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View as web page<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html> [Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/> @TCE e-newsletter For the week of February 24, 2017 News on the Tickle College of Engineering, Faculty, Speakers, Students, Opportunities and Events The @TCE<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/attce/> 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by noon on the Thursdays before distribution. [Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/coe.utk> [LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4919219&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v> [Twitter] <http://twitter.com/utk_coe> [Flickr] <https://www.flickr.com/photos/utk_coe/> Featured News [Popovic in lab] TCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents "The Wireless World: 50 Cell Phones Sold Per Second!"<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [Zoya Popovic]Dr. Zoya Popovic will speak in the Tickle College of Engineering 2017 Distinguished Lecture Series at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Room 622 of the Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. Popovic will discuss "The Wireless World: 50 Cell Phones Sold Per Second!"<http://www.engr.utk.edu/distinguished-lecture-series/zoya-popovic-dls-info/> She is the Lockheed Martin Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor in Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The lecture will also be viewable as a webcast. Read more and view webcast<http://www.engr.utk.edu/distinguished-lecture-series/zoya-popovic-dls-info/> Faculty & Staff News INS Research Featured During UT Day on the Hill<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [Howard Hall and John Auxier]Research done by the Institute for Nuclear Security, led by Dr. Howard Hall<http://govchairs.utk.edu/howard-hall/>, was featured at the recent UT Day on the Hill in Nashville. Hal and Dr. John Auxier, at right, and Dr. Matt Cook exhibited the UAV used for research on advanced radioactive materials search development. Hall is the UT/ORNL Governor's Chair for Global Nuclear Security. Read more<http://news.tennessee.edu/2017/02/22/ut-helps-keep-america-safe/> [Steven Zinkle] Zinkle Selected for 2017 Institute of Metals lecture and Robert Franklin Mehl Award<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> Dr. Steven J. Zinkle<http://govchairs.utk.edu/steve-zinkle/> has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Institute of Metals Lecture and Robert Franklin Mehl Award. The lecture and award will be conveyed on March 1, 2017, in connection with the 146th Annual Meeting of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) in San Diego, California. This award recognizes an outstanding scientific leader by inviting him/her to present a lecture at the Society's Annual Meeting on a technical subject of particular interest to members in the materials science and application of metals program areas. This award is considered a TMS pinnacle award. The honoree's lecture will be published in Metallurgical and Materials Transaction A. Zinkle is the UT/ORNL Governor’s Chair for Nuclear Materials. Read more<http://www.tms.org/awards/awardDetails.aspx?awardID=35&awardList=All> [Brian Wirth] Wirth Inducted as AAAS Fellow<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> Dr. Brian Wirth<http://govchairs.utk.edu/brian-wirth/>, UT/ORNL Governor's Chair for Computational Nuclear Engineering, was officially inducted as a new AAAS Fellow<https://www.aaas.org/2016-fellows> on Saturday, February 18, at the AAAS meeting in Boston. He was named a 2016 AAAS Fellow in the Physics section with a citation was for "advancing knowledge of radiation damage mechanisms and fuel performance in fission and fusion energy via multiscale modeling using high performance computing validated by experiments." Read more about AAAS<https://www.aaas.org/> [Chad Duty] Duty Named to Expert Team to Advance Manufacturing Education<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> UT recently got another boost in its growing role in advanced manufacturing with the appointment of a faculty member to a team focused on strengthening curriculum and student preparedness in the field. Dr. Chad Duty, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering in UT’s Tickle College of Engineering, will join the newly created Expert Educator Team to help spread the growth of advanced manufacturing education through colleges. Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2017/02/23/duty-named-expert-team-advance-manufacturing-education/> Speakers & Events [Daniel Barth] Barth to Speak on Ceramics<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> Daniel Barth will give the talk "Ceramics Are the Material of the Future" at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, in Room 307 of the Science and Engineering Research Facility (SERF). The seminar is presented by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Read more<http://news.engr.utk.edu/enews/seminars/daniel-barth-mse-seminar.html> UT to Host Area Teens for Girls’ Engineering Camp<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> Girls from eighth grade through high school are invited to attend a free full-day event on Saturday, February 25, featuring various types of engineering, thanks to a student group in the Tickle College of Engineering. Little Systers, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Min H. Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building,1520 Middle Drive, will introduce those students to electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. It’s part of an effort to engage female students while they are still in high school and show them the possibilities available in those fields. Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2017/02/22/ut-host-area-teens-girls-engineering-camp/> Undergraduate Research Symposium<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> The eighth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium<http://www.ursautk.org/> will be held on April 1, 2017, at the University of Tennessee. The symposium offers students from every discipline the opportunity to give a brief oral research presentation to their peers. It is organized by and for undergraduates from every discipline and, as such, offers a wide scope of exposure to research in a setting that is less intimidating than professional conferences. The deadline for abstract submission for is March 15, 2017. Abstracts may be submitted here<http://www.ursautk.org/submitabstract/>. Read more<http://www.ursautk.org/> CTR Partners with Crossfit for Seatbelt Promotion<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [The Convincer] UT’s Center for Transportation Research (CTR) is partnering with 14 local CrossFit gyms to promote nighttime seat belt use to participants in the Friday Night Lights event series being held in conjunction with the Reebok CrossFit Games Open qualifier. Supported by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CTR is the lead local sponsor for the competitive series. CTR’s promotion, Buckle Up Tonight to See Tomorrow, uses several strategies to demonstrate the importance of wearing your seat belt. Read more<http://tntoday.utk.edu/2017/02/23/wear-seat-belt-tough-guys/> Mortar Board Offers "Last Lecture" with Chancellor Cheek<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> Mortar Board will 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. This event qualifies as a Becker Seminar for honors students. Read more about the lecture.<http://web.utk.edu/~mortar/the-last-lecture/> [Mortar Board] Mortar 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. Read more about Mortar Board<http://web.utk.edu/~mortar/> WomEngineers Day Registration is Open<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [cid:[log in to unmask]]The 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. Read more<http://womengineersday.org/> UT to Host First Amendment Panel Discussion February 27<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> UT’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy will host a panel discussion, "Understanding the First Amendment on Campus," from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Monday, February 27. The discussion will be moderated by Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. He will present a 20-minute overview of the First Amendment followed by a 50-minute panel discussion and then 20 minutes for audience Q&A. Read more<http://bakercenter.utk.edu/understanding-the-1st-amendment-on-campus-feb-27/> Student News and Opportunity Cormany Receives NACE International Scholarship<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> Samual Cormany, a student in the the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, received the PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Academic Scholarship ($5,000.00) from NACE International. He will attend the Corrosion 2017 conference<http://nacecorrosion.org/> on March 28 to receive his award. Read more<http://nacecorrosion.org/> Engineering Honors GTA Position Is Available<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> The Engineering Honors Program will be hiring a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) for the 2017-2018 academic year to assist in the teaching of EF 157 (Fall) and EF 158 (Spring). Duties will include running recitation sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, grading homework and exam problems, and assisting with setup and cleanup of recitation activities. Please consult with your thesis/dissertation advisor to make sure you are both aware of this commitment before submitting an application. This is a 20-hour-per-week assistantship and carries a tuition waiver, health insurance, and stipend ($16,000/yr). You will be asked to upload your most recent transcript/academic history and a resume. International student applicants must also submit TOEFL/IELTS and OPIc test results. Contact Dr. Kevin Kit ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) with any questions. Applications review will begin on February 28 and continue until the position is filled. Application form<https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2tyTEJWCyFG44eN> Alternative Summer Break Planned in Ecuador<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [Global Initiatives Ecuador 2015]A 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Read more<http://www.engr.utk.edu/global/> EUReCA – Exhibition of Research and Creative Achievement<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [EUReCA]The 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) with any questions. Read more<http://eureca.utk.edu/> Leadership and Service Scholarship Opportunities<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> UT features several scholarships available to upperclassmen based primarily on campus leadership and campus and community service. The recipients of these scholarships are chosen in the spring by a committee appointed by the Division of Student Life. Students may apply themselves or may be recommended by another member of the campus community. Only one application is necessary in order to be considered. Read more<http://dos.utk.edu/scholarships/> SEC Engineering Deans Establish Graduate Fellowship<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> [cid:[log in to unmask]]The 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. Read