In an effort to drive innovation, strengthen the defense sector, and fuel regional growth, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Montgomery TechLab (MTL) and Treble One.  The Chamber announced the launch of the innovative Defense Accelerator, set to begin this summer.

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering have partnered to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development across Alabama.

Former NASA executive Jonathan Pettus has been hired as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. Pettus worked for 27 years at NASA, where he served in a variety of executive leadership roles including as NASA’s chief information officer and as the associate director of Marshall Space Flight Center. Before joining […]

You may not know it, but Alabama is powering the future of mobility, playing pivotal roles in automotive technology, space exploration, aircraft production, and shipbuilding. From assembling electric vehicles (EVs) and rockets to producing world-class passenger jets, Alabama’s industries are shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Consider these highlights: Alabama auto plants produce over 1 million […]

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Gadsden resident, has made history as the longest-living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. She has been thriving for more than 62 days post-procedure, following eight years on dialysis.Looney remains in New York City under the care of doctors at NYU Langone Health, where she continues to make remarkable progress.

The University of Alabama Ethics Bowl faculty advisor and a scholar of privacy rights may seem like unlikely advocates for the use of generative AI in the classroom. Dr. Lawrence Cappello, an associate professor in the Department of History and Dr. Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative at […]

With the goal to connect the state’s regional and local trails with economic and recreational opportunities from the mountains to the gulf, the Sweet Trails Alabama team has released its statewide comprehensive trails plan. It started with a Swing Around the Tour State just over a year ago, and after involving thousands of stakeholders and residents […]

The benefits of quality sleep include better overall health, lower risks of some diseases, and improved mood, among others. But research at The University of Alabama found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. […]

Brodie Alexander, a first-generation student at The University of Alabama, was drawn to the school’s College of Engineering because of a unique offering—the combination of computer engineering and underwater robotics research.

EV Safe Charge Inc., a pioneer in flexible electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has launched a pilot program in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to showcase its groundbreaking mobile robotic EV charger, ZiGGY®. Supported by Alabama Power Company, the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, the AMP Center at The University of Alabama, and Innovation Depot, the initiative […]

Albertville City, Decatur, and Baldwin County schools have added new magnet schools to their systems. Could Fort Payne City Schools be next? Fort Payne High School Assistant Principal Jackie Jennings presented the magnet school idea to the Fort Payne City School Board members during their November 21 meeting. A magnet school is a public school […]

Today, Nick and Terry Saban honored 70 teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market. During the luncheon, the Sabans unveiled the latest renderings of Saban Center — a first-of-its-kind learning campus to be constructed in Tuscaloosa’s River District. “We are honored to recognize these amazing teachers at the […]

NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the Dragonfly mission, the fourth mission in NASA’s New Frontiers Program, managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. The rotorcraft lander mission is designed to explore Saturn’s moon Titan. Dragonfly will sample materials and determine surface composition in different geologic settings, advancing our search […]

Auburn University College of Education graduate student Katelyn Nelson’s aspirations are solidly focused on artificial intelligence. “My career goal is to leverage the knowledge and skills I have gained throughout my education to help train the next generation of leaders and learners,” said the Minnesota native, who is a third-year doctoral candidate. “I aspire to […]

The Regions Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Innovation Portal’s TechAcademy, a business accelerator program designed to equip under-resourced entrepreneurs along the Gulf Coast with essential technological tools and resources. The grant announcement coincides with the 2024 TechAcademy Graduation, where 18 companies celebrated completing the program with networking opportunities and business pitches. “We’re building […]

Health Science instructors at DeKalb County Technology Center are excited to introduce their students to a new, state-of-the-art learning tool. Instructors Paula Carroll and Meagan Hale said the Anatomage Teaching Table keeps their students engaged and makes learning anatomy fun. According to Anatomage.com, the Anatomage Table is the “most advanced real-human-based medical education system.” This […]

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, announced the six startup companies selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor. The accelerator began earlier this month and invests up to $100K in each of six startups at the forefront of the agriculture technology […]

The Saban Center, a cutting-edge, forthcoming educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, has announced an exciting partnership with Stillman College in Tuscaloosa to ‘enhance and promote STEM and arts education throughout Alabama. Stillman becomes the third educational institution along with Shelton State Community College and The University of Alabama to join with the […]

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has appointed Dr. Florencia Behn, PhD, to be its next Vice President of Research Administration and Development. Behn, who is the current Senior Director of Research Affairs at the company, has led sponsored projects and also helped to secure grant funding for both existing and emerging research programs.

Media Fusion, a tribally owned business, has been named Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year by the Marshall Space Flight Center. “We are proud of Media Fusion and our employees for earning this well-deserved recognition,” said Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan. “This honor reflects the values of excellence, innovation, […]

Governor Kay Ivey today announced she has received a forward-thinking economic strategic plan presented by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. Designed to guide the state’s growth through the next decade and beyond, the plan cements Alabama’s status as a leader in economic development. This comprehensive plan — called Catalyst — replaces the state’s previous framework, Accelerate […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 30, 2024) – Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) owners showcased their cars and discussed the advantages and cost savings associated with the vehicles at EV showcases in two Alabama cities on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a Coinbase-sponsored Town Hall at Prevail Coffee in Montgomery. It was an eye-opening event where industry experts, business owners, and policymakers discussed the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. One topic of discussion was how cryptocurrencies are changing the world and rewriting the rules on who can access […]

State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space. The AMP Center is a world-class research and development hub for creating and sustaining modern mobility and power technologies, […]