UA joins partnership to study atmospheric sciences

By Associated Engineering Press

The University of Alabama is now officially a member of a national organization focused on research and training in atmospheric sciences. At a Monday ceremony on campus, UA President Stuart R. Bell and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research President Antonio J. Busalacchi signed an agreement that means the Capstone is a member of the consortium of 117 universities and colleges across North America. Sources: Tuscaloosa News, Environmentguru.com, 4-traders.com, College and University, Atmosnews, WVUA (Tuscaloosa)

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 28, 2018    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research