UA Astronomers Invite Community to View Star Clusters

University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view star clusters and nebulae in the next Public Night sky-viewing session Friday, Nov. 20 from 7 until 10 p.m. at the Moundville Archaeological Park.

Chemist, Leader in Green Solvent Field Named Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor at UA

A chemistry professor, whose discovery of a way to dissolve cellulose forms the basis of new research efforts to turn trees into valuable chemicals and fuels, is the winner of The University of Alabama’s Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor award.

Open House Featuring UA Physics Students’ Research Set for Nov. 20

Some 25 University of Alabama physics students will display poster presentations of their research during an open house Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the first floor hallway of Gallalee Hall.

DOE Adviser to Keynote UA’s Blackburn Symposium on Energy Crisis, Alternative Fuel Solutions Oct. 30

Dr. Linda Blevins, an adviser for the U.S. Department of Energy and a University of Alabama alumna, will be the keynote speaker for the Gloria and John L. Blackburn Academic Symposium at UA Oct. 30.

400 Years after Galileo Peered at Jupiter, UA Astronomers Invite You to Do the Same

University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view Jupiter in the next Public Night sky-viewing session Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

From ‘Earth to the Universe’ Exhibit Opens at UA Museum

The University of Alabama’s Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce the opening of “From Earth to the Universe,” a photographic exhibit on display in the Museum’s Atrium Gallery.

Chemical from Soil Bacteria Shows Potential Neuron Toxicity; Has Possible Parkinson’s Implications, According to UA Researchers

A chemical produced by common soil bacteria may kill neurons that produce dopamine, according to an article authored by University of Alabama researchers publishing Oct. 6.

UA Astronomers Invite Community to View Jupiter

University of Alabama astronomers invite the community to view Jupiter and stellar objects in the next public night sky-viewing session Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

UA Professor Awarded Daniel Chalonge Medal in Paris

An international school of astrophysics presented the Daniel Chalonge Medal 2009 to an adjunct University of Alabama professor during a recent ceremony in Paris, France.

UA Celebrates Constitution Day

In honor of Constitution Day, The University of Alabama will host a panel discussion Sept. 17 examining the constitutionality of national health care reform plans and the federal economic bailout.