Discovery

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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.

A woman works a glass vacuum manifold as part of research in a science laboratory at The University of Alabama.

A Decade of Growth for Research and Discovery

For the tenth straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities increased.

A patient lies flat on an MRI scanner.

Families Sought for Study on Child Brain Development

Part of national project, UA research hope participating families can help understand brain development.

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UA, Partners Aim to Improve Health in Tuscaloosa County

The program is funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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UA Selected for State Innovation Network

The University is an inaugural designee in the state program that connects communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions.

A group of faculty and students from The University of Alabama pose for a photo in front of a backdrop for the Battery Workforce Challenge.

UA Students to Compete in National EV Battery Challenge

UA students will design, build, test and integrate an advanced battery pack into a commercial electric vehicle.

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Meet Finalists for Vice President for Research, Economic Development

The finalists for the vice president for research and economic development position will be on campus starting Nov. 6.

A woman scuba dives in shallow ocean water using a scientific instrument with coral.

Coral Researchers Testing New Restoration Technology

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

Electric car being charged on campus

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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State Business Leaders Still Wary of U.S. Economy

The latest Alabama Business Confidence Index decreased slightly, indicating expectations for a mild drop-off from last quarter’s economic performance.