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Computer science students use innovation, technology for drone ideation project

Computer science students use innovation, technology for drone ideation project
A UAB instructor gave his students the chance to work on a group ideation drone project, developing new ways to use drones for farming.

Terri time: UAB’s chief nursing officer reads letters of support from Birmingham children

Terri time: UAB’s chief nursing officer reads letters of support from Birmingham children
The support from the Birmingham community, state of Alabama and beyond has been overwhelming for the front line hospital workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at UAB.

Parker Rose recognized as UAB’s first Beinecke Scholar

Parker Rose recognized as UAB’s first Beinecke Scholar

Honors student Parker Rose is UAB’s first recipient of the Beinecke Scholarship to pursue graduate education, established in 1975.

Coronavirus and cybercrime — hackers use COVID-19 as phishing bait

Coronavirus and cybercrime — hackers use COVID-19 as phishing bait
UAB expert Gary Warner and UAB Information Technology provide tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic.

UAB Medicine updates downtown coronavirus testing site hours

UAB Medicine updates downtown coronavirus testing site hours
Patients must call 205-975-1881 first and be screened by a provider who will then schedule an appointment time for testing — if the caller has a positive screen for COVID-19 symptoms.

Have fun teaching science fundamentals during COVID-19

Have fun teaching science fundamentals during COVID-19
These three activities will get children thinking about science and math while having fun at home.

UAB’s coronavirus testing site receives $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®

UAB’s coronavirus testing site receives $200,000 grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®
A grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will help UAB sustain future COVID-19 testing capabilities.

A direct protein-to-protein binding couples cell survival to cell proliferation

A direct protein-to-protein binding couples cell survival to cell proliferation
This discovery has implications in cancer, stem cell growth, and blood or neuron progenitor cell speciation.

Take a free arts lesson online from UAB’s teaching artists and staff

Take a free arts lesson online from UAB’s teaching artists and staff

Online lessons in activities from hand stitching, paper crafts and visual arts to storytelling, writing and more are available now, including a Spanish “Storytime.”

How long does the novel coronavirus live on different surfaces?

How long does the novel coronavirus live on different surfaces?

The novel coronavirus can live on certain surfaces for up to two to three days.

Health administration students organize meal donation for UAB Hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Health administration students organize meal donation for UAB Hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Through a partnership with Frontline Foods, students are independently supporting local clinicians in the fight to keep our communities safe, while simultaneously supporting Birmingham’s local restaurant industry. 

New coronavirus symptom tracker launches to improve disease tracking in rural communities across Deep South

New coronavirus symptom tracker launches to improve disease tracking in rural communities across Deep South

HelpBeatCOVID19.org is a new symptom tracker for people around the Southeast that provides insight into hot spots and community spread of COVID-19.  

Two UAB honors students recognized as Goldwater Scholars

Two UAB honors students recognized as Goldwater Scholars

Sarah Nealy and Georgia Haggard have been named 2020 Goldwater Scholars for continuing paths in the field of STEM.

How to talk to your child about COVID-19

How to talk to your child about COVID-19
Combating the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 and alleviating the anxiety of your child can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to do it.

Money does not grow on trees — stimulating the economy during the coronavirus pandemic

Money does not grow on trees — stimulating the economy during the coronavirus pandemic
UAB political science experts provide details on stimulus checks and advice on how to use them during the public health crisis.

What PPE donations UAB is accepting and new collection processes

What PPE donations UAB is accepting and new collection processes
UAB is accepting specific PPE donations in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Here’s a plan for positive coping in the time of COVID–19

Here’s a plan for positive coping in the time of COVID–19
Stress is unavoidable in this uncertain time. But as Professor Diane Tucker, Ph.D., explains, you can take control — and make the most of this historic opportunity.

Kecia M. Thomas named new dean of UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences

Kecia M. Thomas named new dean of UAB’s College of Arts and Sciences

Kecia M. Thomas will join UAB as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

UAB will test a COVID-19 vaccine candidate created by Altimmune Inc.

UAB will test a COVID-19 vaccine candidate created by Altimmune Inc.
The testing at UAB will investigate immune responses to the vaccine in mice — an important step before any Phase 1 human safety trial in patients later this year.

Making your emotions work for you — and against COVID–19

Making your emotions work for you — and against COVID–19
Emotional intelligence is the top trait of effective leaders. UAB leadership expert Jean Ann Larson, Ed.D., explains how to take control, whether you are managing colleagues or your kids' fears.