We Want YOU! to be SUCCESSFUL€¦ · Compliance with University Policies 7. ... 1 credit research...
Transcript of We Want YOU! to be SUCCESSFUL€¦ · Compliance with University Policies 7. ... 1 credit research...
College of EngineeringGraduate Student Orientation
23 August 2019
Vahid Motevalli, PhD, PEAssociate Dean for Research
& InnovationCollege of Engineering
We Want YOU! to be SUCCESSFUL
2
3
MissionTo provide a balanced academic
environment of teaching, research, and service to prepare
career-ready engineering, computing, and technology
professionals
CORE VALUES
AIM HIGH
STUDENTS FIRST
PROFESSIONALISM
INNOVATION
RECOGNITION
EMINENCE
VisionTo achieve national recognition
as a college of engineering known for innovative education,
use-inspired research, and graduates who are solving
tomorrow’s societal challenges
TTU – A Comprehensive University
• College of Agriculture and Human Ecology
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Engineering
• College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Whitson-Hester School of Nursing
4
An Opportunity for Inter- and Multi-
Disciplinary Research
Degree Programs
7 BS; 5 MS; PhD in Engineering• Chemical Eng., BS, MS & PhD
• Civil Eng., BS, MS & PhD
• Computer Eng., BS
• Computer Science, BS, MS & PhD
• Electrical Eng., BS
• Electrical and Computer Eng., MS & PhD
• Eng. Technology, BS
• Mechanical Eng., BS, MS & PhD
Online PSM in Manufacturing Sustainability (F 18)
Distance MS in Eng. Mgt. (S20)
5
College of Engineering Quick Facts
• About 2,500 Students• Peak AY 2018-19 graduate student enrollment: 227
• Largest TTU College
• 27% TTU Enrollment
• Significant Growth Since 2013• 75 Faculty – 6 New faculty
this Fall 2019
• About 50 Staff First PhD Conferred: 1973-74
• 17,000 Alumni
• Occupying space in 8 building (excluding the Foundry)
6
Engineering First Offered in 1923
Roles and Responsibilities as Graduate Students: Core Values
Commitment to Personal and Scholarly Integrity
Teamwork
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Personal/Professional
Development
Valuing Partnerships, Cooperation, and
Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Compliance with University Policies
7
Roles and Responsibilities – Graduate Assistants
• Academic Responsibilities Make progress toward a degree
Embrace a culture of discovery, learning and hard work
Maintain Full Academic Standing (GPA > 3.0)
• Work Responsibilities Half-time ≈ 10 Hours/wk
Full-time ≈ 20 Hours/wk
On time and responsible delivery on tasks
Compliance with required training and regulations
• Key Stakeholders Faculty Advisor/supervisor
Students (both as GTA and GRA)
College, Center and/or Department (Chair/Director and staff)
9
Engineering Graduate Students Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2019
Overview of
Graduate Studies
and Research in
College of Engineering
Degree RequirementsMS level - Departmental
MS Requirements, Set by Departments – Thesis and non-Thesis Options
Graduate Assistants (GAs) must pursue a thesis option
24 Semester hours of courses
Concentrate on courses in area of interest
1 credit research seminar required by most departments
6 Semester hours of graduate research
Develop skills for independent study
Write thesis and present findings
• Departments may have areas of focus
• Intended to be a two-year program
• Presentation and publication of your work is highly encouraged. Peer-reviewed publications is the best process
SEE “Navigating Graduate School”10
Ph.D. Requirements are established by each department around these basic college requirement• Form your Advisory Committee before completing 15 credit hours
• Minimum of 18 HOURS OF COURSEWORK AFTER MS (Direct PhD students need more course credit hours )
• Minimum 24 HOURS OF RESEARCH
• Qualifying Exam (only Direct PhD who do not have a BS from an ABET accredited program)
• Comprehensive Exam – complete when you have 80% of your course work completed, includes developing, presenting and defending your research proposal.
• Dissertation – publicly defended, work closely with your entire committee.
• Publications – one peer-reviewed publication is required by all departments.
• Multidisciplinary research and advisory committee is possible within CoE
11
Degree RequirementsPhD is College-Wide
Thesis/Dissertation
In-depth investigation on a topic of your interest.
Literature search on the previous research in the topic area.
Develop a hypothesis for your research topic.
