LSU vs. Alabama Special Olympics Unified Sports Flag Football Game Set for Saturday
Special Olympics will host a Unified flag football game at The University of Alabama recreation center at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.
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This week at The University of Alabama: Psychology professor wins mental health research grant — History professor’s book wins awards — Veteran’s Day events upcoming — Experts offer tips for holiday food safety, distinguishing between colds and flu — UA’s NASA connections
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.
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.
Compound Helps Combat Parkinson-Linked Protein, According to UA Co-Authored Research in Science
Scientists have identified a chemical compound that enhances cells’ natural abilities to combat a protein linked to Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a paper publishing Oct. 24 in the online version of Science and co-authored by University of Alabama researchers.
Five Business Leaders Headed for Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Five distinguished business leaders have been selected for induction into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Hoover.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice to Present Fall 2013 Albritton Lecture at UA
Elena Kagan, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, will visit The University of Alabama School of Law to deliver the Fall 2013 Albritton Lecture Oct. 4.
Citizens Help Astronomers Classify 300,000 Galaxies, UA Researcher Co-Authors Description
More than 83,000 volunteer citizen scientists partnered with professional astronomers to examine more than 300,000 galaxies in an online project that would have taken approximately 30 years of full-time work by one researcher to complete, according to a paper co-authored by a University of Alabama researcher.
UA to Gain Remote Access to Canary Island Telescope
University of Alabama faculty and student astronomers are gaining remote access to a telescope on one of the Canary Islands, off Africa’s coast.
Leader in Higgs Boson Discovery to Speak at UA Aug. 28
A scientist who had a leading role in last year’s discovery of the Higgs boson – touted as one of the top findings of this generation – will discuss the particle’s detection during an Aug. 28 public talk at The University of Alabama.