more<http://sec-engineering.org/> Graves Business Plan Competition<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> The Graves Business Plan competition is now accepting applications. The competition is open to any undergraduate student currently enrolled at UT Knoxville or the UT Institute of Agriculture. First, second and third prizes of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 are awarded in two business categories, growth and lifestyle. All student-owned companies, whether legally formed or in the planning stages, are eligible to compete. To apply, students must submit a concept of statement to the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation by midnight Friday, March 10. Read more<https://aceinews.wordpress.com/2017/02/23/anderson-center-accepting-applications-for-2017-graves-business-plan-competition/> BHW Group Offers Scholarship for Women in STEM<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-24-17.html#> 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. Read more<https://thebhwgroup.com/scholarship> Engineering Advising<http://www.engr.utk.edu/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 24 and 25 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 Engineering Professional Practice<http://www.coop.utk.edu/index.html> Stay up-to-date with Engineering Professional Practice information and events by clicking the “Like” button on the program’s Facebook page<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Knoxville-TN/Engineering-Professional-Practice/151569844861353>, visiting its website at www.coop.utk.edu<http://www.coop.utk.edu/>, or calling 865-974-5323. Featured Student: Christopher Scott [Christopher Scott]The featured student this week is Christopher Scott, a chemical engineering major from Loudon, Tennessee, who worked as a co-op student at SABIC Innovative Plastics in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Scott worked specifically in CPP Resin. His responsibilities and projects involved EHS items to reduce safety concerns as well as improving the efficiency of processes in the plant. The chemical operations environment is a challenging environment to work in, but he found that to be beneficial to learning and growing as an engineer. In addition, a key lesson he acquired from this challenge was that good communication is key to being able to solve problems and learn from the experience from others. 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]<mailto:[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<http://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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 865-974-5323. Center for Career Development<http://career.utk.edu/> The National Student Leadership Conference seeks to hire current college freshman, sophomores, or juniors as Team Advisors for the Engineering Program at Rice University this summer. The NSLC on Engineering is a conference providing talented high school students from around the world with essential leadership skills, hands on engineering experience, opportunities to meet working professionals, and visits to engineering facilities. Under the guidance of Team Advisors, students will explore various fields of engineering, learn important concepts such as the design process and programming, and participate in a variety of engineering build projects. Team Advisor's (TAs) work as facilitators, presenters, and simulation monitors to help make students' NSLC experience as memorable as possible. Applicants for Team Advisor positions should have a background and interest in some discipline of engineering or computer science, and strong leadership abilities. For more information and to apply, visit www.nslcleaders.org/jobs<http://www.nslcleaders.org/jobs> or contact Juan Gomez-Pineiro at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any questions. Applications are now being accepted. ________________________________ 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; Kertesha Riley, STEM Consultant, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; or call 865-974-5435. Check out www.career.utk.edu<http://www.career.utk.edu/> for a list of all upcoming events. Multicultural Student Life<http://multicultural.utk.edu/> The Academic Support Unit (ASU) in Multicultural Student Life supports the academic success of students through a variety of services: The Tutoring Program<http://multicultural.utk.edu/services/tutoring/> provides free tutoring to students in a variety of subject areas. The Book Loan Program<http://multicultural.utk.edu/services/book-loan/> 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<http://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<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/> offers a variety of academic support. Academic Coaching<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/academic-coaching/what-is-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<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/supplemental-instruction/what-is-supplemental-instruction/>: Out of class study sessions with trained student SI Leaders. No appointment necessary. Please see the schedule for details<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/events/>. Tutoring<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/tutoring/tutoring-services/>: Drop in or by appointment sessions available. Students can check the schedule for details<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/tutoring-schedule/>. 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 >><http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/ut-lead/> 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. 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