UA Emeritus Engineering Professor Recognized for Achievement
Dr. Richard C. Bradt, professor emeritus at The University of Alabama, was recognized for his lifetime achievements in ceramic science and engineering.
Research
Citizens Help Astronomers Classify 300,000 Galaxies, UA Researcher Co-Authors Description
More than 83,000 volunteer citizen scientists partnered with professional astronomers to examine more than 300,000 galaxies in an online project that would have taken approximately 30 years of full-time work by one researcher to complete, according to a paper co-authored by a University of Alabama researcher.
UA Professor Hopes to Improve Open Software Development
Development of open-source software could be improved through understanding how isolated programmers collaborate, according to a research project underway by a computer scientist at The University of Alabama.
Particle Physics, Post-Higgs
Two University of Alabama physicists who were part of the Higgs boson discovery team say the fun has just begun
New UA Lab Allows Students to Explore Science Behind Food
Students enrolled in food and nutrition courses at The University of Alabama should have no problem garnering some excitement for food this semester, thanks to the recently completed $1.5 million state-of-the-art foods lab located on the ground floor of Doster Hall.
UA Professor Authors ‘First True Survey’ of Fantasy Sport Leagues
Dr. Andrew Billings’ research finds fantasy sport leagues to be a game changer for sports media consumption and research.
UA Professor Examines Cultural Impact of Barbecue on Alabama
There are places that love barbecue and do it well. Then there’s the South, where barbecue could be considered a second religion (behind only college football). A University of Alabama professor is set to explore how barbecue became a cultural phenomenon within the borders of the state.
UA to Gain Remote Access to Canary Island Telescope
University of Alabama faculty and student astronomers are gaining remote access to a telescope on one of the Canary Islands, off Africa’s coast.
UA Professor Uses Technology, Science to Treat Boys at DYS Facility
Dr. Randy Salekin, professor of psychology at The University of Alabama, and his team have developed a system that combines science education, technology and positive psychology, as well as positive reinforcement, that he says has been more effective than typical methods at reaching troubled youth at an Alabama Department of Youth Services’ facility.
UA Engineering Professor Granted Patent for Carbon-Capture Process
An innovative method for stripping greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide from industrial emissions is potentially cheaper and more efficient than current methods, according to a United States patent based on research by Dr. Jason E. Bara, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering at The University of Alabama.