State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2014 Class in Ceremony at UA
The State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted six individuals and honored a corporation during a ceremony Feb. 15 at Bryant Conference Center at The University of Alabama.
January’s Winter Storm Increased Chances of Deadly Crashes in State’s Rural Areas, According to UA CAPS
Not surprisingly, vehicle crashes increased during the winter storm the last week of January in Alabama, but the iced roads shifted the risk of fatal crashes to rural roads away from the clogged roadways in the state’s urban metro areas, according to an analysis of crash data by researchers at The University of Alabama.
UA Student Chosen for National Electrical Engineering Award
A student studying electrical engineering at The University of Alabama was one of seven students in North America selected for a national scholarship.
UA Adds Architectural, Environmental Engineering Degrees
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will offer two new degrees in architectural engineering and environmental engineering, beginning this fall, to meet the growing opportunities for engineers with those specialties.
UA Cooperative Education Director Honored with National Award
Roy Gregg, director of the University of Alabama Cooperative Education and Professional Practice Program, will receive national recognition for his contributions to the field.
Three Teams with UA Ties Set for Business Start-up Competition
Three companies affiliated with The University of Alabama are set to compete in a state-wide Alabama Launchpad Start-Up Competition.
Two UA Engineering Students Awarded National Scholarships
Two students studying metallurgical and materials engineering at The University of Alabama were recently awarded prominent scholarships within the metalcasting industry.
UA Research on Renewable Energy Systems Leads to Patent
Renewable energy sources such as wind-powered generators can be more reliable and efficient by better controlling the process of getting electricity onto the power grid, according to a United States patent based on research by Dr. Shuhui Li, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama.
New Lecture Series Honors Retired UA Metallurgical Professor
A new lecture series to honor a University of Alabama emeritus professor aims to present high visibility topics in the fields of metallurgical and materials engineering and design to students and the public.
UA Study: Holiday Driving Dangerous, More So Just Before Christmas
The days just before Christmas, as people rush to buy presents and travel to holiday destinations, can be more dangerous on roadways than the days surrounding Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to a recent study of traffic data by The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety.