UAH College of Science

Senior Computer Science major, SGA Vice President, and recently crowned Ms. Old Gold and Black. Is there anything LoriElle Hutchinson can’t do? 👑💻

Between debugging complex code and advocating for students, she's dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

Read LoriElle's story here: https://www.uah.edu/science/research-2/research-highlights/20163-shaping-the-future-lorielle-hutchinsons-path-in-computer-science-leadership

Exciting to see continued innovation in the College of Science at UAH!

The new Toward Excellence in Science Teaching (TEST) initiative invests in faculty-led, evidence-based projects designed to enhance how science is taught and experienced by students. From peer-assisted learning to virtual reality labs, these efforts focus on lasting impacts. 📚 🎓

Read more: https://www.uah.edu/news/items/test-initiative-advances-undergraduate-learning-in-uahs-college-of-science

A major milestone for research!

Dr. Jerome Baudry, Pei-Ling Chan Chair and chair of the UAH Department of Biological Sciences, helped UAH secure a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract to support the Microsystems Induced CAtalysis (MICA) program. The award marks the first DARPA contract ever granted to UAH Biological Sciences.

This project uses advanced computer simulations to predict and control how tiny molecules behave, helping scientists design smarter experiments that could lead to breakthroughs in medicine, materials and national security technologies.

Read more: https://www.uah.edu/science/science-news/20027-uah-awarded-contract-support-darpa-mica-program-first-for-department-biological-sciences

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology offers summer internships! Apply now at https://www.hudsonalpha.org/biotrain/

This program allows students to connect classroom learning with hands-on experience in biotechnology and related fields. BioTrain Interns gain skills and knowledge that prepare them for the workforce plus higher education coursework. Applications close February 15, 2026, so don't delay!

Scientists! Are you ready to go beyond the classroom? Launch Your Future through a NASA Internship! 🌌🚀

NASA internships give students the chance to work on real-world projects while building confidence, essential technical skills, and career readiness.

Explore opportunities at intern.nasa.gov.

From the lab to leadership! 🔬

College of Science senior Chris Pinckard (right) has crafted the ultimate college experience. Through hands-on research and student leadership, he's making a lasting impact at UAH.

Click here to read more about Chris's undergraduate journey and his plans for a future in biology: https://bit.ly/3O8gaZN

Meet Christopher Watkins, a senior Computer Science major whose passion for technology, creativity, and community is shaping his path forward!

From leading a student-built game project to serving as a CS Ambassador and VP of the UAH Fencing Club, Christopher embodies what it means to learn, lead, and innovate at UAH. 💻

https://www.uah.edu/science/research-2/research-highlights/19914-blending-code-and-creativity-uah-senior-leads-game-development-while-excelling-across-campus

Congratulations to The University of Alabama in Huntsville Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, on receiving a DARPA Young Faculty Award.

His project aims to advance malware analysis by uncovering hidden threats that standard tools often miss. Dr. Brizendine is the first UAH faculty member and the only 2025 recipient from Alabama.

Read more: https://www.uah.edu/science/research-2/research-highlights/19833-uah-assistant-professor-receives-darpa-young-faculty-award

Brody Cates, a Mathematical Sciences major at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) , turned curiosity into cutting-edge research by teaching himself calculus. 📚✨

His undergraduate research project explores how diseases spread and how social interactions can slow them down.🧠💡

💬 His advice to future math students?
"Don’t just stick to the classroom. Apply it. That’s when math really comes alive."

Read his story here: https://www.uah.edu/science/research-2/research-highlights/19798-brody-cates-from-self-taught-calculus-to-cutting-edge-mathematical-research

Big news from the UAH Department of Space Science & CSPAR! ⭐

Dr. Gary Zank, Director of CSPAR at UAH and Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded FTPP initiative, has been awarded the 2025 John Adam Fleming Medal by the American Geophysical Union.

The Fleming Medal is given annually to one honoree in recognition of original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, aeronomy, space physics, and/or related sciences.

Read more about Dr. Zank's work here: https://www.uah.edu/news/items/uah-researcher-dr-gary-zank-wins-2025-john-adam-fleming-medal-top-prize-in-space-physics

🌪️ Dr. Xiaomin Chen, Assistant Professor of Atmospheric and Earth Science and principal investigator at UAH's Earth System Science Center, has received the Banner I. Miller Award from the American Meteorological Society!

His research, in collaboration with NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division, improves forecasts of hurricane structure and rapid intensification. The work also supports better communication of storm risk, especially for vulnerable communities.

Read more about this Dr. Chen's research here: https://www.uah.edu/science/science-news/19759-uah-researcher-receives-ams-award-advances-hurricane-science-and-forecasting