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Electrical and Computer Engineering News

UA Students Ready to Make Muscle Car Greener in National Contest    /  UA News

After nearly 18 months preparing, The University of Alabama EcoCAR 3 team is ready to turn a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro into an advanced, significantly more energy-efficient vehicle that should maintain the speed and performance of the muscle car.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: January 4, 2016    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students, UA News    /    Features:   , ,   

THE FAST AND THE STUDIOUS    /  Mosaic

As most students saunter home for the day, the members of UA’s Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) team head to their workshop, motivated more than ever to overcome last…


Source: Mosaic    /    Published: December 3, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Students    /    Features:     

UA-Affiliated Technology Aims to Improve Drinking Water    /  UA News

A method of cleaning drinking water with light is being tested and developed at The University of Alabama with the hope of creating a product available for homes and businesses.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: November 30, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Research, UA News   

A Crimson Dynasty

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,   

UA students cultivate LED-light technology for disinfecting drinking water and saving lives in developing countries.    /  Service Learning

The idea of using LED light to purify water might sound like something from a futuristic science-fiction movie, but thanks to a group of chemical engineering students at The University…


Source: Service Learning    /    Published: October 24, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research, Students    /    Features:   ,   

ariel view of Engineering Quad

New Material That Slows Light Might Be in Your Next Optical Wire    /  Softpedia

It seems that scientists at the University of Alabama designed and made a material that changes the speed of light in a new, and more effective way than previous methods…


Source: Softpedia    /    Published: October 9, 2015    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:   ,   

UA Researchers Design Material that More Effectively Slows Light    /  UA News

Researchers at The University of Alabama designed and made a material that manipulates the speed of light in a new, more effective way than previous methods, according to findings recently published in Scientific Reports by the Nature Publishing Group.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: October 5, 2015    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Research, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

Auto Focus

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:   , , , ,   

Student enhances his Spanish skills    /  Crimson White

Our group of students trickled in busloads into la Universidad Maria Cristina, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, over the course of half a day, bleary-eyed from a 10-15…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: June 17, 2015    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Students   

ariel view of Engineering Quad

EcoCAR 3 Opens Doors    /  The Executive Magazine

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.