/undergraduate-research/news 2026-04-23T18:59:50-05:00 UAH webmaster@uah.edu Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2026-04-14T09:07:18-05:00 2026-04-14T09:07:18-05:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20177-uah-teams-win-six-awards-including-1st-place-overall-rc-division-2026-nasa-herc-competition Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/Saturday-HERC-6-720.jpg" alt="Two people wearing helmets ride large-wheeled pedal vehicles over a gravel path in a park with trees and grass." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Teams from 淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, captured six major awards across both the Remote-Controlled (RC) and Human-Powered (HP) divisions at the 2026 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), April 9-11.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/Saturday-HERC-6-720.jpg" alt="Two people wearing helmets ride large-wheeled pedal vehicles over a gravel path in a park with trees and grass." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Teams from 淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, captured six major awards across both the Remote-Controlled (RC) and Human-Powered (HP) divisions at the 2026 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), April 9-11.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-03-26T11:07:18-05:00 2026-03-26T11:07:18-05:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20127-uah-atmospheric-and-earth-science-graduate-students-earn-top-honors-at-106th-ams-annual-meeting Paola Pinto

<p><img src="//images/AES-students-720.jpg" alt="UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) students Zebulon Leffler and Ethan Prunty." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at 淫妻社 were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/AES-students-720.jpg" alt="UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) students Zebulon Leffler and Ethan Prunty." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at 淫妻社 were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-03-24T11:07:18-05:00 2026-03-24T11:07:18-05:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20120-uah-researcher-shows-how-exclusionary-ads-can-boost-consumer-connection Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/exclusionery-ads-1-720.jpg" alt="Billboard on a tall pole displaying a glowing open box with light beams against a warm, orange sky background." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing strategy may seem counterintuitive: telling some consumers, 鈥淭his isn鈥檛 for you.鈥�</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/exclusionery-ads-1-720.jpg" alt="Billboard on a tall pole displaying a glowing open box with light beams against a warm, orange sky background." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing strategy may seem counterintuitive: telling some consumers, 鈥淭his isn鈥檛 for you.鈥�</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-03-17T11:07:18-05:00 2026-03-17T11:07:18-05:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20096-uah-host-southeast-aerial-drone-competition-regional-championship-april-17-18-middle-and-high-school-students Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/drone-competition-2-720.jpg" alt="Two people operating drones in an indoor aerial drone competition course with colorful rings and timing screens." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, will host the Southeast Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) Regional Championship April 17鈥�18 at Spragins Hall on the 淫妻社 campus.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/drone-competition-2-720.jpg" alt="Two people operating drones in an indoor aerial drone competition course with colorful rings and timing screens." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, will host the Southeast Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) Regional Championship April 17鈥�18 at Spragins Hall on the 淫妻社 campus.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-03-06T11:07:18-06:00 2026-03-06T11:07:18-06:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20088-uah-business-of-space-conference-highlights-nasa-blue-origin-partnership-restored-apollo-test-stand-celebrates-500th-hot-fire-test Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/NASA---Blue-Origin-720.jpg" alt="Hot-fire test at the historic Apollo Test Stand 4670 on Marshall Space Flight Center." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>In an era defined by ambitions to return to the Moon and push onward to Mars, a groundbreaking partnership between NASA and Blue Origin is demonstrating how collaboration between government and industry can strengthen America鈥檚 space capabilities and accelerate the growth of the commercial space economy.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/NASA---Blue-Origin-720.jpg" alt="Hot-fire test at the historic Apollo Test Stand 4670 on Marshall Space Flight Center." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>In an era defined by ambitions to return to the Moon and push onward to Mars, a groundbreaking partnership between NASA and Blue Origin is demonstrating how collaboration between government and industry can strengthen America鈥檚 space capabilities and accelerate the growth of the commercial space economy.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-02-27T11:07:18-06:00 2026-02-27T11:07:18-06:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20060-uah-hosts-inaugural-army-best-drone-warfighter-competition Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/Army-Drone-9-720.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17鈥�19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting the university鈥檚 expertise in advanced uncrewed systems research, testing and training.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/Army-Drone-9-720.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17鈥�19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting the university鈥檚 expertise in advanced uncrewed systems research, testing and training.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-02-25T11:07:18-06:00 2026-02-25T11:07:18-06:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20055-uah-hosts-inaugural-engineering-expo-connecting-students-with-alabamas-leading-employers Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/EngExpo-2-720.jpg" alt="A group of people engage at a career fair, discussing opportunities and examining materials at a Tennessee Valley Authority booth." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted its inaugural Engineering Expo on Feb. 20 on the 淫妻社 campus, bringing together leading engineering employers, industry partners and 淫妻社 students for a hands-on exploration of engineering careers across Alabama.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/EngExpo-2-720.jpg" alt="A group of people engage at a career fair, discussing opportunities and examining materials at a Tennessee Valley Authority booth." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted its inaugural Engineering Expo on Feb. 20 on the 淫妻社 campus, bringing together leading engineering employers, industry partners and 淫妻社 students for a hands-on exploration of engineering careers across Alabama.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-02-19T08:08:21-06:00 2026-02-19T08:08:21-06:00 /undergraduate-research/news/20046-uah-hosts-fifth-annual-engineering-showcase-during-engineers-week Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/ENG-showcase-20-720.jpg" alt="Several 淫妻社 students in blue shirts stand near a robotics display at an event, engaging with exhibits and each other." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting its fifth annual Engineering Showcase as the signature event of Engineers Week 2026, Feb. 22 鈥� 28.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/ENG-showcase-20-720.jpg" alt="Several 淫妻社 students in blue shirts stand near a robotics display at an event, engaging with exhibits and each other." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting its fifth annual Engineering Showcase as the signature event of Engineers Week 2026, Feb. 22 鈥� 28.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-01-28T08:08:21-06:00 2026-01-28T08:08:21-06:00 /undergraduate-research/news/19996-uah-opens-signup-charger-innovation-challenge-serious-games-edition-spring-2026-design-impactful-games-prizes-publishing-opportunities Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/Game-Design-6-720.jpg" alt="A group of individuals at computers in a dimly lit room, engaging with colorful video game screens, wearing casual attire" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is accepting student applications for the Charger Innovation Challenge (CIC): Serious Games Edition, a semester-long 鈥榟ackathon鈥� launching in Spring 2026.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/Game-Design-6-720.jpg" alt="A group of individuals at computers in a dimly lit room, engaging with colorful video game screens, wearing casual attire" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is accepting student applications for the Charger Innovation Challenge (CIC): Serious Games Edition, a semester-long 鈥榟ackathon鈥� launching in Spring 2026.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2026-01-27T08:08:21-06:00 2026-01-27T08:08:21-06:00 /undergraduate-research/news/19993-uah-transportation-engineering-team-advances-regional-finals-nternational-nhtsa-enhanced-safety-vehicles-student-competition Russ Nelson

<p><img src="//images/AlexMacGregorFOUR-720.jpg" alt="UAH ESV student competition team member Alex MacGregor in the UAH Traffic Lab." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is gaining national attention for its growing leadership in transportation safety and engineering innovation, as a team of 淫妻社 students has been selected a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/AlexMacGregorFOUR-720.jpg" alt="UAH ESV student competition team member Alex MacGregor in the UAH Traffic Lab." width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>淫妻社 (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is gaining national attention for its growing leadership in transportation safety and engineering innovation, as a team of 淫妻社 students has been selected a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->