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Researcher Wins NSF Award to Study Dormancy in Metastatic Cancer    /  UA News

With funding from a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, a pioneering bioengineering project at The University of Alabama will engineer environments that mimic conditions in the brain to gain insight into this process in metastatic breast cancer.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: May 23, 2018    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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State Crash Data Shows Seat Belt Use Critical in Saving Lives    /  UA News

Those involved in auto crashes while not wearing seat belts are 40 times more likely to die than those who buckle up, according to an analysis of state crash records from the past five years by University of Alabama researchers.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: May 22, 2018    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

Two UA Engineering Projects Selected for EPA Program    /  UA News

Two student-led research teams from The University of Alabama are part of a federal program to develop sustainable technologies to solve current environmental and public health challenges.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: May 21, 2018    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

Thompson Receives UA Engineering’s Hackney Leadership Award    /  UA News

The T. Morris Hackney Endowed Faculty Leadership Award honors a faculty member who exemplifies the constant guidance and leadership necessary to make the College of Engineering exceptional.


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: May 18, 2018    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Events, Faculty and Staff, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, UA News    /    Features:     

UA Provides Summer Fun for All Ages    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will offer a wide variety of activities for all ages throughout the summer. From outdoor explorations to computer camps, UA’s summer programs cover the spectrum of common and unique interests.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: May 15, 2018    /    Posted in:   Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Students, UA News   

On Road to Possible Fourth Title, Robotics Team Tackles New Challenge    /  UA News

NASA’s annual robotics challenge presents a new problem for college students to solve, and students at The University of Alabama hope their solution can win the contest for a fourth straight year.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: May 9, 2018    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, Research, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

‘Go, Bailey, Go!’    /  UA News

Engineering students designed and built a child with physical challenges a car he can drive himself.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: May 8, 2018    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Outreach, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

Three UA Faculty Members Receive Fulbrights    /  UA News

Faculty members receiving Fulbright Awards: Dr. Angela D. Benson, professor of instruction technology; Dr. Steven Jones, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering; and Dr. Catherine M. Roach, professor in New College in cultural studies and gender studies.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: May 3, 2018    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, UA News    /    Features:     

UA to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4-6    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will hold its spring commencement exercises May 4-6 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.


Author: David Miller    /    Published: April 27, 2018    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Events, Students, UA News   

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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.