Capstone Engineer - Spring 2007

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L. Lamar FaulknerNational Chair, Board of Directors

Charles L. Karr, Ph.D.Dean, College of Engineering

Karen Meshad BaldwinDirector, External Affairs and Development

Trudeau B. Livaudais iVCoordinator, Capstone Engineering Society

Mary WymerEditor

Allison BridgesAssistant Editor

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issue no. 35Capstone Engineer is published in the spring and fall by the Capstone Engineering Society.

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Table of Contents

Cover Story: Students and faculty from the College of Engineering are laying the groundwork for vehicles that will one day travel to the edge of space.

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2 Going Where No One Has Before CoLLEgE’S SPACE TEAM WorkiNg iN NEAr-SPACE

4 Student Research LEArNiNg ToDAy To LEAD ToMorroW

8 Cybersecurity UA’S DEVELoPMENTS iN CyBErSECUriTy iMProVE SoCiETy

10 Transportation AUTo AND TrANSPorTATioN rESEArCh CENTErS iMPACT ALABAMA

13 News

17 Surveying the College

22 College Brag Points

24 Our Students. Our Future.

25 Alumni Notes

30 In Memoriam

31 Events

As we strive to follow The University of Alabama’s

vision of becoming “a student-centered research

university and an academic community united

in its commitment to enhancing the quality of

life for all Alabamians,” I thought it pertinent

to share with you some of the College’s research

endeavors. The College has established

interdisciplinary research teams, and the roles

our students take in our research projects

are immeasurable.

Our students have received

many prestigious national

awards, such as Goldwater and

Hollings scholarships, much in

part to the work they perform in

many of the College’s labs. With

our dedicated faculty mentoring

and guiding, our students are leading the state

with these research projects such as the near-space

team’s blimp and energy-efficiency programs.

As you read this issue of the Capstone Engineer,

I hope you get a small glimpse of how the College

of Engineering is not only fulfilling the vision

of the University but also leading in hands-on

engineering education.

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D E A N C H A R l E S l . K A R R

Students and faculty from the College of

Engineering are laying the groundwork for vehicles that

will one day travel to the edge of space and remain

there for weeks or months at a time. These vehicles

will operate in near-space, a region of the atmosphere that

is too high for aircraft but not high

enough for satellites to

maintain orbit.

Near-space vehicles have re-

ceived a lot of attention due to

the realization that vehicles operating

in near-space could provide cost-

effective platforms for civilian and

military applications. Emergency responders could

use these types of vehicles to restore communications

in areas damaged by natural disasters and military

commanders could launch vehicles to collect valuable

surveillance information without using satellites.

UA’s Near-Space Engineering Research and

Technology program, known as N-SERT, is working to

develop such a vehicle. Faculty and students in

mechanical and electrical engineering have designed a

30-foot-long remote-controlled blimp–the High-Altitude,

long-Operation vehicle. HAlO, as

the blimp is called, will serve as a test

bed for technologies that will one day

enable the development of a vehicle

capable of hovering in the same

relative location near the edge of

space for extended periods of time.

“The potential for near-space

vehicles is great, but so are the technological barriers,”

said Dr. John Baker, associate professor of mechanical

engineering. “The overall goal of UA’s N-SERT program

is to conduct the research needed to enable the

development of viable near-space vehicles.

Going Where

College’s Space Team Working in Near-Space

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“To be at the leading edge of a field

with so much potential is a once-in-

a-lifetime opportunity for all of us,”

said Baker.

The plan is to develop HAlO in a

number of incremental steps, each step

building upon the knowledge and experience gained

during the previous steps. Currently, students are

developing the HAlO vehicle as they add autonomous

flight capabilities to the airship.

HAlO began as an undergraduate program for

senior mechanical engineering students, but it has grown

into a much larger project. The combination of

undergraduate and graduate research with a

multidisciplinary systems engineering problem provides

a unique educational experience for the students.

The blimp is the second of two near-space

vehicles developed by UA’s space research team thus far.

The first vehicle was developed through the

BAMASAT program, which produced a

free-floating balloon that traveled to the

edge of space at an altitude of 100,000 feet

and delivered images back to the earth.

The balloon was tracked using a global

positioning system, and after reaching a

certain altitude, the balloon ruptured due to low pressure

in the stratosphere.

UA’s N-SERT team was awarded a grant from

the College of Engineering through the Alton Scott

program, which was established in 2002 from an

$8 million endowment earmarked for the promotion,

encouragement and funding of research projects.

In addition, the Alabama Space Grant Consortium,

a statewide organization funded by NASA to promote

development in aerospace engineering, has funded

UA’s near-space vehicles.

No oneHas Before

Going Where

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Student ReseaRchThe College of Engineering has long embraced the University’s vision to be a student-centered research university. Hands-on learning experiences are in-valuable to the education of today’s engineers. Book knowledge is only a small portion of the needed skills in the rapidly changing fields of engineering. Undergraduate students also recognize the im-portant role of research as part of their overall educa-tion. With career ambitions ranging from professors at major universities to plant managers to physicians, the following students believe their research work enhances their education and impacts the state of Alabama. These students are involved in research in the College’s energy and biology areas.

Jenna Cook − senior in industrial engineeringDavid Reeves − senior in mechanical engineeringResearch Project − Alabama Industrial Assessment Center Research Advisor − Dr. Keith Woodbury, associate professor of mechanical engineering

Why does this project interest you? I am interested in this project because I want to learn ways to conserve energy to help the environment and to cut costs while working as an engineer. I want to begin working as an engineer in an industrial setting, with a long-term goal of becoming an engineering or plant manager. Understanding the basics of energy savings will help me be a more suc-cessful engineer. − David Reeves

How has working on this research impacted your overall education?Working on research allows students to apply concepts learned in the classroom to real-world manufacturing operations. This experience has also strengthened my technical and communication skills. The University of Alabama Industrial

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The Uni-versity of Alabama will be a student-centered research

university and an

academic

“The University of Alabama will be a student-centered

research university and an academic

community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality

of life for all Alabamians.” V I S I O N S TA T E M E N T

O F T H E U N I V E R S I T y O F A l A B A M A

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David Reeves and Jenna Cook at Montgomery Woodworks in Tuscaloosa.

