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University of Alabama students must get things in gear in a race to build a more fuel efficient car that also produces less pollution. “It’s exciting but it’s also terrifying…
Source: WBRC Fox 6 / Published: April 1, 2015 / Posted in: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students / Features: Dr. Hwan-Sik Yoon, Dr. Paulius V. Puzinauskas, Dr. Tim A. Haskew
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: Dr. Jeff Gray
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
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
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
What do a Mako shark and a golf ball have in common? For Dr. Amy Lang, it’s all about their need for speed. “Do you know why a golf ball…
Source: Discovery Canada / Published: February 27, 2015 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Amy W. Lang
Drivers could soon see more state troopers on patrol across the state. This follows a law enforcement reorganization. Alabama law enforcement agency officials say 21 new state troopers graduated from…
Source: WVTM NBC 13 / Published: February 21, 2015 / Posted in: In The News, Research
Maryland’s top transportation official on Thursday ordered immediate inspections of 27 aging, state-owned bridges after a chunk of concrete fell on a Prince George’s County woman’s car from the bottom…
Source: The Baltimore Sun / Published: February 13, 2015 / Posted in: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research / Features: Dr. Michael E. Kreger
School buses already meet high crash standards. The government’s school bus rules date back to the 70’s. They’re designed around the idea of putting kids in a padded compartment. If…
Source: KWQC TV 6 / Published: February 4, 2015 / Posted in: In The News, Research
An international organization for magnetics research and technology selected a University of Alabama researcher for its 2015 Achievement Award.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: February 4, 2015 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Takao Suzuki
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.