Colleges & Schools

UA’s Brown Receives Early Career Research Award

UA’s Brown Receives Early Career Research Award

Dr. Kenon Brown was awarded the Early Career Research Award from the International Communication Association’s Sports Communication Interest Group.

A Three-peat for UA Robotics Team at NASA Contest

A Three-peat for UA Robotics Team at NASA Contest

For the third consecutive year, a student team at The University of Alabama placed first at a NASA robotics contest.

Summer Sun Safety: Avoiding Dangers of the Sun’s Rays

Summer Sun Safety: Avoiding Dangers of the Sun’s Rays

The temperature is climbing, and while many enjoy the benefits of that beautiful summer sun, it is important to be aware of some of the dangers it can also bring.

UA, Airbus Partner to Enhance Engineering Education, Research

UA, Airbus Partner to Enhance Engineering Education, Research

The University of Alabama and Airbus will partner in an effort to enhance engineering education and research, according to an agreement signed between representatives from the two organizations.

New book on evolution education by Drs. Christopher Lynn, Laura Reed, William Evans, and Amanda Glaze.

Scholars Collaborate for Book on Evolution Education in Alabama

Three University of Alabama faculty and a 2013 alumna recently joined forces to address the challenges of evolution education within Alabama.

Researchers to Build Unique Radar to Study Glaciers, Rising Sea Level

Researchers to Build Unique Radar to Study Glaciers, Rising Sea Level

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama will develop a radar that should provide an accurate image of what occurs at the base of the North East Greenland Ice Stream to help better predict rising sea levels.

UA to Use NSF Funding to Boost STEM Teachers in High Schools

UA to Use NSF Funding to Boost STEM Teachers in High Schools

Researchers at the University of Alabama hope to place as many as 15 STEM teachers in area schools through a $1.95 million grant that will provide tuition assistance, enhanced teacher training and robust salary supplements.

Using 3-D Printer, Engineering Student Creates Prosthetics for Children

Using 3-D Printer, Engineering Student Creates Prosthetics for Children

What began as simply tinkering with a 3-D printer the summer before Valerie Levine’s junior year at The University of Alabama ended with children receiving prosthetic hands before the year’s end.