Stories Tagged ‘Science’ 
UA Physicists Play Key Role in Fermilab Experiment Resolving Long-Standing Neutrino Question
Scientists of the MiniBooNE experiment at the Department of Energy's Fermilab today announced their first findings. The MiniBooNE results resolve questions raised by observations of an experiment at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the 1990s that appeared to contradict findings of other neutrino experiments worldwide.
UA Museum’s ‘CSI Alabama’ to Display Science Behind TV Dramas
Americans seem to have an insatiable appetite for television dramas focusing on the scientific aspects of criminal investigations. An upcoming exhibit at The University of Alabama's Alabama Museum of Natural History will give visitors a hands-on look at crime scene analysis and forensic investigations, minus the backlighting and Hollywood glitz.
UA to Host Regional Science Olympiad
The University of Alabama will host a regional Science Olympiad competition for middle and high school students Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m.
Biotech President Featured at Feb. 13 EPSCoR Conference
The president of a Huntsville not-for-profit research institute, designed to use biotechnology to improve health, stimulate economic development and inspire youth to science careers, will be a featured speaker at the annual meeting of Alabama EPSCoR, Feb. 13 at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
UA, Insuresoft Reach Agreement on Data Warehousing
The University of Alabama and Insuresoft, a leading provider of insurance policy administration software, have reached an agreement to pursue cooperative projects relating to data warehousing and predictive modeling.
Dual NSF Grants Enable UA Scientists, Students to Peer Deeply
University of Alabama scientists peer more deeply and more clearly into microscopic specimens than ever before courtesy of two National Science Foundation grants totaling more than $600,000.
High School Seniors Chosen for UA Rural Science Scholars Program
A select group of 19 high school students from across the state recently completed the 2006 Rural Science Scholars Program at The University of Alabama.
Japanese Educators to Exchange Science Ideas During Visit With UA Faculty
Japanese university representatives will tour The University of Alabama Wednesday, March 1 during one of three U.S. stops in their science education idea exchange tour.
UA President Witt to Be Named to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
The White House has announced that President Bush intends to appoint University of Alabama President Robert E. Witt to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
UA Researchers on Team Discovering ‘Superconductivity’ Advancement, Opens Way for Future Electronic Devices
Shiny, black magnetic films, about the size of a penny and made by University of Alabama researchers, are central to a discovery of how to conduct resistance-free electricity in a manner previously thought impossible.
World Renowned Geneticist Speaks at UA Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Speaking today at The University of Alabama's winter commencement ceremonies, world renowned geneticist Dr. Richard M. Myers said the advances made in the field of genetics is leading to the development of personalized medicine in the not so distant future.
UA Lab Pilots E-Citation Program to Police Departments
The University of Alabama's CARE Research & Development Laboratory is piloting locally a municipal version of its electronic citation application and ticketing process, known as E-Citation. Piloting to city police departments is the latest phase in developing the program that allows law enforcement officers to send tickets electronically to the Administrative Office of Courts.
UA Physicist’s Predictions Proven True, Leads Industry in New Direction in Quest for Superior Computer Memory
There are no crystal balls visible upon entering Dr. William "Bill" Butler's University of Alabama office. Yet, theoretical predictions this physicist made in a scientific paper published in 2001 have been verified experimentally and may be key in development of the next generation of computer memory and hard drives.
UA Public Sky Viewing to Focus on the Moon and Mars Along With Lecture on Neutrinos
The University of Alabama astronomy program is continuing its Public Nights series offering sky viewing through the telescope at Gallalee Hall on Friday, Dec. 9.
UA to Host Innovation and Technology Conference for Alabama Youth Friday, Nov. 4
The Blackburn Institute and the Office of Community Affairs at The University of Alabama will host a statewide forum for Alabama youth on "Innovation and Technology: Making Choices for Alabama" Friday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Ferguson Center ballroom on campus.
National Science Foundation Official Talks Research in Alabama
Alabama researchers are preparing for a national audience wanting to learn more about scientific programs and educational endeavors in the state.
UA Awarded $1.35 Million to Fund Regional AMSTI Site
The University of Alabama In-Service Education Center has been awarded $1.35 million from the Alabama State Department of Education to create a new Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative site, purchase resource materials, provide local staff and offer teacher training.
Eufaula Teachers Take Part in Cutting-Edge Research at UA
Brenda O'Neal and Leigh McKenzie, both teachers in the Eufaula City School System, spent their summer at The University of Alabama conducting nanoscience research as part of a summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation through the UA Center for Materials for Information Technology.
Local High School Students Become Nanoscience Interns at UA For Summer Program
Nine local high school students are taking the leap into the field of "nanoscience" as they work with leading faculty at The University of Alabama as part of summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.
UA Hosts HBCU Faculty for Materials Science Workshop
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host its fifth annual Introduction to Science Faculty to Materials Science and Engineering workshop June 5-24, 2005.
UA to Host Regional Science Olympiad Featuring Area Schools
The University of Alabama will host a regional Science Olympiad competition for middle and high school students on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 9 a.m.
UA Engineering Teams With Alabama School of Math and Science for Internship Program
The University of Alabama College of Engineering will host 14 students from the Alabama School of Math and Science for an internship program Jan. 24-28. The program gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to work with faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students associated with UA's Electromechanical Systems Lab.