Stories Tagged ‘Outreach’ 
Research in the ‘Place of Last Recourse’
Weeds win over basketball in this lot in a low-income neighborhood surveyed by UA's John Bolland and college interns. All the interns are required to read "There Are No Children Here," by Alex Kotlowitz. This story of two boys living in a gang-controlled neighborhood got its title from the protagonists' mother: "There are no children here. They've seen too much to be children."
Beyond Campus’ Borders: Educators, Engineers Reach to Middle, High-Schoolers
UA researchers are studying the impact “service learning” can have on academics, and, in a separate effort, UA engineers are incorporating engineering applications into existing middle school science and math courses. Combined, the two efforts have drawn more than $3.65 million in external funding to benefit middle and high school students.
A Journal Like No Other
The University of Alabama is home to a new research journal providing a mechanism for higher education professionals to disseminate scholarly works from all academic disciplines with the goal of integrating teaching, research and community engagement.
Listening to the Voices Inside Your Head
When students make mistakes in the classroom, teachers are instructed to use immediate feedback. This makes a strong impression and ensures that students won’t repeat the mistakes again and again.
Community Pulse Keepers
Bernice Washington has her finger on the pulse of her community. By working at a mental health center, learning about ways to treat alcoholism and becoming involved in the reformation of a neighborhood, Washington, a lifelong Tuscaloosan, got to know about the needs of her community.
A Launching Pad for Entrepreneurs
Similarities abound between Donald Trump and The University of Alabama's Dr. William "Bill" Gathings. No, maybe not the hair, but each has demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, and both are ardent promoters of a business-based competition with a reality TV show feel. Ok, so with Trump, it’s more than the feel of reality TV.
Song of Hope Springs from Enterprise Tragedy
As a way to express human emotion, music can say it all without saying a word. The powerful feeling music can provide is the impetus behind a new, commissioned piece of music from The University of Alabama to honor and remember victims of the devastating tornado that slammed through Enterprise, Ala., on March 1, 2007.
Going for Gold
As the University of Alabama positions itself for major growth in its research activities, it is simultaneously launching a multi-year accreditation effort designed to offer the most comprehensive protection available to its human research participants.
The (Sleep) Doctor is In
Counting sheep as a way to doze off may be a cliché, but statistics show that millions of Americans suffer from insomnia and struggle to get a good night’s sleep.
Virtual Care
The Institute of Medicine estimates that almost 100,000 patients die each year because of human errors in their care. This estimate is greater than the numbers of annual deaths from vehicle crashes, AIDS or breast cancer.
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- Identification of Protein Activator Provides Drug Lead for UA Movement Disorder Researchers
March 10, 2010 - UA Engineering Professor Receives Prestigious CUTC Award
March 8, 2010 - State’s January New Construction Results Described as ‘Mixed’ in UA Center Report
March 5, 2010 - Geoscientist Named UA Burnum Winner
March 2, 2010 - First Alabama Real Estate Confidence Index Available Via UA Web Site
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