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Assessment program is partnering with Mississippi State’s team, so I get to interact with other engineering students and learn about their experiences. It’s also been beneficial to me because of the technical aspects and the professor and student interactions. − Jenna Cook

Mary-Kathryn Sewell − junior in chemical and biological engineeringResearch Project − Magnetic particles in hydrogelResearch Advisor − Dr. Chris Brazel, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering

Why does this project interest you?The project interests me because it is challenging and multifaceted. I have always loved to figure out how and why things work. The harder the challenge is, the more I enjoy it. Also, the biomaterials group is a diverse team of students and professors in many departments from UA and UAB. As we work toward a common goal, my work is a piece of the overall picture. And because we’re looking at all kinds of applications for the system, I can see the impact of the group’s work on medical research.

How has working on this research impacted your overall education?The greatest thing about my research is how much I have learned since I started. Sitting in class, listening to a lecture on theory is one thing. But going into the lab and trying to figure out exactly how it works is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had since coming to the University. There is nothing more satisfying to me than to sit down with data I have collected from one of my own experiments and decipher it into results.

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Mary-Kathryn Sewell, Dr. Chris Brazel

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Jennifer Phillips − senior in chemical and biological engineeringResearch Project − Magnetic fluid hypothermiaResearch Advisor − Dr. Duane Johnson, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering

Why does working on the research project with Dr. Johnson interest you?When I began looking for a Computer-Based Honors project, I searched for one that would combine my interests in engineering and medicine. Dr. Johnson’s research on magnetic fluid hypothermia cancer treatment provided the perfect combination. I am excited about our work because I see its potential to improve the lives of cancer patients by offering them an effective alternative to traditional cancer treatments.

How do you think working on research will help your career goals?Research is constantly changing the field of medicine. To provide the best possible care for my patients, I must understand this process. My undergraduate research experience will help me interpret medical research, implement its results, and contribute to future research initiatives.

Tell about how working on research has impacted your overall education.Undergraduate research has been the highlight of my experience in the College of Engineering. It has challenged me to use classroom concepts to solve real-world problems and taught me to work together with an interdisciplinary team. My research group has also been a great source of advice and support throughout my college career.

Jennifer Phillips

Recent advances associated with the Internet

have brought about issues concerning cybersecurity,

and the College has formed an interdisciplinary research

team to specifically address a few key areas in security

informatics. UA’s CARE Research & Development

laboratory is a major component in

this research as it uses leading-edge

technologies to provide advances in

traffic safety, law enforcement and

homeland security.

The CRDl, part of UA’s

computer science department, was

established in 1982. Today, the

lab consists of 20 faculty, students

and professional staff. The original

product of CRDl was CARE, a data

analysis software package for use

in problem identification and

evaluation. It has been used primarily in the area

of traffic safety and has been implemented in 10 states.

In the last several years, CRDl has broadened its

focus to include law enforcement and homeland security.

Working with law enforcement, UA’s CARE

Research & Development laboratory developed

e-Citation, an electronic citation application and

ticketing process. Developed in 2003, this program

uses the Internet to transmit tickets directly to the

Administrative Office of Courts in Montgomery,

eliminating data entry of the tickets by court clerks.

Phase one of the e-Citation program took

place at the Alabama Department of

Transportation trucking weigh station in

Heflin, Ala. In phase two, the Motor

Carrier Safety Unit troopers worked

with laptops and driver’s license

scanners in their cars to go mobile with

e-Citation. The project went to four

counties, then seven and then statewide

with all motor carrier troopers. Phase

three added the municipal courts and

was piloted with Tuscaloosa and

University of Alabama police

departments.

The latest phase in the e-Citation program is

currently underway, and it includes expansion to all state

troopers throughout the state. Several municipalities

are beginning to enroll as well. As part of the statewide

expansion effort, the CRDl was awarded a $500,000

federal grant.

UA’s Developments in Cybersecurity Improve Society

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Cybersecurity

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“This new technology provides us the opportunity to

perform citation tasks with increased safety as well

as speed and accuracy,” said Tuscaloosa Police Chief

Ken Swindle.

Another area of cybersecurity that CRDl

addressed concerned the development of a system to help

with identification for law enforcement. In 2003, UA’s

CRDl developed the law Enforcement Tactical System,

or lETS, which is a secure, Web-based search engine that

allows law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to

pull millions of records, titles, registrations and photos

from the Internet to make necessary identifications.

The program gives officers tools, using wireless laptops

in their patrol vehicles, to see beyond the boundaries

of their jurisdictions.

“We wanted to develop a new way to produce

and deliver criminal justice information directly to the

point of use,” explained Dr. David Brown, computer

science professor and director of development of the

CRDl. “Officers in the field can find out who is driving a

car and can make a positive identification of people who

do not have their driver’s license in their possession.

In addition, the officers can be alerted if the person

they have stopped has outstanding arrest warrants.”

As a result of the success of the lETS program,

a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of

Homeland Security was awarded to CRDl to develop

a similar system to increase the information technology

projects in fighting terrorism. The Secure Homeland

Access and Reporting Environment, or SHARE,

was developed with this grant. SHARE is a secure

Web portal that allows reporting of suspected terrorist

activity by officers and facilitates information sharing

among agencies.

The College’s cybersecurity research team is not

only fulfilling the University’s mission of research and

service, but also dramatically improving the safety and

security of the citizens of Alabama.

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p o R t a t i o nTrans

The University Transportation Center for Alabama and

the Center for Advanced Vehicle Technologies have

addressed many of the state’s auto and transportation

needs and were instrumental in helping the state lure

additional auto manufacturers.

The University Transportation Center for

Alabama, or UTCA, is a collaboration of faculty,

students and staff from The University of Alabama,

the University of Alabama at Huntsville and the

University of Alabama at Birmingham. The driving

force that activated UTCA was the Transportation

Equity Act for the 21st Century, which established

UTCA as a University Transportation Center of the

U.S. Department of Transportation. The UTCA is

headquartered in Tuscaloosa and directed by Dr.

Daniel Turner, professor of civil, construction and

environmental engineering.

Since its inception in 1999, the UTCA has

initiated more than 200 research projects and published

articles in some of the most prestigious transportation

From traffic safety to automobile performance, the College’s automotive and transportation research team

impacts the state and region through the longevity and success of UA’s two main research centers devoted to these issues.

