Igniting Innovation: 5 Inventions that Started at UA
See how UA works with faculty to protect their intellectual property and translate research to the real world.
STEM
UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin
Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.
New Executive Director to Lead Alabama Transportation Institute
As director, Dr. Steven Jones hopes to expand the scope of transportation research in Alabama.
Positioning UA for an AI Future
The University of Alabama is gathering facilities and expertise to lead the state in machine learning and AI.
High Performance Computing and Data Center Construction Ready to Begin
The HPC will be a petascale computing system capable of performing quadrillions of calculations per second.
UA Engineer Pioneers New Process for Recycling Plastics
As consumer plastics continue to accumulate in our environment, U researchers developed a way to more efficiently and effectively recycle polymers.
Big Break: Students Place in National Engineering Competition
See how engineering students build and break a 20-foot concrete beam to test their skills.
UA Professor Upcycling Waste for Green Construction and Jobs
A research project led by The University of Alabama will use biomass to reclaim industrial waste and sequester carbon.
Digital Literacy for All
Dr. Amy Hutchison partners with local groups to help youth learn to thrive in advanced digital spaces.
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.