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
11
research centers
$100
million in new
research awards
55+
student organizations
and competition teams
95%
students employed or
enrolled in graduate school
News
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Innovators from 9 U.S. States, 4 Countries Win Phase 1 of NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge
LunaRecycle, a NASA Centennial Challenge, launched in September 2024 to crowdsource solutions for recycling non-metabolic materials on space exploration missions. The competition focuses on the design, development and demonstration of...
Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
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3 Engineering Faculty Members Receive DARPA MTO Award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has presented the Microsystems Technology Office Award to three faculty members from the College of Engineering. Drs. A.B.M. Tahidul Haque and Sree Kalyan Patiballa,...
Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
2 UA Students Offered Hollings Scholarships
University of Alabama students Zachary Griffith, of Pittsburgh, and Jesse Park, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, were selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
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Wang’s Lab Receives Global Interest During 2025 GCCA Innovandi Open Challenge
Dr. Jialai Wang, professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and his research team were recognized at the 2025 Global Cement and Concrete Association Innovandi Open Challenge...
UA Safe State Partners with OSHA for Heat Awareness Week Outreach
UA Safe State participated in the H2OSHA outreach campaign hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Birmingham Regional Office for Heat Awareness Week...
UA Society of Women Engineers Hosts Record-breaking STEM Event for Youth
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Society of Women Engineers at The University of Alabama recently hosted its largest annual youth outreach event, WOW! That’s Engineering!, welcoming more than 140 third- through...
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College of Engineering, College of Education Faculty Partner to Host Code-N-Sensor Future Lab Camp
Seventy fourth- through sixth-grade students from Tuscaloosa County attended the inaugural Code-N-Sensor Future Lab camp at The University of Alabama, where they participated in a week of hands-on activities focused...
Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
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Song Showcases Underwater Robotics Technologies for USGS FLOW Academy
Dr. Aijun Song, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and his research team successfully conducted multiple field demonstrations of underwater autonomous vehicles as next-generation water-observing...
Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
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Finch Selected as Spring 2025 Outstanding Co-op Student
Henry Finch, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, was selected as the spring 2025 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career Development Center. Finch is currently completing his third and...
Bama Dining is Test Site for Engineering Alum’s Invention
UA diners who never run out of their favorite beverage have John Podsednik to thank for that. The 2023 engineering alumnus is using Bama Dining locations to perfect his low...
3 Engineering Faculty Members Receive DARPA MTO Award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has presented the Microsystems Technology Office Award to three faculty members from the College of Engineering. Drs. A.B.M. Tahidul Haque and Sree Kalyan Patiballa,...
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Thompson Earns International Recognition for Materials Characterization Research
Dr. Gregory Thompson, Distinguished University Research Professor and executive director of the Alabama Materials Institute, has been named a fellow of the International Field Emission Society.
Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
Wang’s Lab Receives Global Interest During 2025 GCCA Innovandi Open Challenge
Dr. Jialai Wang, professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and his research team were recognized at the 2025 Global Cement and Concrete Association Innovandi Open Challenge...
UA’s AMI Connects Research and Industry Through Materials Innovation
At the Alabama Materials Institute, investments in facilities and technology aim to strengthen the collaborative ecosystem around materials engineering at The University of Alabama.
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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