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Federal agencies conclude and agree that code adoption and compliance, training for code officials and updating codes based on lessons learned from natural disasters are major factors in creating more…
Source: Fire Engineering / Published: January 11, 2014 / Posted in: In The News, Research
Three companies with University of Alabama ties are among the 12 teams selected to compete in the latest round of the Alabama Launchpad Start-Up Competition, a contest designed to help…
Source: The Tuscaloosa News / Published: December 20, 2013 / Posted in: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, In The News, Outreach, Research / Features: Dr. Yang-Ki Hong
With multiple school bus wrecks this week, East Texans are speaking up about installing seat belts on buses… According to studies by the National Safety Council and University of Alabama,…
Source: KLTV 7 / Published: December 13, 2013 / Posted in: In The News, Research
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…
Source: Science Daily / Published: December 3, 2013 / Posted in: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Shuhui Li, Dr. Tim A. Haskew
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
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.
