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UA Museum Event Features Fossils, 3D Printing    /  UA News

The community is invited to explore the world of fossils during National Fossil Day at the Alabama Museum of Natural History at Smith Hall on The University of Alabama’s campus.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: October 7, 2013    /    Posted in:   Outreach, UA News   

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UA Students Participate in Cooperative Education with Corporations    /  UA News

More than 150 University of Alabama students during the fall 2013 semester are receiving a hands-on educational experience at more than 30 companies and organizations through UA’s Cooperative Education Program.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: October 2, 2013    /    Posted in:   Students, UA News   

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UA Start-Up Firm Set for Launch After Placing in Business Competition    /  UA News

A University of Alabama start-up company developing technology to charge cell phones and other portable devices wirelessly was a winner in a state-wide business competition.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: October 2, 2013    /    Posted in:   Electrical and Computer Engineering, Outreach, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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UA Professor Emeritus Elected to National Post    /  UA News

Dr. Daniel Turner, professor emeritus at The University of Alabama, was recently elected as a vice president for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 30, 2013    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, UA News   

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UA, Community Colleges Encourage Pursuit of Science, Math Teaching Careers    /  UA News

The University of Alabama’s impact on k-12 STEM education will grow over the next five years following the announcement of a $1.45 million grant from the National Science Foundation.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 30, 2013    /    Posted in:   Outreach, Students, UA News   

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UA Emeritus Engineering Professor Recognized for Achievement    /  UA News

Dr. Richard C. Bradt, professor emeritus at The University of Alabama, was recognized for his lifetime achievements in ceramic science and engineering.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 27, 2013    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Research, UA News   

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UA Engineering Student Selected for U.N. Climate Change Conference    /  UA News

A chemical engineering student at The University of Alabama was selected to attend a United Nations climate change conference this fall.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 26, 2013    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Students, UA News   

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UA Professor Hopes to Improve Open Software Development    /  UA News

Development of open-source software could be improved through understanding how isolated programmers collaborate, according to a research project underway by a computer scientist at The University of Alabama.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 25, 2013    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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UA Helps Area Teachers Transition to New STEM Curriculum    /  UA News

A group of professors at The University of Alabama are helping K-12 teachers in West Alabama change how they teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 18, 2013    /    Posted in:   Faculty and Staff, Outreach, UA News   

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UA College of Engineering to Host Open House    /  UA News

The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host Engineering Day, or E-Day, an open house for high-school students and their families, Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8:15 a.m. until 1 p.m.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 17, 2013    /    Posted in:   Outreach, 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.