Find Your Passion – Diabetes Advocate Changes How UA Eats
Whether or not you have met Dana Lewis, if you are a member of The University of Alabama community, she’s probably changed the way you eat lunch.
Campus & Community
Be Still My Soul
Dr. Craig Formby’s research tests dizziness, caused by inner ear problems, via a rotating chair. Such research helps pinpoint the root cause of balance problems.
Buckling Up on the School Bus
Dr. Jay Lindly & Dr. Daniel S. Turner discuss a three-year pilot study that analyzes past school bus accidents, examines data from overhead cameras on school buses for information about use of seat belts, and runs a cost-benefit study on what it would cost to add safety belts to all school buses in Alabama.
The Stigma Remains
Researchers are studying how African-Americans cope with the stigma of HIV/AIDS. The better understanding of such a stigma could lead to improved prevention efforts.
Like a Shark Through Water
UA researchers are studying fast-swimming sharks to learn the secrets of designing drag resistant vehicle design.
Crimson Is – Version 5
The fifth in a series of new institutional commercial spots featuring the Crimson Is campaign.
Holiday Travel
Dr. Allen Parrish offers a peek at peak travel, advice on the best time to travel and how weather affects holiday travel, whether GPS systems improve driving safety, and more.
Holiday Gas Prices
Dr. Peter Clark offers opinions on whether gas prices will continue to fall this holiday season, whether more drilling will mean cheaper prices at the pump, how a new President will affect gas prices, and whether falling gas prices will fuel holiday spending.
Holiday Economy
Dr. Kristy E. Reynolds addresses how the current economic situation affects the holiday season, whether the economy will affect the types of gifts purchased, whether the economy will affect online holiday sales, and more.
Healthy Holiday Eating
Rebecca Kelly and Molly Grimes from UA’s Office of Health Promotion and Wellness discuss how to avoid eating too much during the holidays, safe drinking during the holidays, healthy holiday meal planning, and more.