Applications Open for Science Fellowship Research Positions for Recent College Graduates

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The COVID-19 pandemic changed the educational landscape drastically for several years. As students began learning online, they missed out on valuable hands-on learning experiences. A new HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology program is providing minority students impacted by the pandemic the opportunity to participate in real-world research. “The BRIDGES program will give students the skills, opportunities, […]

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Orbital Assembly Names Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max to its Board of Directors

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Orbital Assembly (OA), developer of automated and habitable space platforms, announced that Jeffrey Max, serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has joined its board of directors. Over a 30-year career, Max has founded, built, incubated, and driven successful global companies with multiple exits in financial services, […]

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HudsonAlpha and Gener8tor Provide Opportunities for First Cohort of the AgTech Investment Accelerator

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The five startup companies chosen for the inaugural AgTech Investment Accelerator gave their final presentations at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s (HudsonAlpha) campus last Saturday. These series of presentations came after a 12 week program that aimed to bolster Alabama’s ability to translate agriculture technology into commercial products.  A crowd of around 120 people gathered to […]

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UAH Builds, Installs Low-cost Soil Moisture Sensors to Examine Flash Droughts Impact Agriculture

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During summer and early fall the Southeast can experience a few hot weeks without rain, causing what is known as a “flash drought,” which can destroy crops during the growing season. To help farmers become more drought-resilient and better characterize drought impacts when seeking federal assistance, the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University […]

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Discovery Life Sciences Launches Proteomic Services Division

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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Discovery Life Sciences™ (Discovery) announced the launch of its new Proteomic Services Division and is now accepting samples from pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government, and non-profit and academic research centers. This innovative offering includes both exploratory and targeted proteomics using the Seer Proteograph™ Product Suite, SCIEX LC-MS/MS systems, Olink® Proximity Extension Assay (PEA), and Luminex xMAP® platforms. Discovery’s […]

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Collaboration to Improve Lung Cancer Screening for African Americans Led by UAH Nursing Graduate Student

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A Huntsville Hospital project to determine and overcome barriers to lung cancer screening participation experienced by African Americans is being led by a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) graduate student who is pursuing her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree at UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System. Originally from St. Louis, […]

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New Plasma Stratification Computer Model Has Manufacturing, Space Science Uses

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Manufacturers using plasma processes in semiconductor production and materials processing will have a new tool to avoid undesirable plasma stratifications using a computer striations model developed by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and CFD Research Corp (CFDRC).  “The striations we are talking about are visible in noble gases in some contexts,” says Dr. […]

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Leidos Dynetics Team and Northrop Grumman to Collaborate on NASA Human Landing System Bid

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Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, announced it has submitted a bid on the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) contract for NASA’s Artemis Mission. Northrop Grumman will join the Dynetics team in this pursuit.  “We’re excited to enter the competition to support NASA’s Sustaining Lunar Development efforts, adding Northrop Grumman to […]

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Department of Defense Contract Review: November 28 – December 09

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This series from the Huntsville Business Journal covers Department of Defense (DoD) contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County and Alabama businesses. Every two weeks, the Huntsville Business Journal provides you with an update to the various military contracts that local and state businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday, November […]

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Mission Success! Toyota Field Hosts Artemis Splashdown Party

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MADISON, AL – Despite the cool, misty weather, hundreds of local residents flocked to Toyota Field on Sunday morning to witness the livestreamed splashdown of the Orion capsule on the big screen.  Hosted by the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the event featured a variety of family friendly activities, […]

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