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UAB will launch a new Bachelor of Science degree program in bioinformatics this fall.
July 13, 2018
Undergraduates fight on cybercrime’s front lines
UAB students aid authorities in cybercounterespionage day in and day out, giving them “the best start on their careers that we can.”
In a large-scale analysis, Jeremy Blackburn, Ph.D., and collaborators found that the misuse of web archive services cause loss of ad revenue for popular news websites.
June 14, 2018
Researchers investigate potential threat to speech privacy via smartphone motion sensors
UAB’s team found that smartphone motion sensors may pose a threat to speech privacy only if devices are sharing the same surface.
Such analysis, researchers say, can help identify pathogen contact points between species, including pathogens causing human disease.
Heather McPherson, Ph.D., was awarded the 2018 Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction.
Times Higher Education’s university rankings, among the world’s most comprehensive, balanced and trusted, name UAB the top young U.S. university and top 10 in the world.
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Ten senior faculty members from the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) came to UAB for an intensive three-week training program centered around building leadership skills in the public sector.
Entrepreneurship training program pushes students to develop and deploy ideas to be successful startups.
The awards are for Samantha Richardson’s work for the Fountain Heights community, which she completed as a student.
Five UAB students majoring in music technology have successfully passed the Avid Pro Tools certification exam.
May 07, 2018
Study explains one reason hair can turn gray
Graying hair is linked to innate immune response, activation of which can decrease pigmentation in hair.
Molly Clay has not let dyslexia impede her success. She maintains a spot on the dean’s list while balancing a job and participation in multiple campus organizations.
Pryor found that, even though she had earned her associate’s degree in 2008, “there were certain jobs I couldn’t apply for without a bachelor’s degree.”
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Riding bicycles is a fun and healthy way to get around efficiently. Know the rules and keep yourself safe while riding.
April 23, 2018
Outstanding Math Students
Several of our students have been recognized for outstanding research and academics.
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April 17, 2018
Automating personal safety with wearable smart jewelry
The Smart Bracelet, designed by UAB researchers, automatically detects signs of physical assault and alerts emergency personnel of the user’s location.
April 16, 2018
“Alabama Reckoner” by Doug Baulos on exhibition in Dothan
For the exhibition, Baulos will present portraits of artists who inspire him, many of whom are also from Alabama.
Gary Warner, cybersecurity expert and director of Research in Computer Forensics, offers tips on which Facebook settings to pay close attention to.
