A publication focused on research at the University of South Alabama.
South Leads Initiative to Curb Youth Violence
University researchers will collaborate with the Mobile Police Department and Mobile County Public Schools on a five-year, $3.5 million project focused on reducing death, injury and incarceration. Full story
JagSat-isfaction
South engineering students and faculty cheer the Florida launch of a SpaceX rocket carrying their JagSat-1 satellite that will transmit data back to Shelby Hall. “We’re in orbit!” Full story
Lung Infection, Brain Impairment
Dr. Mike Lin has been awarded $2.3 million to further study the ‘lung-brain axis’ that can lead to cognitive deficits in pneumonia patients.
$3.5 million Grant Awarded to Study Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Dr. Christopher Davies’ research is focused on determining the molecular mechanisms that confer antibiotic resistance to the bacteria that causes gonorrhea. Full story
Early Intervention
Dr. Meghan Hermance is using a $2.6 million grant to study the infection dynamics of an emerging tick-borne virus, laying the groundwork to stop its transmission. Full story
The Edge of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Na Gong leads a national team working on a $6 million NSF grant to develop an integrated research infrastructure for Edge AI.
Marine Sciences Professor Wins $3.1 Million Water Quality Grant
Dr. John Lehrter and the University of South Alabama School of Marine and Environmental Sciences will lead the three-year study of water and sediment quality along Alabama's Gulf Coast.