UA Sees Major Increases in R&D Partnerships with Industry

By Associated Engineering Press

a man at a metal printing area

Metal Printing

Over the past three years, annual funding from industry partners with The University of Alabama increased nearly 500%, creating opportunities for students while bringing innovation and job growth to the state.

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 26, 2022    /    Posted in:   Alabama Industrial Assessment Center, Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, Partners, Research, UA News