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UA Computer Science Students Start CrimsonHacks Hacking Competition

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Five University of Alabama computer science seniors and members of the Association for Computing Machinery UA student chapter started a hacking competition this semester that they…


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: May 4, 2017    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Outreach, Students   

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UA Civil Engineering Department works for bicycle lanes    /  WVUA

If you build it, they will come. That’s what Sassafras and their local partners think about Bike paths in Tuscaloosa. They are trying to make Tuscaloosa a bike friendly map….


Source: WVUA    /    Published: April 29, 2017    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Students   

Medical tent created by Alabama continues to evolve, expand    /  AL.com

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:     

Hartselle Robotics wins award at Alabama competition    /  Hartselle Enquirer

On Saturday, students from Hartselle Computer Science classes participated in the 2017 University of Alabama Robotics competition in Tuscaloosa. Sixty teams comprised of elementary, middle school, and high school students…


Source: Hartselle Enquirer    /    Published: April 24, 2017    /    Posted in:   Events, In The News, Outreach   

UA’s Electric Vehicle Focus Part of National Transportation Collaboration    /  UA News

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:   , ,   

Honda STEAM Connections Tour Visits UA    /  Alabama Public Radio

The Honda STEAM Connections Tour raced to the University of Alabama today to expose local students to science and engineering. The Honda STEAM Connections Tour and the UA College of…


Source: Alabama Public Radio    /    Published: April 21, 2017    /    Posted in:   Events, In The News, Outreach   

UA Engineering Students Use Skills To Help Child With Special Needs    /  UA News

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   

PREVIEW: UA STEAM to promote studies in STEM fields    /  Crimson White

This week, the University will host an event to promote STEM studies to local high school students. STEAM Sports Group and Honda will co-sponsor the event, which will highlight the…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: April 18, 2017    /    Posted in:   Events, In The News, Outreach, Students   

UA students build car for child with special needs    /  Fox 6 (Birmingham)

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   

Crimson Racing Vehicle Revealed during Honda STEAM Event, Indy Champ to Participate    /  UA News

Fast cars and sound engineering are the foundation of an outreach day hosted by the The University of Alabama College of Engineering.


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: April 14, 2017    /    Posted in:   Events, Outreach, Students, UA News    /    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.