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Research

Teaching and research are linked: the skills and leading edge technology utilized in research projects are transferred to students in the classrooms and laboratories.

News

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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Fulbright Recipient Jonathan Clayton Furthers Research for Water Quality in Hungary

Jonathan Clayton, a third-year doctoral student studying environmental engineering at The University of Alabama, was selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright scholar, which is one of the most prestigious academic exchange...

UA Researchers Receive Nearly $2 Million for First Responder Safety Project

A group of University of Alabama researchers recently received nearly $2 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for their research in interventions that could reduce the risk of traumatic injuries among tow truck operators.

Areas & Laboratories

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering operates environmental, geotechnical, materials, hydraulics, structures and transportation laboratories in Cyber Hall, the North Engineering Research Center (NERC), and the South Engineering Research Center (SERC). The Department also maintains two Senior Design Studios equipped with the latest computer-aided design software for students enrolled in CE 401/402/405 and CE 403/404/406 Capstone Senior Design Project.

Major research topics include pre-project planning for construction projects, evacuation routing during emergencies, contaminants in wet-weather flows, affordable housing through engineering and manufacturing innovation, and the potential safety enhancements of seat belts in school buses.

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Specialized
Research Units

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering also directs four specialized research units: