Dr. Derek G. Williamson

Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Opening Borders: Group from UA, first engineering students to study in Cuba since the revolution

June 15, 2017 - By Adam Jones - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

As relations between the United States and Cuba began to thaw, The University of Alabama found itself in a unique position to reach out to universities on the island nation thanks to a long-established relationship of cultural and heritage exchange. As a result of this strengthening relationship, eight students from… Read more

UA engineering students participate in ASCE conference

April 28, 2017 - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Engineering students from The University of Alabama traveled to Florida Atlantic University in March to participate in the American Society of Civil Engineers Southeast Student Conference. More than 1,000 students from 25 universities in the southeastern region of the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and… Read more

Be Our Guest: College set to host three major conference in the spring

November 12, 2015 - By By Judah Martin - Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

The University of Alabama will make good use of its new engineering buildings this spring semester with a series of conferences hosted on campus that should bring about 1,600 students, professors and engineering professionals. Elizabeth Cook and other students and faculty members have been preparing to host the regional American… Read more

Two Degrees of Separation: College offering new programs in environmental, architectural engineering

July 27, 2015 - By Judah Martin - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

As opportunities in industry continue to grow for engineering graduates, The University of Alabama is making sure to keep the pace. In the 2014–15 academic year, the University began offering degrees in architectural engineering and environmental engineering. The College of Engineering previously offered minors in both areas along with degree… Read more