MONDAY, OCT. 7 – SUNDAY, OCT. 13
RESEARCH
RESEARCHER LOOKS TO ASTEROID BELT FOR CLUES ON EARLY SOLAR SYSTEM – By examining meteorites, research led by UA is tackling some of the biggest questions of our solar system, chiefly how the make-up of the inner planets formed. Dr. Julia A. Cartwright, UA assistant professor of geological sciences, is leading a three-year, more than $400,000 grant from NASA to test whether meteorites from the asteroid belt reveal more about the activity of the solar system billions of years ago when asteroids and fragments of partially formed planets were shelling the inner planets, distributing metals and materials to their surfaces. For more information, contact Adam Jones in UA communications at 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu.
UA PART OF TORNADO RESEARCH PROJECT IN ALABAMA — Students at UA will later observe nearby households to record how people react to severe weather events. The students will be trained as part of tornado research across the Southeast that is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Severe Storms Laboratory. The goal of the broader study, called Vortex SE 2019, is to gain an in-depth understanding of vulnerabilities communities face when taking action during severe weather events. Watch for an upcoming news release with more details of the study, which is led by a researcher in UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety. For assistance, contact Adam Jones in UA communications at 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu.
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MOUNDVILLE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE – UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 31st annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 9-12. The event features artists, craftsmen and educators from around the nation sharing their knowledge of Native American culture. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9-10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11-12. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Pre-registered groups of 10 or more are $8 per person. Visit moundville.ua.edu for more information on early group registration. For more information, contact Bryant Welbourne in UA communications at bryant.welbourne@ua.edu or 205-348-8325.
CURRENT COMMENT
TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi recently announced an official impeachment inquiry would be launched against President Donald Trump for his involvement with the president of Ukraine, which is being deemed an alleged violation of the Constitution. Dr. Allen Linken, a UA associate professor of political science, who specializes in social and Constitutional law, is available to conduct interviews on the topic. He can be reached by email at aelinken@ua.edu or telephone at 256-617-3580. For assistance, contact Jamon Smith, UA communications, 205-348-4956 or jamon.smith@ua.edu.
LOOKING AHEAD
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS TO SPEAK AT #GREENJUSTICEUA EVENT — UA’s School of Social Work will host “Environmental Justice: Research, Conversation and Networking Across Disciplines,” a panel discussion of environmental justice issues in Alabama and across the country, Oct. 16 at the Hotel Capstone. The panel discussion will be held from 2-4 p.m. Researchers from UA, The University of Alabama-Birmingham and the University of Tennessee will discuss access to severe weather warnings, air quality issues in North Birmingham, unsewered homes in the Black Belt and how inequities in green spaces can adversely affect one’s health. The event will also feature exhibits from various environmental advocates, such as Friends of Hurricane Creek and the Black Warrior Riverkeeper. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact David Miller, UA School of Social Work, at 205-348-3942 or David.c.miller@ua.edu.
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