Research News Archive
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Roadkill: It's What's for Dinner
A South psychologist offers five reasons to be thankful for scavengers, and why we might learn from their behavior. ...
October 7, 2016 -
Stallworth Lecture to Focus on "Thomas Jefferson and the Dilemma of Slavery"
The 2016 Stallworth Lecture features the moral contradictions and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson鈥檚 life. Dr. John Boles, the William Pettus Hobby Professor of History at Rice University will serve as the speaker. ...
September 27, 2016 -
Technology That's All About the Customer
South students were provided with a demonstration on "Disruptive Technology for Total Customer Engagement." ...
September 26, 2016 -
Study: Fairhope Festival Big for Non-Locals
Nearly one-third of attendees at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival are not from Alabama, and most are repeat customers. ...
September 20, 2016 -
When Someone Dies, a Soldier is Injured
Dr. Joseph Currier, assistant professor of psychology, is focused on healing 'moral injuries' brought back from the battlefield. ...
September 16, 2016 -
Evacuation Primer as Season Peaks
Dr. Samantha Islam reveals our greatest weakness during a hurricane evacuation and what she'd do with a giant pot of money. ...
September 13, 2016 -
Holocaust Symposium Set for Campus
The 海角视频's Center for the Study of War and Memory will focus on the Holocaust during its fall symposium on Wednesday, Sept. 7, with "The Holocaust in Memory and History." ...
September 6, 2016 -
The Aftermath of Naming Storms
Lindsey Vazquez sought to answer this question in her graduate research: Are people more scared of a Herman than a Hermine? ...
September 1, 2016 -
Are Plastics Getting Into Your Oysters?
Doctoral student Caitlin Wessel is researching the impact of ocean debris on a favorite Gulf Coast delicacy. ...
August 30, 2016 -
Expanded Focus for Real Estate Center
Headed by Dr. Reid Cummings, USA's Center for Real Estate and Economic Development seeks active role in Gulf Coast growth. ...
August 16, 2016 -
'Do Research and You Can't Go Wrong'
Kelly Welsh made a last-minute decision to attend South. She followed her instincts, and then found her home in the lab. ...
August 11, 2016 -
Heads Down, New Communities Build Up
South psychologist and Pok茅mon Go buff Dr. Stephanie Jett expects the augmented reality game will spur academic studies. ...
July 29, 2016 -
5 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill Us
'It's bad news when you are on the receiving end of a mass extinction,' concedes USA geologist Dr. Doug Haywick. ...
July 27, 2016 -
USA Graduate Wins Prestigious Fellowship
Catherine Zivanov, 22, is the first 海角视频 student to win the Phi Kappa Phi Marcus L. Urann Fellowship. ...
June 30, 2016 -
Prepare for Homegrown Hurricanes
USA hurricane expert Dr. Keith Blackwell says the return of La Ni帽a increases the chances of storms forming in the Caribbean. ...
May 31, 2016 -
War and Memory Podcast Debuts
South's Frye Gaillard interviews the author of "The Battle over Peleliu"; Chair of English Dr. Steve Trout edits book series. ...
May 27, 2016 -
Rooted in a 'Culture of Undergraduate Research'
USA finds National Science Foundation success with three fellowship awardees and one honorable mention. ...
May 24, 2016 -
Design/Build/Fly – And Learn
Engineering students with different backgrounds come together to build two radio-controlled aircraft and compete in Kansas. ...
May 16, 2016 -
The Evolution of the Galapagos Iguana
Research by two South professors suggests that island colonization patterns have influenced varying body shapes. ...
May 10, 2016 -
Go Fishing, Earn Cash, Support Research
Anglers who catch a red snapper with a yellow tag can earn up to $500 and help researchers study fishing mortality. ...
April 29, 2016 -
USA Pays Tribute to Academic All Stars
Forty South students are recognized for their national scholarships, fellowships and research experiences. ...
April 28, 2016 -
Six Years After Oil Spill, Research Continues
Dr. Ken Heck, professor of marine sciences, has employed baseline data on juvenile fishes collected with the help of students. ...
April 21, 2016 -
Two-Faced El Niño on the Run
After a mild winter, drought and flooding, observers await a possible La Ni帽a, said South's Dr. Keith Blackwell. ...
April 13, 2016 -
Start Your Timer: The Three-Minute Thesis
Maddie Kennedy, a marine sciences major, won the top prize in USA's 3rd Annual 3MT庐 Competition held Wednesday, March 23, during the 23rd Annual Spring Research Forum. ...
March 25, 2016 -
Loving the Weather, Hating the Cold
South senior from Connecticut enjoys warmer temperatures and faculty mentoring in USA's meteorology program. ...
March 14, 2016