UA Welcomes More than 20 Cuban Scholars, Artists for Cuba Week
The University of Alabama’s Cuba Week kicks off Monday, Oct. 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Bryant-Jordan Hall on the UA campus.
Discovery
Study Supports ‘Do Not Sell’ Voluntary Waiting Period for Gun Sales to Reduce Suicide
A new study, led by Fredrick Vars, a University of Alabama School of Law professor, suggests many patients at risk for suicide would voluntarily place their name on a Do Not Sell list, prohibiting gun shops from immediately selling them a firearm.
A Helpful Roll
University of Alabama researchers use a mobile clinic to help identify those with hearing loss. They discovered that general health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular issues, are often associated with hearing loss.
UA Professor Receives Highest Award in Geosciences
The American Geosciences Institute recently announced that Dr. Berry H. “Nick” Tew Jr., the state geologist of Alabama and the director of The University of Alabama’s Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies, has received the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences, the institute’s highest award.
Science Writer to Discuss Evolution in UA’s ALLELE Series
Award-winning author and science journalist Carl Zimmer will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 6, to talk about the global impact of human evolution at the 11th Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, or ALLELE, seminar series.
UA to Share in $3.45 Million NSF Grant to Aid Innovation
The University of Alabama’s role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation is strengthened through a new $3.45 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to the regional hub to which UA and three other universities belong.
Historical Commission, UA Offer Artifact Day at Old Cahawba
The Alabama Historical Commission and The University of Alabama’s Office of Archaeological Research are partnering to host Artifact Day at Old Cahawba Saturday, Oct. 1.
UA Researchers: Speech, Gestures Impact Political Debate Perceptions
University of Alabama researchers are in the midst of analyzing impacts speech disfluencies had on perceptions of the 2012 presidential debates. Once completed, they will turn their attention to debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
A Greener Gusher
A University of Alabama chemistry professor and an international group of scientists are working to replace petrochemicals with wood.
UA Researchers Bring HIV Education to Parolees, Probationers
Analyses of efforts to provide HIV testing and education classes to parolees by a University of Alabama researcher and her colleagues recently published in the top scholastic journal on AIDS research.