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In The News: University of Alabama study: Christmastime traffic worse than other holidays

November 23, 2013 - The Tuscaloosa News - Computer Science

A recent study of Alabama traffic data by the University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety predicts the days near Christmas this year will likely be more dangerous on the roadways than similar periods around Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. A probable cause for the increase of accidents near… Read more

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In The News: Absence of 3D Printing in Schools Already Considered a Disadvantage

November 22, 2013 - Softpedia

Even though it’s still an emerging technology, 3D printing has begun to truly excite everyone when present, and discourage them when absent. Some are heeding the call, preparing 3D printing spaces. Examples are University of New Hampshire, University of Alabama and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign…53 students from the… Read more

Sources: Softpedia

In The News: Universities create 3D printing spaces but at unequal paces

November 21, 2013 - USA Today

Earlier this week, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) held its annual International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in San Diego. Paramount was a discussion on 3D printing and manufacturing and its impact for our future. One of the 12 technologies outlined by McKinsey Global Institute as having the… Read more

Sources: USA Today

UA News: UA Research Office to Host Innovation Day

November 11, 2013

From a student-run company offering small-loans to fellow entrepreneurs to a faculty member’s approach to lowering replacement costs for electric vehicle batteries, a variety of innovative approaches will be outlined during The University of Alabama’s first Innovation Day set for Friday, Nov. 15. Read more