MONDAY, MAY 13 – SUNDAY, MAY 19
RESEARCH
RESEARCHERS QUICKEN DRUG DISCOVERY METHOD VIA ZOMBIE-LIKE CELLS — Researchers are using zombie-like cells that behave normally on the outside, but are filled with magnetic particles inside, to screen potential drugs from natural products. Discovered at UA, the method could quicken a laborious task that slows drug discovery, according to findings in a paper published in the journal Nanoscale. For more information, contact Adam Jones, UA communications, at 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu.
RESEARCHERS FIND PATTERNS ASSOCIATED WITH EXTREME FLOODS – Extreme floods across the continental United States are associated with four broad atmospheric patterns, a machine-learning based analysis of extreme floods found. Researchers analyzed relatively rare floods in the United States, using a machine-learning algorithm to place the floods into groups based on atmospheric patterns that happen at the same time. They found that tropical moisture exports, tropical cyclones, low-pressure systems and melting snow are the primary patterns associated with extreme floods. The findings are published in Scientific Reports. For more information, contact Adam Jones, UA communications, at 205-348-4328 or adam.jones@ua.edu.
BEST BETS
LOCHMAN NAMED 2019 BUFORD AWARD WINNER – Dr. John Lochman, retired director of the Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems at UA, was named the 2019 winner of the Buford Peace Award, given annually to a UA faculty member who is active in causes that promote peace and justice. Lochman was honored at the UA School of Social Work’s academic awards banquet. For more information, contact David Miller, UA Strategic Communications, at 205-348-5384.
LOOKING AHEAD
THEATRE AT THE BEACH – SUMMERTIDE ROLLS IN — For three weeks starting June 4, youth from kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to join UA’s SummerTide Theatre Camp at South Baldwin Community Theatre and learn story theatre, dance and music. There are no age restrictions, but students must know how to read and take direction. At the culmination of each week, the students will perform a play to demonstrate what they learned. The cost of the camp is $100 per participant per week. The camp’s counselors will be UA theatre, dance and band students. Watch for a news release with more information or contact Jamon Smith, UA communications, at jamon.smith@ua.edu or 205-348-4956.
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