Project Research

Hosts Amanda Williams and Vishak Vikranth interview Dr. Melanie Higgins, an assistant professor and researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding bacterial processes to improve human health, specifically the mechanisms by which commensal bacteria interact with host glycans in the gastrointestinal tract and how natural products are biologically synthesized by determining the structure-function relationships of the individual biosynthetic enzymes. Dr. Higgins joined the University of Alabama in August of 2021. She received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry in 2012 from the University of Victoria in Canada and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Adelaide in Australia from 2013-2014 and at the University of British Columba in Canada from 2015-2021. You can find out more about her research at https://mhigginslab.wordpress.com/about/.

Dr. Roskos Talks About Visual Perception with Donna and Nolan.

Jenna Anger and Alex Benoit are here discussing some psychology topics useful knowledge on research, to help you find your interest at UA! Today we are discussing research with Miss Kyrsten Hill, a PhD student at the University of Alabama, having a focus on Geropsychology. Kyrsten has a BA in clinical psychology, and found her place here at you a further her education, and passion for working with older adults and mental issues. Other than just discussing her research, she adds in some tips and tricks for students interested in doing research, by finding your passion and taking every opportunity available. Tune in to see what actual students are doing here at UA, the impact they are making for the future, and the skills and passion that one can develop from research!

Hosts Ben Mathis and Alex Meyer sit down with Dr. Drake Lavender, professor of family, internal, and rural medicine and director of Rural Programs at the University of Alabama. In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of rural and family medicine and dive into the research being done at the University pertaining to rural health.

Hosts: Rolland Grady and Charlotte Greenwood Guest: Dr. Stanislava Chtarbanova-Rudlof Dr. Stan has her P.h.D in Cell and Molecular biology from the University of Strasbourg and has done some of her postdoctoral work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her lab is interested in studying the molecular mechanisms and cellular pathways that underlie brain immune reactions and age-dependent changes of immunity using the fruit fly Drosophila as an experimental model.

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Chatting with Cybercriminology professor Dr. Chua.

Hosts Helen Hoye and Kaiah Johnson catch up with Dr. Timothy Snowden! Dr. Snowden is a professor at the University of Alabama in the department of chemistry and biochemistry. He does research in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis. Learn more about his research on his website: https://www.snowdengroup.org

Hosts, Reed Fowler and Kyler Durrence, interview Dr. Arial Shogren on her research in ecology, biogeochemistry, and hydrology that focuses on waterway signaling. We wanted to deepen our audiences' sense of climate change on our current landscape through freshwater. Check out her twitter @DrArialShogren and her website https://sites.google.com/view/shogrenscience/

On this episode of Project Research, we dive into the world of transportation and the research behind it. Dr. Jones is a professor of civil, construction, and environmental engineering at the University of Alabama. He also serves as the director of the Transportation Policy Research Center and deputy director of the Alabama Transportation Institute. In this episode, we explore infrastructure and transportation projects across the state of Alabama.

Hosts: Ellie Booth and Maddy Devin Guest: Dr. Katherine Chiou, a paleoethnobotanist in the University of Alabama Department of Anthropology. Dr. Chiou specializes in ancient plants in the Moche empire of Peru and the domestication of the chili pepper. Her research is impactful on not only the field of anthropology, but history, and biology. Hear her speak about her lab, her research, and her tips for undergraduate students interested in research! If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Chiou or getting in contact with her, email klchiou@ua.edu or check out her website at http://kchiou.people.ua.edu/.

Move aside James Spann! With co-hosts Alice Lightfoot and Sammi Hatfield, Dr. Chandra Clark catches us up on the history of media, the future of social media, and her very own research on communication and natural disasters. Learn more about her at chandraclark.wix.com and on twitter @altvprof!

Hosts: Pax Nguyen and Jack Cassell Guest speaker: Dr. Erin Harrell Dr. Erin Harrell is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology department here at the University of Alabama. Today, we discussed with Dr. Harrell about her research and academic career. You can find out more about Dr. Harrell at https://erharrell.people.ua.edu !

