Research

Sign that reads "I vote because..." with post-it notes stuck to the board below. Sign is from a voter registration event on the UA campus.

Young voters still care but may be less likely to act, according to UA study

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UA to collaborate with southern universities on AI initiative

Fernando Salinas adjusts and looks through a telescope at an outdoor space research facility, making astronomical observations. The telescope is mounted on a tripod, and Salinas is wearing a blue research program T-shirt while working beside the instrument on a sunny day.

UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

University of Alabama student Fernando Salinas researched solar storm prediction and geomagnetic events through the International Space Weather Camp, collaborating with U.S. and German scientists on space weather projects. Continue reading UA student researches space weather prediction in international program

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

UA officially launched eight new electric buses providing quiet, zero-emissions transit on and around campus. Continue reading UA’s electric bus fleet connects research to transit operations

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

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

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.

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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.

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

UA students explore the new ethical dilemmas of an AI world

An innovative semester-long experience prepared students at The University of Alabama to address new ethical questions raised by AI.

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.