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2017 Summer Study
Abroad Student Fellowships Announced
The Tickle College of Engineering is very pleased to be able to respond to the demand for faculty-led study abroad programs
with substantial fellowship support this year. Many of this year’s students will participate in Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs, which include: Engineering in London; UTK Smart Infrastructure and Sustainability Engineering in China; Nuclear Engineering in
Prague, Czech Republic; Materials Engineering in Milan, Italy; and Supply Chain Engineering in China.
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Icove Using Big Data
to Help Solve Cold Cases
 The
term "big data" has caught on in recent years as a way to talk about massive quantities of calculations, figures, and computations made by extremely high-tech machines like the supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Now a national nonprofit group
that includes a professor from UT’s Tickle College of Engineering has found a new use for such data: crime solving. "The idea is to try to help solve cold cases through the use of big data and computer analytics," said Dr. David Icove, the UL Professor of
Practice in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. "Data can reveal what the human component might not be able to distinguish."
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Onori to Speak in
MABE Seminar
Dr. Simona Onori Barth will discuss "Optimizing Modern Automotive Systems Through Model-Based Control: A Physics-Based Approach" at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in Room 409 of the Dougherty Engineering Building. The seminar is presented by the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering.
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Undergraduate Research
Symposium
The eighth annual Undergraduate
Research Symposium 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.
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WomEngineers
Day Registration is Open
 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.
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Student News and Opportunity
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CEE Traffic Bowl
Team Places First in TSITE
 The
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Traffic Bowl Team took home first place in the Tennessee Section Institute of Transportation Engineers (TSITE) Traffic Bowl Competition. Students Behram Wali, Nirbesh Dhakal, and Pankaj Dahal beat students
from Tennessee State University in the first round and emerged winners after competing with the University of Memphis in the final round.
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Alternative Summer
Break Planned in Ecuador
 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].
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Engineering Honors
GTA Position Is Available
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]) with any questions. Applications
review will continue until the position is filled.
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EUReCA – Exhibition
of Research and Creative Achievement
 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]) with any questions.
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McClure Scholarships
The W.K. McClure Scholarship Program offers UT students financial awards up to $5,000 to support study/research/creative projects abroad
aimed at enhancing and promoting education for world responsibility. The scholarship can be applied to any project which offers the potential for the development of knowledge relative to significant issues or problems associated with world affairs and the
reduction of international conflict, principally through legal, cultural, political, economic, social, and scientific studies.
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SEC Engineering Deans
Establish Graduate Fellowship
 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.
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Graves Business Plan
Competition
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.
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Summer REU In Neuroscience
The University of Missouri, Columbia, offers a 9-week National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
program for undergraduates in the area of computational neuroscience. The program will enroll students from biological sciences, psychological sciences, engineering, medicine, physics, and mathematics.
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Engineering Advising
The Summer Timetable is live on MyUTK. Summer registration opened 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
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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: Cassandra Finney
 The featured student this week is Cassandra Finney, a chemical and
biomolecular engineering student from Clarksville, Tennessee, who worked as a co-op student at Exxon Mobil Chemical Plant.
In reporting on her rotation, Finney specifically worked in the technical department where they produce Santoprene. She was able to interact with all departments in the plant and gained a variety of different experiences.
Many projects were beyond her knowledge, but she was able to ask questions and take them one step at a time and accomplish them. A major lesson she gained from her co-op experience was that communications and business relationships with people are key for success.
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
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 or contact Juan Gomez-Pineiro
at [log in to unmask] with any questions. Applications are now being accepted.
Tickle College of Engineering Employer of the Day
9:30–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22
Dougherty Engineering Building (MABE side)
Students may visit and talk with representatives from ERC about job opportunities for aerospace, mechanical, computer, and electrical engineering majors.
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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Dr.
Kathleen Stebe will speak in the Tickle College of Engineering 2017 Distinguished Lecture Series at 4 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Room 622 of the Min Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building. Stebe will discuss 
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