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Human zombie-like cells act alive despite being dead    /  Technology Times

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…


Source: Technology Times    /    Published: May 14, 2019    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:     

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Researchers Quicken Drug Discovery Method via Zombie-Like Cells    /  UA News

Researchers are using zombie-like cells that behave normally on the outside, but are filled with magnetic particles inside, to screen potential drugs from natural products.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: May 9, 2019    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

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Three Students, Six Degrees, One Company    /  UA News

A trio of students formed Ortho Screws, a start-up company based on a sensor designed to alert patients and health providers if orthopedic screws are loosening.


Author: Adam Jones    /    Published: April 24, 2019    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Research, Students, UA News   

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Family, ‘Eye-Opening’ Trip to Nicaragua Set Path for UA Senior    /  UA News

Libby Beddingfield was plenty motivated for a future career in medicine when she arrived at The University of Alabama four years ago. That wasn’t always the case.


Author: David Miller    /    Published: April 18, 2019    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

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State Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts 2019 Class    /  UA News

The state of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals and honored an engineering project during a recent ceremony at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa.


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: April 17, 2019    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, UA News   

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Empowered to Serve: UA Senior Eager for Career in Public Health    /  UA News

Joline Hartheimer is under no illusions about her “privileged” upbringing in Northern New Jersey. She says service has helped shape her personal and career goals.


Author: David Miller    /    Published: April 12, 2019    /    Posted in:   Chemical and Biological Engineering, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

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Legendary Legacy

“Giving back to the University is my way of saying thank you to those who went before me and to pay it forward to the next generation of Alabama engineering…


Author: Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 3, 2019    /    Posted in:   Alumni, Chemical and Biological Engineering,   

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Governor Visits Tuscaloosa to Speak at Award Ceremony    /  WVUA

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was in Tuscaloosa Friday as the keynote speaker for the Randall Scholar awards. Ivey recognized Randall Premier award winner Donna Xia for her contributions in chemical…


Source: WVUA    /    Published: March 24, 2019    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, In The News, Research, Students   

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COLLEGE NEWS: February 24, 2019    /  The Tuscaloosa News

University of Alabama – The University of Alabama will recognize the recipients of the 2019 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service — at a…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: February 25, 2019    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, In The News, Students    /    Features:     

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UA Recognizes Leadership, Innovation with 2019 Premier Awards    /  UA News

The University of Alabama will recognize the recipients of the 2019 Premier Awards – the top individual honors for scholarship, leadership and service — at a dinner Thursday, Feb. 21, as well as during Honors Week.


Author: Richard LeComte    /    Published: February 12, 2019    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Students, UA News    /    Features:     

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.