Engineering Makes a World of Difference
Vol. 4 No. 3 – Fall 2021
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Congratulations Class of 2021! |
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Darcey D’Amato earned a master’s degree in psychology, then decided to shift gears, start over and follow an interest in space exploration.
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Congratulations Electrical Engineering senior, Jake Lake, on receiving the Sigma Xi Best Poster Award at the University of South Alabama's undergraduate research symposium that was held October 28, 2021.
Jake worked with Ankon Sushil, Ayah Ayad, Dr. El-Sharkh, and Dr. Touma on this project.
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The University of South Alabama, College of Engineering's student Launch Society team was one of sixty teams selected by NASA to compete in 2022.
"The nine-month challenge, managed by NASA’s Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement and held at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, provides a realistic experience for middle school, high school, and college students to follow the engineering design process NASA and industry engineers use when developing and operating new hardware." For the full article, see USA Launch Society: 1 of 60 Selected by NASA to Compete
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Undergraduate Laboratory Equipment Campaign
The College of Engineering has launched an initiative to enhance our laboratories in Shelby Hall. These labs provide our students with hands-on experience and ensure that they are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. Your gift, of any amount, will have an immediate impact on our students and their future careers. To learn more about specific needs of each department, click Engineering Labs. |
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The University of South Alabama is part of a research consortium that received a $1.8 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to study the ways increasing water hazards are damaging roadways that serve coastal communities. For the full article, see Studying Sea-Level RIse.
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Training for MCPSS Middle & High School Teachers |
Dr. Na Gong, Warren Nicholson associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and her team completed a six-week program called Research Experience for Teachers. This is the first summer of a three-year project sponsored by NSF to train middle and high school teachers in engineering and computing related research. For the full article, see Summer Research Experience.
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- Dr. Grayson Dennis, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Dr. Silas Leavesley, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Dr. Brooks Rabideau, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Dr. Sean Walker, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Dr. Kevin West, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Dr. Daniela Wolter Ferreira Touma, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Dr. Joseph Richardson, Mechanical, Aerospace, & Biomedical Engineering
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Drs. John and Sally Steadman have dedicated most of their careers to education and engineering. Now they’re making a commitment to serve those passions for years to come. They have pledged a $3.8 million gift to the University of South Alabama’s College of Engineering. For the full article, see Helping Others Engineer Their Dreams.
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Congratulations Dr. Na Gong! |
Dr. Na Gong has been chosen for the Phi Kappa Phi Scholar of the Year. She gave a short presentation of her research at the Phi Kappa Phi event on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in the University of South Alabama Student Center Ballroom. |
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Dr. R.C. Woods, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs, has been appointed a member of the Ethics and Member Conduct Committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) starting January 2022. This international committee advises the IEEE Board of Directors on ethics policy and concerns and makes recommendations that will promote ethical behavior by IEEE members. |
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Faculty, Staff, & Students |
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The College of Engineering held a retirement party for three of our faculty to recognize and thank them for their many years of teaching and service not only to the University, but to our students.
Thank you Dr. Nicholas Sylvester, Professor Emeritus in the Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department, Dr. Husam Omar, Associate Professor Emeritus in the Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department, and Dr. Kevin White, Chair and Professor Emeritus in the Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department.
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Institude of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Theta Lambda Chapter is recognized as a Key Chapter of 2020-21. For the full article, see IEEE KHN Theta Lambda Chapter Recognition.
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Thank you for your years of service!
Mr. Terry Pritchett, Dean's Office—35 Years of Service
Dr. David Nelson, MABE Department—15 Years of Service
Ms. Brenda Poole, Dean's Office—15 Years of Service
Ms. Catherine Champion, Dean's Office—10 Years of Service
Ms. Loretta Wilson, ChBE Department—10 Years of Service
Dr. Eric Steward, Dean's Office & CCEE Department—10 Years of Service
Ms. Virginia Carithers, MABE Department—5 Years of Service
Dr. Robert Cloutier, Dean's Office & Systems Engineering—5 Years of Service
Dr. Hulya Kirkici, ECE Department—5 Years of Service
Dr. Stephanie Patch, CCEE Department—5 Years of Service
Dr. Sean Walker, ChBE Department—5 Years of Service
Dr. Clive Woods, Dean's Office—5 Years of Service
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USA National Alumni Association Recognition |
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The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association presented its Faculty Excellence Awards and Young Alumni Award during its annual membership meeting on Aug. 26. Five USA faculty members were recognized for their achievements as well as one young alumnus. Additionally, three alumni were elected as new members of the National Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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Dr. Stephanie Patch, Assistant Professor in the Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department received the Andy and Carol Denny National Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award
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Dr. Bret Webb, Professor in the Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department, received the Olivia Rambo McFlothren National Alumni Outstanding Scholar Award
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Dr. Kevin White, Professor & Chair Emeritus in the Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department, received the National Alumni Association Endowed Award for Faculty Innovation
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Ms. Nani Perez Uribe, Director of Student Services & Advising for the College of Engineering, received the Beth and Don Davis National Alumni Association Excellence in Advising Award
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Tau Beta Pi - Professor of the Year
Congratulations Dr. Eric Steward, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Associate Professor in the Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department.
"This year’s Tau Beta Pi Professor of the Year is one of a kind. Most professors will receive an award like this based strictly on their ability to teach, but in my eyes there is so much more to it than that. It is about genuinely caring for the students and listening to the critique they may have to help the flow of the material. This professor has continually gone the extra mile when it comes to being there for his students. Personally, I have never encountered such a caring professor. And it is because of that genuine care that makes him the great man and professor that he is.”
-Ian Cox, TBP Vice President
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Thursday, Feburary 24, 2022: Etiquette Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers - To Sponsor a table and participate, please contact Nani Perez Uribe at nperezuribe@southalabama.edu
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Friday, February 25, 2022: The annual E-Day Career Fair hosted by the Society of Women Engineers Student Chapter. To register your company to participate, go to the following website: E-Day Career Fair
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Saturday, March 19, 2022: Engineering Alumni Society is hosting an Alumni Picnic - More information to come
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Friday, April 1, 2022: 16th Annual College of Engineering Alumni Society Golf Tournament - Register your team today! Team & Sponsorship Registration
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022: Senior Design Symposium
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2021 USA Football Home Games
Thank you to the following sponsors!
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Host an Engineering Information Session
We are currently looking for guest speakers interested in sharing their engineering experiences with our current students as well as companies interested in discussing what they are looking for in future employees. We can host in-person or virtual meetings.
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College of Engineering Alumni Polos
College of Engineering Alumni polos are currently for sale! If you're interested in ordering a polo, orders can be placed and paid for online: Alumni Polo Order. We have several sizes and colors in stock. If we don't have your size or preferred color, the next order will go out in the Spring. All proceeds go towards the College of Engineering Alumni Society Scholarship. Polos are priced at $39.50 (shipping/handling included).
The polos are crafted using performance material and are offered in men's and women's sizes in the following colors: Black, Charcoal Grey, Navy Blue, Red, and White. Below is an example of a red polo with the USA alumni logo.
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College of Engineering
150 Student Services Dr., Shelby Hall 2114
Mobile, AL 36688
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