Research

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Materials Research Organizes Under New Institute

The Alabama Materials Institute recognizes the University’s established reputation at the forefront of materials-centric activities that crosses multiple departments and colleges.

The crab fossil

UA Paleontologist Discovers Rare Soft Tissue in Fossil

Dr. Adiel Klompmaker discovered rarely seen soft tissue in a fossil of a crab that lived 75 million years ago.

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Q&A: Professor, Mentee Talk Benefits of Undergrad Research

Carter Pate found incredible learning opportunities in Dr. Aijun Song’s lab.

A woman works a glass vacuum manifold as part of research in a science laboratory at The University of Alabama.

A Decade of Growth for Research and Discovery

For the tenth straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities increased.

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Families Sought for Study on Child Brain Development

Part of national project, UA research hope participating families can help understand brain development.

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UA Selected for State Innovation Network

The University is an inaugural designee in the state program that connects communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions.

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Meet Finalists for Vice President for Research, Economic Development

The finalists for the vice president for research and economic development position will be on campus starting Nov. 6.

A woman scuba dives in shallow ocean water using a scientific instrument with coral.

Coral Researchers Testing New Restoration Technology

The projects led by UA will aid coral restoration practices across the globe.

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UA Leading Project to Give EV Batteries Second Life

With $4 million in federal support, UA is leading research to develop and demonstrate ways to use older EV batteries.

A man on the shore of a lake operate a drone flying overhead.

Project Advancing Tools To Remotely Monitor Water Quality

Satellite observations and remote-sensing drones could save time and cost in monitoring reservoirs.