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Renewable energy sources such as wind-powered generators can be more reliable and efficient by better controlling the process of getting electricity onto the power grid, according to a United States patent based on research by Dr. Shuhui Li, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: December 2, 2013 / Posted in: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Shuhui Li, Dr. Tim A. Haskew
Ten years, four buildings and $270,222,013 later, the Science and Engineering Quad on the northeast side of campus is home to new laboratories and state-of-the-art technology. Shelby Hall, named for…
Source: Crimson White / Published: December 2, 2013 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research, Students / Features: Dr. Charles L. Karr
A recent study of Alabama traffic data by the University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety predicts the days near Christmas this year will likely be more dangerous on…
Source: The Tuscaloosa News / Published: November 23, 2013 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, In The News, Outreach, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown
Even though it’s still an emerging technology, 3D printing has begun to truly excite everyone when present, and discourage them when absent. Some are heeding the call, preparing 3D printing…
Source: Softpedia / Published: November 22, 2013 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research, Students
A University of Alabama graduate student from the College of Engineering claimed the top prize in the University’s inaugural 3 Minute Thesis competition, while another engineering graduate student won the “People’s Choice” award Wednesday night.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: November 22, 2013 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Research, Students, UA News
Earlier this week, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) held its annual International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in San Diego. Paramount was a discussion on 3D printing and…
Source: USA Today / Published: November 21, 2013 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach, Research, Students
The days just before Christmas, as people rush to buy presents and travel to holiday destinations, can be more dangerous on roadways than the days surrounding Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to a recent study of traffic data by The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: November 19, 2013 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
From a student-run company offering small-loans to fellow entrepreneurs to a faculty member’s approach to lowering replacement costs for electric vehicle batteries, a variety of innovative approaches will be outlined during The University of Alabama’s first Innovation Day set for Friday, Nov. 15.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: November 11, 2013 / Posted in: Outreach, Research, UA News
Dr. Ajay K. Agrawal, professor and Robert F. Barfield Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2013 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award Nov. 15 at the UA President’s Mansion.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: November 4, 2013 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Ajay K. Agrawal
Three University of Alabama students and two professors will publish a book chapter detailing their research in developing a smart phone application for children with autism.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: October 28, 2013 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Research, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. Jeff Gray
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.
