Research

Aerial view of UA's campus on the banks of the Black Warrior Ribbon

TCEDA, UA and Techstars Partner to Bring Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator Programs to Tuscaloosa 

The partnership will ignite the water technology sector and highlight Tuscaloosa’s business and innovation opportunities. 

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Boudouris to Lead UA Research, Economic Development

He comes to UA from Purdue University and will start his tenure April 1.

A man with gloves conducts materials research in front of metallic equipment.

Materials Research Organizes Under New Institute

The Alabama Materials Institute recognizes the University’s established reputation at the forefront of materials-centric activities that crosses multiple departments and colleges.

The crab fossil

UA Paleontologist Discovers Rare Soft Tissue in Fossil

Dr. Adiel Klompmaker discovered rarely seen soft tissue in a fossil of a crab that lived 75 million years ago.

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Q&A: Professor, Mentee Talk Benefits of Undergrad Research

Carter Pate found incredible learning opportunities in Dr. Aijun Song’s lab.

A woman works a glass vacuum manifold as part of research in a science laboratory at The University of Alabama.

A Decade of Growth for Research and Discovery

For the tenth straight year, outside support of research and other sponsored activities increased.

A patient lies flat on an MRI scanner.

Families Sought for Study on Child Brain Development

Part of national project, UA research hope participating families can help understand brain development.

two student researchers examine equipment in the analytical research center

UA Selected for State Innovation Network

The University is an inaugural designee in the state program that connects communities, nonprofits and higher education institutions.

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Meet Finalists for Vice President for Research, Economic Development

The finalists for the vice president for research and economic development position will be on campus starting Nov. 6.

A woman scuba dives in shallow ocean water using a scientific instrument with coral.

Coral Researchers Testing New Restoration Technology

The projects led by UA will aid coral restoration practices across the globe.