Institutes & Centers

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Alabama Cyber Institute Gets Renewed Vision Under New Executive Director

The Alabama Cyber Institute has reemerged under new leadership and strategic vision.

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Materials Research Organizes Under New Institute

The Alabama Materials Institute recognizes the University’s established reputation at the forefront of materials-centric activities that crosses multiple departments and colleges.

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Watch: Welding Art for Community Healing

Students played a role in creating functional public art for community healing zones.

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Global Conflict Response Focus of UA, U.S. Partnership

The UA Global Water Security Center’s agreement with the U.S. state department engages research focused on global conflict response.

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Coral Researchers Testing New Restoration Technology

The projects led by UA will aid coral restoration practices across the globe.

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UA Leading Project to Give EV Batteries Second Life

With $4 million in federal support, UA is leading research to develop and demonstrate ways to use older EV batteries.

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Project Advancing Tools To Remotely Monitor Water Quality

Satellite observations and remote-sensing drones could save time and cost in monitoring reservoirs.

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Black Belt Students Learn Water Research, Treatment

UA and the Alabama Water Institute are partnering to educate students about water research in their community.

UA Reaching Rural Areas to Improve Cardiovascular Health

UA Reaching Rural Areas to Improve Cardiovascular Health

With $6 million in support from the CDC, UA will implement programs to reduce strokes and heart attacks.

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New Director to Oversee Water Research

Matthew Womble, an innovator in the water industry, hired to lead UA’s water-related projects.