Abuzz about Enhancing Insect-sized Aircraft

Insect-sized aerial robots, known as micro air vehicles, hold larger-than-life possibilities.

Patients ‘Head over Heels’ for Dizziness Research via Rotating Chair

Patients ‘Head over Heels’ for Dizziness Research via Rotating Chair

A unique Roto-Tilt chair helps a University of Alabama researcher test portions of the inner ear to assist those suffering from dizziness and balance problems.

UA Professor’s Spinning, Swinging Roto-Tilt Chair Helps in Study of Balance, Inner Ear

To explore how problems in the inner ear can affect balance, especially in older patients, Dr. Craig Formby of The University of Alabama has developed the Roto-Tilt Chair.

UA in the News: September 16, 2009

Scholarship to honor late linebacker Victor Ellis – UA hosts 10th annual rural health conference – English professor delivers annual Hugo Black lecture – and more…

UA Student News for Sept. 15, 2009

DATES TO REMEMBER Today Leadership Series: Event Planning and Project Management, Sylvester Jones Leadership and Career Resource Center, 6–8 p.m. Paw-Fest, Burke Residence Hall and Courtyard, 7–9 p.m. Sept. 16 Short and Sweet Résumé Critiques, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 336 Ferguson Student Center Sept. 17 Short and Sweet Résumé Critiques, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 336 Ferguson Student

Urban Named 2009-10 Paul W. Bryant Professor of Education at UA

Dr. Wayne J. Urban has been named the 2009-10 Paul W. Bryant Endowed Professor in The University of Alabama College of Education.

Architectural Exhibit at UA Shows how Studio Builds Innovative Houses

“Rose Lee’s House,” an architectural exhibit of a house built recently by the Rural Studio, will be on display starting Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art on The University of Alabama campus.

Books for the Black Belt Campaign Kicks Off at UA

The University of Alabama has begun the Books for the Alabama Black Belt campaign to collect some 30,000 books for children in the region.

UA in the News: September 15, 2009

Engineering professors develop electric hybrid vehicle concept for RV travelers – UA faculty provide expert commentary on Huntsville’s economy, biodiesel fuel

Engineering Professors Develop Electric Hybrid Vehicle Concept for RV Travelers

While the cost of fuel has put a damper on the travel plans of many Americans, one father-son engineering duo with a passion for RV travel is combating the problem by conceptualizing an electric-hybrid passenger vehicle with the ability to improve fuel economy and increase the acceleration of the motor home towing it.