Latest Alabama Housing Affordability Index Now Available on UA Web Site
The latest Alabama Housing Affordability Index is now posted on the Web site of The University of Alabama’s Alabama Center for Real Estate.
Research
Take this UA Quiz on the Heart of Dixie; No Peeking
How well do you know the Heart of Dixie? Well, the U.S. Census Bureau has just released its estimates of Alabama’s county populations by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and Annette Watters, manager of the State Data Center at The University of Alabama, has devised this little quiz. Get out your pencils. Answers follow.
UA Atom Probe Expert Takes Top Award
In his work at The University of Alabama as an atom probe microscopist, Richard Martens usually focuses on the science of the small.
Schoolteacher Discovers ‘Cosmic Ghost’; UA Astronomer to Lead Hubble Effort for Closer Look
A Dutch schoolteacher has discovered a mysterious and unique astronomical object through the Galaxy Zoo project, which enables members of the public to take part in astronomy research online.
Summer Program Gives UA Students Scientific Research Experience
The Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Intern Program has given a select group of University of Alabama students the chance to perform cutting-edge scientific research alongside a faculty mentor during the summer.
UA Chemistry Program Helps Next Generation of Scientists
A summer program at The University of Alabama, funded by the National Science Foundation, is helping prepare the next generation of chemists and scientific researchers.
Survey of Tuscaloosa Multifamily Housing Market by UA Real Estate Center Shows Most Managers Think Market ‘Overbuilt’
Most managers of multifamily housing properties in Tuscaloosa – more than 75 percent – say they think the multifamily housing market in Tuscaloosa is slightly overbuilt or severely overbuilt, according to a survey conducted at the close of the spring semester by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama.
UA Teen Study Wants to Put the Brakes on Risky Driving
University of Alabama researcher Dr. Nancy Rhodes has been studying the lives of teenage drivers for almost five years — she has listened to their stories about road trips, joy rides and tragic accidents.
Spray Co-Developed by UA Researcher Improves Plants’ Cold Tolerance
Studies indicate a spray co-developed by a University of Alabama scientist increases plants’ tolerance of cold temperatures by several degrees.
Alabama EPSCoR to Provide Partnership Development Opportunities at Annual Conference, Symposium July 22-24
The Alabama Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, known as Alabama EPSCoR, will provide networking and partnership development opportunities for academic institutions, government agencies, industry and small business representatives at the 2008 Annual Alabama EPSCoR Conference and Stakeholder Symposium July 22-24.