Research

the Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research awards recipients stand as a group in front of the Bryant museum

Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers Honored with Annual Award

The honorees have all conducted significant scholarly research and were nominated by faculty and staff research directors.

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UA Fuels Tuscaloosa’s Economy

The University of Alabama continues to be a driving force in the Tuscaloosa area’s economy, according to a recent economic analysis.

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Equitable Care Path Reduces Disparity in Sport-Related Concussions

While previous work indicates Black patients of sports-related concussions suffer worse outcomes and receive lesser-quality care, a new study involving The University of Alabama shows that racial disparity is greatly reduced with equitable resources and established care paths.

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Company Licenses UA Tech to Improve Concrete, Reduce Emissions

An innovation developed in an engineering lab at The University of Alabama will help reduce emissions of harmful greenhouse gases created by concrete production.

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State Business Leaders Sour on Near-Term U.S. Economy

Even with confidence in the state economy growing along with increasing industry profits and sales, state business leaders are decidedly negative in their outlook for the nation’s economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.

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UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort

The University of Alabama is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources. 

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State-of-the-Art Autism Research, Services Thriving at UA

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, UA proudly highlights the cutting-edge autism research, education and services taking place on campus.

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UA to Manage Remediation of Health Hazards in Black Belt Homes

UA SafeState and the Alabama Life Research Institute are managing a project remove environmental and safety hazards from some of Alabama’s vulnerable and underserved communities.

Hundreds of Students to Showcase Research, Creativity

Hundreds of Students to Showcase Research, Creativity

More than 400 students from across campus will share their work with the community at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference on April 4.