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Alabama graduate displays race cars on engineering campus    /  tuscaloosanews.com

John Allen, a 1979 University of Alabama graduate in the school of engineering, displayed his BMW race cars Monday in front of the engineering campus. Allen and his team are…


Source: tuscaloosanews.com    /    Published: February 26, 2019    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, In The News   

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COLLEGE NEWS: February 24, 2019    /  The Tuscaloosa News

University of Alabama – The University of Alabama will recognize the recipients of the 2019 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service — at a…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: February 25, 2019    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, In The News, Students    /    Features:     

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Carpenter Technology Adds Two Directors to Its Board    /  Carpenter Technology Corporation

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced today that Viola L. Acoff and John Hart have been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Carpenter Board now consists of 12 members, 11 of…


Source: Carpenter Technology Corporation    /    Published: February 24, 2019    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering    /    Features:     

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National Engineers Week Alabama Power Spotlight    /  Alabama NewsCenter

During National Engineers Week, Feb. 17-23, Alabama NewsCenter is profiling engineers at Alabama Power’s Corporate Headquarters and each of the company’s divisions. Sources: Alabama NewsCenter: Arnab Ghosal, Alabama NewsCenter: Jodi Franklin, Alabama NewsCenter: Ben Ayer


Source: Alabama NewsCenter    /    Published: February 22, 2019    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Mechanical Engineering   

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Tidal floods driven by climate change may hurt small businesses    /  Science News

Sea level rise, driven by climate change, is causing increased flooding during high tides along much of the U.S. coastline. Though such floods are usually minor, a new study suggests…


Source: Science News    /    Published: February 19, 2019    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:     

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Students design apps to improve everyday life    /  Crimson White

Since last semester, computer science students, Logan Jordan and Bailey Gulsby, have been working on an app. Jordan said he cannot elaborate on the details of his app until the…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: February 5, 2019    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research, Students    /    Features:     

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State needs to invest at least $600 million annually in infrastructure, study finds    /  Alabama Political Reporter

A report from the University of Alabama’s Alabama Transportation Institute and Alabama Transportation Policy Research Center found that the state needs to invest between $600 million and $800 million annually…


Source: Alabama Political Reporter    /    Published: February 1, 2019    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research   

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Ford, XG Sciences Go Under the Hood with Graphene    /  R and D Mag

While graphene could be used to improve the strength and mechanical properties of a variety of automotive parts, it is not yet fully economically viable for most applications … Also,…


Source: R and D Mag    /    Published: January 25, 2019    /    Posted in:   In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students   

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Faculty help students gain real-world job experience    /  Crimson White

Internships and co-ops allow students to gain experience in the fields they’re interested in, and some University departments such as the journalism, accounting and engineering departments are especially helpful in…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: January 24, 2019    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Students    /    Features:     

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Allison McCarthy Makes a Name for Herself in Astronomy Community    /  New York Patch

Allison McCarthy graduated from Brewster High School just a few years ago, but she is already making a name for herself in the astronomy community. The 2016 Brewster graduate is…


Source: New York Patch    /    Published: January 23, 2019    /    Posted in:   Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, In The News, Students   

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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.