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journals throughout the country. In addition, UTCA’s

pre-college outreach program reaches nearly 1,900

students annually. UTCA’s annual research budget is

nearly $2.3 million with projects in areas such as bridges,

education, safety, technology transfer and

management issues.

One of the UTCA’s projects

included a seatbelt promotion program that

saturated the media with safety messages

encouraging seat belt use. The campaign

helped increase seatbelt use to about 82

percent in Alabama, the most dramatic increase and the

highest level at that time. Other projects have included

development of a bridge testing manual for the Alabama

Department of Transportation; development of a risk-

based decision-making foundation for bridge inspection,

rating and maintenance; and identification of high-risk

older drivers and recommending guidelines to diminish

the number of accidents attributable to them.

As the state continues to lure automotive

manufacturers, it recognizes the important partnerships

that can be gained with research centers at the Capstone.

The University of Alabama was part of the original

presentation to Hyundai as the automaker sought a site

for a new U.S. facility. The University’s presentation

focused on the UTCA and the Alabama Institute for

Manufacturing

Excellence.

UA’s Center

for Advanced

Vehicle Technolo-

gies, known as the

CAVT, has two

technical thrusts

vital to the state

of Alabama.

Advanced propulsion technologies and vehicle structure

technologies impact the various automotive industries

throughout the state and entire southeast region.

From research on advanced reciprocating engines

and low-emission and high-energy efficiency

engine designs to noise and vibration analysis and

dynamic modeling, the CAVT projects enhance industrial

partnerships and encourage further investment in research

and development activities at the University.

For the past five years, the CAVT has

sponsored almost 30 projects with $2.3

million in research funding plus $1.3

million from UA cost share. For each U.S.

Department of Transportation dollar

($3 million), $3 is added from the

University, partners, spin-offs and other research initiation.

A recently funded project that the CAVT

will be coordinating will investigate a biodiesel hybrid

bus research program. The U.S. Department of

Transportation awarded the CAVT almost $1 million

for the one-year project. The project addresses advantages

to biodiesel hybrid electric buses, which can have

positive results in the state with many metropolitan

areas considering this type of technology.

The College’s auto and transportation research

teams will continue to positively impact the state and

region for many years to come. From making our roads

safer to driving more efficient automobiles, UA’s

engineering researchers are leading the way.

p o R t a t i o nAs the state continues to lure automotive manufacturers, it recognizes the important partnerships that can be gained with research centers at the Capstone.

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CrimsoCollege Receives Scholarship Funds from ChevronChevron company representatives visited campus

and presented the College with scholarship funds in

mechanical and chemical engineering and for the

Society of Women Engineers and the National

Society of Black Engineers. Gregory Singleton (seated

right), director of engineering student services, accepts

a scholarship check from Brian Campbell (seated left),

Chevron operations routine maintenance team leader,

J. Brandon Sanders (standing left), project engineer,

Sharon Wyatt (standing center), process engineer, and

Scott Harper (standing right), process controls engineer.

Honda Manufacturing Donates V-6 Engine Honda Manufacturing of Alabama donated a Honda

Odyssey V-6 engine to the Department of Mechanical

Engineering for use with the engine firing cart project.

Eastman Chemical Assists College with Scholarship Funds

Jerry G. Bush (left), Eastman Chemical Co. principal

staffing representative, visited with Gregory

Singleton, director of engineering student services,

and presented a check for scholarships in chemical

engineering and the Multicultural Engineering Program.

3M Supports the College with Scholarship Funds

Dr. Gary April, department head of chemical and

biological engineering, accepts a check for scholarship

funds from David G. Courington, 3M operations

manager. 3M annually supports chemical and biological

engineering scholarships.


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s u p p o r T o f o u r s T u d e n T s a n d p r o g r a m s .

• The Blount Foundation Inc. for support of the Ray D. Bass Endowed Engineering Scholarship

• Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Bowers for establishing the Double “A” Endowed Scholarship

• Dr. Robin B. and Mr. William Paul Buckelew for support of engineering scholarships

• Chevron for continuing support of the Chevron Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

• Mr. and Mrs. William E. Crowder Jr. for continuing support of the William E. Crowder Endowed Engineering Scholarship in aerospace engineering

• Eastman Chemical Co. for continuing support of the Eastman Chemical Co. Engineering Scholarship

• Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Haubein for continuing support of the Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Haubein Endowed Engineering Scholarship

• Mrs. Mildred R. Hire Fleming for continuing support of the Hire Design Clinic laboratory Endowed Support Fund

• Honda Manufacturing of Alabama llC for continuing support of the Council of Partners

• Mrs. Betty Johnson for establishing the Sam A Johnson III Endowed Scholarship

• Mr. and Mrs. E. Sorrell lanier for establishing the Nell and Sorrell lanier Endowed Scholarship

• The McAbee Foundation for continuing support of the McAbee Foundation Scholarship

• Price McGiffert Construction Co. Inc. for continuing support of the David G. McGiffert Endowed Engineering Scholarship

• Mr. Alsey C. Parker Jr. for continuing support of the Alsey Clements Parker Memorial Endowed Engineering Scholarship

• Col. and Mrs. Dayton Robinson Jr. for continuing support of the Dayton Robinson III Memorial Endowed Scholarship in memory of their son, Sonny

• Mr. Warren R. Ross for continuing support of the Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Endowed Scholarship

• Mr. Michael C. Simmons for establishing the David W. Gilbert Endowed Scholarship

• Mr. and Mrs. H. Kenneth White for establishing the Sandra E. and H. Kenneth White Endowed Scholarship

• Volkert & Associates Inc. for continuing support of the Volkert & Associates Inc. Endowed Engineering Scholarship

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Bass Honored in Tuscaloosa

Ray Bass, retired chief engineer for the Alabama

Department of Transportation, was honored in

Tuscaloosa. The event, held on Sept. 27, was hosted

by the BASS Committee (Building Alabama Safe and

Sound) and the Alabama Sheriffs Association. Bass

was recognized for his dedication and legacy in the

transportation industry. In appreciation for his

contributions to civil engineering, an endowed

scholarship has been established in his name at the

University of Alabama College of Engineering.

