UA Student Receives Goldwater Scholarship
Hannah Slater, a Randall Research Scholar studying chemical engineering and chemistry from New Lenox, Illinois, is the 57th UA student to receive a Goldwater scholarship. Read more
Chemical and Biological Engineering
The chemical and biological engineering program at The University of Alabama derives its educational and scientific purpose from its responsibilities to and relationship with the citizens of Alabama and the international community of chemical engineering professionals. Our mission is to provide the technical workforce and expertise needed by the chemical and related industries.
In The News: L. Justin Burney Joins Bradley’s Huntsville Office as Corporate and Securities Partner
L. Justin Burney (2004 and 2005 engineering graduate and 2008 School of Law graduate) has joined the Huntsville office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings law firm as a partner in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group… Read more
Sources: Bradley
In The News: USAF Capt. Kristin Wolf, Named as New Air Force During Heritage Flight Conference.
U.S. Air Force Captain Kristin “Beo” Wolfe (UA ’11 ChemE) has been named the new F-35A Demo Team Pilot for the 2020 and 2021 air demonstration season. Capt. Wolfe becomes the first female F-35A Demo Team pilot and only the second USAF F-35A Demo Team Pilot in history. Read more
Sources: The Aviationist, Yellowhammer
UA chemical engineering doctoral candidate earns research award
A University of Alabama engineering student’s research presentation was awarded a top honor at a recent international conference. Kathryn O’Harra, a chemical engineering doctoral candidate, was awarded first place for her oral research presentation at the 5th International Conference on Ionic Liquid-Based Materials, or IL-MAT V. This conference, which was… Read more
In The News: Saluting some smart cookies: Girl Scouts honor local leaders
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama on Wednesday hosted the West Alabama One Smart Cookie Celebration at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The event served to raise money for the organization, recognize outstanding Women of Distinction in West Alabama, and showcase the impact local Girl Scouts have on their community. Pam Parker… Read more
Sources: The Tuscaloosa News
ALRI Awards Funds to Faculty to Address Neurodegenerative Diseases
Promising faculty members Drs. Lukasz Cielsa, Yuping Bao and Stanislava Chtarbanova-Rudloff will use funds awarded to support basic science research in the area of neurodegeneration. Read more
Biology Grad Student Wins Three Minute Thesis Competition
Nathaniel Sturm’s talk on “Species Detection in the Dark” won the 2019 Three Minute Thesis competition. Read more
Two UA Technologies Part of National Start-Up Program
Two innovative projects at The University of Alabama are part of a national program aimed to help take technology from the lab to the market. Read more
Randall Outstanding Undergrad Research Awards Recognize Innovation
The Randall Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award Program recognizes the best research activity conducted by undergraduate students at The University of Alabama. Read more
In The News: Human zombie-like cells act alive despite being dead
Scientists at the University of Alabama (UA) have figured out a comical technique, developed human “zombie-like” cells that are technically no longer alive but with membranes continue to bind to useful compounds. That leaves the cells with one useful ability: its walls are still able to interact with active compounds and fish… Read more
Sources: Technology Times, Nano Magazine, Phys.org, SyFy Wire
