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 commentary on the Russia/Ukraine conflict, Moundville’s annual Knap-In, and more. […]
Tag: Department of Geological Sciences
From the Classroom to the Coast
As a coastal policy analyst in NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, UA doctoral student Sakinat Ahmad strives to bridge the gap between research conducted at universities and policy that addresses climate-related risks. […]
A&S in the News: November 7-13, 2021
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 Richard Shelby’s senate papers, a new exhibit at the Paul Bryant Museum, and more. […]
A&S in the News: September 26 – October 2, 2021
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 a freshwater mussel exhibit, the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, and more. […]
UA Professor Uses NSF Grant to Explore Evolution and Facilitate Diversity
From the September 2021 Desktop News | Dr. Alberto PĂ©rez-Huerta, a professor of geological sciences at The University of Alabama, hopes to change the way people think of geology’s role in the emergence of life on Earth. In July 2020, PĂ©rez-Huerta received an EAGER grant from the National Science Foundation to help him not only […]
A&S in the News: August 22-28, 2021
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 an update on the Performing Arts Academic Center, new exhibitions, and more. […]
A&S in the News: May 9-15, 2021
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 summer camps, research on Earth’s first forest fires, and more. […]
A&S in the News: March 28 – April 3, 2021
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 Moundville’s BirdFest, research on groundwater’s impact, and more. […]
Groundwater Impact on Oceans Cannot Be Ignored, Major Study Finds
Dr. Natasha Dimova, an associate professor of geological sciences, co-authored a novel international review of available investigations that found groundwater’s influence on oceans is a critical component of coastal ecosystems’ health. […]
Caroline Doughty ’21, Geological Sciences
Caroline Doughty is a geological sciences major with a minor in evolutionary studies. A senior from Birmingham, AL, Caroline is passionate about paleontology and hopes to work on climate and environmental issues after graduation. How did you choose your major? What sparked your interest in the field? Originally, I was studying biology, with a huge […]