Today’s presidential debates are vitally important to the campaign “because they’re the only chance people have to see the candidates side by side and do comparison shopping,” says Dr. David Lanoue, professor and chair of the political science department at UA.
By using Facebook, MySpace and other social media Web sites, politicians are finding new ways to connect with voters. Both U.S. presidential candidates are utilizing the Internet to make personal connections with voters, Dr. Jennifer Greer says.
The new institutional commercial spot featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
Dr. Jay Lindly discusses a three-year pilot study that analyzes past school bus accidents, examines data from overhead cameras on school buses for information about use of seat belts, and runs a cost-benefit study on what it would cost to add safety belts to all school buses in Alabama.
Dr. James McLean discusses major trends in testing such as a focus on more specific learning objectives, the purpose of “No Child Left Behind” testing, what negatives are associated with this type of testing, and why some colleges are no longer using ACT/SAT test scores.
Dr. Marcia Rock discusses budget cuts relating to state of Alabama educational systems and how the upcoming Presidential election will affect the “No Child Left Behind” act, including additional focus on early intervention, and how educational partnerships can benefit schools.
Dr. Natalie Adams shares why social groups are so influential in schools, how they create communities and develop social skills, and she provides tips to parents of children navigating these groups.
Dr. Vivian Wright defines cyberbullying and discusses how schools deal with its student impact, how students can protect themselves online, and how teachers embrace new technologies as teaching methods.
Some 60 youth from across the United States, Canada and France recently attended the 2008 Alabama Boys and Girls Wheelchair Basketball Camps, hosted by The University of Alabama Disability Sports program.
The University of Alabama celebrates a diverse student body, including Civil Engineering student Terence Williamson who is also an award-winning turkey caller.