Taylor Kidd and Julia Kirkland interview Dr. Lukasz Ciesla, a professor and researcher at the University of Alabama. Dr. Ciesla received his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland, 2011. Dr. Ciesla's postdoctoral work includes: Department of Plant Biochemistry and Crop Quality, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, Poland; Medical University of Lublin; Laboratory of Clinical Investigation, National Institute on Aging in Baltimore. His research interests involve herbal medicines, secondary plant metabolism, isolation and structure elucidation of secondary plant metabolites, drug discovery programs from natural matrices, and novel therapies for prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Listen to this podcast for insight into Dr Ciesla's lab work, his research processes, and tips on how to join a research lab.

In this episode, Tiniyah Fouch and Stryker Wyley speak with Dr. Jared Allred about the details of his magnetism research. Dr. Allred is an associate professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at The University of Alabama. The Allred group here specializes in the discovery and characterization of new inorganic materials with functional properties. They emphasize using state-of–the-art x-ray and neutron diffraction techniques to investigate the atomic positions both on the long-range averaged limit and the microscopic local scale in bulk solid state compounds. You can learn and read more about Dr. Allred and the Allred Group on his website below: Allred Group – Inorganic Crystal Chemistry; Diffuse and Total Scattering (ua.edu)

Host: Garrett Burnett Guest: Dr. Cynthia Peacock https://cis.ua.edu/cis-theme-staff/dr-cynthia-peacock/ Dr. Cynthia Peacock teaches and researches political communication and news and social media use. Her recent work investigates the contexts in which people express and avoid expressing their political opinions, and the ways in which opinion diversity and disagreement take place in online and offline discussions. She is interested in deliberation, media use and effects, and civic engagement. She is currently researching how people form, change, and express their political opinions. Having earned her Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, Cynthia is excited to return to her home state of Alabama where she completed her bachelor's degree (B.F.A., University of Montevallo) and her master's degree (M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham). Access her publications here. In her free time, Cynthia enjoys cooking and eating incredibly spicy food, listening to live music, and finding new outdoor swimming holes. ​

Check out this conversation with Dr.Lankford about his research process and experience with the media. Dr.Lankford is a professor at UA in the criminology department and has published over 28 research articles in the field.

In this episode, Maxine Carmack and Janona Pirlepesova speak with Dr. Matthew Cribbet about his research and his academic journey. Dr. Cribbet received his doctoral training in clinical health psychology from The University of Utah. He completed an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship at The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and a post-doctoral fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests include understanding the pathways linking stress, sleep, and social factors (social support, relationship quality) to cardiovascular disease risk. He is also interested in understanding the mechanisms linking early life adverse experiences such as abuse and neglect to physical health. Dr. Cribbet also runs the Capstone Sleep Lab at the University of Alabama. You can find out more about his work at https://capstonesleeplab.ua.edu/.

Samantha Sipe and Bailey Gosset interview Dr. Sara Kaylor and Dr. Haley Townsend on their research of sexual and mental health in rural Alabama communities. In this podcast, you will get to learn more about their Project Wellness in Motion and how their first-hand experiences as nurses have helped shape their research. If you are interested in learning more about their research, their contact information is listed below. Dr. Sara Kaylor received her BSN from The Capstone College of Nursing in 2005, and her MSN from UA in 2011 with a Rural Case Management focus. She completed her doctoral degree in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators at The University of Alabama in 2012. Dr. Kaylor's clinical background includes years of experience as a trauma/surgical critical care nurse. She joined the faculty of The Capstone College of Nursing in 2009; her areas of teaching expertise include undergraduate Health Assessment and Fundamentals, as well as graduate-level courses in Nurse Case Management. Her areas of research interests center upon innovations in teaching, learning, and curricula design, and the role that health and wellness behaviors play in promoting healthy living, learning, and work environments. 205.348.2713 skkaylor@ua.edu Haley Townsend is an assistant professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She earned her BSN in 2009 from The University of Alabama, and in 2011, she graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, with her MSN with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration. She earned an EdD in Instructional Leadership from the Nurse Educator Doctoral Program at UA in May 2019. Dr. Townsend currently teaches in Evidence Based Practice and serves as the co-course leader and teaches in Community Health Nursing. Dr. Townsend began her nursing career working in a medical intensive care unit upon graduation, with additional nursing experience in preventative women's health. She taught two years in a community college program before joining CCN as a part time clinical instructor in the Fall of 2015. Dr. Townsend's research interests include sexual health, particularly sexually transmitted infection prevention, stigma and embarrassment surrounding sexual health and increasing screening in underserved areas. In addition, Dr. Townsend is involved in promoting menstrual hygiene and HPV vaccination uptake education in youth. Dr. Townsend, in collaboration with other CCN faculty members, launched Project Wellness in Motion in the Summer of 2021 which aims to promote mobile clinic health and wellness in rural Alabama. Visit the Project Wellness in Motion page here for updates on current happenings: https://www.facebook.com/Wellness-in-Motion-100466152318666. 205.348.2218 hmfranklin@ua.edu

