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December 2019

Alumni Spotlight

UAH alumnus Scott Mackaro named VP, Science, Innovation, & Development for AccuWeather »

The 1996 blockbuster movie Twister cinched Scott Mackaro's ('03 MS, '08 PhD, Atmospheric Science) decision to become a scientist.

Today, Mackaro is Vice President of Science, Innovation, and Development for AccuWeather, a media company providing commercial weather forecasts worldwide.

His fascination with science and meteorology began as a youngster when his parents gave him a set of The Encyclopedia of Science. "I read the entire 24 book volume," said Mackaro. He became seriously interested in weather cycles during his middle school years. "Twister was the deciding factor... the tipping point, in my 16-year-old brain to become an atmospheric scientist."

UAH alumna's gap year program becomes dream career »

Raeshaun Jones' ('18 BA, Psychology) gap year was supposed to be a much-needed break from rigorous academic work. But, after hearing about the unique research opportunities being conducted at the UAH Psychology Department, Jones made a spur-of-the-moment decision to enroll in the academic program rather than setting off for gap year activities.

UAH part of Parker Solar Probe team receiving NASA Silver Achievement Medal »

The Parker Solar Probe (PSP) Solar Wind Electrons Alphas and Protons (SWEAP) team at UAH is part of the entire PSP team that will receive the NASA Silver Achievement Medal on Nov. 12 in Parsons Auditorium of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

ALUMNI NEWS

Events

P eace on Earth »

DECEMBER 7 | VBC Concert Hall

Peace on Earth returns to the Von Braun Center! The 2019 Holiday Spectacular features Indigo Girls, UAH music faculty and students, HCC Youth Chorale, and friends from the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Click here for information and tickets.

Call for Commencement Volunteers »

DECEMBER 16 | VBC Propst Arena

Help us celebrate the newest class of Chargers by participating in the alumni Welcome Lines during the Commencement ceremonies. Space is limited; please email alumni@uah.edu for more information.

UAH Closed for Holidays »

DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 1 | UAH Campus

The university will be closed for the holiday season from December 23 through January 1, and will re-open on January 2.

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Get engaged and sign up for the Friendship Exchange Program! Assist newly arrived international students in their transition to life at UAH. Click here for more details.

Give Back

Many students work hard every semester but get sidelined at the end of their college careers due to unexpected financial hardships. See how you can give back to the UAH Last Mile Fund and help students finish their degrees!

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