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.
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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.
Rural Alabama Spot a Candidate Site for Observatory Network to Detect Climate Change Impacts
A remote spot within the Talladega National Forest could serve as one of 20 locations nationally that will detect the ecological impacts of climate change.
First Dystonia Scholars Named at UA
University of Alabama students John Ricketts and Emily Kay Woods, both from Birmingham, have been named the first Alabama Dystonia Scholars.
UA’s Museum Expedition Continues Archaeological Dig at Tannehill Ironworks
The University of Alabama’s Alabama Museum of Natural History continues its effort to discover the history buried beneath the Tannehill Historical Ironworks State Park from Wednesday, June 4 to Wednesday, June 25, through its 30th Annual Museum Expedition.
Alabama Housing Affordability Index Highest Since First Quarter of 2005, According to UA Center
The good news for Alabama residents is that housing is again becoming more affordable for home buyers, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama. The first quarter results from the Alabama Housing Affordability Index are the highest since the first quarter of 2005.
State’s Hispanic Population Increases 1 Percent Since 2000, According to UA’s State Data Center
The U.S. Census Bureau has just released its latest look at the racial and ethnic makeup of the United States and the Hispanic population is now 15 percent of the total. Alabama is behind the national percentage in Hispanic population, but is gaining, from 1.7 percent in 2000 to 2.7 in 2007.