Faculty Excellence
Roberson Wins Denny-Brown Award
Erik Roberson, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is the winner of the 2015 Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award from the American Neurological Association.
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UAB Professor Recognized for Online Education
The Shikkhok.com project developed by UAB Department of Computer Science Assistant Professor Ragib Hasan, Ph.D., took home the prestigious 2015 mBillionth Award for its excellence in mobile learning and mobile education in South Asia.
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Dr. John Maddox Receives the AATSP Outstanding Scholarly Publication Award
Dr. John Maddox received the AATSP Outstanding Scholarly Publication Award for his article entitled "AfroReggae: Antropofagia, Sublimation, and Intimate Revolt in the Favela” published in the September 2014 issue of Hispania.
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UAB Professor Working to Create a Code of Ethics for Digital Forensics Professionals
According to criminal justice professor John Sloan, Ph.D., when it comes to recovering, analyzing, and litigating digital evidence in court, “it’s the Wild West out there.”
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UAB Faculty Recognized Nationally for Biomedical Research
Department of Psychology assistant professor Dr. Robert Sorge was named one of seven Rita Allen Foundation Scholars for 2015.
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Kerry Madden’s Book "Up Close: Harper Lee" Re-released to Coincide with "Go Set a Watchman"
UAB professor Kerry Madden-Lunsford's biography of To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee has been re-released to coincide with the publication of Lee's novel Go Set a Watchman.
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UAB Biology Professor Retires After Lifelong Career Identifying Deadly Mushrooms
During his tenure, UAB Department of Biology professor Dr. David Jenkins taught microbiology and mycology to about 25,000 students. He has also helped save lives.
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New State Network to Advance Women Leaders in Higher Education Launched at UAB
A group of women at UAB is paying it forward with the creation of a state network committed to developing and advancing women leaders in higher education.
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Dr. Ilias Perakis Named New Chair of Department of Physics
Dr. Ilias Perakis, a professor in the Department of Physics of the University of Crete in Heraklion, Greece, has been named Chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics.
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Kasman to Perform with Ukranian National Symphony Orchestra
Department of Music professor of piano and artist-in-residence Yakov Kasman, DMA, will perform as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine in the rarely performed Nikolay Medtner Piano Concerto No. 3 on Wednesday, May 20, in the National Philharmonia Hall of Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Ireland Celebration Honoring Dr. Trygve Tollefsbol
Professor Trygve Tollefsbol in the Department of Biology was honored on April 30 as the 2015 winner of the Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction.
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Anthropology Instructor Featured On BBC
Anthropology adjunct instructor Dr. Peggy Brunache was interviewed recently by the BBC in London for Arise News.
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Work by UAB’s William Price Selected for London Sound Art Exhibition
A recent electroacoustic work by Associate Professor of Music William Price, DMA, has been selected the The Engine Room 2015: International Sound Art Competition and Exhibition.
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UAB Professors, Scientists and Students Encourage Young Girls to Excel in Math and Science
The fifth annual Girls in Science and Engineering Day will be held Saturday, May 2.
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Q&A with Randy Blythe
Randy Blythe is an assistant professor in the UAB Department of English. Recently he sat down with graduate student Halley Cotton to answer a few questions.
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UAB's DeReef Jamison Reaches Top 1 Percent of Academia.edu Profiles
UAB African American Studies professor Dr. DeReef Jamison was recently listed in the top 1 percent of academics for profile views on Academia.edu.
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Faculty to Be Honored for Excellence in Teaching March 18
Twelve faculty will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation 4 p.m. March 18 in the UAB National Alumni Society House.
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Trygve Tollefsbol Named Recipient of 2015 Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction
As a result of the quality of his scholarship and impact on his field, UAB Department of Biology professor Trygve Tollefsbol was named the recipient of the Ireland Prize for Scholarly Distinction.
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Mathematics’ Vaughan Leads Honorees for Service Awards Recognition
Loy O. Vaughan, Ph.D., has educated thousands of students across all disciplines in mathematics during his 45 years at UAB. He will join more than 250 employees at UAB to be honored during the annual Service Awards Program noon Friday, Feb. 20.
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