University Of Alabama To Celebrate Excellence Among Faculty Research, Creative Activity

Tuscaloosa AL

16 April, 2022

7:34 AM

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Press release from the University of Alabama: April 15, 2022 Members of The University of Alabama faculty will be honored for their research, scholarship and creative contributions at the upcoming Faculty Research Day. As part of the celebration, faculty members recognized with the President's Faculty Research Award from 2020, 2021 and this year will be honored during a ceremony at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, in the Bryant Conference Center. Sponsored by the offices of the President and Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the awards go to outstanding faculty researchers from across UA's colleges and schools. Faculty Research Day highlights and celebrates excellence in research, creativity and scholarship by honoring faculty from across campus. It is also intended to increase awareness and generate enthusiasm for scholarship among faculty as the University advances its research enterprise and its impact. "The University of Alabama's success in increased productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities comes from faculty members who dedicate their time to better society through deeper understanding of our world and the human condition," said Dr. Russell J. Mumper, UA vice president for Research and Economic Development. "It's important to pause and honor their contributions." The 2020 and 2021 ceremonies were canceled, requiring virtual poster presentations and online recognition of faculty members receiving those awards. At this year's event, each will be recognized. The 2022 recipients come from each of three areas: arts and humanities; physical and biological sciences, mathematics and engineering; and social and behavioral sciences. In each group, nominations are solicited for a senior, mid-career and emerging scholar to be honored. Arts and Humanities Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Social and Behavioral Sciences This press release was produced by the University of Alabama. The views expressed here are the author's own.