Thesis/dissertation must demonstrates competency in independent research, analysis, technical writing, etc.
Dissertation contributes to knowledge in the field.
12
How Long it Takes?
Depends on you! Typical program duration:
Two years for M.S. Three - Four years for Ph.D. (post M.S.)
Research and Graduate Program Highlights
• In 2018-19, CoE research activations exceeded $10M.• CEROC has received $500k/yr for 4 years as a match to
the NSF Grant for Cybersecurity Scholarship for Service (5 years, over $4 M) awarded in Jan. 2016.
• Record number of degrees conferred in MS and PhD in 2018-19.
• Graduate enrollment peaked in Fall 2018 at 106 PhD, 121 MS
• CoE is key to maintaining the Carnegie Classification, $300,000 additional support since FY18.
• GTA support continued –App. $770,000 from SCF across the college (AY 20).
• Travel support for graduate students
14
CoE Research Activities
FY19 State Appropriations for the Centers: • CEROC - $500,000 (not included in the
activations)• CESR - $947,800• CMR - $1,543,00
Peak Proposal activities: FY16 (122% increase vs. FY13)Peak Grant activations: FY19 (222% increase vs. FY13)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
05
1015202530354045
Mill
ion
s
Mill
ion
s
Proposals and Activations
Proposals
15
Year Proposals Activations* Ext Activ.* % vs (FY13)
2010-11 $16,783,914 $5,770,988 $3,291,788
2011-12 $18,114,441 $5,383,695 $3,057,695
2012-13 $18,079,113 $4,753,151 $2,389,551
2013-14 $22,761,327 $5,934,256 $3,473,856 45.38%
2014-15 $20,304,625 $5,421,118 $3,016,318 26.23%
2015-16 $40,206,022 $6,437,037 $4,073,237 70.46%
2016-17 $35,375,081 $8,031,792 $5,705,992 138.79%
2017-18 $26,855,800 $7,152,660 $4,730,560 97.97%
2018-19 $25,633,890 $10,183,506 $7,692,306 221.91%* Incl. CESR and CMR appropriated funding
FY19 State Appropriations for the Centers: • CEROC - $500,000 (not included in the
activations)• CESR - $947,800• CMR - $1,543,00
Peak Proposal activities: FY16 (122% increase vs. FY13)Peak Grant activations: FY19 (222% increase vs. FY13)
16
Expectations and Requirements
Engineering Graduate Students Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2019
Expectations and Requirements• RESPOND PROMPTLY TO EMAIL REQUESTS
• GAs are expected to attend seminars sponsored by their Departments/Centers
• Offer letter is your contract (all GAs)
• Progress Reports signed off by faculty advisors must be submitted each semester (summer if on GRA appt.) – Varies by Center/Dept.
December and May and as required for summer• Worker’s Comp (Accident or Injury Reporting Procedures)
• Copies of Payroll Documents - Appointment letters & I-9 cards
• Confidentiality Agreement, Invention Disclosures, Laboratory Safety Form, & Student Non-use agreement
• Announcement of Thesis and Dissertation Defense (Std format)
• Pdf copy of thesis or dissertation to the Center
• Exit Interview: Contact info., what is next for you,
Equipment & key return
Annual Workplace Conduct and Safety Training
CERTAIN TRAINING IS REQUIRED EVERY YEAR!!!
• Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action https://www.tntech.edu/hr/diversity-equity/
• TTU Policy #143: Sexual Misconduct
• Title VI Training - Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
https://www.tntech.edu/hr/diversity-equity/titlevi.php
• Title IX and VAWA- stipulates that no one, whether male or female, can be -- on the basis of sex -- excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program, service, or activity that is partially or wholly funded by federal dollars.
https://ouweb.tntech.edu/titleix/index.php
Annual Workplace Conduct and Safety Training
CERTAIN TRAINING IS REQUIRED EVERY YEAR!!!
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | CITI https://www.citiprogram.org/
• Visit Environmental Health and Safety web site for laboratory specific Safety Training Modules. http://www.tntech.edu/safety/training.php
• CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FOR ALL REQUIRED ONLINE TRAINING MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR RESPECTIVE LABORATORY, DEPARTMENT AND/OR CENTER OFFICE BEFORE September 30!
Graduate Assistantship Stipends
Minimum rate per month for full (20 hours/week) assistantships for students in the College of Engineering.
