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The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME: https://me.eng.ua.edu/) and the College of Engineering (CoE:  https://eng.ua.edu/) at The University of Alabama (UA: https://ua.edu/) invite applications for a position at the rank of Associate Professor.

Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor (https://provost.ua.edu/the-shelby-endowment-for-distinguished-faculty/). These Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor are one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon faculty at The University of Alabama. Candidates wishing to be considered for such an appointment should indicate this in their cover letter.

Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to mechanical engineering and mechanics are encouraged to apply. Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of: (1) Biomechanics and Biosystems Engineering, (2) Robotics and Mechatronics, (3) Sustainable Energy, Clean Energy, and Combustion, (4) Advanced Manufacturing including

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The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM: https://aem.eng.ua.edu) and the College of Engineering (CoE – https://eng.ua.edu) at The University of Alabama (UA: https://ua.edu) invite applications for the position of Department Head of the UA Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. The anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2026 or earlier as appropriate. This opportunity presents the chance for a dynamic and visionary leader who has a demonstrated record of success as an outstanding scholar, researcher, teacher, and mentor to join our UA College of Engineering and our AEM Department during a period of record growth and success, with opportunities and significant resources at their disposal to help grow and shape the program into one of the leading departments of aerospace engineering and mechanics in the nation.

Candidates with prestigious achievements, significant impact in their fields, and exceptional national and international reputations

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From 07/10/2025 to 07/10/2025, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) JERRY-25 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).

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In-brief analysis

October 7, 2025

The United States is well stocked with propane heading into the winter. For the week ending September 26, U.S. propane inventory was 103 million barrels, about 13 million barrels more than the previous five-year average for this time of year, based on data in our Weekly Petroleum Status Report.

Propane inventories reflect supply and demand balances. Propane demand is greatest in the winter months because propane is used as the main heating fuel in about 5% of U.S. homes, primarily in the northern parts of the Midwest and Northeast. For propane supply, propane gas plant production increased 5% in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period in 2024.

U.S. propane inventories typically increase from April through September, when there is less demand, and decrease from October

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