The 2027 Alabama Engineering Foundation (AEF) Scholarship application will be available online soon. All Sophomores and Juniors at ABET accredited engineering programs are eligible. The 2026 AEF Scholarship deadline was 7/31/2026. Great luck to ALL applicants!!
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Engineering Council of Birmingham · ECOB Scholarship Foundation
Welcome Our Leadership
2026-2027 Officers & Board of Directors
TB
President
Tiffany Borden
ECOB
DE
Vice President
Davon Elder
ECOB
SC
Secretary
Shunna Cannon
ECOB
JO
Treasurer
Jeanne Otts
Serves on both boards
ECOB
ECOB SF
BW
Past President / Director
Brinkley Wood
Also ECOB SF Secretary
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ECOB SF
MB
President
Michelle Ballew
ECOB SF
BM
Vice President
Brandy McKinney
ECOB SF
Upcoming Events
Nov
06
SAVE THE DATE!!! ASPE Ethics Day is scheduled for November 6, 2026 via Zoom. There is currently a ‘Call For Presentations’ and a registration link will be available soon at myaspe.com.
Feb
21
National Engineers Week is celebrated from the third Sunday of February until the fourth Saturday of the same month. This year, it takes place from February 21 to 27. It’s a great opportunity to recognize …
Feb
21
2027 ENGINEERS WEEK will be February 21-27, 2027. Campus visits among the eight engineering programs in Alabama (University of North Alabama (UNA), University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University (AAMU), University of Alabama at Birmingham …
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers – Birmingham Chapter
News & Articles
OFFICER NOMINATIONS OPEN: NSBE Birmingham 2026-27 Executive Board
NSBE Birmingham Executive Board officer nominations are open for the 2026-27 service year. Please use the link below to self-nominate or to nominate another for...
Enroll in courses at UAB CIVIL ENGINEERING
UAB’s Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering Department isproud to offer our FALL GRADUATE CLASSES to industry professionalslooking to enhance their knowledge. The courses will be...
ASPE BHM – disbursed funds for FE examination
ASPE Birmingham has disbursed checks to sponsor the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination. Three (3) disbursements were made to students at the Styslinger School of Engineering...
AEF Scholarship application – online soon at www.myaspe.com
The 2027 Alabama Engineering Foundation (AEF) Scholarship application will be available online soon at www.myaspe.com. All Sophomores and Juniors at ABET accredited engineering programs are eligible. ...
Seeking Corporate Sponsors
We are seeking corporate sponsors for MATHCOUNTS, 2027 Summer Meeting, and limited/selective disbursements for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination. Please contact Malinda Battey at...
UAB Continuing Education Opportunities
UAB Continuing Education Opportunities for 2026-27 are available at Civil Engineering | Catalogs | The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, PE
Longtime academic professor and researcher Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, PE passed away on July 9, 2026. Dr. Fouad served as Chair of the UAB Civil,...