UA’s Insurance Center Welcomes New Researcher
The Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research at The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce has welcomed a new associate researcher to its team.
Research
UA Research Featured in World’s Top Science Journal
Research co-authored by two University of Alabama geography professors published today in an online edition of Nature, the world’s most highly cited interdisciplinary scientific journal.
Seeking, but Not Finding, Online Attention
Nursing Applicants: More than GPAs
It takes more than just high IQs to make good nurses, says Michelle Cheshire, a researcher in The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing. She suggests “soft skills” should also be considered in deciding which applicants are good fits for nursing programs.
Zzzs Tough for Some to Catch
University of Alabama researcher, Dr. Adam Knowlden, says college students are typically more sleep deprived than the rest of us and often ignore the health benefits of adequate slumber. Knowlden surveyed college students about their sleep behaviors and attitudes. He co-authored an article that published in Family & Community Health.
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.
Transformers Toys Provide Key Character Lessons, UA Researcher Says
Parents looking for holiday gifts that instill character should check out the Transformer toys and DVDs, a University of Alabama researcher says.
Using the Future to Understand the Past
From 3D imaging and printing to ground penetrating radar and photogrammetry, UA archaeologists and researchers recognize the importance of using these tools of the future to better understand the past.