Joe Appleton, Ph.D., founding dean of UAB’s School of Engineering, died Jan. 17. The school was created in 1971, two years after UAB became an independent university in 1969, and Appleton helmed the school until 1978.

Philosophy’s Brynn Welch turned a real-life experience, the adoption of son Ben, into practical change — first through scholarly research, then a children’s book and now the classroom.

In “The Overworked Shoes,” Barbie Randall tells the story of a couple whose busy lifestyle left little quality time for their family and a strange encounter that would change their lives forever.

“Big Data and Visual Analytics” provides insight into methods and technologies used and the barriers to entry for big data research in various fields.

Maggie Amsler has traveled to Antarctica 27 times studying krill, chemical ecology and ocean acidification, learning more about herself and the continent along the way.

Kiera Walker, a two-time UAB graduate, parlayed her degree in biology and lab experience into a new opportunity to help people in the moment.

Women have been integral to helping bring the UAB’s medical and academic prowess to the national and international forefront during the past five decades. For Women’s History month, the UAB Reporter has gathered examples of its more recent coverage of women at UAB.

Join Suzanne Austin, Ana Oliveria, Sami Raut and Hyeyoung Lim for discussions of their career paths and a Q&A session.

Join us in recognizing their efforts by nominating an outstanding UAB woman student, postdoc, faculty member, administrator, staff member and community member.  Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 19. 

Kondal Kyanam, assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, will begin his term in June.