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Styslinger College of Engineering Hosts Annual E-Day for Prospective Students

The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering hosted more than 1,000 prospective high school students and guests for its annual E-Day event on March 6.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: April 29, 2026    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Outreach, Students   

UA Concrete Canoe Team Makes Program History with First-Place Finish

The University of Alabama’s Concrete Canoe team made program history with a first-place finish at the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Gulf Coast Student Symposium, earning a spot at the National Concrete Canoe Competition for the first time.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: April 27, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Students,    /    Features:     

Styslinger College of Engineering Hosts 2026 ASCE Gulf Coast Student Symposium

The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering, in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, hosted the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Gulf Coast Student Symposium March 12-14 in Tuscaloosa, bringing together approximately 600 students, faculty and industry professionals from 15 universities.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: April 13, 2026    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Events, Outreach, Students,    /    Features:     

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Styslinger Alumni Named to University of Alabama 18 Under 31 Class of 2026

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recently honored its 2026 class of 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Award recipients. Of the 18 recipients, five are alumni of the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering. Learn more about these outstanding young alumni and the impact they have already made on their industries and communities.


Author: Natalie Bonner    /    Published: March 25, 2026    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,   

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CCEE Faculty, Student Earn National Award for Wastewater Affordability Research

A research collaboration between civil engineering professor Dr. Mark Elliott and his former doctoral student Jillian Maxcy-Brown has earned national recognition from the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the…


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: March 9, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, Students    /    Features:     

Preparing to tackle the challenges: ASCE’s 10 New Faces of Civil Engineering–College for 2026    /  ASCE

Civil engineering is amid a workforce crisis driven by a variety of factors, from the boomer generation retiring, to increasing maintenance needs, to demand for a wide range of new projects from bridges to data centers, renewable energy to water and wastewater needs.


Source: ASCE    /    Published: February 24, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, In The News, Students   

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Vikas and Aaleti Lead Research Team to NSF Phase 2 Award

The U.S. National Science Foundation has presented a Convergence Accelerator Bio-Inspired Design Innovations to Dr. Vishesh Vikas, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Sriram Aaleti, associate professor…


Author: Tanner Coffman    /    Published: February 10, 2026    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Research    /    Features:   ,   

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Meet the Styslinger College of Engineering’s Newest Student Organizations

From bioethics to drone racing, five new student organizations have joined the Styslinger College of Engineering this academic year, giving students new ways to explore emerging fields, gain hands-on experience and develop leadership skills. These clubs reflect a growing interest among students in interdisciplinary learning and community engagement.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: February 3, 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   

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Wang Elected Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Dr. Jialai Wang has been elected as a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, one of the organization’s highest professional distinctions. Fewer than 3% of ASCE members receive this honor, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the field and sustained leadership within the civil engineering community.


Author: Natalie Crouse    /    Published: January 21, 2026    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff    /    Features:     

Dr. Patrick A. Frantom, Dr. Sriram Aaleti, Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes and Dr. Kagendo Mutua pose with glass awards.

Aaleti Selected as Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award Recipient

Dr. Sriram Aaleti, professor and associate department head for graduate studies in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental engineering, was named one of four recipients of the 2025 Outstanding…


Author: Emily Fischer    /    Published: November 13, 2025    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff    /    Features:     

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.