Research

Research Shows Cocaine Trafficking Adapts to Law Enforcement Efforts

Research Shows Cocaine Trafficking Adapts to Law Enforcement Efforts

The success of illegal drug trafficking through wider and wider swaths of Central America is a consequence of law enforcement activity to curtail it, according to new research led by The University of Alabama.

UA Leading Transportation Project to Improve West Alabama Traffic

UA Leading Transportation Project to Improve West Alabama Traffic

In a partnership with federal, state and local agencies, The University of Alabama is leading a more than $16 million project to transform traffic operations in West Alabama and provide leading-edge research to address societal transportation needs.

A Step Forward

A Step Forward

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are working to improve powered-prosthetics by linking them with sensors in hopes of creating a prosthetic that seamlessly works with the rest of the body to become a partner in movement without the need for manual tuning.

NSF Grant, UA to Provide Boost to Tuscaloosa-Area Math Educators

NSF Grant, UA to Provide Boost to Tuscaloosa-Area Math Educators

The National Science Foundation has awarded The University of Alabama a $2.85 million grant to strengthen content knowledge, teaching practice and leadership among math teachers in the greater Tuscaloosa area.

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference

Nearly 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 27.

Mobley Honored for Research of LGBTQ College Students

Mobley Honored for Research of LGBTQ College Students

A University of Alabama education professor continues to be recognized for his research on race and gender identities in higher education contexts.

UA Researchers Show Best Methods to Help Endangered Woodpecker

UA Researchers Show Best Methods to Help Endangered Woodpecker

The best methods to help an endangered woodpecker in Alabama thrive are installation of artificial homes and controlled burning in forests, according to research from The University of Alabama.

Searching for More Answers

Searching for More Answers

Jessica Bentley’s experience with celiac disease helped her discover research opportunities that led to a published paper.

Under The Ice

Under The Ice

A one-of-a-kind radar developed and built by UA professors and students is helping scientists unveil ancient climate history and provide perspectives on improving climate models.