From the June 2020 Desktop News | For Dr. Alain Plattner, a research lab isn’t just a place to make groundbreaking discoveries or work on a singular idea. To him, it’s the perfect place to cultivate a new generation of scientists—a place where his students can explore their own ideas and build off of one […]
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Anthropology Professor Receives Seed Fund for Research on Doula Care
From the June 2020 Desktop News | Dr. Holly Horan, an assistant professor of anthropology at UA, was recently awarded a seed fund from the Excellence in Community Engagement Awards for her work on measuring the impact of community doula care in central Alabama. The award is one of two presented to Arts and Sciences […]
UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
The projects come from across disciplines on campus, including projects led by Dr. Jack Dunkle, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Dr. Jeffrey Parker, associate professor of psychology. […]
President’s Faculty Research Award Recipients Recognized
Faculty Research Day highlights and celebrates excellence in research, creativity and scholarship by honoring faculty from across campus. Six faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences are receiving this year’s President’s Faculty Research Award. […]
A&S in the News: May 10-16, 2020
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for the UA CyberSeed program and Alabama artists. […]
A&S in the News: April 12-18, 2020
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for geological prospecting and UA Museums From Home. […]
A&S in the News: April 5-11, 2020
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for research on Earth’s magnetic field. […]
Southern U.S. Hotspots for Severe Consequences of Flash Floods
Dr. Wanyun Shao, assistant professor of geography, helped map hotspots for flash floods in the United States. The study found poor socio-economic indicators in the Southern half of the U.S. affects the region’s response to flash flood events. […]
UA Professor Training Psychologists to Combat Opioid Crisis in Rural Areas
Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the three-year project will give students hands-on training in identifying those who need opioid treatment, creating treatment plans specific to each patient, and treating patients directly. […]
A&S in the News: February 2-8, 2020
Read local, national, and world news that feature faculty, students, and alumni from the College of Arts & Sciences. Most recently, the College is trending in the news for Family Night at the Museum, hemp research, and more. […]
