Need something to do with the family this weekend? Check out the return of the Battle of the Buffalo!

If the mere mention of ‘chicken wings’ makes your mouth water, you’ll want to mark “Battle of the Buffalo” on your calendar for Saturday, April 13. The public is invited to attend the fifteenth anniversary of the largest philanthropic chicken wing festival in the southeast, with all proceeds going to cancer research. Battle of the Buffalo will take […]

Huntsville attracts hundreds to successful return of NGA’s 2024 GeoResilience Summit

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) hosted the 2024 GeoResilience Summit at the Jackson Center this Thursday, April 04, in collaboration with GEOHuntsville, a local nonprofit. The event included geospatial intelligence panels, a career fair, and networking opportunities for geo-imaging and intelligence professionals. The event ended with a presentation of $3K in GEOHuntsville scholarships to local […]

Regional startup gener8tor announces 5 Huntsville companies selected for gBETA

HUNTSVILLE, AL – gener8tor, a Wisconsin-based startup accelerator, unveiled the roster for its Spring 2024 gBETA cohorts. The selection comprises fifteen startups from various industries The chosen startups are spread across Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, reflecting the state’s diverse innovation hubs. gBETA Gulf Coast in Mobile welcomed AI Ops, VB Ideas, Sensor Easy, Aspect Aerospace, […]

Navigating optimism and financial strain: The complex reality behind America’s economic boom

The economy of the United States made tremendous gains in November and December of 2023, and then scored exceptional gains in January of 2024. The data tells the story of a powerful economic comeback, something this resilient nation is somewhat known for historically.  However, the complete picture is a little more complicated and nuanced. If […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Annie Saylor of SimTech

In 1983 Annie Saylor and five of her colleagues founded SimTech, a small business focused on high-tech defense contracts. Originally from eastern Kentucky, Saylor came to Huntsville to teach mathematics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. However, after just two years, she transitioned into the defense industry and never looked back. While initially maintaining […]

UAH turns 55: Celebrating The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s past, present and future in 2024

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) officially became an autonomous university within The University of Alabama System on June 16, 1969 – 55 years ago in 2024. Throughout this year, UAH will highlight historic milestones and achievements as well as celebrate the many people who have contributed to its success as it plans for further growth. […]

Community leaders and industry experts wrap up inaugural AI Symposium at the USSRC

A brand new program, held at U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s (USSRC) Space Camp Institute, has come to a close this afternoon.  The inaugural AI Symposium, entitled “How to Make AI Work for You,” was hosted over the past four days at the USSRC from February 20-23.  Mayor Tommy Battle opened the conference on the […]

Above: Space to begin tests aboard International Space Station

Above: Space is gearing up to test the performance and durability of its proprietary materials in low orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-19) mission. Scheduled for March, this mission will be flown by the SpaceX Dragon resupply mission, SPX-30. The MISSE facility’s environmental […]

Local university partners up with HudsonAlpha for HBCU Innovation Internship Program

At the beginning of this year, Alabama A&M University became one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Alabama to participate in the launch of a 12-week HBCU Innovation Internship Program. The paid internship program is the product of a partnership between The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), the Appalachian Regional Commission […]

UAH researcher wins 2024 Worthington Medal for innovations in pumping sciences

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Dr. Phillip Ligrani, Eminent Scholar in Propulsion at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has won the 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Henry R. Worthington Medal for developing innovative  micro, millimeter and macro-scale pumping devices. Ligrani’s innovations are beneficial  to a variety of applications, such as transporting biological samples without […]