New Microscopes to Position UA as Leader in Materials Characterization
A suite of new instruments focused on understanding materials will give The University of Alabama an elite platform while expanding opportunities for students.
Environment & Nature
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Addresses Inaugural CIROH Meeting at UA
The Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology recently held its inaugural science meeting at The University of Alabama, bringing together water researchers and professionals to establish its future vision and path.
UA Researchers Hope to Spur Adoption of Greener Jet Fuel
Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are spearheading a project to demonstrate an innovative method to create jet fuel from plants, helping the airline industry meet goals for using a renewable fuel source and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
5 Early Career Researchers Making Waves with National Awards
National grants allow each researcher to train and motivate a new generation of scientists and engineers not only at UA through instruction and lab work, but also through outreach efforts.
Small Wetlands the Focus of UA Effort to Boost Resource Management
Researchers at The University of Alabama are investigating how the role of the patchwork of small drainage spots across the Southeast is changing as flooding becomes more frequent.
UA Researcher Investigates Drivers of Antarctic Ice Retreat
The study will improve contemporary climate models and projections of rising sea level.
AWI Names Second Class of Faculty Fellowship Recipients
The program recognizes UA faculty for outstanding research, extension and education programs that significantly advance UA’s interdisciplinary water-related communities of science.
UA To Train Needed Workforce for Water Operations and Forecasting
The University of Alabama has been awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a unique hydrologic science research and training program for graduate students.
UA Researchers Develop Way to Test Water for Metal Pollutants
Research involving The University of Alabama created an easier way to detect harmful levels of heavy metals in water, which could help improve human health by boosting detection efforts by regulatory agencies, water utilities and commercial fishing.
UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort
The University of Alabama is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources.