UA Psychologists Begin $2.7 Million Sleep Research Project
Counting sheep as a way to doze off may be a cliché, but statistics show that millions of Americans suffer from insomnia and struggle to get a good night’s sleep.
Research
Aiming High… and Deep
A University of Alabama engineering professor and his student team are researching ways to improve projectiles’ ability to penetrate sand, soil and other targets in an effort to assist American troops.
Rising Home Prices Drop Affordability in Second Quarter of 2005, According to UA’s Real Estate Research and Education Center
The Alabama Housing Affordability Index for the second quarter was 165.7, down 7.7 percentage points from the first quarter of the year when the HAI was 179.5. The sharp rise in home prices over the last few years coupled with a slight increase in interest rates during the second quarter is predictably having a depressing effect on housing affordability in the state. The statewide average selling price increased by a whopping 8.0 percent from the first quarter to $130,030. The average effective mortgage interest rate increased three basis points to 5.82 percent in the second quarter, according to the Federal Housing Finance Board.
Existing Home Sales Set Record in June; Average Sales Price Also Reaches Record, According to UA Real Estate Center
Existing home sales in Alabama set a record in June with 5,905 units sold, according to the Alabama Real Estate Research and Education Center at The University of Alabama.
Eufaula Teachers Take Part in Cutting-Edge Research at UA
Brenda O’Neal and Leigh McKenzie, both teachers in the Eufaula City School System, spent their summer at The University of Alabama conducting nanoscience research as part of a summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation through the UA Center for Materials for Information Technology.
UA Student From Washington Conducts Research as McNair Scholar
Alex Salvador of Washington, D.C., conducted research at The University of Alabama as a member of the 2005 McNair Scholars class.
UA Students From Tuscaloosa Conduct Research as McNair Scholar
Michael Townley and Allie Esslinger of Tuscaloosa, and Joy Garnett of Eutaw conducted research at The University of Alabama as members of the 2005 McNair Scholars class.
UA Student From New Orleans Conducts Research as McNair Scholar
Nicole Varnado of New Orleans, La., conducted research at The University of Alabama as a member of the 2005 McNair Scholars class.
UA Students From Montgomery Area Conduct Research as McNair Scholar
Chantell Smith and DeAndre’ Howard, both of Montgomery, and Basirat Alabai of Millbrook conducted research at The University of Alabama as members of the 2005 McNair Scholars class.
UA Students From Mobile Area Conduct Research as McNair Scholar
Lauren Megginson of Whately, Christina Corley of Mobile and Desiree Adams of Mobile conducted research at The University of Alabama as members of the 2005 McNair Scholars class.