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The Energy Institute of Alabama is pleased to welcome Alabama Transportation Institute Executive Director Allen Parrish as the newest senior policy adviser for the organization. In this role, Parrish will…
Source: Alabama Political Reporter / Published: December 2, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach / Features: Dr. Allen Parrish
The researchers say their surveys and interviews have revealed that such stress can induce what they call “disaster fatigue”—a form of emotional exhaustion that can reshape how people make choices….
Source: Science Magazine / Published: November 25, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Laura Myers
There has been less traffic and fewer traffic crashes reported in Alabama during the pandemic, but caution is urged for drivers over the holidays because although there have been less…
Author: Adam Jones / Published: November 20, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, UA News / Features: Dr. David Brown
Heat waves are a silent killer. Unlike other extreme weather phenomena, you can’t see them coming, and they don’t leave behind a trail of destruction. But they kill more people…
Source: The Washington Post / Published: August 7, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, Research / Features: Dr. Susan A. Jasko
Climate change is strengthening the severity and frequency of storms, and 2020 is on track for another active hurricane season — the fifth consecutive such season, if the prediction comes…
Source: Passagemaker / Published: July 17, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, Research
The University of Alabama has several research projects they hope can prevent the next pandemic. The school plans to invest $100,000 into six UA based research projects involving covid-19. They say…
Source: NBC 13 / Published: May 30, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Jun Liu, Dr. Laura Myers, Dr. Russell J. Mumper
Six projects designed to deepen understanding of the coronavirus pandemic and future pandemics and positively influence society will receive seed funding from The University of Alabama.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: May 28, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Jun Liu, Dr. Laura Myers, Dr. Russell J. Mumper
This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Alabama. Chief Meteorologist Richard Scott has special reports all week, designed to help you and your family stay safe. In this report, Richard…
Source: WVUA / Published: February 19, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Laura Myers
Allen Parrish is returning to The University of Alabama on Feb. 17 to serve as executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute. Parrish was employed at the University from 1990…
Source: Crimson White / Published: February 5, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. Allen Parrish
Dr. Allen Parrish is returning to The University of Alabama as executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute.
Author: Adam Jones / Published: February 3, 2020 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News / Features: Dr. Russell J. Mumper
In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.
