UA’s Zheng Wins National Association’s Top Science Award

Dr. Chunmiao Zheng, a professor of hydrogeology at The University of Alabama, will receive the 2013 M. King Hubbert Award from the National Ground Water Association for major science contributions to the knowledge of groundwater.

UA Professor, Student Recognized by Women Engineers

A University of Alabama engineering professor and recent engineering graduate received national recognition by the Society of Women Engineers.

UA in the News: Oct. 29, 2013

UA researcher studies aerodynamics of butterfly wings – UA astronomer works with Galaxy Zoo 2 – Public invited to offer feedback to UAPD – UA expert comments on use of biometrics in employee wellness programs – Author to speak on walkable cities – Halloween events – and more…

UA Student News for Oct. 29, 2013

Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Leadership UA applications, Oct. 30, 4:45 p.m., 355-B Ferguson Center Alternative Break applications, Nov. 1 Abstracts for Alabama Modern Languages Conference, Nov. 15 Premier Awards applications, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

UA in the News: Oct. 26-28, 2013

UA prof wins Indiana author’s award – UA water ski team finishes 3rd at nationals – Students volunteer for Holt cemetery project – Haunting at the Museum, Halloween events planned – Speaker to discuss suicides among black men – UA Education Policy Center study on Pell Grants cited – ‘Octubafest’ showcases tuba players – and more…

UA Sponsoring Interactive Technology and Art Show

An art show sponsored by The University of Alabama brings interactive new media technologies and 3-D fabrication to Tuscaloosa’s Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in November.

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment Related to UA Police

As part of a voluntary accreditation assessment, employees of The University of Alabama Police Department and community members are invited to offer comments related to the department on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Bryant Denny Stadium recruiting room on the UA campus.

UA School of Social Work Hosts Chinese Colleagues

The University of Alabama School of Social Work is hosting Chinese colleagues in a partnership to develop teaching resources for master’s level social work programs in China.

UA Preview

This week at The University of Alabama: Halloween events include Haunting at the Museum, Sorority Row Trick-or-Treat – Students, professors publish book chapter on app for children with autism – Researchers look to butterflies to improve flight – Chinese professors visit School of Social Work – Experts offer tips for job interviews, managing stress – Engineering, art students host exhibit

UA Students, Professors Author Book Chapter on Autism App

Three University of Alabama students and two professors will publish a book chapter detailing their research in developing a smart phone application for children with autism.