Research

UA’s UTCA Finalizing Research Data on School Bus Seat Belt Pilot Study

The University of Alabama’s University Transportation Center for Alabama is processing and finalizing the research data of the pilot study assessing the impact of the installation of lap/shoulder seat belts on a limited number of Alabama school buses.

Alabama New Construction Report Available on UA Website

New construction statistics for Alabama in May 2010 are a mixed bag, showing progress on the sales front but a decline in permits, according to The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate, part of the Culverhouse College of Commerce.

Companies Recognized for Energy Savings Garnered From UA’s AIAC

The University of Alabama’s Alabama Industrial Assessment Center is putting “green” efforts into play throughout the state. At least six Alabama companies working with the AIAC have significantly reduced energy usage, improving cost savings.

State Housing Report, Affordability Index Posted on UA Website

The latest look at the housing situation in Alabama is now available on the Web. The reports are compiled and posted by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama.

Most State Population Centers Grow Slightly, According to New Census Estimates

Most of Alabama’s cities that serve as economic and social hubs are growing, according to U.S. Census estimates for 2009 released Tuesday.

UA Museum Expedition Uncovers Post-Civil War History

Participants of the 32nd annual University of Alabama Museum Expedition are uncovering the remnants of the historic house site of Josiah and Amelia Gayle Gorgas in Brierfield.

UA Chemistry Professor Receives Award for Hydrogen Research

A University of Alabama researcher whose work could lead to more affordable hydrogen-powered vehicles on the roadways has been recognized for his contribution to the overall efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Center of Excellence in Chemical Hydrogen Storage.

UA Acquires Extensive Collection of American Historical Documents, Photos and Books

The University of Alabama Libraries is acquiring one of the most extensive collections of Americana and Southern history in private hands: the A. S. Williams III Collection of History and Culture of the South. For more than 40 years, Williams, a Eufaula native and UA alumnus, collected rare Americana, primarily books, manuscripts and photographs relating to the history of the United States.

German Foundation Selects UA Professor for Lifetime Research Achievement Award

The German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has selected a University of Alabama professor for its Humboldt Research Award.

UA Receives DOE Grant for Carbon Storage Research

The University of Alabama has been awarded a U.S. Department of Energy grant totaling more than $4.85 million for a multidisciplinary project that will characterize geologic formations for carbon dioxide storage in Alabama.