UA Museum’s Science Sunday to Focus on Astronomy

Visitors to the Alabama Museum of Natural History have opportunity to learn more about astronomy during the museum’s next Science Sunday, a free event scheduled for March 2 in Smith Hall, on The University of Alabama campus.

UA’s Donna Cox Bridger Lectureship Presents ‘If Disney Ran Your Hospital’

The Donna Cox Bridger Endowed Lectureship will present, “If Disney Ran Your Hospital,” a day-long event March 7 at The University of Alabama.

UA Matters: Successfully Navigating School Science Fairs

Science fair projects can be rewarding, challenging and, sometimes, even a bit stressful for young students and their parents. The University of Alabama’s Julie Covin offers a few tips that just might help your student bring home the blue-ribbon prize.

Biodiversity Experts Head to UA for Edward O. Wilson Symposium

International biodiversity experts will join Dr. Edward O. Wilson, a University of Alabama alumnus, for research presentations and forums on the state and future of biodiversity April 22-24.

UA to Host High-School Physics Contest Feb. 18

The University of Alabama’s high school physics contest, now in its 38th year, is set for Feb. 18.

UA-housed ADAP Appoints New Executive Director

James A. Tucker has been selected as the new executive director of the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, housed at The University of Alabama.

Alabama Law Review to Host New York Times vs. Sullivan Symposium

The Alabama Law Review will host a symposium to mark the 50th anniversary of New York Times vs. Sullivan on Feb. 28 at The University of Alabama School of Law.

UA to Host High School Physics Contest Jan. 31

The University of Alabama’s high school physics contest, now in its 38th year, is set for Jan. 31.

Reprogrammed Protein Shows Neurologic Disease Treatment Promise, UA Research Shows

A protein naturally found only in single-cell organisms can, when reprogrammed in a laboratory, correct within animal models a hallmark trait associated with multiple neurodegenerative diseases, according to a paper co-authored by University of Alabama researchers and publishing today in the journal Cell.

Obama Honors Outstanding Young Scientists, including UA Researcher

President Barack Obama named a University of Alabama geologist among the researchers receiving the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their research careers.