Weed Killer, Parkinson’s Link Explored
Researchers at The University of Alabama are offering clues as to why some people appear to have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease following exposure to a widely used chemical weed killer.
Research
Calera More Than Doubles in Size, According to UA’s State Data Center; Census Bureau Releases New Town Population Numbers
Move over Rocket City, make room for the Heart of the Heart of Dixie.
16 Percent of Alabamians Live in Hurricane Counties, According to UA’s State Data Center, NOAA
Let’s test your Alabama geography knowledge. How many coastal counties does the state have?
UA Museum Expedition to Excavate Apparent Site of Former Slave Quarters at Tannehill
Slave labor helped power a near half-century of pre Civil War iron making at Tannehill. Now, in an effort to learn more about these men, women and children who helped build and operate the iron works, a team of explorers will excavate what’s believed to be the former site of 15 of their homes during an archaeology camp hosted by The University of Alabama’s Alabama Museum of Natural History.
UA Engineering Students to Participate in NASA Summer Intern Programs
Five University of Alabama College of Engineering students have been selected to participate in prestigious NASA internship programs located at the various space flight centers.
UA Hosts Workshop to Introduce Minority Faculty to Engineering
Science faculty members from historically black colleges and universities nationwide are visiting The University of Alabama campus to attend a three-week engineering workshop.
UA Study Showing Economic Impact of Child Abuse to be Discussed in June 12 Press Conference in Montgomery
News conference to announce findings of study, “The Costs of Child Abuse vs. Child Abuse Prevention: Alabama’s Experience.”
Deadly Lessons
The 2004 Sumatra tsunami that killed some 280,000 people along opposite shores of the Indian Ocean was one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history. It may also prove to be a great teacher, says Dr. Timothy Masterlark, a University of Alabama geologist who was among the first to survey the origin of the massive, tsunami-triggering earthquake, deep beneath the Indian Ocean.
Student Innovation
Call it what you want – ubiquitous computing, pervasive computing, physical computing, tangible media – but patent applications now making their way through the approval process could mean big things for The University of Alabama and its M.B.A./M.S. dual degree program for Enterprise Consulting and the computer-based honors program.
Parkinson’s Organization Awards UA Students Research Funds
Three University of Alabama students will spend the summer researching causes and cures of a debilitating movement disorder, through the financial support of the Birmingham-based Parkinson Association of Alabama Inc.