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UA Engineering Students Replace Historic Steps at Moundville Park    /  UA News

University of Alabama engineering students are getting real-world experience while taking on projects at Moundville Archaeological Park, including replacing the Mound B steps.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: February 4, 2016    /    Posted in:   Outreach, Students, UA News   

UA Engineering Students Take Part in SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition    /  UA News

A team of University of Alabama engineering students is to take part in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition Design Weekend, a national contest on the leading edge of transportation research.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: January 21, 2016    /    Posted in:   Events, Mechanical Engineering, Students, UA News   

UA Students Ready to Make Muscle Car Greener in National Contest    /  UA News

After nearly 18 months preparing, The University of Alabama EcoCAR 3 team is ready to turn a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro into an advanced, significantly more energy-efficient vehicle that should maintain the speed and performance of the muscle car.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: January 4, 2016    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students, UA News    /    Features:   , ,   

UA Students Receive Scholarships from Alabama Road Builders Association    /  UA News

Two students in The University of Alabama College of Engineering were selected to receive awards from the Alabama Road Builders Association.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: December 16, 2015    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Students, UA News   

UA Engineering Student Selected as Mercedes-Benz Doctoral Fellow    /  UA News

Eric Schulz, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering and German at The University of Alabama, was selected for a doctoral fellowship that will partner his studies with research for Mercedes-Benz.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: December 15, 2015    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Mechanical Engineering, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

UA to Hold Winter Commencement Exercises    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will hold its winter commencement exercises Dec. 12 at Coleman Coliseum on the UA campus.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: December 7, 2015    /    Posted in:   Events, Students, UA News   

UA-Affiliated Technology Aims to Improve Drinking Water    /  UA News

A method of cleaning drinking water with light is being tested and developed at The University of Alabama with the hope of creating a product available for homes and businesses.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: November 30, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Research, UA News   

Building Taller, Sturdier Wood Buildings the Goal of UA Research    /  UA News

University of Alabama researchers are leading an effort that could lead to the construction of taller and studier wood-framed buildings in earthquake-prone areas.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: November 10, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News   

UA Study: Fall, Holidays Dangerous Time for Young Drivers    /  UA News

The last three months of the year can be treacherous for all drivers, but young drivers are involved in considerably more crashes during that time than the rest of the year, according to a recent study of traffic data by The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: November 9, 2015    /    Posted in:   Center for Advanced Public Safety, Research, UA News   

Head of UA Computer Science Named Fellow by Accreditation Board    /  UA News

A University of Alabama professor was recognized as a Fellow of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, the lead society for accreditation of degree programs in computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. Dr. David Cordes, head of the department of computer science and director of the Freshman Engineering Program, received the award at the annual meeting of the Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET in July.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: October 21, 2015    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, 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.