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Students collaborate and create in The Cube, a group of six accessible engineering labs    /  Crimson White

In early May of this year, junior aerospace engineering and mechanics major Zack Andrews set out in search of a 3D printer for one of his models. He ran into…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: October 12, 2017    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research, Students   

Alabama universities plug into industry with auto research projects    /  Made in Alabama

Alabama isn’t only a major center for auto manufacturing, it’s also a growing hub for research and development projects that drive future industry technologies. At the University of Alabama, the Center…


Source: Made in Alabama    /    Published: October 8, 2017    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research    /    Features:     

‘Bama Salute’: AFROTC Swears In New Group of Cadets at Soccer Match    /  UA News

ROTC contracting ceremonies are typically low-key: an oath taken as a group in front of fellow cadets, cadre and family…Bailey is an aerospace engineering major and hopes to eventually work…


Author: Jamon Smith    /    Published: October 5, 2017    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Students, UA News   

Women’s Basketball Tips off Official Practice Slate; Taylor Berry Awarded Scholarship    /  RollTide.com

Practice ended with its usual circle time, however some special news was delivered via an envelope to junior Taylor Berry, who found out she had earned a scholarship. Berry is a…


Source: RollTide.com    /    Published: October 4, 2017    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, In The News, Students   

Middle and high school students invited to UA’s E-Day

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Students from across the state have been invited to the Capstone to learn about the University’s engineering program. The University of Alabama College of Engineering is hosting…


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: October 3, 2017    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students   

From UA Grad to Outer Space, Hines Selected as Astronaut Candidate    /  UA News

UA alumnus Bob Hines was selected for NASA’s 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. He was chosen as one of 12 candidates from a pool of 18,300 applicants – the largest number of applicants in the space program’s history.


Author: Jamon Smith    /    Published: October 2, 2017    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Alumni, Awards and Honors, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

Alabama Power Intern Works To Make Her Dream A Reality    /  Public

Katie Wright is building on four terms as a co-op student to continue her growth with Southern Company as a part-time intern …  Katie knew she couldn’t achieve this goal…


Source: Public    /    Published: September 29, 2017    /    Posted in:   Alumni, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Students   

Event connects students, faculty, research and pizza    /  Crimson White

Students and professors gathered in Gorgas Library on Monday to munch and meet. The event, called “Pizza and Professors” connected students and professors with pizza and potential research partners. The event…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: September 28, 2017    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students    /    Features:   ,   

Virtual Reality and Robot-Based Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Recovery    /  Scientia

Stroke survivors often lose some of their motor functions, and recovery can be a long and expensive process. By integrating virtual reality, robot, and motion capture technology, a low-cost solution…


Source: Scientia    /    Published: September 24, 2017    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:   , , ,   

Meet new Black Warrior Riverkeeper board member Dr. Kenya Goodson    /  Black Warrior Riverkeeper

Using scientific skills to serve the community by educating the public and influencing public policy has always been the professional goal of Dr. Kenya L. Goodson.  Kenya is a native…


Source: Black Warrior Riverkeeper    /    Published: September 23, 2017    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, In The 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.