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Jackson State University physics grad Derrick Stokes is a new breed of materials scientist. In the photo taken during his time at The University of Alabama, where he was a Bridge…
Source: U.S. Black Engineer / Published: October 2, 2018 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, In The News, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
The University of Alabama College of Engineering recently showcased student research from across the state and encouraged professional development among underrepresented minority students at a conference on campus.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: April 16, 2018 / Posted in: Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, UA News / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
Metallurgical and materials engineer Viola Acoff has more than 20 years of experience broadening participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Her efforts to spark interest in materials science…
Source: National Science Foundation / Published: March 11, 2018 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, In The News, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
Viola Acoff is a metallurgical and materials engineer who has been working to promote STEM education for over two decades. Currently acting as associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs…
Source: 3ders.org / Published: March 8, 2018 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
Dr. Viola Acoff led a 10-member team from The University of Alabama at the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) 2018 Dissemination Conference in Anchorage, Alaska, Jan. 17-20.
Author: Alana Norris / Published: January 29, 2018 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Outreach, Students / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
Dr. Viola Acoff, associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs, is leading a 10-member team from The University of Alabama at the National Science Foundation and Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program Dissemination Conference, in Anchorage,…
Source: ANSEP / Published: January 8, 2018 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, In The News / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Garry Warren, metallurgical and materials engineering emeritus professor, was recently chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Julia and Johannes Weertman Educator Award by The Minerals, Metals…
Author: Alana Norris / Published: December 10, 2017 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
Former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison addressed female students studying mathematics and engineering at the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The Decatur native was the first African American woman to…
Source: Alabama Public Radio / Published: March 8, 2017 / Posted in: Events, In The News, Outreach / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
Women are making strides in STEM fields, but there’s still work to be done.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: February 17, 2017 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
The University of Alabama recently secured a major grant to help attract minority students to STEM fields. The $5 million grant awarded from the National Science will help the AlabamaLouis…
Source: Birmingham Business Journal / Published: September 20, 2016 / Posted in: Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach / Features: Dr. Viola L. Acoff
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.