$1200 - for a master’s student appointed full time.
$1500 for a doctoral student appointed full time.
$1300 for Direct PhD admits
All GRA appointments funded by external sources should also be at the above level or higher. Partial assistantships should be at a minimum of 50% (10 hours/week).
20
Tuition and Fees Support
Current policy requires a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 credit hours per semester for full-time GA’s.
MS, no funding, full-time: 9 credit hours
PhD, full-time: 6 credit hours for all
Tuition and Fees should only cover courses specified by student Program of Study (PoS) and consistent with department, college and university policies.
Recommended Maximum Credit Hour Load as a GA
MS: 15-16 hour per academic year
PhD: 12-15 hours per academic year
21
Sources of Funding to support your research
• TTU seed funding for faculty research grants
• Departments, Centers, CoE, Office of Research, University Offices (GTA, GRA, GA)
• Travel grants from Dean’s Office
• Travel funds from Student Organizations
• Foundations and external grants
• Fellowships from Federal Agencies (NSF-GRFP, DOD-NDSEG, NASA, NRC, ORAU, …)
• ORNL based support
• Industry internships
22
Process to Obtain/Maintain Funding
• Must be in Good Academic Standing
• Starts with faculty/department
• Must be competitive and Performance-Based
• Expected to be working on a Thesis research (GRA and GTA) – MS students
• Be aware of time limits for funding
• Carefully develop your program of study
23
Time Limits for Graduate Assistantship in CoE
Limits are based on first enrollment and regardless of source of funding
M.S. ProgramLimited to maximum of two full years of support. Exceptional conditions required for any funding extension to be granted.
Ph.D. ProgramPost MS - Three year of support regardless of source of funding – candidacy must be achieved and Funding Extension Request Form Required. Direct PhD – Same as post MS, but with four years of support.
Note, Graduate Teaching Assistantships are 8 months appointment per AY, summer support possible either for teaching support or hourly support
Information Sources - internal
Graduate Studies Website
• Calendar
• Forms
• Degree Programs
• Funding Opportunities
• Thesis/Dissertation
• Navigating Graduate School
• Graduate Catalog
• Faculty
• Departmental staff, Grad Studies staff
• Graduate student peers
• CoE Website
• Departmental websites
• Centers
TTU College of Engineering Revolutionizing Engineering
Other Resources for Discovery and Learning (close by)
• Libraries on campus and around the country
• Centers, colleges and departments on campus
• Other Independent State Universities
• Vanderbilt, U Tennessee Knoxville
• Oak Ridge National Laboratories
• Industry in the region and State
26
Graduate Student Resources
• Use for additional details and information
• Forms and links included
• This presentation and other material will be provided to you on the CoE web site.
• Research and Innovation:
https://ouweb.tntech.edu/engineering/research/index.php
https://ouweb.tntech.edu/engineering/programs/grad/index.php
CES
RE
SO
U
R
CoE Graduate Committee
• Chaired by the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation
• Representations from the 5 departments + a graduate student representative
• Policies and procedures governing admission and degree requirements
• New courses and changes to programs
• New programs
• Exceptions to policies and appeals
• You need to elect a graduate student member (2-year term).
28
30
Resources at CoE,
Working with the Centers
Engineering Graduate Students Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2019
Research Centers
Current College of Engineering Centers• Center for Manufacturing Research
(CMR)• Industrial Assessment Center (IAC)
– part of CMR• Center for Energy Systems Research
(CESR)• Cybersecurity Education, Research, and
Outreach Center (TTU-CEROC)
University and External Funded Centers• STEM Center • Center for Water Resources (CWR)
31
Center forEnergySystemsResearch
Cybersecurity Education, Research & Outreach Center (CEROC)
Quick Facts about CEROC
• Founded in January 2016• NSA/DHS designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
(1 of 200+) https://www.caecommunity.org/content/cae-institution-map• First and Largest CyberCorps SFS Program in the State of Tennessee (1 of 70)
https://www.cybersecuritymastersdegree.org/cybercorps/• Community College Pathway (1 of 10)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qjVCcj0CTtsOVNq7YB1x93CbwFob6j4y&usp=sharing
• Only Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (CySP, formerly DoD IASP) in the State of Tennessee
• Partner• Tennessee 3-Star Industrial Assessment Center providing cyber risk
assessment services for power assessment clients• Academic Alliance Partner with DHS in the STOP. THINK. CONNECT! Initiative
• Founder of the Women in Cybersecurity Conference • The largest academia based cybersecurity conference in the nation
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
CEROC Circle
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
Cyber Scholar Development
Education
ResearchOutreach
CEROC Mission
• To provide quality (informal) cybersecurity education - one of the essential skill sets for the 21st century;
• To supply adequately trained students in cybersecurity workforce pipeline;• To facilitate and advance research in trending areas in cybersecurity;• To increase public awareness of information assurance and cybersecurity;• To promote and disseminate cybersecurity educational and research artifacts and
experience in the academic community;• To share expertise with partners in collaborative initiatives in cybersecurity
workforce development and research.
