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Jalili Receives Prestigious Leadership Award from ASME

Dr. Nader Jalili, mechanical engineering department head and director of the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education, was recently presented the Michael J. Rabins Leadership Award by the American…


Author: Anna Claire Toxey    /    Published: November 15, 2022    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering    /    Features:     

Acoff Selected for Distinguished Lectureship in Materials and Society

Dr. Viola Acoff, College of Engineering associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Lectureship in Materials and Society. The lectureship,…


Author: Anna Claire Toxey    /    Published: November 4, 2022    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Engineering, Faculty and Staff,    /    Features:     

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College of Engineering Hosts Annual E-Day for Prospective Students

The University of Alabama College of Engineering (COE) hosted more than 500 prospective high school students and guests for its annual E-Day event on Oct. 28. The open house event…


Author: Anna Claire Toxey    /    Published: November 3, 2022    /    Posted in:   Events, Students   

Engineering Open House Offers Unique Experience for Students    /  WVUA23

The University of Alabama’s College of Engineering hosted an event Friday called E-Day. It was an opportunity for prospective students to learn about the engineering and computer science program at the university.


Source: WVUA23    /    Published: November 1, 2022    /    Posted in:   Engineering, In The News, Outreach, Students   

Aerospace Research in Alabama Powers New Industry Discoveries    /  Made in Alabama

Researchers in Alabama are leading efforts to expand and sharpen the capabilities of the global aerospace and aviation industries. Their focus varies widely, from deep space exploration to military helicopter…


Source: Made in Alabama    /    Published: October 25, 2022    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Engineering, In The News    /    Features:     

New MRI Research Facility at UA Ready for Transformative Research    /  UA News

The next breakthrough in human development and health research could come from The University of Alabama.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: October 25, 2022    /    Posted in:   Research, UA News   

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College of Engineering Appoints New Student Services Leadership

Rusty Pettus The College of Engineering has named Rusty Pettus and Peter Pierre as its new director of engineering student services and registrar, respectively. Pettus first joined the College in…


Author: Anna Claire Toxey    /    Published: October 25, 2022    /    Posted in:   Engineering, Faculty and Staff   

UA College of Engineering Unveils New Cyber Security Lab

The University of Alabama (UA) College of Engineering officially opened its new Cyber Security Lab during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 21.


Author: Anna Claire Toxey    /    Published: October 24, 2022    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events,    /    Features:   ,   

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UA Researchers Hope to Spur Adoption of Greener Jet Fuel    /  UA News

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are spearheading a project to demonstrate an innovative method to create jet fuel from plants, helping the airline industry meet goals for using…


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: October 11, 2022    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Home Page Main Story, Research, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

5 Early Career Researchers Making Waves with National Awards    /  UA News

National grants allow each researcher to train and motivate a new generation of scientists and engineers not only at UA through instruction and lab work, but also through outreach efforts.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: September 27, 2022    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

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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.