Harvard, UA Researchers Hone in on a Protein’s Precise Role in Disease Prevention

Building upon work initiated by University of Alabama scientists, Harvard Medical School researchers, collaborating with UA and others, took another step in cracking the code behind a protein’s precise role in the disease dystonia and, along the way, discovered a new lead for cystic fibrosis research, according to a journal article publishing today.

UA Tech Transfer Associate Earns ‘Certified Licensing Professional’ Designation

Dr. Richard P. Swatloski, a licensing associate within The University of Alabama’s Office for Technology Transfer, has earned the Certified Licensing Professional credential.

UA Students Invited to Hollywood to Showcase their Films

The world’s largest student film festival has invited several students from The University of Alabama to showcase their award-winning films and compete against other universities during the 2011 International Grand Finale June 23-26 in Hollywood.

NSF Selects Three UA Students for ‘Highly Competitive’ Fellowships

The National Science Foundation selected three University of Alabama students – from among more than 12,000 applicants nationwide – for its Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

UA-Based Start-Up Wins $50,000 in Today’s Business Plan Competition Finale

A University of Alabama-based company is among three winners announced today in the finale of a state-wide business competition.

Chemistry Professor Named UA Burnum Award Winner

A University of Alabama chemistry professor whose research has been lauded by the Department of Energy and who recently co-authored an article describing a potentially transformative development for hydrogen-powered automobiles is this year’s winner of the Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award.

Space Milestones Retrospect Set for April 12, 30 Years After First Shuttle Launch, Skyviewing at UA to Follow

On April 12, precisely 30 years after the first space shuttle launch, University of Alabama scientists with an interest in space will host a look back at human space flight and a look ahead to our post-space shuttle future – before leading visitors to the Gallalee Hall roof to peer through a telescope and remember what all the fuss is about.

Scientists Discover Recycling Method to Advance Fuel Cell Practicality, UA Researchers Co-Author Announcement in Science

The use of hydrogen as a practical, widespread alternative fuel to gasoline took another step today as researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and The University of Alabama announce a method for recycling a hydrogen fuel source.

High School Student Winners Announced in UA Physics Contest

More than 200 high school students representing 14 schools competed recently in the 35th annual University of Alabama High School Physics contest.

Hospitality Professional to be Inducted into UA Hall of Fame

A Vestavia Hills resident whose distinguished career in the convention and meeting industry includes a stint as president and CEO of the industry’s international professional association will be inducted into The University of Alabama’s Hospitality Hall of Fame Feb. 23.