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
CEROC Team
Dr. Ambareen Siraj
Director
Lana Richardson
Financial Associate 4
Travis Lee
Cybersecurity Technologist
Eric Brown
Assistant Director
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
Cybersecurity Education, Research & Outreach Center (CEROC)
• Computer Science affiliation• Undergraduate concentration in cybersecurity
• Started specialized concentration in 2015• Around 200 students in security concentration out of 428 majors
• Masters and Ph.D. program in cybersecurity • 20+ students working towards security graduate degrees
• CyberEagles student club• Over 100 student members• Activities:
• Training• Competitions• Guest seminars• Volunteer services
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc/education / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
Cybersecurity Education, Research & Outreach Center (CEROC)
• 10+ faculty supervises research in security• Computer Science• Computer Engineering• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Research areas:• Educational
• Cybersecurity education and workforce development
• Core• Network• Cyber Physical Systems• Vehicular Network• Robotics• Malware analysis• Healthcare• Big Data Analytics Applications• Formal methods• Hardware• Cyber Crime• Forensics
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc/research / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
Cybersecurity Education, Research & Outreach Center (CEROC)
• NSF CReST• NSF CyberCorps SFS Bootcamp• NSF/NSA GenCyber Camp• WiCyS• STEMmobile• K12 Site Visits
https://www.tntech.edu/ceroc/outreach / @TechCEROC / [email protected]
Center for Manufacturing Research
Established 1985Mission
To advance and support scientific and engineering knowledge in areas related to manufacturing through fundamental research and technology transfer activities, and to impact the instructional program in those areas.
Direct Return to the State Economy Outreach to more than 500 Industries $3.00 added to State Economy for every
Appropriated dollar.
Director: Dr. Ying Zhang (ME)
Administrative• Michelle Davis: Outreach Coordinator• Suzanne Henry: Contract Compliance• Tammy Martin – Administrative Associate PT(with CESR)• Anysa Milum – Financial Associate (CoE and shared with
CESR)• Phyllis Stallion: Administrative Associate• Darlene Wiegand: Financial Analyst - PTTechnical• Brian Bates: R&D Engineer, Material Science• Terry Guo: R&D Engineer, Communications & Dig. Mfg.• Wayne Hawkins: Manager, Material Science Lab• Robert Mathews: Part-time R&D Engineer
Center Staff
Research Areas
• Materials – coating, alloys, membrane material, material characterization, composites, casting, …
• Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
• Automotive related research• Robotics• Hybrid-electric• Engines
Trained Staff in Microstructural Testing,
Vibrations, Mechanical Testing, Acoustics,
Rapid Prototyping, and CMM
CMR Material Science Laboratory
• The MSL is a core facility for microscopy and Material Science characterization equipment located in Clement Hall 304.
• A Core Laboratory as a shared resource supporting Research, TTU faculty, students and industry.
• Provides analytical support for Research: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Environmental and Kinetics Study of Sustainable Biomass, Nanoparticles for Biomedicine and Components and Devices for Energy Storage and Conversion.
40
CMR Material Science Laboratory
• Current MSL Internal Research Project Support:
• Additive Manufacturing: Heat treatment effects on Inconel 625 components fabricated by wire + arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)—part 1: microstructural characterization, WAAM Publication.
• Polymer Nanocomposites: the processing, characterization and prediction of properties.
43
CMR Material Science Laboratory
44
The FEI Quanta 200 Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM)
is a flexible, general purpose, simple-to-use instrument that can be
operated in either regular high-vacuum or low-vacuum modes, enabling
users to image a wide variety of samples.
