PhD students whose undergraduate engineering or related degrees are from another official SEC university. The top-off stipend has a value of $5,000 per year for up to five years, based on the recipient’s satisfactory progress toward the completion
of a PhD degree.
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Airport Cooperative
Research Program Awards
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Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) offers $10,000 Graduate Research Awards that include mentoring by national experts assigned by the ACRP, facilitation of access to ACRP resources, a research presentation at the Transportation Research Board annual
meeting in Washington, DC, and publication in the Transportation Research Record. Students must be supervised by a faculty member and be attending an accredited higher education institution in the US or Canada. US and Canadian citizens and permanent residents
are eligible as are students who have an active student visa throughout the award period.
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POETS Research Experience
for Undergraduates
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center on Power Optimization for Electro Thermal Systems (POETS) is now accepting applications for its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) 2017 program. This summer program is an opportunity for
undergraduates to gain hands-on experience in conducting original research and apply it to cutting edge applications. The 10-week program is a collaboration of Howard University, Stanford University, The University of Arkansas, and The University of Illinois.
Accepted students will have the opportunity to engage in research over the summer at one of these four institutions.
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Mortar Board Offers
Membership Application and "Last Lecture" with Chancellor Cheek
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Board is a senior honor society whose members demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Every year, the organization promotes literacy by participating in the "Reading is Leading" initiative. The application for membership
in the 2017-2018 Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board is available until March 3.
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Mortar Board will also host "The Last Lecture" event featuring UT Chancellor Jimmy D. Cheek at 5:30 p.m. Monday, February
27, in the Toyota Auditorium of the Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy.
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BHW Group Offers
Scholarship for Women in STEM
The BHW Group is sponsoring a $3,000 scholarship for Women in STEM. Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and
are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2017 school year are eligible. Applications are due each April 15 and the winner will be announced on May 1.
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Engineering Advising
The Summer Timetable is live on MyUTK. Summer registration opens March 1.
The Fall Timetable will be live on MyUTK on March 6.
Fall 2017 Registration Dates
- Priority (Chancellor Honors/Haslam, Veterans, Athletes, Disability) March 20 and 21
- Seniors (90 + hours earned) March 27 and 28
- Juniors (60 + hours earned) April 3 and 4
- Sophomores (30 + hours earned) April 10 and 11
- Freshmen (zero to 29 hours earned) April 17 and 18
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 Fall 2017. Please look for sections with the following professors:
- Math 141 - Kevin Sukanek
- Math 142 - Karin Pringle
- 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.
Featured Student: Brooklyn Browner
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Tennessee, who worked for the Dow Chemical Company in Hahnville, Louisiana.
Browner worked at the Ethylene Oxide plant within the St. Charles Operations in Hahnville. Her three main projects during her work term were to complete the ethylene oxide recovery column tails cool condensate tie-in, establish the ethylene oxide piping Global
Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard (GMISS) revalidation, and to assess the GMISS phase II action items from an audit gap.
The most valuable benefit she received from accepting this co-op was the opportunity to work at one of the world's largest chemical companies and gain technical work experience that simply can't be learned in a classroom setting. She also gained an abundant
amount of hands on experience, which comprised of technical and non-technical skills.
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
Tickle College of Engineering Employer of the Day
9:30–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 22
Tickle Building, 4th Floor, Outside of the Student Lounge
Visit and talk with representatives from S&ME about job opportunities for Civil Engineering majors.
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 >>
The SSC has several student positions available, including a position as SI Leader for Computer Science this semester and math camp counselors for summer 2017. Interested students may apply here
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