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Remembering Tennant McWilliams, celebrated historian and former dean
Tennant Schultz McWilliams, Ph.D., former dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and celebrated historian, died on October 23, 2023.
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2023 recipient of the Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction is Sarah Parcak
Sarah H. Parcak, Ph.D., Professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Anthropology, has been awarded the 2023 Caroline P. and Charles W. Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction.
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Undergraduate research courses expanding in new science building
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research offers one-year fellowship programs to faculty that aim to “develop exemplary curricular approaches to education.” The programs include Faculty Fellows in Service Learning and Faculty Fellows in Undergraduate Research.
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Demystifying GPU
Do you ever wonder what kind of computer ChatGPT runs on? Do you know how the world’s top supercomputer was built to achieve the computing power of the human brain? Do you know much about the key technology that’s made deep learning thrive in the past 10 years?
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From labs to operating rooms: My SHPEP summer of healthcare exploration
My name is Jada Williams, and I am a junior majoring in public health with minors in chemistry and art studio. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be an intern with the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Sophomore Amelia Hawkins uses her UAB experiences to take care of our ecosystem
In this guest article, Amelia Hawkins, a sophomore currently studying art, shares her service learning experience taking care of birds of prey.
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Keith serves as co-editor for special issue of top-tier journal
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The Department of Social Work welcomes Dr. Donald (Donny) Gerke as an Assistant Professor
The Department of Social Work welcomes Dr. Donald (Donny) Gerke as an Assistant Professor.
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Rising sophomore gains new knowledge through RAMP-UP program
For Aliyah Love, a rising sophomore studying cancer biology, freshman year has provided her an opportunity to further examine a long-standing area of interest: cancer.
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A glimpse of how I am turning my passion for the environment into a practical solution
In this guest article, NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarship Recipient Margaret Birks shares her goal of creating clean, no waste energy sources for communities in need.
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Biology advisor to receive competitive national award
Victoria Jones Howard, academic advisor for biology majors up to 74 hours, has been selected as the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Outstanding New Advisor – Primary Role.
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Department of Biology excited about life in a new location
For more than a year, University of Alabama at Birmingham Ph.D. student Marcelo Barreto Filho headed home from the Department of Biology in Campbell Hall, catching a glimpse that made him smile. His path allowed him to watch the construction progress of the UAB Science and Engineering Complex, which will be the department’s new home beginning this fall.
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New facility will help create “boundless opportunities” for Department of Physics
For University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Physics chair Ilias Perakis, Ph.D., the new UAB Science and Engineering Complex ideally illustrates one of his favorite quotes.
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Carol Pittman believes in future Blazers
Carol Pittman is a strong-willed entrepreneur who recognizes that the journey to fulfilling your dreams can be long and challenging.
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The Aldrich family is determined to make a difference
While growing up in Oak Grove, Alabama, Adam Aldrich was determined to become a computer programmer. Although the computer science resources were limited in his hometown, he still found creative ways to build his skills.
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Magic City Data Collective a model for “City as Classroom” experiences
On April 14, 2023, 16 University of Alabama at Birmingham students took the stage at the Alumni Auditorium in the Hill Student Center for the second annual Magic City Data Collective (MCDC) Demo Day.
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Baggiano made the most of UAB’s award-winning PR program
Over the past two years, Dylan Baggiano earned some of the most prestigious public relations awards in the state of Alabama. But, surprisingly, his college career did not begin in communications.
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One for the Books: 22 College of Arts and Sciences faculty members published or edited books in 2022
In 2022, 22 faculty members published or edited 20 books across the Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
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Seven students receive 2023 Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Every academic year, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences receives departmental nominations for the Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Students and Outstanding Graduate Students. The dean’s selection committee gives these awards to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in the College who have made significant contributions to the UAB community.
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Learning Together: Connecting anthropology and criminal justice in the classroom
Interdisciplinary collaborations are heavily promoted and extolled within academia, but, sometimes, there are challenges in realizing them. This is even more true for seemingly unrelated disciplines. As a forensic chemist and a cultural anthropologist, we are excited to share a collaborative and fruitful exercise we recently pursued based on different disciplinary approaches to the study of drugs.