Jane Lipsett and Jimmy Harwood interview Dr. Janet Brown, and discuss her research, her journey to the University of Alabama, and her plans for further research

Garrett Mayo and Hannah Dean discuss Dr. Kaufman's early life, her current research projects, and her upcoming book. Dr. Kaufman is the Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History at the University of Alabama. ​From 2015-7, she was the CMRS Early Career Development Fellow at Keble College, Oxford, where she also coordinated the Medieval and Renaissance Cluster of Keble's Advanced Studies Centre. Raised, though not born, in central Pennsylvania, Dr. Kaufman received a B.A. in Renaissance Studies from Yale College in 2004. After two years spent working at the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia, she moved to England, where she received an MPhil in Early Modern History from the University of Cambridge before returning to Yale for my Ph.D. Dr. Kaufman's wider intellectual interests include popular politics and power; social and institutional networks; religious and national identities; urban infrastructure and development; microeconomics; and generational dynamics--particularly in Britain and its empire.

During this podcast, Megan Boswell and Kendall Willard will speak with research assistants that will stand in for Dr. Holly Horan. Jean Ryu and Emmily Mobley will tell us about the research they are doing on maternal infant health with Dr. Horan. Dr. Horan is an assistant professor in the college of Anthropology. She is a clinical bicultural anthropologist. In Puerto Rico, Dr. Horan conducted a mixed-methods research project on maternal perceptions of stress and timing of delivery . She has also worked in public health as a program coordinator for a doula program in Oregon. You can see more about Dr.Horan on her website at. https://hhoran.people.ua.edu/

Elise Powis and Linden Bronz-Russo interview Dr. Brandon Kim about his research regarding the host-pathogen interaction between bacterial pathogens and the human blood-brain barrier. Dr. Kim is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama working in the biological sciences department where he operates a lab looking into how bacterial meningitis is able to subvert the blood-brain barrier and gain access to the central nervous system. Learn more about Dr. Kim and his work at https://bsc.ua.edu/profiles/brandon-kim/

Hosts: Taryn Crone and Dylan McClain Guest Speaker: Dr. Nathan Correll Dr. Correll is an associate professor in the Biological Sciences Department at UA. His major research interests are the molecular processes that underlie the pathogenesis and progression of cardiac disease, with a focus on understanding how unfolded protein response signaling and dysregulation of calcium handling control remodeling of the heart after acute injury or chronic stress. Join us to hear about Dr. Correll's journey toward post-doc research, his current research on cardiac disease, and his tips for undergraduate students looking to get involved in research. If you want to learn more about Dr. Correll's research, you can visit his biography at https://bsc.ua.edu/profiles/r-nathan-correll/ or you can email him at rncorrell@ua.edu.

Interview from Grant Marshall and Bailey Dossett with Dr. Amanda Koh. Dr. Amanda Koh's group focuses on engineering multifunctional materials through the intentional design of interfaces. Current research focuses on materials for soft robotics, stretchable electronics, sensing, and environmental remediation. As devices become more advanced in the fields of defense, health, and manufacturing, it is no longer enough for materials to have a single function or be useful to only a single application. Materials that are responsive and multifunctional are key to creating robust, practical, and adaptive systems. The Koh lab seeks to develop these materials through the engineering of internal and composite interfaces either through the manipulation of existing chemistry or the addition of novel components. Much of the current work in Koh's lab focuses on developing soft materials, which are both deformable and have electronic, magnetic, or sensing capabilities. Applications of these materials include stretchable electronics (ex. wearables and health monitoring), soft robotics (ex. human-machine interfaces and manned-unmanned teaming), and environmental contaminant sensing (ex. heavy metals and petroleum derivatives).

