aem 

Student earns NASA scholarship

By Associated Engineering Press

Lauren Howell is aiming for the stars – a bit more literally than most of her classmates.

Howell, a sophomore majoring in aerospace engineering at The University of Alabama, was recently named a recipient of NASA’s 2014-2015 Aeronautics Scholarship. Howell is one of just 20 students from across the nation to receive 
the honor.

Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for NASA’s Research Mission Director, emphasized the importance of these students and others selected during the scholarship’s seven-year run.

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,200 students and more than 170 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.

Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Posted on: September 24, 2014    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, In The News, Students