02:09
New Gunsight Improves Marksmanship With Intuitive Aim
BlazerCast for December 15, 2009: A University of Alabama at Birmingham Vision Science Research Center investigator who also is an expert marksman has found a more intuitive way to aim a pistol. Associate Professor Timothy Kraft, Ph.D., has developed a new gunsight design that relies on subconscious ability. Opti-sight, a UAB-protected innovation, updates a pistol-aiming device that has remained unchanged for more than a century. Opti-sight promises to reduce the time law enforcement, professional and amateur shooters need for target practice to improve marksmanship. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/7w4IAo Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/uabnews Become a fan of BlazerCast on Facebook: http://bit.ly/16MSDO
BlazerCast for December 8, 2009:The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Engineering has acquired new multi-screen, immersive 3D display technology - the first of its kind in Alabama - that will enable doctors to practice procedures outside the operating room and enable engineers to test the integrity of structural designs before construction begins. The technology, called VisCube-SXTM, is an immersive virtual-reality system that places users in a computer-generated setting of their choosing. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/on0G8 . Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/uabnews Become a fan of BlazerCast on Facebook: http://bit.ly/16MSDO
BlazerCast for December 1, 2009: UAB's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast's premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. The mission of its Arts in Action initiative is to enrich the lives of students and adults by cultivating an appreciation for and understanding of the arts and to make the performing arts accessible to everyone. Arts in Action includes such offerings as master classes for small student groups who learn from experts, meet-the-artist events for schools, a mentoring program, the ASC Kids' Club shows for families, innovative classes and enrichment activities for adults, free concert talks and drama workshops and summer camps. The program offers lower-cost tickets for students and children to selected performances and free buses to and from the center. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/uabnews Become a fan of BlazerCast on Facebook: http://bit.ly/16MSDO
BlazerCast for November 24, 2009:Retail experts in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are forecasting fewer deep discounts this holiday shopping season and encouraging value seekers to hit their favorite stores early. "The economic tsunami was coming ashore during the holiday season of 2008, but this year is different," says Bob Robicheaux, Ph.D., chair of the UAB Department of Marketing, Industrial Distribution and Economics. "Retailers have had ample time to prepare for current consumer trends, which means large discounts and sales may not be as common. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/uabnews Become a fan of BlazerCast on Facebook: http://bit.ly/16MSDO
This user hasn't favorited any videos yet.
This user hasn't created any groups yet.
This user hasn't joined any groups yet.
Would you like to post a message?
This user has no messages. Be the first to leave a message!
