Spring 2023 | Issue 2 | February 10
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Dean Okoli Attends 2023 ASEE Public Policy Colloquium in DC
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Dean Okenwa Okoli joined deans from around the country in Washington, D.C. for the
2023 ASEE Engineering Deans Public Policy Colloquium (PPC) held February 6-8.. The
event focused on the themes of engineering talent, innovation and impact.
The deans heard from agency leaders at the National Science Foundation, Department
of Energy, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Department of Defense,
as well as thought leaders on innovation and security. In addition, they had the opportunity
to advocate for critical priorities in funding and policy through in-person congressional
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Send a BAE Gram to another student
Each BAE gram contains a goodie bag with candy and Valentines Day themed items. On
Tuesday, February 14, students will receive an email letting them know a BAE gram
was sent to them and ready to be picked up.
Sign up on the 2nd Floor of EA, ES and ET.
BAE Gram Prices
- $3 Signed
- $4: Signed with a note
- $5: Anonymous with a note
Sign-up Times
- February 9 | 8 AM to 12 PM
- February 10 | 8 AM to 12 PM & 2 to 5 PM
- February 13 | 8 AM to 12 PM
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CyberCorps Scholarship for Service
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The federal government is paying for cybersecurity degrees!
CyberCorps SFS is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information
assurance professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure.
Scholarship Details
- All tuition and education related fees paid
- Up to 3 years of support for undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) education
- Academic year stipends of $25,000 for undergraduate students and $34,000 for graduate
students
- Professional allowance of $6,000 for SFS Job Fair and other travel, professional certification,
etc.
- Summer internships
- Post graduation government service requirement for a period equivalent to length of
scholarship
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Full-time student with a commitment for a career in cybersecurity
Deadline to Apply
2023 Fall and 2024 Spring Cohort Applications (one round of applications):
February 1 to April 15, 2023
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APPLY NOW!
Go to Tiger Scholarship Manager. Select CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service.
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Join CMAA, Visit Ford's BlueOval City
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Become a member of the University of Memphis Chapter of the Construction Management
Association of America and, this semester, you will have the opportunity to visit
the much anticipated BlueOval City Project that is coming to Stanton, Tennessee.
Why Join?
- Networking
- Scholarship opportunities
- Internship opportunities
- Job site visits
- Certification potential
Earn a Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) certification
For more information, email Cody Williamson, cmwllm28@memphis.edu. |
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C-TIER Truck Parking in Tennessee Study Completed
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Dr. Mihalis Golias Professor
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Dr. Sabya Mishra Associate Professor Faudree Professor
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This fall, the Center for Transportation Innovations in Education and Research (CTIER)
in the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering completed its research project
on the demand and supply of truck parking facilities in the state of Tennessee. Sponsored
by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Freight Mobility Research Institute,
the research found that the state of Tennessee does not exhibit a significant issue
with truck parking capacity with a majority of its interstate network categorized
as having “adequate capacity.”
Principal investigator Dr. Mihalis Golias, Civil Engineering professor, headed the research team consisting of co-principal
investigators Dr. Sabya Mishra, Civil Engineering associate professor; Dr. Christopher R. Cherry, associate department
head of Undergraduate Studies and Civil and Environmental Engineering professor at
the University of Tennessee (UT); Airton Kohls, research associate III at the UT Center
for Transportation Research; and Daniel Murray, vice president of the American Transportation
Research Institute. Dimitrios Giampouranis in the UofM Department of Civil Engineering was research assistant. |
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Dimitrios Giampouranis Graduate Research Assistant |
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Construction Management Lecture Series
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Guest Lectures
Class: Construction Scheduling Topic/Delivery: CPM Scheduling Company: Yates Constructions Thursday, February, 23, 2023 8 to 9:25 a.m. EA 102D
Class: Construction Estimating Topic/Delivery: Detailed Estimates Company: Montgomery Martine Tuesday, March 14, 2023 9:40 to 11:05 a.m. ES335
Class: Construction Engineering Topic/Delivery: Project Closeout Company: Grinder, Taber & Grinder Monday, April 10, 2023 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. EA 102D
Site Visit
Class: Construction Engineering, Construction Scheduling & Construction Estimating Topic/Delivery: Blue Oval City Company: Walbridge Wednesday, March 1, 2023 1 p.m. Project Site |
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Engineering Day is an opportunity for the Herff College of Engineering to host local
middle and high school students on campus and introduce them to the world of engineering.
During the event, students enjoy a full day of STEM competitions, games and tours. >> More Information
Saturday, February 18 Herff College of Engineering |
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Career Corner provides news and information related to internships, co-ops and careers.
If you have any questions about career services at Herff, contact Shelia Moses, Engineering Co-Op & Internship Coordinator. |
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Spring 2023 Herff Career & Internship Fair
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Friday, February 17 9 AM to 12 PM Engineering Complex |
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