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View as web page<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html> [Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.]<http://www.engr.utk.edu/> @TCE e-newsletter For the week of February 10, 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 [Dean Wayne Davis] Be the Volunteer Difference<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> [cid:[log in to unmask]]The Big Orange Family Campaign is a month long initiative that takes place every year to enhance philanthropy among faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee. Giving back is an opportunity to be the Volunteer difference, and demonstrate that UT is one of the best investments for a potential donor's philanthropic support. When we give, we inspire alumni and friends to invest in UT. Tickle College of Engineering faculty and staff have a strong history of giving back in many ways to the university. Last year we exceeded the campus goal with 53.7% college employee participation. Every gift made through March 10, 2017, counts toward this campaign's totals. Join Dean Wayne Davis in participation again this year! Read more<http://giving.utk.edu/family> Faculty & Staff News [cid:[log in to unmask]] Zhimin Xi Receives Award<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> Dr. Zhimin Xi received an award from the National Science Foundation for a project entitled "Uncertainty Management and Proactive Maintenance for Lithium-ion Batteries in Electrified Vehicles." The award provides $303,401 for two years. The project aims to study various uncertainties in lithium-ion battery systems and further propose proactive maintenance decisions so that reliably and safety of lithium-ion battery systems can be significantly improved. This research will have significant impact in other applications where lithium-ion batteries are used as energy storage devices. Read about Dr. Zhimin Xi<http://ise.utk.edu/people/dr-zhimin-xi/> [cid:[log in to unmask]] Boatner and Team Featured in MRS Bulletin<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> The work of Dr. Lynn A. Boatner and his colleagues was recently featured in the MRS Bulletin article "Metallurgical Phase Transition Reveals Pattern in New Decorative Steel." Boatner is an adjunct professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and a researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Read more<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-bulletin/news/metallurgical-phase-transition-reveals-pattern-in-new-decorative-steel> Gulley Retires from UTSI<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> [Richard Gulley UTSI]Richard Gulley, Chief Information Officer and Director for Information Technology, retired after more than 28 years with The University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI). Gulley joined the UTSI staff part-time in 1988 as a waste water treatment operator, went full-time in 1990 and transferred to the IT department. He has been IT director since 2008. Read more<http://www.utsi.edu/news/News_2017/release02-01-2017GulleyRetiresFromUTSIAfter28Years.htm> Speakers & Events [cid:[log in to unmask]] Watson to Speak on Stochastic Unit Commitment in ISE Seminar<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> Dr. Jean-Paul Watson will speak on "Stochastic Unit Commitment: Scenario Generation, Scalable Computation, and Experimental Results" in a seminar at 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, in Room 410 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building. Watson is a distinguished member of the technical staff of the Discrete Math and Optimization Department at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read more<http://news.engr.utk.edu/enews/seminars/jean-paul-watson-ise-seminar.html> Mortar Board Offers Membership Application and "Last Lecture" with Chancellor Cheek<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> [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/> 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. Read more about the lecture<http://web.utk.edu/~mortar/the-last-lecture/> Student News and Opportunity Diplomacy Lab Offers Opportunities to Connect at State Department<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> The Fall 2017 Diplomacy Lab is a great opportunity for students to connect with State Department officials, explore real-world issues, and to contribute to the policymaking process. Applications are due Tuesday, February 14, via email to Jilleah Welch at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. To apply, please send a brief (500 characters) description of how you will answer the chosen project (see list of projects<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/pdf/Fall-2017-Diplomacy-Lab-Project-Menu.pdf>) and how the class research will be conducted. Read more<http://www.ou.edu/content/diplomacylab/program-details.html> Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> Students interested in pursuing research during the summer months may apply for funding through the Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program. The summer internship program promotes research and creative activity among undergraduate students. All current full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the Knoxville campus are eligible to apply. Students graduating in May or August 2017 are not eligible. More than 40 students will be funded during summer 2017. The deadline to apply is February 12. Read more<http://ugresearch.utk.edu/summer-research-internships/> EUReCA – Exhibition of Research and Creative Achievement<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> [EUReCA]Students who have conducted research under the guidance of a UT faculty mentor may enter this annual event that showcases research and creative activities by currently enrolled undergraduate students. Students may enter their research at the methodology, partial results, or complete research phase. Creative works are also accepted. Awards range from $100 to $400 and students may win