UA in the News: September 2, 2009
September 2, 2009 - Filed under: UA in the News
Team develops recyclable hydrogen fuel
TG Daily – Sept. 2
…the Los Alamos National Laboratory and University of Alabama researchers working for the Chemical Hydrogen Storage Center of Excellence have focused on using a class of materials known as chemical hydrides. Hydrogen can be released from these materials and potentially used to run a fuel cell.
UA Uses New Technology to Locate Remains at Moundville
Fox 6 (Birmingham) – Aug. 31
A University of Alabama anthropology professor and an archaeology consultant are using new technology to locate remains dating back to the 1200s in Moundville. A new instrument can help them find remains using computer generated technology without disturbing the site. They hope to get new insight on how the Moundville Native Americans lived.
AT&T upgrades to 3G technology around campus
Crimson White – Sept. 2
On Sunday, AT&T upgraded and added cellular sites on campus so all customers will have access to the 3G technology that grants faster cell phone features, according to AT&T officials…The UA Office of Land Management and Real Estate Services negotiated the agreement for AT&T to install the new cell sites to handle the high cell phone traffic all over campus, said UA forester Mark Beeler…
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.