Alumni & Friends
The University of Tennessee Department of Materials Science and Engineering values the backing of our loyal alumni and friends and encourages campus visits and participation in college and university activities.
Here are some examples of MSE alumni and what they are doing:
Neal Oldham is a Senior Process Engineer who designs materials fabrication processes for memory applications at Intel. Materials are important to the wireless communications and wireless industries.
Kristin Yoder works in the Cardiac Rhythm Management department of St. Jude Medical, a cardiac device company. Materials are key components in biomedical applications.
Regina Holmes is developing bio-absorbable composites by fusing biocomponent polymer fibers. Regina is a project planning manager for the Orthopaedic Reconstruction Business Unit of Smith and Nephew, an advanced medical device manufacturer.
Jason Fowlkes conducts research in bio-inspired nenomaterials as a member of the Molecular-Scale Engineering and Nanoscale Technologies group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Nanoscale technologies is a rapidly growing field for materials research.
James LaManna determines the performance characteristics of materials used to manufacture solid rocket motors at Allian Techsystems, the industry leader in the production of solid rocket motors for NASA and the Department of Defense. Materials allow breakthroughs in aero-space applications.
If you would like to add yourself to this page, please contact the MSE webmaster or Carla in the MSE office.
Other links for Alumni:
» Professional Organizations for MSE Students
College of Engineering Links:
» Office of Engineering Development
» UT National Alumni Association President's Message