NASA T2U Innovation Series: The University of Alabama

When: Thur, 2/12/2026 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)

NASA’s Technology Transfer University (T2U) provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to work with NASA-developed technology. As part of the T2U Innovation Webinar Series, instructors share firsthand experiences with other educators and individuals who are interested in using NASA technology for educational purposes.

Join us to hear directly from Dr. Robert M. Morgan, professor of marketing, director of STEM/CREATE Paths to the MBA Program, and director of NSF I-Corps Training at the University of Alabama.

Rob Morgan has been a marketing professor at the University of Alabama since 1991 and directs the STEM Path to the MBA and CREATE Path to the MBA programs, as well as the University of Alabama’s NSF I-Corps training programs for faculty. Rob holds undergraduate degrees in both biology and pharmacy, an MBA and a PhD in Business.  Rob conducts research in marketing strategy, innovation, technology commercialization, and marketing in emerging markets. He works with UA faculty and students to assist them in commercializing their inventions and discoveries. He has led study abroad programs in India, Tanzania, China, Vietnam and Taiwan. His travels in developing countries has contributed to his interest in the challenges of those living in rural and urban America.