Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab

Thinking Machines: Inside the BRAINS Lab

The BRAINS Lab’s research is about advancing intelligent robots that can think, adapt, and interact more like humans in real-world environments.

Dr. Rohan Sood standing in front of a screen with a space orbit diagram

UA-Developed Software Used for NASA Moon Missions

UA aerospace engineer Rohan Sood developed software that was used for the Artemis I and Artemis II missions.

James Cochran and Xinyue Ye headshots in front of a background showing a map with no labels and a blackboard with a formula written in chalk

UA Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

AAAS fellowship is a lifetime honor.

headshots of eight professors who won the University of Alabama's prestigious President's research award

Faculty Earn University’s Top Honor for Research Excellence

Several outstanding faculty members will be honored for their research endeavors.

a building and storage containers in a snowy landscape with gray sky. the IceCube research facility in Antarctica.

UA Plays Key Role in International Particle Detector Upgrade in Antarctica

A University of Alabama professor played a key role in the international effort to upgrade an important Antarctic research facility.

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New UA Facility Focused on Water Will Support Research, Economic Development  

UA will open the Wiregrass Hub, a facility focused on water research, community engagement and student recruitment, in downtown Enterprise.

From Lab to Locker Room: Engineering Confidence Through Assistive Technology 

From Lab to Locker Room: Engineering Confidence Through Assistive Technology 

Students used creativity and skills to develop a life-improving tool for a UA coach.

Carla Atkinson and three researchers sample water on the Ichawaynochaway Creek in SW Georgia.

What Lives Beneath: Atkinson’s Work Reveals Why Mussels Matter

Freshwater ecologist Dr. Carla Atkinson is one small piece of the system working to understand and preserve Alabama ecosystems.

Thejesh Bandi stands in front of Denny Chimes with his arms crossed

Precision Chiming: Denny Chimes Now Synced to UA Atomic Clock

Denny Chimes is now synchronized to precision timekeeping housed at The University of Alabama’s QuanTime Lab.

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UA Advances Research Across Disciplines through AI Infrastructure Investments

UA hosted the ACHE AI Exchange, showcasing impactful AI research on campus and highlighting the upcoming HPC’s impact on AI initiatives.