Alabama Impact: UA Environmental and Ecological Research Serves the State
To address environmental challenges in Alabama, UA researchers develop solutions tailored to the state’s landscapes.
College of Engineering
UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin
Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.
New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute
As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.
Gray Receives UA System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize
Dr. Jeff Gray has been awarded The University of Alabama System’s McMahon-Pleiad Prize.
UA Marks Record Year in External Funding for Research
The University of Alabama research enterprise marked 10 years of continuous growth in fiscal year 2024.
Army Officer Awarded 2024 UA Online Legendary Service Award
U.S. Army Maj. Kimberly A. Smith is the recipient of the 2024 UA Online Legendary Service Award.
The Future of Lifting? Robotics Lab Exosuit Boosts the Spine
One student’s innovation could be a game-changer for a variety of industries.
Illuminating experience: Students Helped 500 Drones Take Flight to Light Up the Sky
UA presented its first-ever drone light show and offered an experiential learning opportunity for students.
Preparing for Flight: Tuska UAV Design Team
In this organization, students don’t just fly drones — they build them.
UA Engineer Pioneers New Process for Recycling Plastics
As consumer plastics continue to accumulate in our environment, U researchers developed a way to more efficiently and effectively recycle polymers.