Bass, who passed away on March 22, received

a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Auburn

University in 1959. After graduation, Bass worked as

an engineer for lowndes, Montgomery, Dallas and

Tuscaloosa counties. Bass worked for AlDOT as assis-

tant director, director, chief design engineer, and chief

engineering. He retired in 2005.

Those who have benefited from the leadership of

Bass and wish to donate to the scholarship fund may do

so by contacting Karen Baldwin, director of external affairs

and development, at (205) 348-7594 or 1-800-333-8156.

Engineering Dedicates Design laboratory

The University of Alabama College of Engineering held

a dedication ceremony in honor of naming the James

Massey Hire Jr. and Mildred Ray Hire Design Clinic

laboratory on Friday, March 23. The James Massey

Hire Jr. and Mildred Ray Hire Design Clinic

laboratory, located in Hardaway Room 109, was made

possible by a generous donation from Mildred Ray

Hire to honor the memory of her husband, Jim.

The donation was specifically

dedicated to operating the

mechanical engineering design

clinic, upgrading laboratory

equipment, promoting the

academic excellence of students

in the College of Engineering, and purchasing necessary

materials for student design projects.

Student engineering projects are expected to

greatly benefit from the laboratory, and the projects

designed in the lab resemble those that occur in

“real-world” environment. Senior mechanical

engineering students will use the lab to design projects,

such as shingle lifting devices for Habitat for

Humanity to reduce work-related injuries and ride-on

toys for children attending the RISE Program who

have motor skill limitations.

The Hires also endowed a scholarship that

provides assistance to students pursuing degrees in

mechanical engineering.

Our StudentS. Our Future.

For more information about giving opportunities without obligation,

contact our professional staff toll-free at 1-888-875-4438,

(205) 348-4767, or visit giving.ua.edu.

Our university continues to build upon its tradition of excellence through generous,

long-range gifts from private donors. Please remember the College of Engineering

in your will, trust, or other estate plans.

You madE a CarEEr EnginEEring things that last. hErE’s anothEr ChanCE.

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Hong Named as New Drummond Chair in Electrical and Computer EngineeringThe College of Engineering named Dr. yang-Ki Hong as

the Elbert Allen (larry) Drummond Endowed Chair in

electrical and computer engineering.

As the larry

Drummond Endowed

Chair, Hong will work

to advance research in

areas such as nano-

and submicron scale

magnetism, magnetic

materials and

magnetic devices.

Most recently, Hong

served as a professor of materials science and engineer-

ing at the University of Idaho. His previous experience

includes work as a senior vice president and research and

development director of OCI Conglomerate Group Co.,

now known as DCC, in Seoul, South Korea. He also

served as an assistant professor at Auburn University and

as a research associate at the University of Minnesota

at Minneapolis.

Powell Joins UA Cooperative Education ProgramNaomi Powell joined UA’s Cooperative Education

Program as the assistant director. Her previous

experience includes five years as a human resource

specialist at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Prior

to Mercedes-Benz, Powell worked as the office manager at

UA’s Co-op Program for nine years.

Vice Retires from Civil, Construction and Environmental EngineeringThe College recently celebrated the retirement of Nell

Vice, administrative secretary in the civil, construction

and environmental engineering department. Vice began

her service at the University in 1978.

livaudais Joins Capstone Engineering SocietyTrudeau Bartholomew livaudais IV recently was named as

the Capstone Engineering Society coordinator. livaudais

will be responsible for organizing activities of the CES

with the goals of executing fund-raising campaigns,

increasing membership

and developing a strategic

plan for future growth in

the College’s annual fund.

Before arriving at The

University of Alabama,

livaudais worked as an

assistant portfolio manager

and primary securities

trader at Whitney National

Bank in New Orleans. Through this role, he gained

extensive experience evaluating, managing and executing

long-term plans for millions of dollars for Whitney’s

Trust Department clients.

livaudais received a bachelor’s degree in journalism

from The University of Alabama.

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UA Scores High in Academics with Four Hollings Scholars

Four students at The University of Alabama have

received the prestigious and highly competitive National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F.

Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship. Three of the four

students are engineering majors: Crystal M. lowe, chemical

and biological engineering; Michelle McGaha, industrial

engineering; and Dylan Whisenhunt, chemical and

biological engineering.

The scholarship provides $8,000 per year for

full-time study during the junior and senior years and

$6,500 for a 10-week internship at NOAA or an

NOAA-approved facility during the summer between

the junior and senior years. Some 101 students were

chosen nationally this year.

ChBE Students Visit McAbee Construction leroy McAbee, owner of McAbee Construction, invited

the chemical engineering thermodynamics class to watch

the partial disassemble and loading of a prefab chemical

plant for the production of polyethersulfone. The

chemical plant was designed for Solvay and was being

shipped to Marietta, Ohio. The class watched as the reactor

and rough separation unit were loaded for transport.

The reactor weighed approximately 409,000 pounds.

Left to Right: Dylan Whisenhunt, Michelle McGaha, and Crystal Lowe

The reactor and rough separation unit are being lowered.

The chemical engineering class watches as the reactor is moved.

ChBE Student Scores Perfect ACT Kurt Barry, a freshman majoring in chemical and

biological engineering, made a perfect score on the ACT

college entrance exam. Barry, from Romney, W. Va.,

chose UA over many

scholarship offers from

other prestigious schools.

“The unique

opportunities offered by

UA’s Computer-Based

Honors Program strongly

influenced my decision,”

said Barry. “The real secret

to my success is my thirst for knowledge, which has

spurred me to both pay attention in school and learn on

my own over the years. I just like to learn and do well.”

In addition to academics, he has become

immersed in the best UA has to offer. Barry is a

member of UA’s student chapter of the American

Institute of Chemical Engineers, is a member of the table

tennis club and participates in Shen lung Kung Fu.

UA Engineering Helps with Habitat for Humanity Homecoming Shed Build

As part of homecoming

activities, UA students built

a storage shed that was

delivered to the local Habi-

tat for Humanity chapter

for use in their building

program.

The shed was built on

campus in front of

Hardaway Hall and exhibited as a float during the

homecoming parade.

