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Tasked with reducing the weight of a Chevrolet Camaro transforming into a hybrid electric vehicle, engineering students at The University of Alabama successfully fabricated a lighter hood, proving a cutting-edge…
Source: Graphene Entrepreneur / Published: April 30, 2017 / Posted in: In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students / Features: Dr. J. Brian Jordon
Tasked with reducing the weight of a Chevrolet Camaro transforming into a hybrid electric vehicle, engineering students at The University of Alabama successfully fabricated a lighter hood, proving a cutting-edge material can work on a consumer car.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: April 27, 2017 / Posted in: Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. J. Brian Jordon
After seeing the initial prototype for what’s become the SidelinER, Jeff Allen called Alabama dean of engineering Charles Karr. “You and your team did an unbelievable job,” the Crimson Tide’s…
Source: AL.com / Published: April 25, 2017 / Posted in: Alumni, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Research, Students / Features: Dr. Charles L. Karr
The University of Alabama is one of four universities selected by the National Science Foundation to team together with government agencies and private companies to tackle challenges facing technological advances in automobiles.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: April 24, 2017 / Posted in: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Hwan-Sik Yoon, Dr. Tim A. Haskew, Dr. Yang-Ki Hong
Putting together what they learned in college, four students at The University of Alabama adapted a toy ride-on car for a child born with physical challenges, offering the chance to move around with his friends.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: April 19, 2017 / Posted in: Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students, UA News
Sisters Mackenzie and Morgan Ross, of Meridian, were honored for their academic achievements and leadership during Honors Day 2017 at the University of Alabama. Mackenzie, a public relations and political science double major, was selected…
Source: Meridian Star (Mississippi) / Published: April 18, 2017 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Students
Charles Carter became emotional watching his son drive a car for the first time Friday. “Tears came into my eyes,” he said. You see, it’s a huge step for a…
Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham) / Published: April 17, 2017 / Posted in: In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two University of Alabama engineering students will put their drone flying skills to the test this weekend in the first-ever Collegiate Drone Racing National Championship. Ben Fischer,…
Author: Alana Norris / Published: April 14, 2017 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Students
A group of engineering students at The University of Alabama modified a battery-powered ride-on car hoping to provide some freedom for a preschool student born with an abnormality that limits mobility.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: April 12, 2017 / Posted in: Computer Science, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. Keith A. Williams
Three undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are ready to take the next step in changing how life-saving medicines are stored and transported after winning the $50,000 grand prize at the Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition recently at UA.
Author: David Miller / Published: April 3, 2017 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students, 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.
