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Research Centers

The College of Engineering has several research centers and institutes that capitalize on interdisciplinary research initiatives and advance the University’s mission.

In The News: UA Part of Tornado Research Project in Alabama

October 10, 2019 - Fox 6 - Center for Advanced Public Safety

A group of University of Alabama students will soon visit and spend time with some homeowners to better understand how they find out when severe weather is happening and how those families react to it. Read more

Sources: Fox 6, ABC 33/40, NBC (Huntsville), NBC (Montgomery), WERC-FM, WVUA 10/9, NBC 13, ABC 33/40, WVTM-13 10/10, WVUA 10/12, WVTM 13 (Birmingham) 10/12 , ABC/NBC (Mississippi and West Alabama), The News Courier, NBC (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Times Daily, The Eagle

In The News: University of Alabama researchers to design next-gen transportation system in west central Alabama

October 3, 2019 - Alabama Newscenter - Center for Advanced Public Safety, Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, University Transportation Center for Alabama

Researchers at the University of Alabama are embarking on a $16.8 million project to transform the roads and highways in the Tuscaloosa area into a smart transportation network that is safer, less congested and more environmentally friendly. By dotting the roadways in west central Alabama with sensors and cameras, utilizing… Read more

Sources: Alabama Newscenter, Wired Focus

In The News: Grant money allocated for targeted traffic enforcement

August 30, 2019 - The Gadsden Times - Center for Advanced Public Safety

Just in time for the Labor Day weekend, the governor’s office announced 18 counties will get $1.2 million to help improve traffic safety in East-Central Alabama. Funds will be allocated to police and sheriff’s departments based on data provided by the University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety which… Read more

Sources: The Gadsden Times, ABC 33/40, NBC (Montgomery)

UA Researchers Continue Groundbreaking Work in Greenland

August 28, 2019 - Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Remote Sensing Center

For the second consecutive year, a team of researchers from The University of Alabama traveled to the Arctic Circle to help unveil ancient climate history and provide perspectives on improving climate models. Read more

In The News: UA and Auburn receive grant to help with safety on Alabama roads

August 21, 2019 - NBC 13 - Center for Advanced Public Safety

New tonight, safety on Alabama’s highways at the center of a more than $3 million grant. Governor Ivey awarded the funding today to Auburn University, The University of Alabama and the state’s department of public health. We are told the money will be used by the schools to create media… Read more

Sources: NBC 13, NBC (Huntsville), NBC (Montgomery), NBC (Birmingham) , Alabama Political Reporter, Fox 6, CBS 42, ABC (Columbus, Ga.), ABC (Huntsville), NBC (Montgomery), ABC 33/40, WBRC (Birmingham), Business Alabama, WTVY (Dothan), The Tuscaloosa News

In The News: When a Tornado Hits Your Home: A New Look at Structures, Survival, and Resilience

August 20, 2019 - Weather Underground - Center for Advanced Public Safety

Chasing a tornado is one thing. It’s a whole different matter if a tornado is heading toward your home. How do you deal with the threat? And exactly what happens if the tornado actually hits? A new NOAA-funded study will spend the next two years delving into those questions. The… Read more

Sources: Weather Underground

In The News: Fourth of July holiday brings higher risk of fatal wrecks

July 3, 2019 - Tuscaloosa News - Center for Advanced Public Safety

Alabama averages more fatal crashes during the days surrounding Independence Day than the rest of the year, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at the University of Alabama. Read more

Sources: Tuscaloosa News, Fox 6 (Birmingham), WAFF 48 (Huntsville), The Tuscaloosa News, Yellowhammer, Alabama Daily News, Alabama News Center