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January 09, 2017
Pursuing the joy of healing
Lamario Williams, a senior majoring in biomedical sciences and physics, shares an undergraduate journey that has taken him from Mount Sinai Hospital to Nepal, and offers advice on making the most of research opportunities at UAB.
January 04, 2017
Christopher Lawson to lead national science and technology coalition
The UAB physics professor will head the Coalition of EPSCoR/IDeA States, which promotes vibrant science and technology in underserved states.
December 15, 2016
Works for Saxophone by UAB’s William Price to be Performed at Greek Tribute, International Symposium
“Remembrance II” for alto saxophone and piano will be performed in Athens on Dec. 20, while “Sonata: Folie à Deux” will be performed at the International Saxophone Symposium on Jan. 6.
December 12, 2016
Parcak named to 100 Global Thinkers list by Foreign Policy Magazine
Sarah Parcak, Ph.D., has been named to the list for her innovations in the area of satellite archaeology.
December 07, 2016
UAB Fall Commencement Ceremony, Doctoral Hooding Dec. 17
An estimated 625 students will participate in the commencement ceremony, and 745 students will graduate. The university’s highest degrees will be conferred on 79 students from 18 states and seven countries in the doctoral hooding ceremony.
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December 06, 2016
Four new NSF grants — three in neuroscience — deepen UAB’s research portfolio, forge collaborations
Alabama now has more EPSCoR Track II grants than any other state following the award of basic science grants meant to stimulate competitive research in regions of the country traditionally less able to compete for such research funds.
UAB Biology professor will be the first of Bham Now’s BOLD Series featured speakers.
December 02, 2016
UAB’s Yakov Kasman to Perform Dec. 6 in Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster and Friends Series
Kasman will join ASO members for “Quintessential Quintets” to perform two great piano quintets, one from the 19th century by Robert Schumann and one from the 20th century by Dmitry Shostakovich.
What's it really like to do research as an undergraduate? Students in UAB's Undergraduate Research Ambassadors program offer advice, professional development opportunities and real-world tips.
December 01, 2016
UAB Art’s Project Space Hosts One-Night Only Student Showcases on Collage and Photography, Dec. 6 and 13
Two, one-night only student showcases are set for Project Space, presented by the University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History. Both exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Department of Art and Art History and Honors College to present interdisciplinary visual research with student showcase Dec. 1.
November 21, 2016
Three UAB faculty members selected as fellows by world’s largest general scientific society
Three UAB researchers are among 391 nationwide to be recognized for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.
November 14, 2016
Clues to Reducing Conflict at Home and Around the World
Everyone’s looking for a little peace — and students have found it in the UAB College of Arts and Sciences, a growing hub for the study of peaceful societies, human rights, nonviolent conflict resolution, and related topics. Discover useful tips for defusing friction with family and neighbors, and learn more about the practical lessons of peace
November 14, 2016
UAB Receives Grant to Better Serve Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Central Alabama
Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council has established regional networks throughout Alabama to centralize resources for those with autism spectrum disorder, and for their families.
November 10, 2016
Preparing Veterans for Their Next Call of Duty
New programs, facilities for veterans at UAB are attracting students from across the country.
November 09, 2016
Parcak to Receive Smithsonian’s 2016 American Ingenuity Award
The American Ingenuity Award is the highest honor given by Smithsonian Magazine to recognize innovation in American culture.
November 03, 2016
UAB’s First Three Minute Thesis Competition Challenges Students to Say More with Less
Nine Ph.D. students competed for a grand prize of $1,000 and a chance to represent UAB at the 3MT Regional Competition in March 2017
November 02, 2016
UAB Piano Students Continue Winning Streak at Music Teachers National Association Alabama Competition
Senior music major Aleksandra Kasman will represent Alabama in the MTNA Southern Division competition in January in Columbia, South Carolina.
October 25, 2016
As Medicine Races to Tap the Power of Proteomics, This UAB Alum's Startup Steps on the Accelerator
Michael Heaven's biotech business was hatched in a UAB lab, and accelerated by several UAB resources designed to fuel innovation on campus.
Isabella Mak of Dothan and Eli Ussery of Columbus, Georgia, have been named Mr. and Ms. UAB, and Lakshmi Subramani of Madison and Daniel Alejandro Mendoza of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were named first alternates.
