Research

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Road Fatalities, Rural Road Crashes Up During Holiday Season

During the December winter holidays, vehicle crash fatalities are higher than expected and there are more crashes along rural roads, according to the study.

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From the Ground Up

UA faculty and graduate students are working with the military to design better mobile airfields.

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UA-led Project to Improve Patient Care in Rural Alabama

With about $1.8 million in funding, The University of Alabama is leading an effort to significantly increase the emergency telemedicine capabilities in rural Alabama.

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UA Study: Avoid Travel After Dark During Thanksgiving Week

A study of Thanksgiving week vehicle crash data from the past five years in Alabama shows travel after dark increases risk for crashes and fatalities, leading to the conclusion that, if possible, all modes of transportation should be avoided after the sun goes down.

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Strong Partnership Fuels Alabama Mobility and Power Center

The partnership fuels a newly-formed research and workforce development center to meet the needs of the booming electric vehicle market.

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Another Record Year: Expansion of UA Research Efforts Continues

Research at The University of Alabama continues to grow, recording the eighth straight year of record external funding for projects that expand knowledge and spark innovation.

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Grants Boost UA Climate Science Research Efforts

Researchers from The University of Alabama are among those to receive funding from NOAA for climate science and community resilience projects.

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Despite Lingering Pandemic, State Businesses Remain Optimistic

While not as confident in the economic outlook as they were earlier this year, state business leaders remain optimistic in growth through year’s end, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

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UA Researchers Creating Digital Exhibition of Birmingham Artist’s Work

Using cutting-edge imaging technology and digital curation, a project involving The University of Alabama will allow the work and stories of a well-regarded southern artist to be preserved digitally for future generations.

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Researchers to study the state of Black-owned businesses in Alabama

A five-year, research project will explore the status of Black businesses in Alabama, with the goal of pinpointing specific challenges they face and identifying strategies to help them thrive.