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In a partnership with federal, state and local agencies, The University of Alabama is leading a more than $16 million project to transform traffic operations in West Alabama and provide leading-edge research to address societal transportation needs.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: March 29, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Center for Transportation Operations, Planning and Safety, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Alexander Hainen, Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, Dr. Joshua A. Bittle, Dr. Jun Liu, Dr. Laura Myers, Dr. Randy Smith
A group of University of Alabama engineering students held a test balloon launch in November to prepare for an upcoming series of complex launches this spring. Project Fenrir is a…
Author: Gillian Castro / Published: March 26, 2019 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students
ASTM International will sponsor Kaitlyn Bishay, a rising senior at the University of Alabama, for the prestigious Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. WISE is a competitive summer…
Source: ASTM Standardization News / Published: March 23, 2019 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, In The News, Students
A University of Alabama doctoral student has received a prestigious presentation award at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. Atieh Alipour, a civil, construction and environmental engineering doctoral student, was…
Author: Gillian Castro / Published: March 4, 2019 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, Students
During National Engineers Week, Feb. 17-23, Alabama NewsCenter is profiling engineers at Alabama Power’s Corporate Headquarters and each of the company’s divisions. Sources: Alabama NewsCenter: Arnab Ghosal, Alabama NewsCenter: Jodi Franklin, Alabama NewsCenter: Ben Ayer
Source: Alabama NewsCenter / Published: February 22, 2019 / Posted in: Alumni, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Mechanical Engineering
Sea level rise, driven by climate change, is causing increased flooding during high tides along much of the U.S. coastline. Though such floods are usually minor, a new study suggests…
Source: Science News / Published: February 19, 2019 / Posted in: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Hamed Moftakhari
A report from the University of Alabama’s Alabama Transportation Institute and Alabama Transportation Policy Research Center found that the state needs to invest between $600 million and $800 million annually…
Source: Alabama Political Reporter / Published: February 1, 2019 / Posted in: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research
An analysis of Alabama’s roads and bridges by researchers at The University of Alabama provides future scenarios for the state of transportation infrastructure that vary based on funding.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: January 31, 2019 / Posted in: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News
A recent graduate of The University of Alabama civil, construction and environment engineering program has received a prestigious fellowship with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: December 17, 2018 / Posted in: Alumni, Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. Michael E. Kreger, Dr. William Edward Back
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A University of Alabama engineering professor was recently honored with the Mahatma Gandhi Award for outstanding services, achievements and contributions. Dr. Mukesh Kumar, UA civil, construction and environmental…
Author: Gillian Castro / Published: November 29, 2018 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff / Features: Dr. Mukesh Kumar
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.
