Research News Archive
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Tiny Algae Causing Big Problems
USA marine scientist will lead an international investigation into coral toxins that threaten seafood consumption safety. ...
October 20, 2017 -
The Good Way to Deliver Bad News
South researcher Dr. Nicole Amare surveyed her students to determine how much of a buffer is needed before tough conversations. ...
October 12, 2017 -
First Assignment: Build a Laser
Lindsay Hutcherson's project led to a summer research experience, and the physics major recently presented her findings. ...
October 2, 2017 -
Cold Landforms Amid Hot Volcanoes
Dr. Carol Sawyer's research took her to Iceland to study the relationship between cold weather and the country's terrain. ...
September 27, 2017 -
USA Developing Next Gen Forensic Tools
South partnering with universities and industry to create the Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science. ...
August 28, 2017 -
Are You Getting Leadership Wrong?
Probably so, says the Mitchell College of Business' Dr. Craig Pearce, whose new book emphasizes six ways to improve outcomes. ...
August 22, 2017 -
Solar Eclipse: What You Need to Know
You've already been told not to look directly at the sun. Here's what else you should know before Monday's celestial show. ...
August 17, 2017 -
South Alum Receives $800K NIH Grant
The research of Dr. Michael Francis, who earned his Ph.D. at the College of Medicine, focuses on a deadly vascular disease. ...
August 3, 2017 -
At South, Research Reaches New Heights
With Airbus in town, interest in USA's FAST program is taking off. 'We are engineers and want to build something tangible.' ...
July 20, 2017 -
Hollings Scholars in Record Numbers at USA
Four South meteorology students are 2017 recipients of the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships. ...
June 15, 2017 -
6 Ways to Avert the Next WannaCry
What you should know, and what South's School of Computing is doing, to ward off malware and other disruptive cyber attacks. ...
May 26, 2017 -
A (One-Press) Push for Innovation
Travis Merrigan's busy week: Quit job, got married, moved to Seattle and began full bore developing the Grayl water bottle. ...
May 17, 2017 -
South to Host Alabama Launchpad
USA, along with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, will welcome innovative startups April 27 in downtown Mobile. ...
April 20, 2017 -
Stop What You're Doing and Be Awesome
Chemical engineering major Benjamin Siu takes his mentor's advice, and is awarded a Goldwater Scholarship along the way. ...
April 7, 2017 -
South Students Get Top Science Awards
The awards were given for paper and poster presentations at the 94th annual meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science. ...
March 13, 2017 -
South Advancing 'Innovation Ecosystem'
Two words — innovation and entrepreneurship — have made a prominent entrance into the local lexicon in recent years. ...
March 2, 2017 -
Outreach Through Works, Not Words
The Rev. Joji Reddy Lingareddy's plans for a life of preaching led him to an unexpected place: USA Mitchell Cancer Institute. ...
February 10, 2017 -
Leading Archaeologist to Discuss Our 'Fifth Beginning'
Internationally recognized archaeologist Dr. Robert Kelly of the University of Wyoming will speak at South on Feb. 22. ...
February 8, 2017 -
A Lot Goes Into Such a Little Pill
So how do drug makers cram your meds into that small space? It's complex, and not cheap, says Professor Dr. Sandra Stenson. ...
February 2, 2017 -
South Archaeologists Travel to the UAE
The all-female team led by Dr. Lesley Gregoricka sent back ancient bones for a long-term study on how people lived and died. ...
January 24, 2017 -
Cancer Research Leads to Syndrome Discovery
The findings by two USA Mitchell Cancer Institute researchers ends a New York family's search for their daughter's diagnosis. ...
January 23, 2017 -
Undergrad Experiences, Ph.D. Expectations
Two USA juniors will present papers at the Alabama Academy of Sciences annual meeting next month on South's campus. ...
January 19, 2017 -
Good News For Small Businesses?
The backbone of America's economy could get a boost if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress do these three things. ...
January 18, 2017 -
Strong Showing in 40 Under Forty
Faculty, staff and alumni representing both academics and health care join Mobile Bay magazine's annual leaders list. ...
January 13, 2017 -
In Search of a Safer Sunscreen
Undergrad Yousef Omar describes his 'insanely awesome' research on a more effective sun blocker using silver nanoparticles. ...
December 1, 2016