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New Director to Oversee Water Research    /  UA News

An innovator and proven leader at the forefront of weather- and water-related data science with extensive experience in federal programs has been named the new executive director of the Alabama Water Institute.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: September 14, 2023    /    Posted in:   Alabama Water Institute, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News   

New Computing Center Expands Innovation Opportunities    /  UA News

A new high-performance computing center at The University of Alabama will enhance innovation and discovery while enriching student experiences that ready them to meet the challenges of tomorrow.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: September 6, 2023    /    Posted in:   Home Page Main Story, Research, UA News   

With EPA Funding, UA Students to Assess Well Water    /  UA News

A student-led team from The University of Alabama has received a federal award for its research and efforts to help private well owners in Alabama predict and identify the risk of water contamination after flooding.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: August 11, 2023    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Partners, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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Natural Hazard Vulnerability Shows Disproportionate Risk    /  UA News

A fifth of neighborhood blocks in the continental United States most vulnerable to natural disaster account for a quarter of the lower 48 states’ risk, according to a detailed assessment of vulnerability.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: August 3, 2023    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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UA Students Seize Second Chance at Space Launch    /  UA News

A determined group of students at The University of Alabama are taking full advantage of a second opportunity at a project that could see their hard work launch into space after the last attempt ended in disappointment.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: July 7, 2023    /    Posted in:   Home Page Main Story, Students, UA News   

UA’s K-12 Robotics Competition Reboots    /  UA News

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Robotics Competition returned to campus this April. Organized by the computer science department, since 2011 the competition has been…


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: May 23, 2023    /    Posted in:   Outreach, UA News   

College of Engineering to Host National 2023 Robotic Mining Challenge    /  UA News

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host 24 university teams from across the nation for the Robotic Mining Challenge May 22-26.


Author: Anna Claire Toxey    /    Published: May 17, 2023    /    Posted in:   Events, Home Page Main Story, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

With Regional Win, UA Team Set for National Business Pitch Contest    /  UA News

Working with technology developed at The University of Alabama, two students will compete in a national collegiate business pitch competition after winning the regional round. 


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 29, 2023    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, UA News    /    Features:     

UA Leading Effort For Stronger, Greener Concrete    /  UA News

Engineering researchers received $2.75 million in federal support to scale up a patent-pending innovation that uses carbon dioxide to strengthen concrete.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: March 8, 2023    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Home Page Main Story, Partners, Research, UA News    /    Features:   , , ,   

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6 Students, 3 Faculty Receive Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors    /  UA News

The University of Alabama recognizes six students and three faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the Capstone. The Premier Awards honor students, faculty and staff who exemplify the highest…


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: March 2, 2023    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Computer Science, 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.