Feature Stories /newsroom/feature-stories Sun, 25 May 2025 02:45:15 -0500 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb webmaster@uah.edu (UAH) UAH researchers support launch of GEM-B2 experiment aimed at addressing microbial gene exchange in the International Space Station /newsroom/feature-stories/19505-uah-researchers-support-launch-of-gem-b2-experiment-aimed-at-addressing-microbial-gene-exchange-in-the-international-space-station /newsroom/feature-stories/19505-uah-researchers-support-launch-of-gem-b2-experiment-aimed-at-addressing-microbial-gene-exchange-in-the-international-space-station

On April 21, at 4:15 A.M. EDT, samples from the UAH Biology Sysoeva Lab were launched into orbit as part of NASA鈥檚 SpaceX CRS-32 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

]]> Feature Fri, 23 May 2025 08:08:21 -0500 UAH SMAP MEDNET program shows teachers how to make nursing training tools at less cost /newsroom/feature-stories/19498-uah-smap-mednet-program-shows-teachers-how-to-make-nursing-training-tools-at-less-cost /newsroom/feature-stories/19498-uah-smap-mednet-program-shows-teachers-how-to-make-nursing-training-tools-at-less-cost Four teachers from the Albertville City School System learn about the wide range of medical training devices produced by the Model Exchange and Development of Nursing and Engineering Technologies Center from Dr. Bernard Schroer, far right, professor emeritus, College of Engineering,The Albertville teachers are, left to right, Matthew Jackson, Katie Baugh, Anna Frasier and Corbin Holland.

When whipping up a batch of realistic fake flesh, follow the recipe exactly. Swap steps in mixing the chemicals, and your human imitation looks more like alien goo.

]]> Feature Tue, 20 May 2025 08:08:21 -0500 UAH researcher wins $299K EPSCoR fellowship to advance composite materials for breakthrough ground, air, space applications /newsroom/feature-stories/19489-uah-researcher-wins-299k-epscor-fellowship-advance-composite-materials-for-air-space-applications /newsroom/feature-stories/19489-uah-researcher-wins-299k-epscor-fellowship-advance-composite-materials-for-air-space-applications Dr. Nathan Spulak (R), assistant professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, works with UAH summer research junior Tyler Robertson (L).

Dr. Nathan Spulak, an assistant professor at 草榴社区 (UAH), has been awarded a $299,000 National Science Foundation EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement fellowship to enhance safety for earth.

]]> Feature Mon, 19 May 2025 13:08:21 -0500 UAH researchers use adhesive tape to generate electricity for low-cost, self-powered wearable biosensors and energy harvesting /newsroom/feature-stories/19475-uah-researchers-use-adhesive-tape-generate-electricity-low-cost-self-powered-wearable-biosensors-and-energy-harvesting /newsroom/feature-stories/19475-uah-researchers-use-adhesive-tape-generate-electricity-low-cost-self-powered-wearable-biosensors-and-energy-harvesting A circuit board displays UAH using colorful beads, with wires connected to a nearby component on a dark surface

A research team at 草榴社区 (UAH) has published a new paper in American Chemical Society Omega that demonstrates inexpensive store-bought tape can be used to craft a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) capable of harvesting electrical energy from various sources.

]]> Feature Mon, 12 May 2025 08:08:21 -0500 UAH hosts Army ROTC commissioning ceremony /newsroom/feature-stories/19471-uah-hosts-rotc-commissioning-ceremony-spring-2025 /newsroom/feature-stories/19471-uah-hosts-rotc-commissioning-ceremony-spring-2025 Four military personnel in uniform stand in front of flags, raising their right hands for an oath-taking ceremony on a stage.

草榴社区 (UAH) marked a historic milestone on May 2 as its Army Reserve Officers鈥 Training Corps (ROTC) program hosted its inaugural commissioning ceremony on the UAH campus. UAH is part of The University of Alabama System.

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There were bunny ears, storybooks and lots of giggles as 草榴社区 (UAH) welcomed a very special group of guests鈥攍ocal second-graders鈥攆or the first-ever 鈥淗op into Learning: A Bunny Discovery Educational Day鈥 on April 25.

]]> Feature Tue, 13 May 2025 10:08:21 -0500 UAH 2025 master鈥檚 grad Sam Womack expands his teaching techniques through Project DIAL /newsroom/feature-stories/19464-uah-2025-masters-grad-sam-womack-expands-his-teaching-techniques-through-project-dial /newsroom/feature-stories/19464-uah-2025-masters-grad-sam-womack-expands-his-teaching-techniques-through-project-dial Morris Middle School history teacher Sam Womack

Sam Womack was ready to teach world history to eighth graders when he began his career three years ago at Morris Middle School, but he faced a language barrier.

]]> Feature Fri, 02 May 2025 13:08:21 -0500 UAH researchers鈥 climate study quantifies Urban Heat Island warming effects related to population density for the first time /newsroom/feature-stories/19463-uah-researchers-climate-study-quantifies-urban-heat-island-effect-for-the-first-time /newsroom/feature-stories/19463-uah-researchers-climate-study-quantifies-urban-heat-island-effect-for-the-first-time Left to Right: UAH鈥檚 Dr. John Christy reviews climate model data with Dr. Roy W. Spencer

A new research study from 草榴社区, a part of The University of Alabama System, addresses the question, how much have urban areas warmed from the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect?

]]> Feature Fri, 02 May 2025 08:08:21 -0500 UAH spring 2025 nursing grad Maggie Crosby encourages fellow first-gen students to find their community /newsroom/feature-stories/19462-uah-spring-2025-nursing-grad-maggie-crosby-encourages-fellow-first-gen-students-to-find-their-community /newsroom/feature-stories/19462-uah-spring-2025-nursing-grad-maggie-crosby-encourages-fellow-first-gen-students-to-find-their-community First-generation college student Maggie Crosby at 草榴社区.

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]]> Feature Thu, 01 May 2025 09:08:21 -0500 Bryant Bank adds new $250K, 5-year Athletics commitment to its UAH investment portfolio /newsroom/feature-stories/19460-bryant-bank-adds-new-250k-5-year-athletics-commitment-to-its-uah-investment-portfolio /newsroom/feature-stories/19460-bryant-bank-adds-new-250k-5-year-athletics-commitment-to-its-uah-investment-portfolio A large group of individuals in blue and gray attire poses for a photo, holding a check for $250,000 outside a building.

草榴社区 (UAH) has long been a blue chip investment for Bryant Bank with commitments to the Colleges of Nursing and Business and gifts to UAH Athletics.

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