ME Student Receives Scholarships from the Coca-Cola Foundation

The University of Alabama and the Coca-Cola

Foundation recently honored 12 UA freshmen as

recipients of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

Program. The scholarships were part of a $1 million

scholarship donation made by the Coca-Cola

Foundation to UA’s “Our Students. Our Future.”

campaign. Timothy Kyle Aldridge, a freshman in

mechanical engineering, is one of the 12 students

who will receive $5,000 each year for four years at

the University.




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CCE Professor Named Fellow from the ASCE

The American Society of Civil

Engineers honored Dr. G.

Edward Gibson Jr., the Garry

Neil Drummond Chair in civil,

construction and environmental

engineering, with election to

the grade of fellow. Fewer than

six percent of ASCE members achieve fellow grade.

Gibson came to UA in 2006 as the director of the

newly established Construction Engineering and

Management Program.

UA Engineering Professor Elected President of CUTC

Dr. Daniel S. Turner, professor

of civil, construction and

environmental engineering and

director of the University Trans-

portation Center for Alabama,

has been elected president of the

Council of University Transportation Centers. Turner

specializes in traffic safety, highway design and

transportation management and policy. During the

past 20 years, he has conducted 98 research projects for

approximately $34 million, written 293 books, articles

and technical reports, and developed or conducted 67

short courses.

COE Faculty Instrumental in Industry Conferences

From traffic safety to stormwater runoff, College of

Engineering faculty have been instrumental in numerous

industry conferences.

Dr. Edd Gibson, professor of civil, construction and

environmental engineering, helped organize and was the

keynote speaker at a workshop titled, “Front End Plan-

ning, Construction Industry Best Practice for World Class

Performance” that was sponsored by the St. louis Council

of Construction Consumers.

Dr. Robert Pitt, professor of civil construction and

environmental engineering, was the keynote speaker at

a symposium sponsored by the University of New

Hampshire’s Stormwater Center and organized by the New

England Water Works Association and the Ground Water

Protection Council.

Dr. Dan Turner, professor of civil, construction

and environmental engineering and director of the

University Transportation Center for Alabama, and Dr.

David Brown, professor of computer science and director

of development of UA’s CARE Reserach & Development

laboratory, were key in planning “Safe Home Alabama,”

a traffic safety summit focused on Alabama’s strategic

highway safety plan.

Brown and Dr. Allen Parrish, professor of

computer science and director of UA’s CARE Research

& Development laboratory, were instrumental in

planning Alabama’s eighth annual Criminal Justice

Technology Symposium.


U.S. DOE Selects UA as Regional Industrial Assessment Center

The University of Alabama has been selected by the U.S.

Department of Energy to operate a regional industrial

assessment center. The Alabama Industrial Assessment

Center, one of 26 centers throughout the country, will

assist small- to medium-sized manufacturing plants to

use energy more efficiently.

Faculty and student teams will make assessment

visits to selected manufacturers in the state and provide

a detailed report of recommendations, including waste

minimization, energy conservation and productivity.

The assessment visits are at no costs to the manufacturers.

Manufacturing facilities interested in assessments can

contact Dr. Keith Woodbury, professor of mechanical

engineering, at (205) 348-1647 or by e-mail at

[email protected].


UTCA Awarded U.S. DOT GrantThe University Transportation Center for Alabama,

headquartered at UA, was chosen by the U.S. Department

of Transportation as one of 20 transportation research

centers to receive grant funding. The UTCA will receive

$860,000 to advance the nation’s transportation system

through education, research and technology transfer.

CAVT Awarded U.S. DOT Funding for Biodiesel Hybrid Bus Research The University of Alabama Center for Advanced Vehicle

Technologies recently received funding from the U.S.

Department of Transportation for a biodiesel hybrid bus

research program. UA’s CAVT will receive $964,260 for the

one-year project.

“We are excited to receive this funding as we

investigate a project that could have positive results in the

state of Alabama through emissions reductions utilizing

biodiesel hybrid electric vehicles,” said Dr. Clark

Midkiff, director of UA’s Center for Advanced Vehicle

Technologies and professor of mechanical engineering.

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Total Enrollment• UA 23,878

• COE 2,116

• COE 9% of UA student population

• COE Undergraduate 1,858

• COE Graduate 258

Honors• 474 engineering students in honors programs

(total in Honors College is 2872)

• COE makes up about 17% of Honors College

• About 26% of the total of engineering students

are in honors

• About 40% of the freshmen are in honors

National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic• 43 in COE

• 198 total for UA

• 22% in COE

Gender (undergraduate only)

• Male – 82%

• Female – 18%

By Department (undergraduate only)

• AEM – 6%

• ChBE – 13%

• CCE – 23%

• CS – 9% (does not include A&S)

• ECE – 15%

• IE – 4%

• ME – 21%

• MTE – 2%

• Undesignated – 7%

Ethnicity (undergraduate only)

• Asian – 2%

• Black – 13%

• Hispanic – 3%

• International – 1%

• Native American – 2%

• Unknown – 1%

• White – 78%

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Research AwardsSource of COE Awards 2004/2005

Total Expenditures – $14.3 million

Federal – 62%

Industry – 2%

State Agencies – 36%

Source of COE Federal Awards 2004/2005National Science Foundation – 33%

Department of Transportation – 24%

Department of Energy – 21%

NASA – 21%

Department of Defense – 1%

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WA 2

VA 10

TX 40

International 16

TN 18

SC 3

PA 3

OK 1

OH 2

NY 2

NM 3

NJ 2

NC 4

MT 2

MS 7

MO 4

MN 2

MI 3

MD 2

MA 1

LA 15

KY 8

IL 5

ID 2

IA 1

GA 35

FL 15

DE 1CO 1

CA 7

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States (undergraduate only)

Our students are our future, not only for our

school, but for our communities and our state. This

is why providing scholarships for as many students

as possible is our top priority. Today, we are poised to

take The University of Alabama to a level of national

prominence and recognition in academic excellence

by embarking upon the “Our Students. Our Future.”

capital campaign. Our campaign focuses on the

University’s most important

resource – our students. Its

success will have a profound

impact that will be felt for

generations to come.

In 2002, TTl Inc. chose

to honor their CEO and

chairman of the board, James

C. Bambarger, by endowing

a student scholarship in his

name. Since then, TTl and

James C. Bambarger have been impacting the civil

engineering profession by educating UA’s best and

brightest students.

For the past four years, Zackery A.