In this episode, Kendall Monroe and Carson Cox will be interviewing Dr. Zengaro and discussing her research in the mental health of college athletes. Dr. Zengaro's background: "My research interests are in sport-health communication, with a focus on the stigma of mental health in college sports. For my dissertation, I conducted a qualitative study, and I researched how athlete identity contributes to the stigma of mental health communication in college sports through a toughness narrative based on the Communication Theory of Identity. This toughness narrative creates the idealized image of an athlete and the “no pain no gain” mentality that is very common in sports, which makes it harder for athletes to communicate mental health issues for fear of appearing weak to their coaches and teammates. I am currently looking at how to publish this data to improve mental health literacy and communication for student-athletes. Prior research I have done includes looking at factors that affect disclosure of health issues and fan identity and social media use in sports."

Garrett Woodfin and Caleb Mills interview Dr. Jennings, an organic chemistry professor, about his research and what the research process looks like. In this episode, Dr. Jennings discusses how he got involved in research, the research he is currently involved in and his future plans, and the advice he would give to students who are planning on getting involved in research. Garrett and Caleb then reflect on the interview and talk about some of their own personal experiences.

Hosts: Lauren Hawkins and Anjali Kurse Guest: Dr. Melanie Higgins, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, UA Microbes can impact human health in a number of different ways, the most obvious is by having a direct influence like with the microbiota or pathogens. Microbes can also help to improve human health indirectly by using microbial components for more application based technologies. The Higgins lab aims to understand microbial processes that have both direct and indirect effects on human health. Host glycan metabolism by gut microbiota: There are trillions of bacteria that live inside the human body, and are collectively referred to as the microbiota. Many exhibit a positive outcome and have important roles in human health, such as aiding in digestion, supplying vital nutrients, and promoting normal development of immune functions. The microbiota is extremely complex and imbalances in its composition can drastically influence the health of the host and lead to serious disease or infection. Thus, studying the dynamics between commensal bacteria and host is of particular interest to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms that these bacteria use to impose a positive health outcome. In turn, this can allow for the manipulation of these mechanisms and/or dynamics to select for optimal microbiota composition to maintain the health of the individual or to repair an imbalance in composition to restore the health of the individual. The Higgins lab studies the mechanisms by which commensal bacteria interact with host glycans in the gastrointestinal tract. We identify and characterize enzymes involved in the degradation of host mucin, glycocalyx, and glycans found in breast milk using in vitro techniques such as biochemical assays and X-ray crystallography. We are also interested in determining the biological roles of host glycan metabolism in colonization and/or gut-barrier function, using in vivo techniques including cell-based assays and animal models. Natural products and their biosynthesis: Microorganisms play an important role in our everyday lives and provide essential functions such as recycling of living material, nitrogen fixation, and symbiotic colonization with animals. The ability of microorganisms to live in a wide variety of environments has led to the evolution of countless secondary metabolites, or natural products, required for their survival. These metabolites have long been utilized for many different applications from food preservatives and flavoring agents to biofuels. More notably, natural products commonly have bioactive properties which can be exploited as pharmaceutical products like antibiotics and antitumor agents. The Higgins lab investigates how natural products are biologically synthesized by determining the structure-function relationships of the individual biosynthetic enzymes. We also use genome mining to identify novel natural products produced by uncharacterized gene clusters to discover new molecules and biosynthetic enzymes. These projects will lay the groundwork for protein- and bio-engineering approaches for diversification of natural products to improve and/or broaden their therapeutic potential and for clinical development strategie

Mary James Bridges and Sydney Brennan interview Dr. Kim Lackey about her role in facilitating the research that goes on in the electron microscope lab.

Co-Hosts : Mithul Nallaka and Dylan Moore Guest Speaker: Dr. Torin Alter Topic: We explore the realm of consciousness as Dr. Alter explains his research, how his enquiries began, how the field might be explored in the future, and how it's alright if we don't understand consciousness on an individual level. He speaks about his research experience as well as the papers he has written. Listen in to hear about his research, and check out his publications!

