UA in the News: April 12, 2013
Robotics team earns fourth place finish – UA presents ‘Show Boat’ musical – Students to host film festival – SEC names faculty achievement winners … and more …
UA in the News: April 11, 2013
Psychology professor wins SEC faculty award – Robotics team advances to finals – Former ‘Seinfeld’ director signs books at UA – SGA hosts Unity Day – UA researchers focus on storms and their impacts … and more …
UA Chemistry Department to Host STEM Diversity Awareness Conference
The University of Alabama’s chemistry department will host a day-long symposium featuring research contributions of faculty who are traditionally underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Record Number of UA Students Participating in Research, Creative Activity Conference
More than 550 students representing various disciplines are registered to present their findings April 16 during The University of Alabama’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference.
UA to Host Entrepreneurship Week
The University of Alabama will host a variety of entrepreneurial-related sessions April 10-12, culminating with an annual day-long event.
Clam Shells Reveal Evidence of Ancient, Climate-Induced Downfall, UA Researchers Say
Analyses of clam shells used in ancient funeral ceremonies offer additional evidence as to how climate change may have contributed to the gradual collapse of an early South-American civilization, according to University of Alabama scientists.
Destination UA: Algae Specimens Worldwide Are Tuscaloosa Bound
A University of Alabama researcher is the principal investigator in a large National Science Foundation project designed to discover and describe various types of green algae.
Smithsonian Conservationist to Give ‘Strange Bedfellows?’ Talk at UA
A research scientist with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute will discuss biodiversity studies done in collaboration with oil and gas companies in an upcoming talk at The University of Alabama.
UA Entrepreneurs Compete in Business Competition
Three entrepreneurially-minded teams with University of Alabama members are among the 12 participating in a statewide business competition.
Small Businesses Interested in Renewable Energy Invited to UA
Representatives of a competition for small businesses focused on renewable energy will visit The University of Alabama Wednesday, Feb. 20 to discuss its program that offers potential seed funding, mentoring and “business boot camp” opportunities.