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NSF Grant Funds Engineering Preparatory Class, Scholarships    /  UA News

The University of Alabama College of Engineering is using a National Science Foundation grant to start three preparatory classes and a scholarship fund in an effort to address student retention.


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: September 11, 2017    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Students, UA News   

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UA engineers study wind loads    /  Fox 6 (Birmingham)

Engineers with The University of Alabama have been studying wind loads and their effects on structures long before Hurricanes Harvey and Irma formed in the Gulf. The School of Engineering…


Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham)    /    Published: September 8, 2017    /    Posted in:   Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:     

Troubled Water: Wells aren’t regulated and septic tanks aren’t inspected    /  TC Palm (Florida)

Most of the 43 million Americans who rely on private wells don’t know if their water is safe to drink because unlike the regulation of public water systems, there is…


Source: TC Palm (Florida)    /    Published: September 6, 2017    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:     

App looks to keep UA members safe    /  Crimson White

Created specifically for The University of Alabama, the UA Safety app contains vital information and tools that members of the University community, Tuscaloosa community and campus visitors can use to…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: September 1, 2017    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Students   

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UA receives grant to train math-based students to be future computer science teachers    /  Fox 6 (Birmingham)

Governor Kay Ivey is pushing computer science in her new education plan. The University of Alabama is on board with that initiative. The school just got a $300,000 grant to…


Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham)    /    Published: August 26, 2017    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Students    /    Features:   ,   

UA receives renewable energy grant    /  Fox 6 (Birmingham)

The University of Alabama is putting a new focus on renewable energy with a new grant. $50,000 from the National Science Foundation is paying for a seven week course at…


Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham)    /    Published: August 25, 2017    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research, Students   

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2017 Awards for Excellence in Public Safety GIS Recipients Recognized at the National Geospatial Preparedness Summit    /  Fox 6 (Birmingham)

The National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce Major General William N. Reddel of the New Hampshire National Guard, Richard Butgereit of…


Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham)    /    Published: August 24, 2017    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Public Safety, Events, In The News, Outreach   

6 Local UA Students Pursued Cooperative Education This Summer    /  Cullman Tribune

Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program during summer 2017. Sources: Cullman Tribune, Town Lively, Chicago Tribune


Source: Cullman Tribune    /    Published: August 23, 2017    /    Posted in:   In The News, Students   

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Crumbling pipes, tainted water plague black communities    /  Public Integrity

Deep in the winding mass of crumbling back streets in Campti, Leroy Hayes sets a glass of water from his faucet in a patch of sunlight on the railing of…


Source: Public Integrity    /    Published: August 22, 2017    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News    /    Features:     

UA Receives Funding for Math, Computer Science Teacher Pathway    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will begin providing additional training opportunities for secondary math education majors for preparation to teach computer science.


Author: David Miller    /    Published: August 21, 2017    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Students, 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.