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Three aerospace engineering majors have spent their senior year learning the ins and outs of hovercrafts

By Associated Engineering Press

The vehicle, powered by a 5-foot-wide propeller in back, was a natural target for a group of third graders visiting the University of Alabama for the College of Engineering’s E-Day.  The kids couldn’t know how important this hovercraft was to the aerospace engineers charged with upgrading it. After all, this was something to jump on, to steer from the diver’s seat, and, in general, to use as a jungle gym.

“Careful. Careful. That’s our degree you’re messing with,” said TJ Tritschler, only somewhat jokingly.

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: March 15, 2016    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, In The News, Students