EECS Lunch & Learn Series
The EECS Lunch & Learn Series, exclusively tailored for faculty and graduate students within the EECS department, takes place on the last Friday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. Join us and engage with our guest speakers, who will shed light on campus resources, new initiatives, and valuable information, fostering research collaborations, networking, and other opportunities among our faculty and students.
Spring 2025
Tom Potok
Founder and leader of the Computational Data Analytics Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory
How AI and HPC are Reinventing Scientific Discovery
Tom Potok, founder and leader of the Computational Data Analytics Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will present a novel approach that leverages advanced AI techniques and high-performance computing (HPC) to automate and accelerate key aspects of the scientific discovery process.
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To attend this seminar, please RSVP to Angie Chance by April 23.
Chad Steed
Distinguished Research Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Interactive Data Science: Detecting the Expected and Discovering the Unexpected
Chad Steed, distinguished research staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will focus on the evolution of a multivariate visual analytics framework, as well as the extensions that have been added to solve challenges.
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To attend this seminar, please RSVP to Angie Chance by March 26.
Rachael Stanley
Learning Technology Specialist at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Best Practices for Presentations
Rachael Stanley, Learning Technology Specialist at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shares tools to help you engage with your audience, position yourself as an expert, and design impactful presentations.
Rachael Stanley Presentation (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: February 28, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To attend this seminar, please RSVP to Angie Chance by February 26.
William Vittetoe
Director of the International Student and Scholar Services
Critical Compliance Considerations for Sponsorship of Employment-Based and Student Visas
William Vittetoe, Director of the International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, provides an overview of the critical compliance and process considerations for the sponsorship of H-1b, J-1 Exchange Visitor, TN, O-1, and F-1 student visas.
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: January 31, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To attend this seminar, please RSVP to Angie Chance.
Doug Bouler
Analog Design Engineer at Texas Instruments
Institutional Research & Strategic Analysis (IRSA)
Analog design engineer Doug Bouler provides information about the various roles available at Texas Instruments, how to prepare for a career with the company, and how their team collaborates to solve challenges.
Doug Bouler Presentation (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To attend this seminar, please RSVP to Angie Chance.
Jim Lenio
Director of Institutional Research & Strategic Analysis (IRSA)
Institutional Research & Strategic Analysis (IRSA)
Director of IRSA Jim Lenio shared the services and products that are available from IRSA, and demonstrate how faculty and staff can access it all, right now.
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Mark Gates
Research Assistant Professor at the Innovative Computing Laboratory (ICL)
The Impact of the Innovative Computing Laboratory on HPC
Research Assistant Professor at the Innovative Computing Laboratory (ICL) Mark Gates shares how the lab is impacting the innovation of high performance computing.
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Lonnie Crosby
Scientific Computing Group Leader at the National Institute for Computational Sciences (NICS)
Cross-Institutional Research Engagement Network (CIREN)
The Cross-Institutional Research Engagement Network (CIREN) is a collaborative effort between the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Arizona State University to train cyberinfrastructure (CI) facilitators in the areas of high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Lonnie Crosby Presentation (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: August 30, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Chris Godfrey
Export Control Officer of the Office of Research Integrity
Research Security – Export Controls
Understanding Export Control terms in proposals helps PIs anticipate measures for compliance and project success.
Chris Godfrey Presentation (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 622
Date: April 26, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To attend this seminar, please RSVP to Angie Chance.
Jada R. Huskey
Director for the Engineering Research Office
Kiley Compton
Assistant Director for the Engineering Research Office
Engineering Research Office: Proposal Support Services
Elevate your research journey: Engineering Research Office (ERO)—your partner in fostering successful extramural research proposals.
Jada and Kiley Presentation (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 435
Date: March 22, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Brynn H. Voy
Education Director for UT-ORII
The UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute – Bridging UT and ORNL through graduate education
UT-ORII’s overall education mission is to enable UT PhD students to take full advantage of the world class facilities and resources that are available at ORNL.
Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 435
Date: February 23, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Victor Hazlewood
Associate CIO
UT’s high performance and scientific computing resources, services, and capabilities through OIT
Unlocking Innovation: Victor Hazlewood reveals the cutting-edge capabilities of OIT HPSC.
Victor Hazelwood Presentation (PDF)
Location: Min H Kao Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building, Rm 435
Date: January 26, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.