As we welcome the largest freshman class in UAB's history, we are excited to introduce students to the many opportunities available through CAS. This fall, we are launching a new interdisciplinary Religious Studies minor, designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of religion and religious experience. As a physicist and materials scientist, I am especially enthusiastic about the College's introduction of a first-of-its-kind 3D metal printing facility. This innovative resource will advance education and research across the arts, sciences, and engineering.
Our graduate offerings are also expanding with several new programs, including a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a Graduate Certificate in the Ethical Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence, and an online Master of Public Administration.
At the heart of all we do is a commitment to student success. Our CAS faculty and staff continue to seek new extramural opportunities in research and education including multi-institutional grants in biology of aging, materials under extreme conditions, and developmental disabilities.
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. I look forward to all that this academic year will bring.
— Interim Dean Yogesh K. Vohra
