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On Tuesday, Jeff Gray, a professor in the University of Alabama’s College of Engineering, handed a student at the Tuscaloosa Magnet Middle School a smooth white ball about the size…
Source: The Tuscaloosa News / Published: December 9, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach / Features: Dr. Jeff Gray
In the six years since NASA began hosting its Robotics Mining Competition, The University of Alabama Astrobotics team has emerged as the competition’s most successful team. This past May, the…
Author: Judah Martin / Published: November 12, 2015 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Students,
For Dr. Jeff Gray the logic is simple: If jobs in computer science are in high demand, yet difficult to fill because not enough students learn the discipline, then much…
Author: Adam Jones / Published: November 11, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Outreach / Features: Dr. Jeff Gray
A University of Alabama professor was recognized as a Fellow of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, the lead society for accreditation of degree programs in computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. Dr. David Cordes, head of the department of computer science and director of the Freshman Engineering Program, received the award at the annual meeting of the Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET in July.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: October 21, 2015 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, UA News
Dr. Jeff Gray, professor of computer science at The University of Alabama, applauds recent announcement to expand computer science curriculum in New York City, which also comes after a similar initiative was announced…
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: September 18, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Outreach / Features: Dr. Jeff Gray
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security recently designated The University of Alabama a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: August 25, 2015 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Research, UA News
Ten years from now, cars and trucks will have more electronics and software than mechanical parts, which creates an opportunity for research and innovation. “There is a dramatic shift in…
Author: Adam Jones / Published: July 27, 2015 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Research, Students / Features: Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian, Dr. Gregory B. Thompson, Dr. Jaber Abu-Qahouq, Dr. Mark E. Barkey, Dr. Samit Roy
It’s no secret that computer science (CS) courses are not a priority in many high schools. Across the nation, many schools get away with packaging courses that teach kids to…
Source: edSurge / Published: July 22, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach / Features: Dr. Jeff Gray
Alabama is leading the nation in bringing computer science courses to the classroom. In fact, teachers are going back to school to learn how to instruct students in computer science….
Source: WBMA ABC 33/40 / Published: June 24, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach / Features: Dr. Jeff Gray
UA senior Kaylie Crosby scribles some last minute notes as her Thursday afternoon meeting begins. Joining her around the table are engineering leaders, communication leaders and faculty advisors. Their weekly…
Source: The Executive Magazine / Published: June 16, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students
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.