Podcast: "Speaking of Race" Publications under development: One or Many? An Episodic History of Science & Race Since Christopher Columbus (expected 2020). Darwin Versus Chesterton: Race, Immigration, Eugenics, and the Battle for the Soul of Science (expected 2021). Notable publications: The Life Organic: The Theoretical Biology Club and the Birth of Epigenetics

Hosts: Carly Blankenship and Merrill Bettis Guest Speaker: Dr. Jennings Dr. Jennings is the esteemed Associate Professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department here at UA; today, he spoke about his current research and his personal tie to it, student manipulation of data in major labs, and the effects of COVID-19 on researchers across the nation. Read more about Dr. Jennings and his research on the UA Directory! https://chemistry.ua.edu/people/michael-p-jennings/

Professor Hatfield goes into what kind of research he does in the accounting department here at UA - it will surprise you! (Kate Hays, Zachary Foley)

Hosts: Nicholas Elwing and Anika Cho Guest: Dr. Ryan Summers In this week's episode, Anika Cho and Nicholas Elwing interview Dr. Ryan Summers, a researcher and assistant professor from the UA Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Dr. Summers applies engineering principles to biological and chemical systems. His lab is working on metabolically engineering bacteria and yeast cells to produce chemicals, fuels, and pharmaceuticals. Learn more about Dr. Ryan Summers and his work at https://rmsummers.people.ua.edu/

Host: Devesh Tupkar Guest: Dr. Kevin Shaughnessy Listen to the latest podcast, where Devesh Tupkar interviews Dr. Kevin Shaughnessy. Dr. Shaughnessy talks about his current research projects and his inspirations for choosing these projects. The core topics of research performed in Dr. Shaughnessy's lab are the development of novel ligands for aqueous catalysis and structure-activity relationship for ligands. Dr. Shaughnessy received his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, a Ph.D. from Stanford University, and a postdoctoral associate degree from Yale University.

Hosts: Carsen Lamont and Monica Mercurio Guest: Dr. Mike Callihan In today's episode, Monica and Carsen interview Dr. Mike Callihan. Dr. Callihan speaks about his current and past research and how he himself became involved in research. Also discussed is the importance of mental health in the workforce and the significance of pursuing your interests! Dr. Callihan is currently an assistant professor in the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama, who has recently completed his Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Kentucky.

Hosts: Reagan Brown and Jacob Dorris Guest: Dr. Michael McKain https://spark.adobe.com/page/eLyCpee1fsYN2/ https://bsc.ua.edu/profiles/michael-mckain/ Join two undergraduates from the Emerging Scholars Program as they talk with Dr. Michael McKain—an Assistant Professor of Biology and Curator of the University of Alabama Herbarium—about life as a Biologist, academics, research, and everything in-between. Dr. McKain's work focuses on plant systematics, genomics, and polyploidy, and he leads a laboratory studying Johnsongrass genetics on the University's campus.

Mindy Martinez and Regan Miller catch up with Dr. Kong! Dr. Kong is a professor at the University of Alabama in the Department of Nutrition. His research includes a variety of topics such as starch structure, dietary fibers, and flavor modulation! You can visit his website for more information by clicking this link: https://lkong.people.ua.edu/

Host: Brandon King and Jahanvi Kathiriya; Guest: Dr. Brandon Kim, a microbiology professor here at the University of Alabama. His lab focuses on pathogens and their interactions with the Blood Brain Barrier.

We are wrapping up Season 1 of Project Research but want to keep you engaged and informed on what is coming up--there is so much! We'll be re-airing episodes from this last season and we'll be giving you a few sneak peaks into what is coming up in Season 2--we already have 12 episodes ready to go. For more information about our office, our services and programs, go to www.undergraduateresearch.ua.edu Thanks for tuning in!!

Guest: Dr. Christina Staudhammer Hosts: Derek Maas and Sophia Dudeck We brought on University of Alabama Professor Dr. Christina Staudhammer to the podcast to ask her about how she came to Alabama (interesting story - Gainesville is involved) and her current research projects both here in Alabama and down in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil. The Staudhammer Biometrics lab focuses on quantitative research in ecological systems. The lab's interdisciplinary research covers a broad range of topics, including mixed effects models in forestry and natural resources, design and analysis of experimental data, quantifying size and structure distributional differences in natural systems, and quantifying model uncertainty. The lab aims to promote better conservation and management of natural resources by developing a better understanding of the dynamics of natural systems. The lab research is in three main areas: 1) advancing models of carbon fluxes derived from eddy covariance (EC) studies; 2) developing models characterizing the population dynamics of Bertholletia excelsa (Brazil nut); 3) enhancing models of urban forest structure and growth; and 4) regional scale impacts of forest management on C, water, and biodiversity. For more information about Dr. Staudhammer's work, check out her website: https://cstaudhammer.people.ua.edu/people.html

