This week at The University of Alabama: UA researchers have shown a method that can provide strong data in determining the origin of life on Earth; UA transportation researchers have developed a promising system to overcome one challenge of self-driving vehicles; and UA fans are encouraged to become a citizen scientist and beat Auburn.
Using a powerful microscope, researchers at The University of Alabama have shown a method that can provide strong data in determining the origin of life on Earth and if life existed on another planet.
A new competition aims to excite everyone’s inner scientist by bringing the gridiron competition of the Iron Bowl into the realm of citizen science.
Transportation researchers at The University of Alabama developed a promising, inexpensive system to overcome one challenge of self-driving vehicle technology: GPS hacking that can send a self-driving vehicle to the wrong destination.
The College of Communication and Information Sciences will induct four new members into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 13.
Free tutoring, job skills and financial literacy training to be offered through Culverhouse LIFT.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA receives a $1 million grant to develop a bridge program for students from three Historically Black Colleges and Universities; UA’s Office for Research and Economic Development releases report on the progress of researchers across campus; and the UA Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services will host an Overdose Awareness Walk.
UA received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a bridge program for students from three Historically Black Colleges and Universities interested in opportunities in renewable energy.
This week at The University of Alabama: UA received nearly $8 million in federal transit funds to add electric buses to the Crimson Ride fleet; a UA researcher studying over-the-counter hearing aids says a new FDA ruling will help people with hearing loss who live in rural areas; and a faculty member in the Culverhouse College of Business says businesses who adopt a four-day work week can reap some benefits.
With nearly $8 million in federal transit funds, The University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a hub for the electric vehicle ecosystem.