Monday, September 29, 2025

USA Research & Technology Showcase set for Oct. 21

The 2025 USA Research & Technology Showcase will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. at the MacQueen Alumni Center, highlighting research and innovation at the University of South Alabama. A reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and networking will follow from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 

Robin Hayes, chairman and chief executive officer of Airbus in North America, will serve as the guest speaker.

The program will also recognize four University of South Alabama faculty members for their outstanding research, each introduced with a brief 2.5-minute video. Among this year’s honorees are Glen Borchert, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology, and Aishwarya Prakash, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, both from the Whiddon College of Medicine.

Attendance is anticipated to range from 80 to 200 guests, including members of the business community, legislative representatives, and USA faculty and staff.

RSVP on the event registration form, or email techshowcase@southalabama.edu.