Integrated Venture Development to Enhance Services for Researchers and Collaborators
A new structure in the Office for Research & Economic Development will unify and enhance services for the research community, collaborators, and industry partners.
Category Announcements
New Director to Lead High Performance Computing and Data Center
The University of Alabama has appointed Fernanda Foertter as the executive director of its High Performance Computing and Data Center.
Advanced Manufacturing Roundtable
We invite faculty and industry partners to participate in a University-wide roundtable discussion on OSTP’s Request for Information (RFI) for the National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. This event will convene voices from across disciplines and sectors to help shape The University of Alabama’s strategic response and ensure our perspectives influence the future of U.S.…
Vice President for Research & Economic Development to Host Office Hours
Starting August 12, faculty are invited to visit the Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering every other Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. for open office hours with Dr. Bryan Boudouris, vice president for research and economic development.
New, Integrated Unit Streamlines Services for Partners
A new unit to meet the current and future needs of the research community, collaborators and industry partners is being created out of a reorganization within the Office for Research and Economic Development.
Boyle to Lead Office for Research Security and Export Control
After a national search, the Office for Research and Economic Development has named Michael Boyle the new executive director of research security and export controls, effective July 14.
Schwindt Named Assistant Vice President for Research Finance
Dr. Nicole Ruggiano, professor and associate dean for research in the School of Social Work, has been named a Research Leader Fellow by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ Council on Research.
Kumar Named Assistant Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research
Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor in the College of Community Health Sciences’ Department of Translational Science and Medicine, has been named assistant vice president for interdisciplinary research.
Office for Research Ethics and Compliance to Offer Virtual Office Hours
The Office for Research Ethics & Compliance will offer virtual office hours during the fall semester.
OIC Welcomes New Interns
Over the summer, the Office for Innovation & Commercialization welcomed new interns for the 2024-2025 academic year. Among other things, the interns will work with UA researchers and inventors to commercialize technologies and conduct marketing campaigns to connect UA with potential industry partners. Interns Monroe Clayton, Emma King, and Jack Weinacker started their second year…