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Mechanical engineering labs to be offered at UA Gadsden Center

By Associated Engineering Press

The University of Alabama started offering degrees in mechanical engineering through distance learning at least 20 years ago, according to Clark Midkiff, the department head.

Midkiff said the challenge has been providing the hands-on lab experience distance learning students need, in addition to video-streamed lessons and online homework.

Starting this spring, some of those distance learners can get hands-on experience at UA’s Gadsden Center with the establishment of a permanent lab facility there. Sources: The Gadsden Times, WBRC Fox 6, WBRC Fox 6 (Video), WBMA ABC 33/40, WTVM ABC 9

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: January 6, 2016    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students    /    Features: