UAH | Undergraduate Research News | /undergraduate-research/news Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:42:27 -0500 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb webmaster@uah.edu (UAH) UAH teams win six awards, including 1st place overall in the RC division, at the 2026 NASA HERC competition /undergraduate-research/news/20177-uah-teams-win-six-awards-including-1st-place-overall-rc-division-2026-nasa-herc-competition /undergraduate-research/news/20177-uah-teams-win-six-awards-including-1st-place-overall-rc-division-2026-nasa-herc-competition Two people wearing helmets ride large-wheeled pedal vehicles over a gravel path in a park with trees and grass.

Teams from (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.

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Undergraduate Research News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:07:18 -0500
UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science graduate students earn top honors at 106th AMS annual meeting /undergraduate-research/news/20127-uah-atmospheric-and-earth-science-graduate-students-earn-top-honors-at-106th-ams-annual-meeting /undergraduate-research/news/20127-uah-atmospheric-and-earth-science-graduate-students-earn-top-honors-at-106th-ams-annual-meeting UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) students Zebulon Leffler and Ethan Prunty.

Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

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Undergraduate Research News Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:07:18 -0500
UAH researcher shows how “exclusionary” ads can boost consumer connection /undergraduate-research/news/20120-uah-researcher-shows-how-exclusionary-ads-can-boost-consumer-connection /undergraduate-research/news/20120-uah-researcher-shows-how-exclusionary-ads-can-boost-consumer-connection Billboard on a tall pole displaying a glowing open box with light beams against a warm, orange sky background.

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, “This isn’t for you.”

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Undergraduate Research News Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:07:18 -0500
UAH to host Southeast Aerial Drone Competition Regional Championship April 17–18 for middle and high school students /undergraduate-research/news/20096-uah-host-southeast-aerial-drone-competition-regional-championship-april-17-18-middle-and-high-school-students /undergraduate-research/news/20096-uah-host-southeast-aerial-drone-competition-regional-championship-april-17-18-middle-and-high-school-students Two people operating drones in an indoor aerial drone competition course with colorful rings and timing screens.

(UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, will host the Southeast Aerial Drone Competition (ADC) Regional Championship April 17–18 at Spragins Hall on the campus.

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Undergraduate Research News Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:07:18 -0500
UAH Business of Space Conference highlights NASA - Blue Origin partnership; restored Apollo Test Stand celebrates 500th hot-fire test /undergraduate-research/news/20088-uah-business-of-space-conference-highlights-nasa-blue-origin-partnership-restored-apollo-test-stand-celebrates-500th-hot-fire-test /undergraduate-research/news/20088-uah-business-of-space-conference-highlights-nasa-blue-origin-partnership-restored-apollo-test-stand-celebrates-500th-hot-fire-test Hot-fire test at the historic Apollo Test Stand 4670 on Marshall Space Flight Center.

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’s space capabilities and accelerate the growth of the commercial space economy.

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Undergraduate Research News Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:07:18 -0600
UAH hosts inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter competition /undergraduate-research/news/20060-uah-hosts-inaugural-army-best-drone-warfighter-competition /undergraduate-research/news/20060-uah-hosts-inaugural-army-best-drone-warfighter-competition

(UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17–19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting the university’s expertise in advanced uncrewed systems research, testing and training.

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Undergraduate Research News Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:07:18 -0600
UAH hosts inaugural Engineering Expo connecting students with Alabama’s leading employers /undergraduate-research/news/20055-uah-hosts-inaugural-engineering-expo-connecting-students-with-alabamas-leading-employers /undergraduate-research/news/20055-uah-hosts-inaugural-engineering-expo-connecting-students-with-alabamas-leading-employers A group of people engage at a career fair, discussing opportunities and examining materials at a Tennessee Valley Authority booth.

(UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted its inaugural Engineering Expo on Feb. 20 on the campus, bringing together leading engineering employers, industry partners and students for a hands-on exploration of engineering careers across Alabama.

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Undergraduate Research News Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:07:18 -0600
UAH to host fifth annual Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week /undergraduate-research/news/20046-uah-hosts-fifth-annual-engineering-showcase-during-engineers-week /undergraduate-research/news/20046-uah-hosts-fifth-annual-engineering-showcase-during-engineers-week Several  students in blue shirts stand near a robotics display at an event, engaging with exhibits and each other.

(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 – 28.

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Undergraduate Research News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:08:21 -0600
UAH opens signup for Charger Innovation Challenge: Serious Games Edition, Spring 2026, to design impactful games for prizes, publishing opportunities /undergraduate-research/news/19996-uah-opens-signup-charger-innovation-challenge-serious-games-edition-spring-2026-design-impactful-games-prizes-publishing-opportunities /undergraduate-research/news/19996-uah-opens-signup-charger-innovation-challenge-serious-games-edition-spring-2026-design-impactful-games-prizes-publishing-opportunities A group of individuals at computers in a dimly lit room, engaging with colorful video game screens, wearing casual attire

(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 ‘hackathon’ launching in Spring 2026.

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Undergraduate Research News Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:08:21 -0600
UAH transportation engineering team advances to regional finals of international NHTSA Enhanced Safety of Vehicles student competition /undergraduate-research/news/19993-uah-transportation-engineering-team-advances-regional-finals-nternational-nhtsa-enhanced-safety-vehicles-student-competition /undergraduate-research/news/19993-uah-transportation-engineering-team-advances-regional-finals-nternational-nhtsa-enhanced-safety-vehicles-student-competition UAH ESV student competition team member Alex MacGregor in the UAH Traffic Lab.

(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 students has been selected a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition.

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Undergraduate Research News Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:08:21 -0600