multiple awards. The abstract submission deadline is March 11. Read more<http://eureca.utk.edu/> Living & Learning Communities Tutoring in South Carrick<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> UT's Living & Learning Communities<http://housing.utk.edu/llc/> present tutoring sessions for a wide range of subjects 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays in the Tennessee Room of South Carrick Hall<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/locations/south-carrick-tennessee-room/>. See the South Carrick schedule here >><http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/images/LLC-Study-Sessions-South-Carrick-2017.jpg> Read more about tutoring and schedules<http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/tutoring/tutoring-services/> Students Are Invited to Submit Questions for Astronaut Q&A<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> [International Space Station]The Student Space Technology Association (SSTA), in conjunction with other organizations on and off campus, will host "Amateur Radio on the International Space Station" sometime during the week of February 27 to May 5, 2017. Students are welcome to submit their questions as part of the SSTA contest to interview an astronaut. The deadline to submit questions is February 17. Read more<http://web.utk.edu/~ssta/> Alternative Summer Break Planned in Ecuador<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.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/> [SEC Engineering Deans Graduate Fellow Program] SEC Engineering Deans Establish Graduate Fellowship<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> 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/> BHW Group Offers Scholarship for Women in STEM<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.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> NIH BRAIN Initiative Summer Course<http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#> A free, two-week National Institute of Health BRAIN Initiative<https://www.braininitiative.nih.gov/> summer course (June 19-30, 2017) titled "Interdisciplinary Training in Computational Neuroscience" is open to pre- and post-docs, medical students, and faculty from engineering, biology, psychology, medicine, physics, and math. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2017. Read more<http://engineering.missouri.edu/neuro/outreach/nih-neuroscience-course/> Engineering Advising<http://www.engr.utk.edu/advising/> The Summer Timetable will be live on MyUTK on February 20. 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 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: Benjamin Hopkins [Benjamin Hopkins]The featured student this week is Benjamin Hopkins, a chemical engineering major from Greeneville, Tennessee, who worked as a co-op student at SABIC Innovative Plastics in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Hopkins worked specifically with the reliability group in maintenance. His role was to help develop maintenance strategies for all on-site equipment. Some of his day-to-day tasks included conducting critically assessments for various systems within the plant, managing on-site inspections, conducting RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) on equipment failure, and analyzing and developing pressure relief systems. "All of those projects are centered around helping the maintenance department increase the reliability of equipment and develop plans to prevent future equipment failures," said Hopkins. One of his major projects involved using an unfamiliar software package called Ivara, which was a challenge to learn to use, keep up the pace with his project, and make sure all the work was accurate. As he grew to know the program he could add more complexity to solve the problems he faced. A key lesson Hopkins came to learn was that even though a situation can be difficult or confusing, and can seem daunting at times, breaking down the problem into more manageable pieces is a powerful tool. Another valuable benefit he took away from this rotation was learning to take technical ideas and communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical groups. While understanding your target audiences’ level of inference with various subjects allows for successful communication for a team. 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/> [Diversity Job Fair 2017] Diversity Job Fair The Diversity Job Fair (DJF) is designed for students from a variety of populations, such as students with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The DJF is for all majors and degree levels. Professional dress and resumes are expected. The fair is meant to be inclusive. Define your own diversity. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Career Development at 865-974-5435 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. [cid:[log in to unmask]] If you have any questions please contact Travis Greenlee, Career Consultant for the College of Engineering at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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]<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. Interested students may apply here >><http://studentsuccess.utk.edu/about/work-at-ssc/> Contact Us Tickle College of Engineering<http://www.engr.utk.edu/> University of Tennessee 124 Perkins Hall Knoxville, TN 37996 Communications Office: Phone: 865-974-0533 Send submissions for @TCE<http://www.engr.utk.edu/news/attce/> to Randall Brown, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> <http://news.engr.utk.edu/news/atcoe/atce-02-10-17.html#>[Twitter]<http://twitter.com/utk_coe> [LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4919219&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/coe.utk> [Flickr] <https://www.flickr.com/photos/utk_coe/> Big Orange. Big Ideas. The flagship campus of the University of Tennessee System<http://tennessee.edu/> and partner in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway<http://www.tntransferpathway.org/>. 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