Kilgore, a senior from Rainsville, has been

a recipient of the Bambarger scholarship.

Kilgore described himself as a hard working

student in high school, and he says he has

continued to strengthen this work ethic

while at UA.

“The Bambarger scholarship that I received as

an incoming freshman has played an influential part

in my college experience as it provided a chance for

me to attend The University of Alabama,”

said Kilgore.

Kilgore realizes that, as a senior, he will soon

enter what he refers to as the “real” world. However,

he thanks the College of Engineering’s hands-on

curriculum for preparing him for a career. “These

classes have provided me with a sturdy educational

foundation that I can build upon when entering

my job,” said Kilgore. He feels that the education

provided by UA will lead to a smooth transition into

his engineering career.

Kilgore also is grateful

for having gained personal

experience with Saiia

Construction through UA’s

Co-op program. “The Co-op

program has been absolutely

paramount in preparing me for

the work force,” said Kilgore.

“I have had a chance to work

hand-in-hand with project

managers on a wide range of jobs, thus giving me a

good scope of knowledge of the engineering world.”

The James C. Bambarger scholarship aids

full-time, undergraduate students pursuing

civil engineering. Recipients are selected

based on scholarship, leadership criteria

and potential success in the civil

engineering field.

Support UA engineering by

contributing to the legacy and tradition of the Cap-

stone’s engineering scholarships. If you would like

to discuss specific areas of the “Our Students. Our

Future.” capital campaign, contact Karen Baldwin,

director of external affairs and development, at

(205) 348-7594 or 1-800-333-8156.

t t l h o n o R s c e o & i m p a c t s c i v i l

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Our StudentS. Our Future.

1935

Jack MacKay, B.S.A.E. ’35, recently celebrated his

wife’s 91st birthday and their 68th wedding anniversary.

1952

The chemical engineering class of 1952 gathered at the

Capstone during homecoming week to reminisce and

exchange stories. The group has gathered annually for the

past seven years. During their three-day visit to Tuscaloosa,

the group toured the Warner Museum, the Battle-

Friedman House, UA’s President’s Mansion and Bryant-

Denny Stadium.

1962

Mack B. McCarley, B.S.C.E. ’62, was named the 2006

Tennessee Outstanding Engineer of the year by the

Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers. McCarley is

chairman, senior vice president and northwest regional

manager for QORE Property Sciences.

1965

Charles M. Rampacek, B.S.Ch.E. ’65, was elected to

the Board of Directors of Enterprise Products GP, llC.

Rampacek was named a UA Distinguished Engineering

Fellow in 1988 and was elected to the State of Alabama

Engineering Hall of Fame in 1998. He serves on the

College’s leadership Board.

1968

Robert Barnett, B.S.C.E. ’68, M.S.C.E. ’71, engineer

and principal of Barnett Jones Wilson llC, was recently

named a UA Department of Civil, Construction and

Environmental Engineering Fellow.

Dr. Daniel Turner, B.S.C.E. ’68, M.S.C.E. ’70,

professor of civil, construction

and environmental engineering at

The University of Alabama, recently

received UA’s Department of Civil,

Construction and Environmental Engi-

neering Keith-Woodman Award for 2006.

1970

James C. Bambarger, B.S.C.E.

’70, retired chairman of the

board of TTl Inc., received UA’s

Department of Civil, Construction

and Environmental Engineering

Keith-Woodman Award for 2005.

Tom Kilgore, B.S.M.E. ’70, was

appointed chief executive officer of TVA. Kilgore had

served as acting CEO since March 31, 2006. He joined

TVA in 2005 when he was named president and chief

operating officer.

J o b s • p R o m o t i o n s • a w a R d s

( L E f T T o r i g h T ) C A r r o L L A N D g r A C E D A i L E y, L U T h E r A N D D o T g A U S E , D o N A L D A N D A N N L E E , E U g E N E A N D h E i D E C r o x T o N A N D A U B r E y B L A C k W E L L

1952


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1978

Robert A. “Pete” Black Jr., B.S.C.E. ’78, executive vice

president and general manager of Alabama River Pulp

Co., was recently named a UA Department of Civil,

Construction and Environmental Engineering Fellow.

David S. King, B.S.C.E. ’78, senior

vice president eastern hemisphere of

Halliburton Energy Services Group,

was recently named a UA Department

of Civil, Construction and


1979

Bill Guin, B.S.C.S. ’79, B.B.A.

’79, was promoted to senior vice

president of the applied

technologies group at life Cycle

Engineering in Charleston, S.C.

Joseph A. Tarver, B.S.C.E. ’79, principal and executive

vice president of England-Thims & Miller Inc.,

was recently named a UA Department of Civil,


1980

David A. Gray, B.S.C.E. ’80, general manager for global

business development, EDI Division of Weatherford Inter-

national, was recently named a UA Department of Civil,


Alan D. McElroy, B.S.C.E. ’80, vice president of fleet

services of Duke Energy, was recently named a UA

Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental

Engineering Fellow.

1981

Stephen F. Cash, B.S.C.E. ’81,

has been appointed to the senior

executive service position of deputy

manager, Shuttle Propulsion Office,

at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight

Center in Huntsville. In his new

position, Cash helps lead the organization responsible for

the manufacture, assembly and operation of the primary

shuttle propulsion elements: the main engines, external

tank, solid rocket boosters and reusable solid rocket

motors. (Image credit: NASA/MSFC)

1982

Mike Davidson, B.S.Mt.E. ’82, has

been promoted to superintendent of

the pipe-fitting foundry at American

Cast Iron Pipe Co.

1983

John H. Campbell Jr., B.S.Pet.E. ’83, was appointed

to the Board of Directors of High Plains Energy Inc.

Campbell is managing director of Quantum Energy

Partners, which is a significant shareholder of Action

Energy Inc. High Plains Energy recently acquired all

shares of Action Energy.

Robin Henderson, B.S.I.E. ’83, was

awarded the Presidential Rank Award for

Meritorious Executives, the highest honor

attainable for federal government work.

Henderson is the associate director of

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.

(Image credit: NASA/MSFC)

Dr. George W. Prigge, B.S.M.E. ’83, received his

doctorate in educational leadership and higher education

from the University of Nebraska-

lincoln through their distance

education program. In addition, he has

been promoted to assistant dean for

administration and finance at Georgia

State University’s College of law.

