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Name:
Ms. Elizabeth Peeler
Undergraduate Major:
Chemical Engineering
Aerospace Education & Research Organization (AERO)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Capstone Design Projects:
-Team HERCULES (NASA Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program/Student-in-Space program)
-DuPont Chattanooga Industrial Pollution Prevention Internship
ASM International
Employer Name: Thermal Engineering Group, Inc.
I studied Heat Exchange Research Condensation (Evaluation) by Utilizing a Liquid-fog Experimental Set-up with senior
mechanical and aerospace engineering students. The team was required to design, build and test the experiment aboard NASA's
Weightless Wonder V. We were successful despite some tough times. The best part, besides 1 1/2 weeks in Houston, was flying
in zero-g! UTK had two temas participate. Team Mammoth Flow Revisited was just as successful. From this experience I
learned how to work, travel, and cooperate with people from different educational and cultural backgrounds. I also applied
what I had learned during my internship and all of my classes, even during physiological training for my flight. What I do
on the job now is this project for terrestrial power generation.
My DuPont pollution prevention was also helpful, in that I learned about the consultant-client relationship. The other 4 ChemE students and I presented our analysis and recommendations to DuPont staff.
Meanwhile, four of us were presenting our research on a Chem-E-Car system to our department and a local AIChE section meeting. This required us to design experiments for test & evaluation of our designs, which can happen on the job.
I recommend that engineering students approach general electives as survey courses in that listening and understanding other
students' perspectives, even if you don't agree. Also, don't be afraid to engage in classroom discussions and be assertive.
Take advantage of membership in student organizations in which you can be active. Chances are, you can continue membership
after you graduate. For recreation, the Holston River is nice and the SAC outdoor pool was one of my favorite places on
campus.
Vol athletic events are awesome experiences--go to as many as you can. During the 2002 UT-Florida game, I had a northern
end-zone turf seat, which was practically on the field. I also thought the baseball team was one of the best I had seen.
FYI: The guy with the coonskin cap carrying the "Power T" flag is representative of one of Tennessee's original volunteers.
Remember to laugh and smile often. Sometimes life is difficult, but someone else is worse off than you. Just take the bad
times in stride. Cherish your family, and don't forget the friends you've made and those who've have helped you in life.
Work doesn't define the person you are. I consider my career to be worthy applications of my talents and energy.
Patience is a must, and know that you can achieve anything and enjoy life with your heart and mind in the right place.
Go Vols!
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