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Dr. Rohan Sood, associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and director of the Astrodynamics and Space Research Laboratory, recently received three grants…
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: November 6, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research
As the United States advances its focus on space exploration, national security and emerging technologies, the need for cutting-edge research and industry talent continues to grow. The University of Alabama System universities – The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and The University of Alabama in Huntsville – are advancing scientific discovery, supporting NASA missions and preparing a highly skilled workforce through strong academic programs to support the nation’s important aerospace priorities.
Source: UA System News / Published: October 27, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Partners, Research / Features: Dr. Rohan Sood
Fernando Salinas is no stranger to taking a chance on a new experience. As an international student from Honduras, he has been navigating a new environment since his first day at The University of Alabama. After two years, he had found his footing.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: September 28, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Research, Students, UA News
More and more students are turning to co-ops to get hands-on experience and a leg-up as they launch their careers. To help raise student awareness of co-op opportunities, The University of Alabama Career Center is hosting its first-ever Crimson Co-Op Day Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across campus, including an information session at 3 p.m. in the Career Center.
Author: Jennifer Brady / Published: September 1, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Students, UA News
NASA named a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the first prize winner for Phase 2 of the agency’s LunaRecycle Challenge, which focused on developing solutions for reducing waste during missions to the Moon or deep space by recycling common materials, like fabrics, plastics, foam, and metals.
Source: NASA.gov / Published: August 28, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Mechanical Engineering
Three Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering faculty recently received National Science Foundation CAREER Awards, one of the most prestigious awards for early-career faculty.
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: June 25, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Computer Science, Faculty and Staff / Features: Dr. Lina Pu, Dr. Pan Zhao, Dr. Zhongyang Wang
The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering has advanced in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Engineering Schools Rankings, rising to No. 83 overall and No. 51 in public university rankings.
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: June 16, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
For more than 185 years, The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering has served the state, nation and global community by advancing the boundaries of knowledge through innovative research and education of the next generation of leaders. As student enrollment, research activity and national recognition continue to rise, sustained investment in exceptional faculty remains a central College priority.
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: May 22, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, / Features: Dr. C. Taber Wanstall, Dr. Lin Gao, Dr. Lusha Wang, Dr. Matthew Blair, Dr. Noorbakhsh Amiri Golilarz, Dr. Sayanton Dibbo, Dr. Zhiheng Lyu
Inside The Cube at the University of Alabama, ideas don’t stay on paper for long. The facility, housed within the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering, serves as the University’s primary makerspace. It provides students, faculty and staff — along with members of the broader Alabama community — access to tools and guidance to design, prototype and build projects for class, research and entrepreneurial efforts.
Author: Mitch Bailey / Published: May 7, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Outreach, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. Peter Ludovice, Mitch Bailey
The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering inducted six alumni as Distinguished Engineering Fellows at a banquet at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 25.
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: April 30, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Home Page Main Story, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Partners, UA News,
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.
