November 2014 - The Reporter
February 19, 2015
7 THINGS TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK
A list of things to see and do for the UAB community during the week of Feb. 22-28.
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Events
February 19, 2015
Smartphones are learning new tricks
You may think your phone can already do everything, but UAB cybersecurity researchers are adapting accelerometers, GPS chips, gyroscopes and other sensors to make phones that can read your mood, eliminate passwords, protect your bank account and more.
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Research & Scholarship
February 18, 2015
Nursing conference to enhance leadership practices for quality, safety
This interactive workshop will focus on developing authentic leaders, practice environments, teamwork and collaborative relationships.
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Lectures & Workshops
February 17, 2015
Theatre students explore the fabric of time
UAB’s Department of Theatre tops the best-dressed list, following a donation of more than 200 vintage clothing pieces spanning 90 years of fashion. See some of the dazzling dresses and hip hats, and discover how the unique collection is inspiring and educating students, in UAB Magazine.
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Academics
February 16, 2015
Training to help faculty secure CAREER awards
The three-session training program, led by previous recipients, will walk applicants through the process noon-1 p.m. March 13, April 10 and May 8.
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Lectures & Workshops
February 16, 2015
Mathematics’ Vaughan leads honorees for Service Awards recognition
Loy O. Vaughan, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics, is among the more than 250 employees who will be honored during this year’s Service Awards Program luncheon, which recognizes employees with 20 or more years of service. A list of recipients is online.
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Awards & Honors
February 16, 2015
Water-saving program proves sustainability is cost-effective
The Cahaba River Society awarded its Watershed Conservation Development Award to a UAB program that saved 89 million gallons of water and $1.2 million in 2014.
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Sustainability
February 12, 2015
Suits 4 Success drive collects 1.5 tons of clothing
The items were donated to the YWCA of Central Alabama and My Sister’s Closet to help them provide work-appropriate clothing for women in need.
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Outreach
February 12, 2015
Apply for faculty development grants by March 12
The grants provide seed money for research, teaching and service-related projects and is available to all UAB full-time faculty.
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Funding Opportunities
February 11, 2015
UAB Medicine to launch secure texting app
Unlike SMS, the new app provides completely secure communication — a requirement for transmission of protected health information and other sensitive data.
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