Chemistry Program at UA Prepares Students for Careers in Science
A summer program at The University of Alabama, funded by the National Science Foundation, is helping prepare the next generation of chemists and scientific researchers.
Research
AU, UA Students Team with National Initiative to Study Earth’s Interior
Despite their sometimes destructive consequences, can earthquakes actually be helpful events? The answer is a resounding “yes,” according to a team of two students and two professors from The University of Alabama and Auburn University.
Could ‘Multi-Vitamins’ for Microbes Help Protect Marshes from Oil?
A high-tech version of a basic principle used 8,000 years ago in reducing unwanted materials is at the heart of an effort by University of Alabama scientists to lessen the Gulf oil spill’s impact on fragile coastal marshes.
UA’s UTCA Finalizing Research Data on School Bus Seat Belt Pilot Study
The University of Alabama’s University Transportation Center for Alabama is processing and finalizing the research data of the pilot study assessing the impact of the installation of lap/shoulder seat belts on a limited number of Alabama school buses.
Alabama New Construction Report Available on UA Website
New construction statistics for Alabama in May 2010 are a mixed bag, showing progress on the sales front but a decline in permits, according to The University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate, part of the Culverhouse College of Commerce.
Companies Recognized for Energy Savings Garnered From UA’s AIAC
The University of Alabama’s Alabama Industrial Assessment Center is putting “green” efforts into play throughout the state. At least six Alabama companies working with the AIAC have significantly reduced energy usage, improving cost savings.
State Housing Report, Affordability Index Posted on UA Website
The latest look at the housing situation in Alabama is now available on the Web. The reports are compiled and posted by the Alabama Center for Real Estate at the Culverhouse College of Commerce at The University of Alabama.
Most State Population Centers Grow Slightly, According to New Census Estimates
Most of Alabama’s cities that serve as economic and social hubs are growing, according to U.S. Census estimates for 2009 released Tuesday.
UA Museum Expedition Uncovers Post-Civil War History
Participants of the 32nd annual University of Alabama Museum Expedition are uncovering the remnants of the historic house site of Josiah and Amelia Gayle Gorgas in Brierfield.
UA Chemistry Professor Receives Award for Hydrogen Research
A University of Alabama researcher whose work could lead to more affordable hydrogen-powered vehicles on the roadways has been recognized for his contribution to the overall efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Center of Excellence in Chemical Hydrogen Storage.