1985

Brian C. Davis, B.S.C.E. ’85, third division engineer with

the Alabama Department of Transportation, was recently



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1986

Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., B.S.M.E.

’86, was awarded the Presidential Rank

Award for Meritorious Executives,

the highest honor attainable for

federal government work. lightfoot is

the manager of the Space Shuttle

Propulsion Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight

Center. (Image credit: NASA/MSFC)

Lisa A. Riedle, M.S.C.E. ’86, Ph.D. ’88, associate dean

and professor of civil and environmental engineering

at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was recently



1987

Robert Andy Hill, B.S.Ch.E. ’87, was promoted to

plant manager for Praxair’s Garland, Texas, facility.

1988

Robert M. McKenzie, B.S.Mt.E. ’88, joined Mueller

Fittings as a quality assurance manager. He is located

in Covington, Tenn.

1993

Dr. Karen Elizabeth Harwell, B.S.A.E. ’93, was

appointed director of undergraduate research at the

Georgia Institute of Technology. She will lead the

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program in

the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate

Studies and Academic Affairs.

Clint Andrew Hill, B.S.M.E. ’93, opened Century 21

Professional Services located in Orange Beach. He

specializes in residential sales throughout South

Alabama, and he is licensed by the Real Estate Commission.

Jason Sturdivant, B.S.C.E. ’93, was hired as the

county engineer for Washington County, Alabama.

1994

Philip D. Sullivan Jr., B.S.M.E. ’94, joined Power

Partners Inc. in Athens, Ga., as a process engineer.

Sasa Tomic, M.S.C.E. ’94, M.S.C.S. ’98, Ph.D. ’98, senior

vice president and global product development manager

of Wallingford Software Inc., was recently named a UA

Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental

Engineering Fellow.

1995

Rodney Chester, B.S.C.E. ’95, M.S.C.E. ’97, principal

and partner at Gresham, Smith and Partners, was recently



1996

W. Jackson Bryant III, B.S.C.E. ’96, M.S.C.E. ’98, was

appointed as an associate at lByD Inc. He is a registered

professional engineer in Alabama.

1997

Bradford O. Sutton, B.S.Pet.E. ’97, joined BPI Energy’s

engineering staff.

1999

Kelly Sutton, B.S.Ch.E. ’99, joined BPI Energy’s

engineering staff.

2000

Stephen Graham, B.S.C.E. ’00, passed the examination

for licensure as a professional engineer in Alabama.

He is employed with Barge Waggoner Sumner &

Cannon’s Birmingham office as a civil engineer.

2004

Mindy Coronado, B.S.C.E. ’04, joined lByD Inc. as a

design engineer in the structural engineering department.

Grant Martin Davis, B.S.C.E. ’04, is a lieutenant colonel

in the U.S. Army and is serving in the Office of the Secre-

tary of Defense at the Pentagon. He passed the profession-

al engineering exam and is now a registered professional

engineer in Virginia.

2006

Sarah Allen, B.S.C.E. ’06, joined lByD Inc. as a

design engineer.


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Engineering Alum Testifies That Seeing is Believing(Abridged version of an article by Gary Massaro in the Rocky Mountain News.)

lew Flowers, B.S.A.E. ’74, is a pilot for United

Airlines, based out of Denver. In his spare time,

he’s a volunteer pilot

with the nonprofit Orbis

International, an

organization dedicated

to ridding the world of

preventable blindness.

“I’ve been around the

world about four times

with them,” Flowers said.

“I went around the world

earlier in October. We flew to Dubai to pick up

an airplane. Then we flew to Calcutta and on to

Da Nang in Vietnam. I came back on United from

Saigon to Hong Kong.”

Orbis sends volunteer doctors aboard its Flying Eye

Hospital jet to Third World countries, using the

plane as a medical school. In back is a fully

operational operating room, and in the front is a

classroom for 30 foreign doctors.

Flowers was in ROTC at the Capstone, and he

joined the Air Force after graduation. He was a

pilot on air tankers, otherwise known as flying gas

stations. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1996,

and United hired him to

be a trainer at its facility

in Denver.

Flowers was training

pilots in flying DC-10s,

which Orbis uses, so the

organization asked him

to join in 1999. Flowers

makes about three trips

a year in the Flying Eye Hospital.

This is what he said keeps him coming back: “When

you see something like this for the first time, when

you see a child who can see for the first time, it

softens you up to where you want to keep doing it.”

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orBiS VoLUNTEEr PiLoTS: fLighT ENgiNEEr JiM BEViEr (LEfT), fEDEx ExPrESS; CAPTAiN LEW fLoWErS (CENTEr), UNiTED AirLiNES; AND CAPTAiN CArL hAkENEN (righT), rETirED UNiTED AirLiNES.

DC 10 LANDiNg – PhoTogrAPhEr: kirAN riDLEy

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n you know Coach Bryant’s stats just like you know pi to the 100th decimal.

n you average the gymnastics scores before the computer finishes.

n you set your watch by Denny Chimes.

n you measure land in relation to the size of the Quad.

n you know where MiB is.

n you calculate the height, arc and length of time the ball was in the air

after every free throw in Coleman Coliseum.

n you know how to cast an iron elephant.

n your closest food source for four years was the ferg.

BuT You KnoW You Are A uA engineer When . . . n you help shape the future of UA Engineering by supporting your College financially.

There are many ways to help—become a member of the Capstone Engineering Society, or donate gifts of

cash, appreciated property or equipment for labs.

Take pride in the knowledge that your contributions make UA’s College of Engineering stand out in the eyes

of the nation. for more information, call us at 1-800-333-8156.

The uniVerSiTY oF ALABAMA CoLLege oF engineeringBox 870200 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0200

1-800-333-8156 • (205) 348-6400 • www.eng.ua.edu

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inmemory

Louis J. CherubinLouis J. Cherubin of Schenectady, N.Y., died March 16, 2006.

Cherubin received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from The University of Alabama

and a master’s degree from the University of Florida. He worked for General Electric for 35 years

as a health physicist.

Donald A.B. MillsDonald Alexander Barnes Mills died August 8, 2006.

