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Join us in congratulating Dr. Robert Bertini, professor and department head of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, on being appointed chair of the American Society of Civil Engineers Department Heads Advisory and Coordinating Council. 👏🛠️

A longtime ASCE member and fellow, Bertini will help advance civil engineering education and research in areas such as AI, data science and entrepreneurship while fostering collaboration and engagement among academic institutions and professional organizations, including the National Civil Engineering Department Heads Conference.

Read more about Bertini’s achievement and his vision for the council as chair at the link in our bio.

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Congratulations to Dr. Hamid Moradkhani on becoming the first UA faculty member elected as a fellow of the American Meteorological Society. ⛈️👏

Moradkhani was recognized for his contributions to predictive science across spatiotemporal scales, sustainable climate science, water resource management and human dynamics, as well as his leadership as a professor, endowed chair and the founding director of the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research.

Learn more about the groundbreaking work that earned him one of the AMS's highest honors at the link in our bio.

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Row Tide from nationals! 🚣🏆

@ua.concretecanoe traveled to West Virginia in June to compete in the 2026 ASCE Concrete Canoe National Competition after earning a first-place finish at regionals this spring. At nationals, the team’s canoe, RagnaRock, helped secure a spot among the top 20 collegiate concrete canoe teams in the country.

Congratulations to the team on an incredible achievement and unforgettable season. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.

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Dr. Steve Burian, representing the College’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, received the 2026 George K. Wadlin Distinguished Service Award from the Civil Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. 🌟

A longtime ASEE member, Burian was selected for his outstanding service to civil engineering education, impactful research in sustainable hydrology, and leadership at the Alabama Water Institute, the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology and numerous educational development programs, workshops and research initiatives. ♻️💧

Learn more about his career and the contributions that earned him this distinguished honor at the link in our bio.

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Congratulations to Dr. Glenn Tootle for receiving the 2026-2027 J. William Fulbright Research Scholar Award. 👏

As part of his upcoming appointment, he will collaborate with faculty at the Slovak Academy of Sciences Institute of Hydrology in Bratislava, Slovakia, to advance drought planning and management through the analysis of paleo and historic drought patterns. Tootle was previously named a Fulbright Scholar in 2021 and conducted research in paleohydrology, hydroclimatology and alpine watersheds while serving in Italy.

Learn how this award will support his future research plans at the link in our bio.

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Heather Hutchcraft, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering, and Blake Schickel, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, are two of 40 UA students recently selected for the 2026–27 Shelby Scholars cohort. ⭐

Through this prestigious public policy and service program, both students will gain valuable hands-on experience and mentorship from policymakers, leaders and scholars as they prepare for impactful careers.

Meet the scholars and read more about the program at the link in our bio.

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Mu Chapter of Theta Tau ensures our members are prepared for future endeavors. Here are some examples of how members have participated in professional development opportunities the last academic year!

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Inspired by the tragic events of the Tuscaloosa tornado on April 27, 2011, Drs. Shane Crawford, Sriram Aaleti, and Armen Amirkhanian are leading research focused on disaster resilience with the goal of building safer communities and helping people better prepare for severe weather. 🌪️⚡️

From predictive storm modeling and behavioral pattern analysis to SmartGuard wall panels and debris testing at 130 mph, their work is strengthening infrastructure across Alabama and beyond.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about how their research is helping communities better withstand natural disasters.

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I guess all good things must come to an end.

My time at The University of Alabama has been nothing short of a blessing. I am so thankful for the countless memories, and all the people that made those memories so special! Next stop: Orlando☀️

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Tonight!! Stop by Taco Mama and support Chi Epsilon!! 🌮

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Just playing catch up!

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Our College was proud to welcome students and leaders from across the region to campus as a co-host of the 2026 ASCE Gulf Coast Symposium!

Nearly 600 participants from 15 universities and ASCE leadership joined us for three days of competitions, networking and professional development. Events included Steel Bridge, T-shirt Design, Tug of War, Concrete Canoe and Quiz Bowl competitions.

Thank you to everyone who made it an incredible and memorable event!

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