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.
5,416
students currently enrolled
11
research centers
9
Astrobotics
national championships
40+
student organizations
and competition teams
96%
students employed or
enrolled in graduate school
News
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2 UA Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars
Dr. Anwarul Haque, associate professor of aerospace engineering and mechanics, and Dr. Jaye Johnson Thiel, associate professor of early childhood studies, are UA’s latest Fulbright Scholars.
From Discouraged to Determined: Graduate Aims for the Stars
Growing up, Sindhu Belki was often discouraged from reaching for the stars. Belki knew she wanted to pursue a career in aeronautics from a young age, but she realized she would...
3 UA Students Awarded Brooke Owens Fellowships
Three University of Alabama students were among 47 from around the nation selected for the prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit program that awards exceptional women and gender minorities...
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NSF-funded Summer Program Grants Research Experience to Local Students and Educators
This summer, Dr. Steven Weinman hosted a six-week summer program for undergraduate and graduate students from Stillman College, Shelton State Community College, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Lawson...
UA Professor at the Cutting-Edge of Medicine Design
Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor with The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, is a world-renowned voice in the field of translational science for medicine...
Wang Recognized as Early Career Innovator and Selected to Join IGNIITE 2024 Program
Dr. Zhongyang Wang, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, was selected as an awardee of the Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) 2024 program....
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Bertini to Lead UA Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department
Dr. Robert Bertini was recently named head of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering in The University of Alabama College of Engineering. “We are excited to have Dr. Bertini join us here at UA to lead our Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. He brings extensive experience both as a scholar and leader in his research field and as an academic leader with significant experience in both departmental and major research center leadership roles,” said College of Engineering Dean Clifford Henderson. “He is the perfect person to help our CCEE Department, our College, and our related research institutes continue to build on their strong momentum and to help us achieve our vision of becoming one of the most impactful engineering programs in the country.”
UA Researchers Analyze MS vs TN SCOTUS Case
Researchers at the University of Alabama have published an article in the American Chemical Society’s ES&T Water journal, An Improved 21st Century Judicial System with Environmental Science Expertise is Needed for...
Interactive Map Shows Thresholds for Coastal Nuisance Flooding
As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations...
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UA Launches New Center for AI Research and Development
The University of Alabama is setting a new standard for AI research and education with the opening of the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, housed within the...
Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research
With a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation, The University of Alabama is gearing up for a $3 million project to develop advanced driver assistance systems for large transit buses.
3 UA Students Earn Boren Scholarships for Foreign Study
Three University of Alabama students have received Boren Scholarships for the study of languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
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Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards
Four professors at The University of Alabama received one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious honors for early-career faculty.
Astrobotics Team Continues Winning Tradition
The UA Astrobotics team earned a ninth win in NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge, a robotic mining competition held in a simulated lunar environment.
Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research
With a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation, The University of Alabama is gearing up for a $3 million project to develop advanced driver assistance systems for large transit buses.
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Cook Selected as Spring 2024 Outstanding Co-op Student
Cameron Cook, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, was selected as the spring 2024 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career Development Center. Cook completed his first semester of co-op...
Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research
With a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the United States Department of Transportation, The University of Alabama is gearing up for a $3 million project to develop advanced driver assistance systems for large transit buses.
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Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards
Four professors at The University of Alabama received one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious honors for early-career faculty.
Ringing in a New Ceremony for the College of Engineering
Graduation is a special time for students of all majors. It’s a time to reflect on one’s educational journey and accomplishments. It’s a time to celebrate with family and friends....
Materials Research Organizes Under New Institute
A new institute at The University of Alabama will boost efforts from across campus in materials science and materials engineering.
Bertini to Lead UA Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department
Dr. Robert Bertini was recently named head of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering in The University of Alabama College of Engineering. “We are excited to have Dr. Bertini join us here at UA to lead our Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. He brings extensive experience both as a scholar and leader in his research field and as an academic leader with significant experience in both departmental and major research center leadership roles,” said College of Engineering Dean Clifford Henderson. “He is the perfect person to help our CCEE Department, our College, and our related research institutes continue to build on their strong momentum and to help us achieve our vision of becoming one of the most impactful engineering programs in the country.”
UA Researchers Analyze MS vs TN SCOTUS Case
Researchers at the University of Alabama have published an article in the American Chemical Society’s ES&T Water journal, An Improved 21st Century Judicial System with Environmental Science Expertise is Needed for...
Interactive Map Shows Thresholds for Coastal Nuisance Flooding
As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations...
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
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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