It’s no secret that the world’s petroleum-based resources are finite. At some point, our reliance on fossil fuel as an energy source will need to be replaced by something more viable. In response to this ever-growing dilemma, the scientists at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology have been looking into plant genomes – particularly switchgrass, as an […]
Task order to support FBI’s data, optical and communications networks
SOMERVILLE — For anyone who received an autographed collectible football at Super Bowl LV in Tampa, here’s a fun fact: the souvenir made its way to the Sunshine State via Somerville. The small town in Morgan County is home to the headquarters for Alabama Molding and Decorating (Amdek). That’s the name founder Robert Tetzlaff gave the […]
Ametek has agreed to purchase Huntsville-based Abaco Systems for $1.35 billion, the Pennsylvania-based company said in a news release. A maker of electronics equipment, Ametek will acquire Abaco Systems in an all-cash transaction; it is expected to close in mid-2021. Abaco Systems specializes in open-architecture computing and electronic systems for aerospace, defense, and specialized […]
It’s time to get your hack on … virtually! The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Urban Engine are gearing up for the fourth annual HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, this year’s event will take place virtually April 16-25. HATCH is a unique life sciences hackathon that brings together Alabama-based college and high […]
If you’re a Fiber TV viewer, Google would like to talk with you. The company is looking for Huntsville residents to become “trusted testers” and try out its Google Fiber TV upgrade next month. “We believe the best TV is online,” Liz Hsu, Google’s director of Product Strategy, posted on her blog. “While many of […]
The U.S. is another “small step” closer to landing Americans on the moon, thanks to a Huntsville company. Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, has completed the preliminary design review of its Human Landing System for NASA’s Artemis Program, marking another critical milestone in human spaceflight. This review provided NASA with insight into the […]
The Huntsville-Madison County 911 Center has launched a text-to-911 service, providing a significant step forward in accessibility to those who are unable to dial 911. The center has served Huntsville, Madison, and Madison County since 1992. This service, offered in conjunction with the Alabama 911 Board and its network provider, INdigital, is available to those […]
‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help and seek advice’
Alabama A&M University is among 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to join the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Google-backed program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help Black students prepare for the workforce. “The global pandemic has […]
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