He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Capstone in 1959. While at the

University, he was president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Mills later attended the University of Florida

and received a master’s degree. After college, he worked for Hercules Power Co., and then he returned

to Selma to form a partnership with his father, who was also a civil engineer. In 1975, Mills founded

Goodwyn and Mills Consulting Engineers in Montgomery. Mills retired in 2001. In 1988, Mills was

named a Fellow of UA’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

Warren Griswald PayneWarren Griswald Payne of Charlotte Harbor, Fla., died August 5, 2006.

He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering from the Capstone. In 1947, he moved

to Port Charlotte, Fla., and quickly became involved in many civic organizations. He was the director and

chairman of the board of Port Charlotte Bank and Trust, later SunBank. He also was president

and chairman of the board of the Port Charlotte Cultural Center, involving himself in planning,

construction, growth, and adult education. In addition, Payne was a president and lifetime member

of the Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club, a charter member of the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club,

a charter member and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte, and a former chairman

of the Charlotte County Library Board. Payne was a charter member of the Denny Society. The Denny

Society is The University of Alabama’s recognition society that is reserved exclusively for those alumni

and friends who have named the college or the university in their will or other estate plans.

Jack WillisJack Willis died August 25, 2006.

Willis earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The University of Alabama in 1963. He worked

for the Mississippi State Highway Department in Grenada County for four years before establishing Willis

Engineering in 1967. Throughout his career, he served many towns, cities, counties and rural water associations.

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Tuscaloosa Alumni Gather at Almon Associates

On Sept. 14,

engineering alumni

gathered at Almon

Associates. More than

35 alumni attended and

enjoyed listening to UA College of Engineering

retired faculty members.

Madison County Alumni Meet with Potential UA Students

An alumni and student reception was held on Oct.

18 in Madison County. It was sponsored by the

Madison County UA Alumni Chapter and held

at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. More than 50

guests enjoyed meeting with Dr. Robert E. Witt, UA

president; Dr. John Wiest, associate dean for research

and graduate studies; and Dean Chuck Karr.

Talladega Superspeedway Designer Meets with UA

StudentsWilliam “Bill” Moss,

CEO of Moss Enterprises

Inc. and designer of the

track at Talladega Super-

speedway, spoke with UA

students as part of the

Dean’s leadership Series:

“So, you Want to be a

CEO?” The event was

held on Sept. 14 in Shelby Hall.

Retired CEO of Mirant Speaks with UA Students

Marce Fuller, retired CEO of

Mirant, spoke with UA students

on Oct. 30 in Shelby Hall. She

was once ranked fifth in For-

tune magazine’s list of the 50

Most Powerful Women in Busi-

ness. Fuller’s presentation was part of the Dean’s

leadership Series: “So, you Want to be a CEO?”

2006 Homecoming Tailgate Party

More than 300 people enjoyed the CES tailgate

party on the Quad before the game on Oct. 28.

Engineering alumni and friends relished fried fish

and barbeque provided by Bottomfeeders while

discussing old times and awaiting victory over the

Florida International Golden Panthers.

Site 2007 Dates Set Bridge The

College will be hosting 80

events


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Site 2007 Dates Set

The College will be hosting

80 rising juniors and seniors

in a weeklong residential

program designed specifically

for students interested in

science, mathematics and

engineering. UA’s Student

Introduction to Engineering (SITE) program

incorporates mini-courses, teaming and

communication exercises, a plant tour, design

competition, and panel discussions with professional

engineers. There are two sessions scheduled:

July 8-13 and July 15-20.

For more information about SITE or to receive an

application, contact

Gregory Singleton

at (205) 348-1447

or gsingleton@eng.

ua.edu.

Engineering Day

On Oct. 5, the College of Engineering hosted

Engineering Day, or E-Day, an open house for high

school students and their families. E-Day hosted

more than 750 prospective students wanting to gain a

realistic view of the College of Engineering.

College Hosts luncheon Honoring McAbee ScholarsThe College of Engineering hosted a luncheon on

Nov. 1 honoring leroy and Ruth McAbee. Each

year, the McAbee Foundation supports about 10

student scholarships.

SEATED (LEfT To righT): LEroy AND rUTh MCABEE AND DEAN ChUCk

kArr. STANDiNg (LEfT To righT): DAViD hoLT, MArk MiChELSoN,

ChArLES hAyS, AUNDrEA LoLLAr, JACoB BoNANDEr, AND kENNETh

NiChoLS. STUDENT SChoLArS NoT PiCTUrED: MiChAEL BroWN,

ToDD EVErETT, SyDNEy fLoWErS, AND EMiLy LLoyD.

events

The Seventh Annual

GolfTournament

The Seventh Annual

Capstone Engineering

Society Golf Tournament

is scheduled for Thursday,

April 26, 2007, at the beautiful

Bent Brook Golf Course.

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The format for the tournamentis a modified four-person scramble with a shotgun start. The registration fee of $125 includes green fee, cart, range balls, beverages, meals and a tournament golf shirt. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., and the tournament begins at 12:00 p.m.

You may participate in the following ways:

Players:• Team Level ($500)–Team of four with all registration amenities• Individual Level ($125)–Single registration

Corporate sponsors:• Ace Level ($2,500)• Eagle Level ($1,000)• Birdie Level ($500)

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Capstone Engineering Society’s efforts to provide engineering and computer science students with a superior educational experience. Sign up today by calling 1-800-333-8156 or e-mailing [email protected].

Capstone Engineering SocietyCollege of EngineeringBox 870200 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0200

Nonprofit Organization

U.S. Postage PAID

Tuscaloosa, AL

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Crystal lowe’s research in chemical and biological engineering has allowed

her to focus on environmental

issues concerning aquatic

ecosystems. As a Hollings Scholar,

Crystal will intern with Channel

Islands Marine Sanctuary, where she

will work to protect the natural and

cultural resources found in Southern

California’s waters. She is just one

of the best and brightest at The

University of Alabama who walk the

College’s halls every day. Her achievements

are witness to the generous scholarship

support she has received. your generosity can help

our students and our future shine a little brighter.

An Inspiring Environmentalist

Working to Engineer Solutions in

Aquatic Ecosystems

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To learn of ways you can support

the College of Engineering, contact

Karen Baldwin, director of external

affairs and development, at (205)

348-7594 or [email protected].

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