Quantum Tech in Huntsville: UAH hosted the inaugural Southeastern Quantum Collaborative Quantum Colloquium, drawing about 250 attendees and 273 registrations to connect researchers and industry partners like IBM, IonQ, and D-Wave with real-world quantum applications. UAB Research Expansion: UAB approved a $15M purchase of nine acres from Southern Research on Birmingham’s Southside, keeping the 150,000-square-foot research building while UAB gains space for administration and research tied to Station 41’s drug discovery accelerator. Cybersecurity in Alabama Schools: A cyberattack disrupted the Alabama High School Football Historical Society site, and a Gray Analytics data scientist helped restore it after diagnosing the likely cause as a flood/scraping-style attack. Health & Safety Training: Gadsden State’s EMS program earned full five-year accreditation and will welcome 115 students, supporting Northeast Alabama’s demand for emergency responders. STEM Workforce Pipeline: UAB students gained high-tech calibration experience through USATA at Redstone Arsenal, pairing undergrads with radiation standards and radiation protection lab rotations. Urban Climate Science: New research highlights how tree canopy can reduce heat and air-pollution impacts in cities, offering planners a practical mitigation tool.