Research

Dr. Zhongyang Wang working with a student in Dr. Wang's chemical engineering lab at the University of Alabama

Integrating research and education: Four UA faculty win prestigious NSF award

Four UA engineering faculty received the NSF CAREER Award recognizing leadership in integrating research and education.

A researcher in Dr. Ravi Kumar's lab at the University of Alabama uses a dropper to do something sciencey.

UA study explores combination approach for lupus treatment

Study finds pairing an existing drug with a supplement-derived compound showed greater benefit than either alone in a lupus model.

Konstantin Matchev holding the challenge coin presented at the Genesis mission summit. MAtchev is standing in front of a map showing the award recipients.

AI meets particle physics in UA-led Department of Energy project

Giving scientists more time for science: A research team from The University of Alabama will leverage machine learning in the field of high-energy physics.

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UA researcher leads global effort to promote reliable health information

Dr. Rebecca Ivic is helping to steer a commission focused on health communication to promote access to accurate health information.

5 things to know about the Institute for Social Science Research

5 things to know about the Institute for Social Science Research

This interdisciplinary research hub turns big ideas into big impact.

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Evidence-based AI course aims to bridge skills gap for UA undergraduates

As employers increasingly seek AI-ready graduates, a new UA course is helping students build the practical, ethical and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven workforce.

People wearing soccer jerseys from different countries sitting together in a stadium setting

How international sports affirm and challenge national identity

UA professor explores how media narratives shape and reflect national identity among sports fans during international sports competitions.

A burned hillside after wildfire with ash on the ground and burned plants visible. Green hills are visible in the distance.

UA research suggests ocean collapse triggered ancient wildfires

A University of Alabama study revealed an ancient marine life extinction event kicked off widespread wildfires in the Devonian period.

Eight people stand in a conference room posing for a group photo. A large screen on the right displays the CIROH Hub website. The group includes men and women in professional attire.

USGS Director Tours UA Water Research Hub, Praises Partnerships and Programs

The visit deepened a growing partnership and sparked new conversations about the future of the nation’s critical water resources.

Dr. Vishesh Vikas and Cole Woods of TANDEM Exosuits in the Agile Robotics Lab

Leading with Ingenuity at University of Alabama

Faculty fuel a steady pipeline of innovation through research that tackles real-world challenges.