Alabama Transportation Institute Names New Director
Dr. Allen Parrish is returning to The University of Alabama as executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
Research
UA Students to Perform Field Research at Iowa Caucus
Five students from The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences will soon travel to Iowa to participate in a unique field research experience ahead of the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.
UA Libraries Research Database Receives 1 Million Visitors
As of January, The University of Alabama Libraries’ Institutional Repository achieved a major milestone in receiving its 1 millionth visit since its 2017 inception.
ALRI Names First Fellows to Address Rural, Underserved Communities
Eight faculty members have been selected as Alabama Life Research Institute Fellows at The University of Alabama as part of ALRI’s commitment to establishing a foundation of collaboration within the University.
UA Continues Success in National Business Start-Up Program
Two inventive projects are participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps, or I-Corps, Teams program. It provides university researchers entrepreneurial education, mentoring and funding to accelerate innovation to attract third-party funding and bring technology to the market.
Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds
The majority of popular films, including those for children, have at least one torture scene, and the scenes are usually depicted as achieving the torturer’s goal, according to a study involving a researcher at The University of Alabama.
Data on Land Use Deficient Without Accounting of Illicit Activity
For a full picture of how humans change land, decision-makers need to see the scope of illicit activities, according to a recently published paper that includes work from a scientist at The University of Alabama.
Two Appointments to Help Research, Economic Development Missions
With two new hires, the senior leadership team for The University of Alabama Office for Research and Economic Development is complete.
Professor, Student Pioneer Future of Religious Studies with AI
Artificial intelligence may boldly take religious studies where it hasn’t previously gone. And, at the helm, is a University of Alabama professor and a sophomore.
Experienced Executive to Direct Economic, Business Engagement for UA
As associate vice president for economic and business engagement, Dan Blakley will be instrumental in executing economic development priorities and strategic goals.