The TCE chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) earned awards and recognition at the 2021 SWE National Conference, held October 21–23 in Indianapolis. Twenty-three UT SWE members attended, with their trip sponsored by the college as part of TCE’s commitment to supporting and recruiting women in engineering.
Engineering Vols Bring Home Top Awards from National SWE Conference
Kilic to Represent UT Engineering in Multiple Programs
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Ozlem Kilic has been chosen for two new exciting professional opportunities. She will represent UT in an upcoming Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Institute and on the International Union of Radio Science US National Committee
New Vols Engage at 2021 WomEngineers Welcome Dinner
“It was really awesome being able to see what clubs and organizations are available to help me out and to learn more about all the different activities in the TCE,” said first-year computer science major Jules Prater, who shared a table with Bigelow, Associate Dean Kilic, and Dean Mench. “The dinner helped me to meet new people outside my discipline and first-year classes and gain a bigger picture of the college of engineering.”
Vols Move Forward in Graduate School with GEM Fellowship
The college is proud to announce Terryl Dodson, Clarice Phelps, and Promise Adebayo-Ige have been awarded GEM Fellowships.
Vols Move Forward in PhD Careers with GEM Fellowship
The college is proud to announce Terryl Dodson, Clarice Phelps, and Promise Adebayo-Ige have been awarded GEM Fellowships.
College Announces WiE LEAD
WiE LEAD is a collective of women-centric student organizations that provides female students opportunities for leadership development, mentoring, and collaboration.
Tiffany Sithiphone Shines with the Volunteer Spirit
TCE alumna Tiffany Sithiphone actively supports Women in Engineering at UT as she earns national recognition for her leadership in career and diversity roles.
Thompson and Skutnik Fill New Roles for Office of Academic and Student Affairs
“I am delighted to be working with these two energetic and visionary women in launching new initiatives for TCE to promote engineering and build partnerships to attract a great workforce to engineering from all walks of life,” said Ozlem Kilic, associate dean of academic and student affairs.
Ghosh Develops Greener, Faster-Drying Concrete
Doctoral student Debalina Ghosh developed a new concrete formula that both quickens the drying time of precast concrete and has a reduced carbon footprint.
Kilic and Coble Aspire to Share Mentoring Plans
The Tickle College of Engineering enjoyed a strong presence at the 2021 Aspire Summer Institute for STEM Faculty and Faculty Developers, held June 7–11 via online sessions. Associate Dean Ozlem Kilic and Associate Professor Jamie Coble presented on a planned mentoring program that would offer support for women in PhD studies who are interested in pursuing faculty positions and more.