Engineering a newsletter
Behind the COE
newsletter's new look
Dean's Message


Diversity and dedication to research
Meet Nuclear Engineering Professor
Dr. Belle Uphadyaya
Faculty Focus




Engineering family ties
How many engineers does
it take to...? The Embry family
should have the answer!

Department News
Catch up on the research progress
and other accomplishments of
COE students and faculty


Investing in the future
One UTK alum's love for "tinkering" leads to long-term support for the COE
Alumni Profile

In Development
Development Director Jeff Lorber discusses ways to give and receive


Alumni News
COE grads work with the astronauts, celebrate the Fiesta Bowl and
pump up the volume




Kudos
Honors and awards presented to COE faculty, students and alumni

I am pleased to introduce you to some of the changes that you are seeing in the College of Engineering newsletter. We have redesigned the format and changed the name from Engineering News to Tennessee Engineer. We feel the new name better reflects the breadth of our readership–all engineers who have graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, no matter where they are now. The updated publication also establishes our niche as the information newsletter from the college to external audiences.

Last fall, our newsletter editors talked with several of you about what you were looking for from this publication. Our research indicated that the tabloid size of the former publication was difficult to maneuver. You, the readers, also suggested that we include color in the publication. We listened to those suggestions as well as many others and made quite a few changes. For example, we have adopted a standard paper size booklet format featuring full color on the front and back.

While many of the former features of the publication will continue to be a part of the updated format, we are introducing some new elements as well. For example, this spring issue includes a "Kudos" section that will feature several recent award winners including Chancellor William Snyder's Tau Beta Pi award and Dr. Peter Cummings's Alpha Chi Signa recognition. Many of you have written and expressed interest in learning more about the achievements of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. We hope the "Kudos" section as well as the department news briefs will address those queries. You will also find a new column devoted to alumni and development activities written by Jeff Lorber, director of development for the college.

As always, you remain an important part of the success of this college, and I look forward to hearing from you. We welcome your comments and suggestions and hope you enjoy the new look.