Local researcher wins $279,000 Fellowship to revolutionize electric vehicle battery safety

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Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Fellowship totaling $279,105 to study ways to enhance the safety, efficiency and longevity of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles (EV). Lithium-ion batteries are subject to overheating and catching […]

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UAH ranks nationally as federal research expenditures exceed $132 million

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), ranks first in the State of Alabama in six categories of federal research expenditures, according to the most recent Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey. Federal research initiatives totaled $132.1 million, including first-place rankings in Department of Defense, NASA, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Atmospheric Science & Meteorology and Astronomy […]

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

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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 […]

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Rocket City Regional FIRST robotics competition draws international talent to Von Braun Center

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Competitors, spectators, referees, judges, and volunteers packed into the Von Braun Center (VBC) last week for the Rocket City Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Event.  The four-day event ran from April 3-6 and was hosted by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics. While dubbed a “regional” event, 47 teams from across […]

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

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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 […]

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GE Aerospace launches as independent public company following spin-off

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As of April 02, 2024, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) officially launched as an independent public company. This move comes after the completion of the GE Vernova spin-off. GE Aerospace will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “GE.” To commemorate the occasion, both GE Aerospace and GE Vernova will […]

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Australian defense company Boresight makes major announcement to close out AUSA

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Boresight, an Australian defense company specializing in drone production, announced on March 27 that their U.S. operations will be headquartered in Huntsville.  Boresight made the announcement at the AUSA Global Force Symposium, which is being held at the VBC.  Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon, representatives from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, […]

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Mayor Battle announces anticipated return of NGA GeoResilience Summit

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On Tuesday, Huntsville’s Mayor Battle announced the return of the GeoResilience Summit to Huntsville. Hosted by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville, the summit will provide a day of informative panels along with a free student career fair. “The impact of geospatial technology cannot be overstated,” said Mayor Battle. Mayor Battle also mentioned that the […]

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FIRST Tech Challenge Alabama State Championship for robotics teams held at New Century

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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), an international nonprofit, hosted the Tech Challenge Alabama State Championship on Saturday, March 2, at New Century Technology High School. Held in the school’s gym, with pop hits blasting from the speakers, the event had the feeling of a sporting event – with all the attending […]

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