Faculty & Staff

two students ice a cake in the Martha Bullen Bostick Foods Science Lab

Appetite for Instruction

Inside Doster Hall in a lab unlike any other on UA’s campus, students learn about the art and science of food.

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2 UA Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars

Two faculty members received Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.

Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards

Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards

The award provides grant funding for innovative research and education to early-career faculty.

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UA Research Suggests AI Could Help Teach Ethics

AI could have a few things to teach us about how humans learn.

Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian stands in front of a sign with the words Automated, Connected, Shared and Safe.

Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research

Researchers will collaborate with campus transit to test and deploy safety technology for large buses.

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Faculty and Staff Accolades for Spring 2024 

Many UA faculty and staff earned awards, published papers and garnered other noteworthy achievements this spring.

Dr. Jennifer Cox smiles while wearing the Peace Award medallion

Psychology Professor Receives 2024 Buford Peace Award

The award recognizes faculty involved in mediating disputes, overcoming prejudice and promoting peace.

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45 Students Honored for Research Presentations

The annual event highlights the research undergraduate students are working on throughout the year.

Shelly Davis smiles while sitting at her desk.

Behind the Scenes to Frontlines, Admin Assistants Make UA Great

The UA community shares shout-outs to their team members who make a difference every day.

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CONSERVE Program Empowers Environmental Stewardship

The program encourages students to get involved in water research and conservation efforts.