Hosts: Anna Brooks Allen and Audrey Best Guest: Dr. Guy Caldwell Dr. Caldwell studies neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and ALS by observing the model organism C. elegans in his lab called the Work Shack. He is a University Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Alabama.The researchers in the Caldwell lab investigate the molecular mechanisms of organismal regulation and metabolic response to protein stressors implicated in human neurological diseases including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and related disorders. The focus is on discovery of gene targets for therapeutic development and drug discovery, as well as environmental contributors to neurodegeneration using the nematode model system. For more information about The Caldwell Lab, check out his website: http://wormshack.ua.edu

In today's episode, Brandon Hatchett and Emily Ager are returning to do a podcast with Dr. Lingyan Kong, who is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama. Dr. Kong's focuses on food science through interdisciplinary research. He will discuss his path into food science research, and his work with students here at UA. Dr. Kong's research group hopes to understand the structure-function relationships in food biopolymers at the molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels, and to develop food materials of unique structures and properties for improving food quality and nutritional benefits. His research group values interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects that integrate knowledge from food science, nutrition, physical chemistry, and materials science. Their in-depth inquiry in the field of food science and nutrition should ultimately aim at finding solutions for a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply that enhances quality of life and human health.For more information about Dr. Kong's research, check out his website at: https://lkong.people.ua.edu/research.html.

In this episode of the project research podcast, we talked with an associate professor from the biology department, Dr. Ryan Earley, about how he got into research. The research that he and his students are currently doing with animal behavior, neurobiology, and gene expression.He also has a few recommendations he has for college students.

Host: Allison Hayes Guest: Dr. Michael McKain https://spark.adobe.com/page/eLyCpee1fsYN2/

Host: Cassie Minne Guest: Dr. Adam Knowlden Join Cassie Minne as she talks with Associate Professor of Health Sciences, Dr. Adam Knowlden, about his research related to chronic disease and the factors associated with chronic disease. Dr. Knowlden has conducted numerous studies, including several that have been grant funded, all related to improving the lives of individuals living with chronic diseases. For more information about Dr. Knowlden's research, check out his website: http://aknowlden.people.ua.edu/cv--bio.html

This week, join Allison Hayes as she talks with Dr. Michael McKain, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and the University of Alabama's Curator of the Herbarium. Want to know what that is or how you can see it on campus? Tune in this week for a fun conversation and evolutionary biology as well as great tips for getting involved in undergraduate research. For more information about Dr. McKain's research, check out his website: https://bsc.ua.edu/profiles/michael-mckain/

Host: Garrett Burnett Guest: Dr. Cynthia Peacock https://cis.ua.edu/cis-theme-staff/dr-cynthia-peacock/

Hosts: Joey Westermeyer and Avery Guest: Dr. Hubner Join Avery and Joey as they learn from the one and only Dr. Hubner about his research. Dr. Hubner has investigated the fluid dynamics and structure-fluid interactions of micro air vehicles, developed special pressure sensitive coatings for use in aerodynamic analysis, and the effect of him being awesome on the performance of the University of Alabama's own ultimate team. https://eng.ua.edu/eng-directory/dr-james-paul-hubner/

Hosts: Devin, Nia Cosby, and Elizabeth Guest: Cameron Lacquement Tune into this week's episode as Devin, Nia and Elizabeth chat with Cameron Lacquement, an assistant teaching professor at the University of Alabama, who studies southeastern archeology and artifacts specific to Moundville, Alabama. https://clacquement.people.ua.edu/

Hosts: Harrison Brewer and Jenna Groeber Guest: Dr. Yusuf Akamoglu. Dr. Akamoglu is an assistant professor in Early Childhood Special Education here at the University of Alabama. The research Dr. Akamoglu focuses on involves parent-implemented language and communication interventions for children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other serious learning disabilities that result in delayed language development. https://yakamoglu.people.ua.edu/