In a Movie, Far, Far Away
Through simulations, astronomers like Dr. Jeremy Bailin and his University of Alabama colleague, Dr. Dean Townsley, gain insight into objects in space that is not possible through observations alone.
STEM
UA Engineering Students Take Part in SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition
A team of University of Alabama engineering students is to take part in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition Design Weekend, a national contest on the leading edge of transportation research.
Rocket Science
A University of Alabama researcher is working with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center on designing a new rocket engine that will allow rockets to take on more weight.
UA Students Ready to Make Muscle Car Greener in National Contest
After nearly 18 months preparing, The University of Alabama EcoCAR 3 team is ready to turn a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro into an advanced, significantly more energy-efficient vehicle that should maintain the speed and performance of the muscle car.
Fire in the Mountain
A University of Alabama researcher analyzes material birthed by a devastatingly violent volcanic eruption in hopes an increased understanding leads to more accurate forecasting.
Securing Safety: Former CIA Officer Leads Cyber Research
The University of Alabama’s newly launched Cyber Institute is pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to cyber technology and safety.
An Extra Edge: Simulation, UA Help Automakers Save
Two engineering professors are working with industry to solve key issues in automotive manufacturing, using computers to save the companies time and money.
A Lighter Landing
Advances in military aircraft technology since World War II are astounding, but updates to the temporary, portable materials on which those craft sometimes land have not kept pace. Researchers at The University of Alabama and the Army Corps of Engineers seek to modernize those runways.
Particle Physics, Post-Higgs
Two University of Alabama physicists who were part of the Higgs boson discovery team say the fun has just begun
Soaking Up Noise
Deafening noise during combustion can lead to jet engine failure. A University of Alabama engineering professor, working with the U.S. Navy, uses a sponge-like material to reduce engine noise at its source.