Dr. Alice Smith believes solving complex computational problems takes creativity.
“What we do is really artful,” she said. “I tell my students there’s no right or wrong answer. If it works, great. If not, try something else.”
By Jessica Nelson
Dr. Alice Smith believes solving complex computational problems takes creativity.
“What we do is really artful,” she said. “I tell my students there’s no right or wrong answer. If it works, great. If not, try something else.”
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: Jessica Nelson / Posted on: February 23, 2026 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, UA News