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University of Alabama wins Hoverbowl Challenge    /  The Tuscaloosa News

The University of Alabama on Saturday claimed bragging rights over Auburn University in the University Hoverbowl Challenge. UA’s team had 160.67 points, topping AU’s 140.33. The Hoverbowl Challenge was held…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: April 1, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Students   

The hovering Tide: UA, Auburn meet Saturday in the ‘Iron Bowl’ of hovercraft    /  The Tuscaloosa News

Even though the calendar says it’s March, it’s Iron Bowl time again in Tuscaloosa. This matchup is of the hovercraft variety, an aircraft that can travel across smooth surfaces of…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: March 30, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Events, In The News, Students   

University of Alabama students tutor Hillcrest students in rocket contest    /  The Tuscaloosa News

Instead of footballs, sixth-grade Hillcrest Middle School students on Tuesday launched water rockets up to 40 yards across the football field. Counting down from 10, students watched as team Bazinga…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: March 25, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, In The News, Outreach, Students   

UA Hovercraft Team Preparing for Race Against Rival, Others    /  UA News

A team of University of Alabama engineering students are set to race in the Third Annual University Hoverbowl Challenge near Tuscaloosa March 28.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 24, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Events, Students, UA News   

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UA Engineering Students Host Rocket Contest at Nearby Middle School    /  UA News

A water-rocket contest among middle-school students March 24 is the culmination of an outreach effort by students from The University of Alabama.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 23, 2015    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students, UA News   

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UA Computer Science Students Recognized for Research in National Contest    /  UA News

Two University of Alabama students studying computer science recently finished in the top five at a national computer-science contest.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 23, 2015    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Research, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

UA’s First Faculty Research Day Set for April 8    /  UA News

Thirteen faculty members representing a cross section of campus will be presented with the President’s Faculty Research Award Wednesday, April 8, as part of UA’s first Faculty Research Day.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 23, 2015    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News   

Not your Typical College Day: Transform this Camaro    /  The Educated Mom

Kaylie Crosby is the project manager overseeing a team of 134. Using the special technology of the auto industry, VDP (Vehicle Development Process) she and her team of engineers are…


Source: The Educated Mom    /    Published: March 20, 2015    /    Posted in:   In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Research, Students   

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Alabama Graphite Finds Natural Graphene on its Coosa Property in Alabama    /  Market Watch

Alabama Graphite Corp. is pleased to announce that it has found naturally occurring flake graphene at its Coosa Property in Alabama, USA. The graphene was obtained using an innovative and…


Source: Market Watch    /    Published: March 13, 2015    /    Posted in:   In The News, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Research   

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Computer Science Course Draws in Arts Students    /  Product Design and Development

Last December, the College Board launcheda new Advanced Placement (AP) course designed to teach Computer Science Principles (CSP). The course, developed with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), intends…


Source: Product Design and Development    /    Published: March 11, 2015    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach    /    Features:     

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.