Distinguished UA Engineering Professor Honored with Burnum Award
Awarded annually to recognize and promote excellence in research, scholarship and teaching, the Burnum Award recognizes distinguished careers at UA.
College of Engineering
UA Contributing Solutions to Wastewater Treatment in Rural Alabama
Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are part of a prestigious project to demonstrate effective solutions to raw sewage draining into the waterways of the state’s Black Belt region.
Robotics Contest Awardee Returns to UA 9 Years Later as a Freshman
In 2011, third grader Mary Virginia McKinley competed in UA’s first-ever robotics competition. Now she is studying computer science.
UA-Led Study of Southeastern Groundwater Assists Water Management
The University of Alabama is leading a 4-year, $6 million project to conduct groundwater research that will provide new scientific insights and make useful groundwater water predictions for the Southeast.
Moving Forward
UA researchers are working on improving efficiency, reducing costs and using more sustainable materials for electric vehicle motors.
Four Professors Receive Early Career Research Awards
Over the summer, four professors at The University of Alabama received national recognition early in their careers for innovative research that will increase understanding of our world while boosting UA’s educational mission.
UA Expands, Strengthens Research Capabilities with New MRI
A new MRI scanner paves the way for researchers to expand the boundaries of knowledge of the human brain, bringing benefits to the core educational mission of campus.
UA Researchers Provide U.S. Drought Vulnerability Rankings
According to UA research, drought vulnerability comes from a combination of how susceptible a state is to drought and whether it’s prepared for impacts. The most and least vulnerable states could surprise.
UA Employee Overcomes Obstacles, Earns Bachelor’s Degree
Epiphany Wells always had the goal of earning a college degree, but life’s circumstances derailed her plans for nearly a decade. She graduates this summer.
Leaving Home for a Brighter Future
Nasir Eisty has come a long way from the small Bangladeshi town where he grew up. But the constant love and care from his parents and teachers made it possible to get where he is today.