Local universities, ROTC cadets partner to sharpen field skills at Redstone Arsenal training

ROTC cadets from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, and the University of North Alabama took part in field training exercises (FTX) from Nov. 7-9 at Redstone Arsenal. Although the grenades used were plastic, the cadets treated the training with full seriousness, demonstrating the importance of accountability and preparedness. “In the […]

Women in Defense celebrate top female scholars in STEM and National Security

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) welcomed exemplary female scholars from across the nation to Huntsville last week to receive recognition for being named Women In Defense Rocket City Fellows. The scholars took part in two days of activities — which included the Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner, visits to the U.S. […]

UAH’s Dr. Gary Zank Honored with 2024 Distinguished Science Award by National Space Club Huntsville

The National Space Club (NSC), Huntsville Chapter, awarded Dr. Gary Zank of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) the 2024 Distinguished Science Award at the 36th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner on Oct. 30. Zank, who holds the Aerojet/Rocketdyne Chair in Space Science and directs UAH’s Center for Space Physics and Aeronomic […]

HudsonAlpha, gener8tor launch AgTech Accelerator’s fall cohort to drive agricultural innovation

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in collaboration with global venture firm gener8tor, has announced the six agriculture technology startups selected for the Fall 2024 HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator. The accelerator program, based in Huntsville, kicked off earlier this month and will invest up to $100,000 in each startup. Focused on advancing agricultural innovation, the accelerator provides selected […]

Huntsville hosts first Alabama plasma physics conference, poised to become a leader in AI-driven plasma science

Physicists from around the nation gathered in Huntsville for the first Annual International Alabama Plasma Physics Conference (AIAPC), which was held from October 28 to 30.  The conference — which attracted scientists, researchers, faculty, and students — is part of statewide efforts to make Alabama a hub for the plasma science and engineering (PSE) industry.  […]

Madison Mayor Paul Finley declares city “strong and growing stronger” in State of City Address

In his recent State of the City Address, Mayor Paul Finley announced that Madison stands strong and continues to grow stronger, citing healthy finances, top-ranked schools, and a shared community vision. “I think every mayor in every city in a nation hopes that they truly could say what I have the honor of being able […]

UAH researcher awarded $300,000 NSF grant to bolster security in intelligent cyber-physical systems

Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has secured a $299,969 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study vulnerabilities in learning-based intelligent cyber-physical systems (CPS) and develop defense strategies. This research is part of a $600,000 collaboration with Dr. […]

Huntsville’s higher ed leaders highlight workforce development and collaboration at inaugural State of Higher Education event

The Jackson Center was packed on the morning of October 17 for the inaugural State of Higher Education breakfast, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.  The presidents of Madison County’s four public colleges and universities — Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, Drake State, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville — participated in a […]

UAH celebrates 10 years of SWIRLL and announces new partnership to enhance severe weather research

Zeb Leffler is a second-year Master’s student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Department of Atmospheric and Earth Science. In the spring of 2023, Leffler was the operator and driver of the MAX (Mobile Alabama X-Band Radar) weather truck for a 15-hour field campaign when an EF3 tornado touched down in Hazel Green. On […]

Local company aims to revolutionize academic peer review using Artificial Intelligence

In the frantically-paced world of academia, where the number of published research papers vastly exceeds the pool of available peer reviewers, a new solution is currently brewing with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)  SymbyAI aims to streamline and enhance the peer review process, benefiting researchers, journal editors, and institutions alike. Michael House, a seasoned […]