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Research

Our vast research expertise has led to major federal and multi-institutional partnerships that support research in cybersecurity, materials science, aging, high-performance computing, and more.

The College’s research efforts are aligned with UAB’s Research Strategic Initiative: Growth with Purpose, which will improve people’s lives exponentially while increasing the University’s research expenditures to $1 billion.

Learn More About Growth With Purpose

Areas of Expertise

While the College has a broad research portfolio, much of our work falls within these categories.

Read more about some of our faculty research.

Research News

  • UAB to establish signature STEM research workforce under new collaborative NSF project
  • Landmark drug trial shows promising results for Pitt-Hopkins syndrome
  • Study highlights changing impact of teen childbirth on women’s education across generations
  • UAB professor led students to develop COVID-19 awareness campaign for community health and safety
  • Gender identity plays a role in the amount of pain experienced by individuals with chronic pain
  • New discovery helps close the gap toward optically controlled quantum computation

Student Research

Research is an important part of our students’ overall education. We offer unique opportunities within the College as well as connections to other campus partners to ensure a rich and varied research experience.

Research Events

Forums

Haddin Arts & Sciences Forum

The Theodore Haddin Arts and Sciences Forum is an ongoing lecture series at UAB's College of Arts and Sciences.

Other Events