UA in the News: November 22, 2011

UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety studies Thanksgiving traffic safety – chemical engineering professor discusses falling gasoline prices – UA student wins award for tornado relief – Crimson Tide football team deemed most inspirational – and more …

UA Chemistry Student to Attend U.N. Climate-Change Conference in South Africa

The American Chemical Society selected five students nationwide, including a University of Alabama sophomore, as representatives to attend the upcoming United Nations climate-change conference in Durban, South Africa.

UA in the News: November 19-21, 2011

UA’s master plan updated – Traffic safety experts release holiday driving study – UA students help food bank – Researchers conduct school bus safety study – Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger food drive – UA experts address economy – and more …

Biologist with Penchant for Strengthening Science Education Named UA’s Outstanding Professor

A biology professor who has won nearly $5 million in grants to strengthen undergraduate education in the sciences is the winner of The University of Alabama’s Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor award.

UA Professor, Former Faculty Senate President Karen Steckol Dies

Dr. Karen Steckol, professor of communicative disorders at The University of Alabama and a former UA Faculty Senate president, died today after a three-year struggle with cancer.

UA in the News: November 3, 2011

UA ranks 10th fittest campus – Faculty member gives financial planning advice – SGA launches ‘Finish in Four’ campaign – ‘Game of the Century’ draws near – and more …

A Step in Unraveling Alzheimer’s Described in ‘Science’ Article Co-Authored by UA Researchers

Scientists outline new methods for better understanding links between specific proteins and the risks associated with Alzheimer’s disease in an article co-authored by University of Alabama researchers and publishing today in Science Express.

Snakes with Big Hearts May Help Yours, According to UA Co-Authored ‘Science’ Article

Identification of three fatty acids involved in the extreme growth of Burmese pythons’ hearts following large meals could prove beneficial in treating diseased human hearts, according to research co-authored by a University of Alabama scientist and publishing in the Oct. 28 issue of Science.

Football Fans Can See Solar Show Prior to UA Homecoming Game

Prior to University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University football players facing off inside Bryant-Denny Stadium Oct. 8, fans are invited to peer through UA telescopes on the Quad at a solar show.

Five Opportunities to Use UA Telescopes this Fall

The public is invited to view the moon through a University of Alabama telescope Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.