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Computer science department grows with technology    /  Crimson White

The UA department of computer science has about 250 undergraduate students, but Jeff Gray, a professor in the department, said the department believes the number could be higher.  Gray said…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: April 12, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Students    /    Features:     

Thermodynamic Characterization Of Engine Exhaust Flows For Recovering Waste Exhaust Energy (Exergy)    /  Science Trends

The heavy-duty engine industry in the United States faces a difficult challenge in demonstrating engine technologies to achieve 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) for future heavy-duty diesel engines under the…


Source: Science Trends    /    Published: April 8, 2018    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students    /    Features:   ,   

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UA researchers study severe weather warning communication    /  WVUA

Recent events, like the tornado that ripped through Jacksonville state university, remind residents of our state to always be aware of the chance of severe weather. The Center for Advanced…


Source: WVUA    /    Published: April 6, 2018    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:     

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UA hosts event to honor high school women in IT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –The University of Alabama and the National Center for Women and Information Technology will recognize high school women from across Alabama who have achieved success within the IT…


Author: Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 5, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach    /    Features:   ,   

UA Holds K-12 Robotics Competition    /  UA News

Kindergarten through 12th-grade students from across the state will put their computer programming skills to the test at the annual Alabama Robotics Competition April 7.


Author: Alana Norris and Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 4, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

UofA professor discusses brain-robot interaction with Talladega College students (photos)    /  Anniston Star

University of Alabama assistant professor of computer science Dr. Chris Crawford spoke to Talladega College Science students Monday during a special presentation titled “Brain-Robot Interaction and Applying Block-Based Programming to…


Source: Anniston Star    /    Published: April 1, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research    /    Features:     

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UA College of Engineering uses drones to analyze damage at JSU    /  WVUA

Drones have become a popular item and now the University of Alabama’s engineering department has found a new way to put them to use. The UA’s Remote Sensing Center used its…


Source: WVUA    /    Published: March 30, 2018    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Students   

UA joins partnership to study atmospheric sciences    /  The Tuscaloosa News

The University of Alabama is now officially a member of a national organization focused on research and training in atmospheric sciences. At a Monday ceremony on campus, UA President Stuart…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: March 28, 2018    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research   

UA Furthers Research, Educational Mission with Partnership    /  UA News

The University of Alabama’s partnership with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research will benefit students, the state and the nation, said UA President Stuart R. Bell at an on-campus ceremony today.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: March 26, 2018    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Research, UA News   

EPA Awards more than $28,000 in Grants to the University of Alabama for Innovative Technology Projects    /  EPA.gov

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the University of Alabama would receive two grants totaling $28,909 to fund two Phase I student teams through the People, Prosperity, and…


Source: EPA.gov    /    Published: March 23, 2018    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research, Students    /    Features:     

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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.