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UAH hosts inaugural AUKUS Industry Forum, showcasing Alabama’s role in global defense collaboration

On October 28, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) welcomed leaders from the U.S. government, Congress, and the defense industry for the 2024 AUKUS Industry Forum, the first event of its kind in the state. The forum, held on UAH’s campus, focused on how the AUKUS trilateral security pact—uniting Australia, the United Kingdom, and […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Local university to partner with AMIIC to boost advanced manufacturing training for students

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), a Huntsville-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing manufacturing technologies. The memorandum of understanding, signed on Sept. 16 at UAH’s Shelby Center for Science and Technology, grants UAH students access to AMIIC’s state-of-the-art laboratory space […]

Huntsville secures $21.6M federal grant for local roadway upgrades

Huntsville is set to make major safety improvements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue, thanks to a $21.6 million federal grant. The upgrades will enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, particularly between downtown and the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). This project is a key part of the city’s larger effort to […]

Huntsville prepares for AICyberCon: Exploring AI’s impact on cybersecurity

It’s been an interesting year so far in AI with several new models and product launches from voice to robotics.  I still feel that the market, especially Wall Street, is trying to grapple with the true value of this technology in the long term. As a city, we are in a similar position. The big […]

UAH launches first of its kind AFROTC Program

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has officially launched its Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) operating location. This program is unique, marking the first of its kind for the Air Force or Space Force ROTC in the United States. “We are incredibly proud to bring […]