College of Engineering

Don’t Shoot: UA Combines VR, Neuroscience in Police Training Research

Don’t Shoot: UA Combines VR, Neuroscience in Police Training Research

University of Alabama researchers are using a novel approach to learn how police officers react to “shoot, don’t shoot” situations: measuring brain waves during virtual reality police training.

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference  

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference  

More than 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 29-30.

A graphic that reads "Faculty Research Day, Celebrating Excellence."

Ceremony to Celebrate Research by UA Faculty Rescheduled

Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day.

UA Announces 2017 Premier Awards

The University of Alabama Division of Student Life has announced the recipients of the 2017 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service.
The 2017 UA Premier Award recipients will be recognized at a dinner Thursday, March 23, as well as during Honors Week.

UA Engineering Students Re-create History

UA Engineering Students Re-create History

A few University of Alabama engineering majors have spent the past five months researching and developing a plan to create a replica of an 18th century British Hanger rapier that has been part of UA Museums for the last half century.

Educational Studies’ Graduate Research Symposium Accepting Proposals

Educational Studies’ Graduate Research Symposium Accepting Proposals

The 2017 ESPRMC Graduate Research Symposim will be held Thursday, April 13. As many as five $500 travel awards will be presented to the top graduate students this year.

UA Researches Fuels to Improve Engines, Cut Emissions

UA Researches Fuels to Improve Engines, Cut Emissions

In an effort to improve combustion engines while reducing harmful emissions, engineering researchers at The University of Alabama will test how blended fuels can work with advanced engines.

Women in STEM: Hanna Hefley on Her UA Experience

Women in STEM: Hanna Hefley on Her UA Experience

Hanna Hefley, a metallurgical engineering major, discusses her experience as a student in a STEM field at The University of Alabama.

Dr. Su Gupta on Women in STEM Experience

Dr. Su Gupta on Women in STEM Experience

Dr. Su Gupta, professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, explains what she tells young women who are looking to enter the STEM fields.