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Engineering a
Better Tomorrow

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Commencement

If you missed the College of Engineering's fall commencement ceremony yet still want to support your graduate, be sure to check out the archived livestream here.

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By the Numbers

The College of Engineering is making a substantial impact in the areas of engineering education and research. Here is a glimpse at notable data points for the College.

5,484

students currently enrolled

12

research centers

$100

million in new
research awards

55+

student organizations
and competition teams

95%

students employed or
enrolled in graduate school

Featured Professor in Lab

Dr. Sadie Beck

Dr. Sadie Beck is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, specializing in metal additive manufacturing. A member of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Design Integration and the Alabama Materials Institute, her current research areas include solid-state additive manufacturing advancements and surface enhancement technologies, with applications in aerospace and defense. Dr. Beck’s teaching also supports the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education, which focuses on modernizing manufacturing technology, techniques and workforce education. She serves as the faculty advisor for the Graduate Society of Women Engineers and the newly formed Crimson Combat Robotics student organizations, fostering student engagement in engineering innovation and leadership.

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News

University of Alabama Researchers Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Department of Energy Funding

Dr. Patrick Kung, associate professor and associate department head for undergraduate programs, and Dr. Seongsin Margaret Kim, professor, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received nearly $1 million in funding from the Department of Energy for their research in quantum networking.

Engineering Faculty Awarded $3.07 Million by Department of Defense for Hybridization of Powertrain

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. —  Researchers from The University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies in the College of Engineering received $3.07 million from the U.S. Department of Defense in...

College of Engineering Battery Researchers Awarded Nearly $1.7 Million in Department of Energy Funding

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama researchers recently received a nearly $1.7 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy for their work in second-life battery pack manufacturing. The faculty...

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Our Departments

Engineering features a wide variety of nationally-accredited programs, affording students the flexibility to shape their academic goals to suit developing interests.

4,732

Engineering Undergraduates

684

Engineering Graduates

500

National Merit Finalists

2,069

Honors College Students

3,086

on Merit-Based Scholarships

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
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Join the College

From students to faculty and staff members, we are committed to recruiting top-tier talent to join the College of Engineering community. Visit the links below to learn more about available academic and job opportunities.

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