The family of late Altec Inc. president Lee J. Styslinger Jr. joined University of Alabama faculty, staff and students Friday, Oct. 17, to celebrate the naming of the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering, following a $25 million gift commitment from Lee Jr.'s wife, Catherine.
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The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. 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.
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Graduate students from The University of Alabama are making waves in the world of aviation. Vamsi Krishna Undavalli, Jerry Hamilton and Chuming Wei from the Engines and Combustion Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have received the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award. Under the mentorship of Dr. Bhupendra Khandelwal, the team secured second prize in the 2025 cycle, receiving a $150,000 cash award.
Dr. Alice Smith will join The University of Alabama Styslinger College of Engineering as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor in January 2026. Recognized for her significant and leading-edge contributions in...
Emma Godwin, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, has been named the winner of the 2025 ORED Rising Star competition. The competition, hosted by the Office for Research and Economic Development...
Engineering features a wide variety of nationally-accredited programs, affording students the flexibility to shape their academic goals to suit developing interests.
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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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