Podcast: National Science Foundation research winners

Does your voice get tired when you sing? Are you tired of singing in bumper to bumper traffic? Two UAB graduate students could solve some of those problems one day. Because of their research they can lay claim to the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship award, given annually to outstanding graduate students contributing to research, teaching and innovations in science and engineering.

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This is a very small sample of what we can do with podcasts and blogs together.

National Science Foundation award winners video

Let us assume that we chose to shoot a quick video with Mr. Jackson and Ms. Waid. A soundbite from each, perhaps something from their advisors and just a quick piece of b-roll of the award-winning students doing something relating to their research. Highways and pianos, if you will.

This could serve two purposes: one to give a little glimpse into their efforts for the casual viewer — a prospective student, student, alum and the community — and, of course, to inspire broadcasters.

Media File: Blazers earn prestigious awards

Two UAB graduate students have received the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship award, which is given to outstanding graduate students who demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to research, teaching and innovations in science and engineering.

Birmingham is known for its musical heritage and stars on American Idol, but Christophe Jackson is doing research that could help singers belt out even better tunes. His award winning research focuses on vocal endurance and he has tips for you, no matter your level of expertise.

Also be sure to note that Jackson is a concert pianist. The Montgomery native is studying biology and music and plans to enroll in UAB’s Master’s/Ph.D. program in Voice Science.

Johnnie Waid spends a lot of time thinking about how we travel. She’s a doctoral student in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation. The Pinson native earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering at UAB. She plans to pursue a career in higher education.

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