This week at The University of Alabama: UA study looks at sound waves from football helmets colliding – Student researchers to display, discuss findings – Faculty to receive awards at research day – UA astronomer initiates Hubble Telescope project – Ten UA students selected as Emerging Designer finalists – Prof to conduct wheelchair study – UA experts offer tips on credit card use, volunteering with pre-teens and teens – Lectures, business plan competition, robotics contest
Students from across Alabama, from third graders to seniors in high school, will be at The University of Alabama April 11 programming robots and hoping their instructions are good enough to win the Alabama Robotics Competition.
The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing recently announced the establishment of the Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship series. Established in honor of Dr. Joe Webb Burrage Jr., who served as the nursing college’s assistant dean of graduate programs until his death on Feb. 19, 2014, the lectureship will celebrate and acknowledge the work of male nurse leaders.
Dr. Brie Gertler, a Commonwealth Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia, will discuss her ideas on whether the mind extends beyond the body in the third lecture of The University of Alabama’s 2014-2015 Philosophy Today series.
Martin Puchner, a professor at Harvard University and an expert on world literature, drama, modernism, and philosophy, will present “Literature from the Tablet to the iPad” Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in room 125 of ten Hoor Hall on The University of Alabama campus.
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Melissa Wilmarth shares some myths and facts about credit cards and the impact they have on credit scores.
UA astronomer initiates Hubble survey that spots quasar ghosts – UA partners with law enforcement to create electronic forensics lab – UA researchers study sounds from colliding football helmets – Student receives award for undergraduate research – Civil War history lectures planned – Tide for Tusks hosts fundraiser – Plant sale to raise funds for scholarships, Arboretum – and more…
The University of Alabama honored its top students for their academic achievements and leadership Friday, April 4, during the Honors Day Tapping Ceremony, the highlight of UA’s annual Honors Week, March 30-April 5.
UA president addresses faculty and staff – UA engineering students building fuel efficient car – UA scientist comments on volcanic lightning – Study reports state trooper shortage – UA theatre department to stage ‘42nd Street’ in Mobile – Veterans appreciation event planned – Premier Award winners profiled
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Joseph Phelps has been chosen for a national honor.