UA Professor to Help Group Promote Computer-Science Education
Dr. Jeff Gray, a University of Alabama associate professor of computer science, has been invited to serve on Code.org’s Education Advisory Council.
UA Alumni at NASA Featured in Engineering, Communication Discussions
University of Alabama alumni who work with NASA return to campus this week to discuss the Space Launch System Program.
Engineering Researcher Named UA’s Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor
Dr. Ajay K. Agrawal, professor and Robert F. Barfield Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2013 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award Nov. 15 at the UA President’s Mansion.
UA Professor, Student Recognized by Women Engineers
A University of Alabama engineering professor and recent engineering graduate received national recognition by the Society of Women Engineers.
UA Sponsoring Interactive Technology and Art Show
An art show sponsored by The University of Alabama brings interactive new media technologies and 3-D fabrication to Tuscaloosa’s Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in November.
UA Students, Professors Author Book Chapter on Autism App
Three University of Alabama students and two professors will publish a book chapter detailing their research in developing a smart phone application for children with autism.
UA Researchers Look to Butterflies to Improve Flight
A better understanding of the aerodynamic properties of butterfly wings may lead to improved human-made flight, according to research at The University of Alabama recently funded by the National Science Foundation.
UA Start-Up Firm Set for Launch After Placing in Business Competition
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.
UA Professor Emeritus Elected to National Post
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.
UA Emeritus Engineering Professor Recognized for Achievement
Dr. Richard C. Bradt, professor emeritus at The University of Alabama, was recognized for his lifetime achievements in ceramic science and engineering.