Institutes & Centers

UA and USGS officials cut ribbon on Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility

USGS, UA Celebrate Opening of World-Class Hydrologic Facility 

The Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility will advance innovation, boost economic development and launch the next generation of scientists.

The view of a road submerged in the sea at high tide

Interactive Map Shows Thresholds for Coastal Nuisance Flooding

Researchers used machine learning to calculate sea level rise and high tide flooding thresholds along U.S. coast.

An OPEN sign hanging on the front door of a small store.

Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC

Initiative will support training and one-on-one advising for Alabama small businesses.

A wall in Cyber Hall that reads "building a more secure tomorrow"

UA Launches New Center for AI Research and Development

UA is setting a new standard for AI research as part of a campus-wide collaboration.

Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian stands in front of a sign with the words Automated, Connected, Shared and Safe.

Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research

Researchers will collaborate with campus transit to test and deploy safety technology for large buses.

Student plays with small drone

ATI Hosts Inaugural Transportation Awareness Day

Young students discovered career possibilities in the transportation sector.

Senator and Dr. Shelby, President Bell and group of people cuts a ribbon outside Tuomey Hall, the new home of the Shelby Institute

Shelby Institute Opens Doors and Completes Leadership Team

UA cut the ribbon on the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership.

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CONSERVE Program Empowers Environmental Stewardship

The program encourages students to get involved in water research and conservation efforts.

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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.

A man with gloves conducts materials research in front of metallic equipment.

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.