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PRCA/PRSSA at UAB wins Outstanding Student Organization
The Public Relations Council of Alabama and the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRCA/PRSSA) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham won Outstanding Student Organization at the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement’s UAB Student Excellence Awards Ceremony on April 1, 2023.
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Zaretsky receives 2023 Michel de Montaigne Endowed Prize
The recipient of the 2023 Michel de Montaigne Endowed Prize in the History of Ideas is Natasha Zaretsky, Ph.D., professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of History. This prestigious academic award acknowledges her notable essay "The War on Fatigue: Women, Work, and Energy in the 1980s." Zaretsky’s UAB colleagues on the selection committee chose her work for this honor.
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2023 winners of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes full-time regular faculty members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.
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Pursuing a social work path at UAB
Throughout her college career, Maria Suter-Thallemer has maintained an open mind and a willingness to try new things.
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Karolina Mukhtar selected to lead UAB Department of Biology
After a competitive national search, Karolina Mukhtar, Ph.D., has been named the chair of the Department of Biology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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College of Arts and Sciences employees recognized at 2022 UAB Service Awards
Twenty-six College of Arts and Sciences employees who have worked at UAB for 20 years or more were recognized at the UAB Service Awards reception on March 21, 2023. These dedicated colleagues were honored for their number of years of employment at UAB as of December 31, 2022.
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A World Away: Reflections from a UAB Blazer and Marshall Scholar
I envision a world with sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive cities that have thriving economies, strong public transportation options, and an overall high quality of life for residents.
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AI and Data Science in UAB’s Department of Physics
In the last decade, data science has become truly interdisciplinary, with accelerating applications in many different fields and data scientists coming from diverse disciplines.
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Renita Lewis keeps taking steps forward
When Renita Lewis enrolled in college in 2008, she was focused on two things: playing basketball and studying nursing. So, it might be a surprise to learn that she is now an accomplished actor earning her Master of Fine Arts degree in Drama at The Julliard School and starring in a play at Lincoln Center in New York City. For Lewis, the pivot into the arts began with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Theatre.
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Departments offering events during Social Work Month
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Social Work will present a collaborative event series from March 22-28 for Social Work Month.
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The Odaibos are ready to give back
Drs. Stephen and Lisa Odaibo have dedicated their lives to medicine and helping others. They are also passionate about education—perhaps that’s why they have a combined six college degrees between the two of them.
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Browning embraces alternative approaches
Jillian Marie Browning’s photography is not traditional. In fact, when you see their work on display in a gallery, you might not immediately use the word “photography” to describe it. For Browning, the medium can (and should) be shared in new, alternative ways.
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Department of History offering scholarships to transfer students
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of History is offering two $5,000 scholarships to deserving students who transfer from another college to major in history at UAB. Scholarship applicants should demonstrate academic promise and a commitment to the study of history.
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Copes combines criminology and photography
As a qualitative researcher, Heith Copes, Ph.D., interviews and observes people to learn about and better understand the nuances of their lives and communities. He first developed an interest in this form of research during his time as a graduate student at the University of Tennessee.
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College of Arts and Sciences announces grant recipients
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences offers faculty a range of awards and grant opportunities to advance their research and scholarship and recognize their achievements.
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Alumni prepare for new careers in public relations
Two award-winning graduates of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s public relations (PR) program are getting ready to apply their skills and knowledge in the real world.
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James C. Hurt honors his mother’s passion for education
While serving in the United States Army for 21 years, James C. Hurt got the chance to see and experience the world.
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Department of Mathematics Hosts 19th Annual Math Talent Search Contest
The contest is motivated by the desire to help in the development of the next generation of mathematical talent in Alabama.
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CAS student selected to inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship cohort
Junior Alexandra “Lexie” Woolums will be a member of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service's inaugural class of just 100 students.
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Price thrives on collaboration
While growing up in Central Alabama, William Price, D.M.A., relished opportunities to collaborate with his fellow students and friends on musical projects.
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