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Spark innovation, enhance STEM education, and inspire economic growth in the Wiregrass region!

10/08/2026

Forestry is a major backbone of Alabama’s economy, and biotechnology is helping shape its future.

We are proud to announce the successful wrap-up of an impactful pilot initiative supported by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Led by Dr. Josh Clevenger, the project brought together scientific research, education, and industry partners to explore how genomic tools can support timber identification and sustainable forest management across the state.

As part of this initiative, HudsonAlpha has established a dedicated research tract in Headland, Alabama, creating a living laboratory for field studies and sample collection. Additionally, hands-on forestry and genetics learning modules will soon bring this science to life for students in the Wiregrass!

Thank you to ADECA and our state and industry collaborators for investing in the future of Alabama forestry and Agtech. Stay tuned because we’re just getting started on unlocking new opportunities for the forest products industry!

10/06/2026

Student scientists were hard at work last week as part of the WIREGRASS Peanut Project! 🥜🔬

Over 150 students conducted hands-on research as they participated in a 31 step protocol in order to extract the DNA from their peanut plants!

The next generation of scientists is already getting to work! 🌱

Big thanks to Ariton High School, Carver 9th Grade Academy, Houston County High School, Houston Academy, Ashford High School POST, Cottonwood High School, Dothan High School, and Slocomb High School for showing up and showing out!

10/02/2026

🥜 Harvest season is here!

Peanuts are coming out of the field as we collect data from our TRIALS Grant and the field trials for the WIREGRASS Peanut Project.

From testing crop performance in the field to engaging the next generation of scientists through student-led research, these efforts are helping us better understand what it takes to grow stronger, more resilient peanuts right here in the Wiregrass.

Science meets agriculture in the field, and the work continues from harvest to the next discovery. 🧬🌱🥜

10/01/2026

We have exciting events happening this month!

We’ve got a full calendar of innovation, collaboration, and connection across the region:
📅 October 1 – State of Workforce Update
📅 October 15 – Tuskegee University Visit to the Wiregrass Innovation Center
📅 October 16 – Wiregrass Innovation Network Meeting at the Wiregrass Innovation Center
📅 October 19 – University of Alabama Visit to the Wiregrass Innovation Center
📅 October 22 – BioAlabama Statewide Conference

From advancing ag innovation to strengthening Alabama’s innovation network, it’s a big month for growth across the Wiregrass and beyond! 🌾💡

09/30/2026

Genomics 101! 🧬

It was a great evening of learning, connection, and discovering how DNA impacts our world. We’re proud to bring accessible science education to the Wiregrass and create opportunities for our community to learn more about the research and innovation happening right here at HudsonAlpha Wiregrass.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We’ll see you at the next HudsonAlpha U. 💡

09/28/2026

Season 7 of Tiny Expeditions has officially wrapped up! 🧬🌱

All episodes are now out, taking you on a journey through the Wiregrass to explore the people, places, science, agriculture, and innovation that make our region so unique.

Catch up on every episode and discover the Wiregrass through a whole new lens. 🔬✨

Listen now: https://www.hudsonalpha.org/tinyexpeditions/

09/25/2026

We had a great turnout for our Wiregrass Innovation Network Meeting today, and it was great to see so many members of Dothan’s entrepreneurial community in the room!

09/23/2026

HudsonAlpha and our resident associate companies generated $1.27 billion in combined economic output across Alabama from 2023 through 2025, supporting an average of 2,088 jobs statewide each year.

A new economic impact study from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) also shows that since HudsonAlpha’s founding in 2006, the Institute and its resident companies have generated $5.5 billion in total economic impact for Alabama.

Today, more than 50 resident associate companies are part of the HudsonAlpha community, helping translate science into real world solutions while creating jobs, attracting investment, and contributing to Alabama’s growing biotechnology and innovation economy.

We're proud of the continued impact of our HudsonAlpha communities in Huntsville and Dothan and the role our researchers, companies, and partners play in creating opportunities across the state.

Read the full economic impact report to learn more about the numbers behind HudsonAlpha’s
impact on Alabama.
www.hudsonalpha.org/hudsonalpha-economic-impact-2026/

09/22/2026

Join Kelly East, Vice President for Educational Outreach at HudsonAlpha, for a HudsonAlpha U event at the Wiregrass Innovation Center at 5:30 p.m. Discover what DNA is, why it matters, and how it shapes our health and world. You’ll also take part in a hands-on experiment.

Register here:
https://donate.hudsonalpha.org/event/hudsonalpha-u-wiregrass-2026-genomics-101/e830412

09/18/2026

Big ideas need room to grow. 🌱🚀

The HudsonAlpha Wiregrass GROW Lab is designed to help entrepreneurs and innovators take their ideas to the next level through resources, connections, mentorship, and a community built for growth.

Whether you’re launching something new, growing an existing business, or ready to turn an idea into action, the GROW Lab is here to help you take the next step.

Applications are now open! This is your opportunity to grow your idea, build connections, and be part of the future of innovation in the Wiregrass.

Apply today and let’s grow something great. 🌱
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122 Museum Avenue
Dothan, AL
36301

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+12563270400

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https://www.hudsonalpha.org/wiregrass/

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