By Tanner Coffman
There’s nothing “once-in-a-generation” about extreme weather anymore. In 2024, the U.S. declared a major natural disaster an average of nearly every four days, according to an analysis by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). From wildfires to hurricanes to flash floods, the pace and severity of climate-related events is accelerating, putting millions of homes at risk.
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: Tanner Coffman / Posted on: July 8, 2025 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff / Features: Dr. Patrick (Shane) Crawford
