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Mechanical Engineering Student Named ORED Rising Star
Emma Godwin, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, has been named the winner of the 2025 ORED Rising Star competition, hosted by the Office for Research & Economic Development and UA Graduate School.
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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.
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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.
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Kumar Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Krishna University
Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor and assistant vice president for interdisciplinary research, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Krishna University in India for his extraordinary contributions to pharmaceutical science and medicine.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Thompson Earns International Recognition for Materials Characterization Research
Dr. Gregory Thompson, Distinguished University Research Professor and executive director of the Alabama Materials Institute, has been named a fellow of the International Field Emission Society.
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Ruggiano Named to APLU Council on Research (COR) Research Leader Fellows
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.