45
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is one of the most important non-destructive
tools to analyze all kinds of matter—ranging from fluids, to powders
and crystals. From research to production and engineering, XRD is
an indispensable method for materials characterization and quality
control.
CMR Material Science Laboratory
CMR Material Science Laboratory
46
CMR Material Science Laboratory
47
Magnification 20 to 2,000,000 X
Secondary electron resolution
0.8 nm (accelerating voltage 15 kV)0.9 nm (accelerating voltage 1 kV)
Tennessee Tech University / College of EngineeringFirst University in North America to receive the Hitachi SU7000
Center for Energy Systems Research
Center History
• Center was established July 1, 1985 with the name Center for Electric Power – Modeling Simulation and Control
• Its name was officially approved by THEC January 5, 2005 and changed to Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR) in February 2005
48
Center forEnergySystemsResearch
Center for Energy Systems Research
49
Some of the External Funding Agencies(Over 35 million dollars in external funding since 1985)
NSF EPRI NCHRP At least half a dozen DOENIST FHWA major utilities including
TVA Argonne NASA Southern Co. Services,ONR Cummins ASHRAE Pennsylvania Power & DOD NSWC US Army Light, Dairyland Power, TDOT Goodrich CDM Genesis Power, and ORNL/ORAU TDECD RTT Duke Power.TRMCA Synterprise Global AerospaceYaskawa Buswell Energy Bridge TechAquashield SPIDA Thermaflex, Inc.EES MSU Eastman ChemicalGastite Square D Naval Postgraduate School
Center forEnergySystemsResearch
Administrative
• Barbara Fenlon – Administrative Associate• Anysa Milum- Financial Associate PT (With CMR)• Tammy Martin – Administrative Associate PT(with
CMR)• Etter Staggs – Financial AnalystTechnical
• Robert Craven: R&D EngineerResearch Faculty
• Dr. Charles Van Neste
Center forEnergySystemsResearch
Center Staff : Center for Energy Systems Research
Center Research AreasCenter forEnergySystemsResearch
Smart GridOptimum and Stable OperationApplication of Power ElectronicsEfficient Integration of Sources and LoadsResilient and Secure CommunicationProtection against disturbances and threatWireless Power Transfer and Charging
Resilient InfrastructureModeling and SimulationMonitoring and Control Cement, Concrete and Other Materials Environmental/Climate Sustainability
Safety at Tennessee Tech
52
Electrician receives fatal shock
Electrician falls from ladder due to jerk reaction from shock
Electrician receives minor burn from electric shock
Electrician receives minor shock while connecting light fixture
Electrician connects light fixture with circuit energized
?UNSAFE
ACTS ARERESULTS
OF UNSAFEBEHAVIOR
CHANGE PERSONAL VALUES (BEHAVIOR) and PREVENT the unsafe acts and the injuries and fatalities will take care of themselves.
Safety at Tennessee Tech
53
• https://www.tntech.edu/safety/training.php
• Cybersecurity training shows up in Banner
• CITI training in ethics: https://www.tntech.edu/research/researchcompliance/citi_training.php
Safety at Tennessee Tech
54
• The most expensive thing in that lab is you and your colleagues.
• The state of the art in safety technology is your brain.
• Think before you walk into the lab each day, habit of mind.
• Prevent.
• Prepare.
• I have only been hurt in my career by someone else’s experiment.
• Label everything, put a lid on everything.
• Incorporate the training into your life; you will lead or design some day and safety mindset in process design and group leadership is paramount.
• Safety, productivity, quality. Equal goals.
• Catch the attitude! Have a safe day!
Introduction to High Performance Computing at Tech
55
Mike Renfro, [email protected]• HPC Systems Administrator• Clement Hall 224• www.hpc.tntech.edu• NSF XSEDE Campus Champion• XSEDE CC Fellow, 2019—2020• xsede.org
Hardware:• 44 28-core compute servers, including 8
GPUs• 64—384 GB RAM for most servers (1
server with 896 GB)
OS: Red Hat/CentOS Linux
Application software: lots of it
Introduction to High Performance Computing at Tech
56
Since September 2017:• 13.3 million CPU-hours delivered
• 183,000 jobs
Common job types:• Molecular dynamics
• Nuclear physics
• Artificial intelligence/machine learning
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Genomics
• Computational hydrology
• Computational solid mechanics