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Bennett Croswell Speaks on Critical Thinking

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Bennett Croswell will be speaking to the EF 203 class on 10/19 regarding his experience with critical thinking techniques at Pratt and Whitney.

Bennett Crosswell is president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines business, where he oversees development, production and support of the company’s military offerings including the 5th generation F119 and F135 engines for the F-22 and F-35 fighters, the F100 for the F-15/F-16, the F117 for the C-17, the PW4062 for the KC-46A, as well as the Small Military Engine and Advanced Engine Program sectors.

Prior to his current role, Bennett held the following positions:

  • Vice President, F135/F119 Programs
  • Led Pratt & Whitney’s Maintenance Data and Support Equipment Team
  • Director, F119 program
  • Vice President, F119 program
  • Vice President, Military Development Programs
  • Vice President, Advanced Programs & Technology

Bennett earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and an M.B.A. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He also graduated from the Defense Systems Management College in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Bennett has authored several papers published by technical societies. He is also a
member of the University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering Advisory Board, the Air Force Association, the Association of the United States Army, the Army Aviation Association of America and the Navy League.

Cavanaugh Mims Speaks on Leadership

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Over the past 30 years, Cavanaugh Mims has established himself as a leader in business and program management. After graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in nuclear engineering, he began his career as a station nuclear engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority and advanced to senior program/project manager for the Department of Energy providing expertise in the environmental remediation and waste management field before creating Visionary Solutions, LLC (VS) – www.vs-llc.com. In 2000, Mr. Mims founded VS to provide transportation and logistics services for governmental and commercial nuclear clients both nationally and internationally. Today, VS has grown into VS Group, a family of five companies that provide high-quality solutions to a variety of complex technical challenges including transportation and logistics, nuclear material disposition, manufacturing, and waste to energy projects. Mr. Mims is an avid supporter of higher education and currently serves on the following at the University of Tennessee: Alumni Board of Directors; College of Engineering Advisory Board, Undergraduate Admissions Advisory Board; and he is also a Chancellor’s Associate. Mr. Mims and his wife Telicia of 27 years have 2 children.

 

Inaugural Class Going Strong, Meets Benefactors

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The first group of Integrated Business and Engineering Program students are now well into their first semester, having gotten the chance to kick off the program with a meet and greet session and dinner with some of the people responsible for the program itself.

The event, held at Knoxville’s Club LeConte, featured a keynote address by Ralph Heath—a member of the board of advisors for both the Tickle College of Engineering and the Haslam College of Business and a key proponent of the program.

Following dinner, students were able to ask questions to a  panel featuring Heath, fellow Tickle board member Bill Eversole, and fellow Haslam board member Jerry Henry.

“Having a chance to sit down with senior executives of industry who are willing to share their experiences and ask them questions is one of the key components of the program,” said Heath. “The candid dialogue provides a unique perspective that would otherwise not be realized in the classroom.”

The tough nature of some of the queries highlighted the caliber of students in the program, with topics from production to entrepreneurship being discussed at length.

In addition to asking questions to the panel, making introductions to the crowd, and telling what they hoped to get out of the program, students also got to mingle with officials from both colleges before and during dinner.

The goal is to have around 20 students in each class, with a mix of each college’s offerings represented. For example, the 19 students in the program this year represent six departments in each college, 14 different majors in total.

Students are selected for the program during the spring semester of their first year, entering the program as sophomores.

Speed Mentoring with Tickle Board of Advisors

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On September 28, 2017 the Integrated Business and Engineering students are invited to participate in a special speed mentoring event co-hosted by the Engineering Mentor Program and the Tickle College of Engineering Board of Advisors.

Distinguished executives from the Tickle College of Engineering Board of Advisors will spend time with students, listen to questions, and give advice. Students will sit at group tables with each guest and have the opportunity to ask questions about their careers, get tips and advice for entering the industry, and network with top professionals from around the country.

Location:

The event will take place in Perkins Hall, Room S10

Schedule:

• 4:15–4:30 PM: Networking Strategies (led by Engineering Professional Practice)
• 4:30–5 PM: Reception
• 5–6PM: Speed Mentoring

View photos from the event here.

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