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Rocketry Club members Rylie Roderick, John Francis Zech and Caleb Knight at the Student Connect Fest this fall.

People of UAB • Published 4 months ago

The countdown is on for the new Rocketry Club at UAB

Powered by energetic students, the club is preparing for its first appearance in the elite NASA Student Launch Challenge in spring 2026. And it is still looking for members.

Closeup of the UAB Patent Coin in transparent case held by a model wearing a white lab coat

Research & Innovation • Published 10 months ago

Patent coins honor UAB inventors

Forty UAB inventors were named on 17 patents in fiscal year 2024. Through the new patent coin recognition program from UAB’s Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, these faculty and staff, along with patent holders moving forward, are receiving special tokens honoring their hard work and dedication.

A large cloud flows over a night landscape in this artwork created by a UAB student

In the Know • Published more than a year ago

An artistic focus in astronomy courses creates community and creativity for science students

Students in Michelle Wooten’s AST 101, 102 and 103 courses discovered unique connections to course material by creating artwork as part of class assignments.

The U A B monogram in white is shown on a gold seal against a dark green background

People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

More than 1,100 employees to be honored with annual service awards

This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years of service by Robert Kim M.D., and Joseph Lovetto. In addition, 294 employees with 20 or more years and 904 with five, 10 and 15 years will honored for their longevity.