Educational Outreach
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HudsonAlpha’s Educational Programs HudsonAlpha's Educational Outreach team inspires and trains the next generation of life science researchers and workforce while building a more genomically-literate society. The dynamic educators at HudsonAlpha reach students, educators, and the community through hands-on classroom modules, in-depth school and workshop experiences along with digital learning opportunities. HudsonAlpha also provides educational opportu- nities for healthcare providers for patients who are making medical decisions using personal genomic information.
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Educator Professional Learning HudsonAlpha has several opportunities for teacher professional learning, ranging from single-day workshops to ongoing classroom support. These increase an educator’s comfort in discussing genetic concepts and terminology along with the associated ethical, social and legal issues.
Student Experiences Field trips, summer camps, in-depth internship opportunities and college-level laboratory courses engage students in biotechnology- related fields, increase exposure to career options, provide mentoring opportunities and equip students with a toolbox of content-specific skills.
Classroom Kits and Digital Resources HudsonAlpha developed kits and activities provide engaging hands-on learning experiences in genomics and biotechnology. Activities are developed for elementary, middle, and high school student audiences and aligned to both state and national life science curriculum. HudsonAlpha’s kits are distributed across Alabama through partnerships with the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative and Alabama Science in Motion and are also available worldwide through Carolina Biological.
Clinical Education HudsonAlpha is empowers patients to be informed genomic healthcare consumers and members of society. Our genetic counselors provide patient education and support for clinical and research activities across the Institute. The genetic counseling team also provides education and training programs for healthcare providers and trainees to support the integration of genomics into routine and specialized medicine.
Biotech Enterprises
HudsonAlpha strengthens and diversifies Alabama’s economy by fostering success in life sciences companies of all stages and sizes. The Huntsville biotech campus within Cummings Research Park supports more than 45 tenant companies, from startups to global leaders, with space for more. HudsonAlpha offers turnkey and build-to-suit laboratory and office space for lease in an energizing environment with superior shared amenities.
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HudsonAlpha is growing in the Wiregrass area in downtown Dothan to bring agriscience innovations, new area jobs and economic opportunities to the region. The expansion is sparking innovative research, fostering STEM education and inspiring economic growth. hudsonalpha.org/wiregrass
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