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Will Brooks, Ph.D., Heather Patterson, Ph.D., and Nikki Sarabat, UAB employees and students in the Learning Design and Learning Sciences master's program, in Volker Hall
People of UAB • Published 2 days ago

Four students — including three UAB faculty and staff — in the program share how they are applying their projects to their work. A new certificate, which encapsulates the first half of the master’s degree, starts this fall. Learn more at information sessions at noon and 6 p.m. April 27.

Students and employees walk on a sidewalk on the Campus Green in this aerial view shot from a drone
Research & Innovation • Published 5 months ago

The SIF backs cross-campus projects — designed and led by UAB faculty and staff — that align with the university’s strategic plan, Forging Ahead. Funded projects this year focus on eSports, a rapid innovation pipeline for clinical/research ideas, and a makerspace for research and education in arts, sciences and engineering. Learn more about the projects.

Members of the Blaze Leadership Program class sit and stand around the conference room table in the Adminstration Building Penthouse, with Dr. Watts standing at center
People of UAB • Published 11 months ago

Congratulations to the 19 faculty and staff leaders who completed UAB’s leadership development program this month. Meet the graduates and see the requirements for the 2025-2026 cohort; nominations open in June.

A participant standing at a white board points at a section of the board as other participants at tables look on in this scene from a Collat School of Business classroom
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

The new Master of Science in Learning Design & Learning Sciences program in the School of Education and Human Sciences starts this fall and is enrolling now. It is the first master's program focused on the learning sciences in Alabama, and one of a handful around the world, says director Jonan Phillip Donaldson, Ph.D.

UAB logo on a gold seal on a green background
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

The 2024 honorees for the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching represent each school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, and the Graduate School.

Jonan Phillip Donaldson, Ph.D.
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Jonan Phillip Donaldson, Ph.D., who directs UAB’s fully online master’s program in instructional design and development, shares activities that students love.

Three adults walk, one holding a folder, in this illustration which has the text: "Try a walking meeting"
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Starting small and making a plan with a crew can help Blazers with desk jobs stay active — and one employee from the School of Education says walking meetings have changed the game for her and her team.

Shali Zhang, M.D., and Candy Mosley
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Meet Candi Mosley and Shali Zhang, M.D., two regulars at UAB’s on-campus food pantry. The work helps her feel “useful outside my job… and it is fun,” Zhang said. Added Mosley: “You get to meet so many people.”

Lori Edmonds, Ph.D.
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Lori Edmonds, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education, has an idea to combat teacher burnout as it becomes a major issue in classrooms nationwide.

A student holds the 3D printed light she developed
In the Know • Published more than a year ago

Using machines at UAB Libraries or in their own units, staff, students and faculty are making tools for their research projects, classrooms and HVAC units campuswide. See their work and find out how you can get started.

Teresa Taber Doughty, Ph.D.
People of UAB • Published more than a year ago

Teresa Taber Doughty, Ph.D., who will begin April 3, brings to the role extensive experience in higher education and a demonstrated commitment to preparing outstanding education professionals; she has served as dean of the University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Education since 2016.

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

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.

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