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06/29/2026

Marshall Space Flight Center and Huntsville City Schools kicked off a new five-year partnership June 1 at Huntsville Center for Technology!

The joint effort aims to increase STEM engagement among local students and help mature a pipeline of future innovators experienced with advanced manufacturing technologies that are aligned to NASA's future exploration goals.

“How amazing that these students have access to many of the same manufacturing technologies we have in our labs here at Marshall,” said Mallory James, capture lead for advanced systems in Marshall’s Partnerships & Opportunities Development Office. “We’re so excited about the student and faculty engagement for this partnership, getting them some real-world exposure to how these technologies are used in spaceflight applications, and growing the next generation of engineers and explorers right here in Huntsville. I’m a Grissom graduate myself, so I’m especially excited about helping give back to the community I grew up in."

James is spearheading the new partnership alongside Brady Kimbrell, additive manufacturing team lead in the Engineering Directorate’s Materials and Processes Laboratory.

“What a great opportunity for these kids to gain hands-on experience to spark their interest in solving engineering challenges,” Kimbrell said. “This is so exciting and encouraging for the future, and I’m thrilled to play a part in it.”

To accomplish these goals, Marshall subject matter experts and Huntsville City Schools educators will hold technical interchange meetings at least twice a semester. These collaborative sessions will take place at Marshall and Huntsville City Schools facilities.

During these exchanges, students will learn industry best practices and gain hands-on experience by completing additive manufacturing builds using school equipment and NASA subject matter expertise.

The collaboration is a nonreimbursable Space Act Agreement, meaning no funds are exchanged between the organizations; rather, both parties are dedicating their time and existing resources to benefit the community and the future aerospace industry.

Credit: Mallory James for the Marshall Star

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06/23/2026

Huntsville-based Pizzelle's Confections was named the number 4 chocolate shop in America by USA Today, the third year in a row the shop has been recognized in the top 10.

Opened by two sisters, Michelle Novosel and Caitlin Lyon in 2013, Pizzelle's has become known for its delicious chocolates and candy bars that are like edible works of art. Signature items include candy bars like the Mommy Dearest (caramel, almonds, toasted coconut, dark chocolate, sea salt) and Bill Effing Murray (dark chocolate, wh***ey ganache, pecan, caramel, toasted marshmallow and pecan, sea salt).

06/23/2026

Congrats ladies

06/22/2026

Does anyone know who this driver in South Huntsville is?