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SEC Symposium

Deke Hooper — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:31:44 GMT

This first-of-its-kind event addressed significant scholarly issues across the range of disciplines represented by the SEC’s 14 member universities.

Loch Johnson

Deke Hooper — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:03:25 GMT

Georgia's Loch Johnson was named the SEC Professor of the Year.

Inaugural SEC Symposium

Deke Hooper — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:02:54 GMT

Join the SEC for their inaugural Symposium February 10-12, 2012 in Atlanta.

Pinocchio Does Carnegie

Deke Hooper — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:53:02 GMT

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Safer Travels

Deke Hooper — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:51:37 GMT

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Alabama Action 2011

Deke Hooper — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:50:18 GMT

University of Alabama students help repair damage to a local middle school from the storms that came through Tuscaloosa in April.

A Universal Understanding

Deke Hooper — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:42:02 GMT

Citizen Scientists help University of Alabama Astronomy Professor William Keel make rare discoveries.

Algae’s Family Tree

Deke Hooper — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:34:52 GMT

University of Alabama’s Associate Professor Juan Lopez-Bautista explores “Cryptic” abundant algae.

SEC Stories of Success - University of Alabama

Deke Hooper — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:18:40 GMT

Stories of success from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Researching the Oil Spill in the Gulf

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:02:44 GMT

A high-tech version of a basic principle used 8,000 years ago in reducing unwanted materials is at the heart of an effort by University of Alabama scientists to lessen the Gulf oil spill’s impact on fragile coastal marshes.

Growing Where None Dare Grow Before

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:00:44 GMT

FreezePruf, a cold tolerant spray for plants, was co-developed by a UA botanist. Dr. David Francko discusses the impact of using FreezePruf.

Notes from Alabama: Community Service

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:59:46 GMT

Student leaders from The University of Alabama and The University of Texas joined together to help feed the homeless in Pasadena, California before the BCS National Championship game.

Studying with Balloons

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:51:45 GMT

Students in UA’s Mechanical Engineering Department are working with NASA to study changing weather conditions in the earth’s lower atmosphere.

Notes from Alabama: Outdoor Action

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:49:47 GMT

Outdoor Action focuses on creating an awareness of environmental issues that affect the state and allows students to make a contribution through an environmental service project.

Notes from Alabama: Alabama Action

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:44:20 GMT

Senior Katie Watkins describes her experience with Alabama Action, a service-oriented learning project.

UA Students Help in the Hispanic Jumpstart Program

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:23:48 GMT

University of Alabama students are crossing language barriers to help young, Hispanic students succeed in school right from the start. The UA students are working in the Hispanic Jumpstart Program, designed to benefit preschool students as they learn English as their second language.

UA Students Lead Projects in the Black Belt

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:22:04 GMT

Honors College students in the University Fellows Experience reach out to rural Alabama through a variety of community-focused programs in the Black Belt region.

The Stigma Remains

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:19:55 GMT

Researchers are studying how African-Americans cope with the stigma of HIV/AIDS. The better understanding of such a stigma could lead to improved prevention efforts.

Like a Shark Through Water

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:18:21 GMT

UA researchers are studying fast-swimming sharks to learn the secrets of designing drag resistant vehicle design.

Buckling Up on the School Bus

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:16:39 GMT

Dr. Jay Lindly & Dr. Daniel S. Turner discuss a three-year pilot study that analyzes past school bus accidents, examines data from overhead cameras on school buses for information about use of seat belts, and runs a cost-benefit study on what it would cost to add safety belts to all school buses in Alabama.

Be Still My Soul

Deke Hooper — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:14 GMT

Dr. Craig Formby’s research tests dizziness, caused by inner ear problems, via a rotating chair. Such research helps pinpoint the root cause of balance problems.

Notes from Alabama: Community Service

Deke Hooper — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Student leaders from The University of Alabama and The University of Texas joined together to help feed the homeless in Pasadena, California before the BCS National Championship game.