Flying Into the Future: Aircraft That Detect Damage and Self Heal
Technology being developed at UA could redefine structural integrity standards in aerospace engineering.
STEM
From Campus to Cosmos: Space Research and Education at UA
In honor of World Space Week, here are some highlights of space-focused research and student opportunities at The University of Alabama.
The Science of Alabama’s Caves
The Science of Caves, a new course in the Built by Bama core curriculum, uses Alabama’s natural cave system to explore scientific concepts.
Custom Nanoparticle Unlocks the Anti-inflammatory Potential of Citrus
Researchers at UA developed a way to treat inflammatory conditions more effectively at lower doses.
Quantum Bama
Two University of Alabama physicists are at the forefront of quantum machine learning with research that will help define this developing field.
UA’s AMI Connects Research and Industry Through Materials Innovation
The Alabama Materials Institute has powerful new instruments capable of imaging materials at the atomic level and 3D printing metal and ceramic powders.
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
The lunar robotics team, Alabama Astrobotics, earned several accolades at the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge.
Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
Interdisciplinary research at UA will help power the development of a more efficient, less toxic fuel for orbiting satellites.
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.
UA Engineers Explore the Speedy Secret of Shark Skin
Findings could lead to man-made technologies to improve ship or aircraft designs.