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Computer coding lesson teaches importance of high-tech jobs    /  The Tuscaloosa News

On Tuesday, Jeff Gray, a professor in the University of Alabama’s College of Engineering, handed a student at the Tuscaloosa Magnet Middle School a smooth white ball about the size…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: December 9, 2015    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach    /    Features:     

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Dec. 12 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: December 7, 2015    /    Posted in:   Events, Students, UA News   

“Smart Walker” Robotics-Based Mobility Device Funded by NIH    /  Rehab Management

As part of the National Robotics Initiative (NRI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is providing $2.2 million for development of three innovative co-robots, which are robotic devices designed to work…


Source: Rehab Management    /    Published: December 3, 2015    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research    /    Features:     

THE FAST AND THE STUDIOUS    /  Mosaic

As most students saunter home for the day, the members of UA’s Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) team head to their workshop, motivated more than ever to overcome last…


Source: Mosaic    /    Published: December 3, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Students    /    Features:     

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The Ancient Material That’s Being Used To Develop Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers? Wood.    /  Gizmodo

Some of the fastest-growing cities in the world sit in high-risk earthquake zones. That’s why researchers are trying to figure out how to build tall buildings using a material that’s…


Source: Gizmodo    /    Published: December 1, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:   ,   

UA-Affiliated Technology Aims to Improve Drinking Water    /  UA News

A method of cleaning drinking water with light is being tested and developed at The University of Alabama with the hope of creating a product available for homes and businesses.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: November 30, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Research, UA News   

UA students turn idle dreams into line of superhero comic books    /  AL.com

If you want to feel underwhelmed by your own collegiate career, read the story of two UA seniors who started their own line of superhero comic books. Sources: AL.com, AL.com (Q&A), AL.com (Interview), The…


Source: AL.com    /    Published: November 19, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, In The News, Students   

UA swimmer makes a splash as Girl Scout mentor    /  The Tuscaloosa News

There have been two constants in Justine Panian’s life: swimming and Girl Scouts. As a senior at the University of Alabama, Panian swims freestyle and butterfly for the swimming and…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: November 16, 2015    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, In The News, Outreach, Students   

A Crimson Dynasty

In the six years since NASA began hosting its Robotics Mining Competition, The University of Alabama Astrobotics team has emerged as the competition’s most successful team. This past May, the…


Author: Judah Martin    /    Published: November 12, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Students,   

Be Our Guest

The University of Alabama will make good use of its new engineering buildings this spring semester with a series of conferences hosted on campus that should bring about 1,600 students,…


Author: Judah Martin    /    Published: November 12, 2015    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Students   

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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 5,800 students and more than 150 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.