Rocket scientists find sweet home in Alabama

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Alabama
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<p>For those pesky “Why Alabama?” questions… </p>

<p>October 30, 2013 5:41 PM EDT— Tucked away in the American Deep South is “Rocket City.” In Huntsville, Ala., a new generation of rocket engineers want to remake space travel. </p>

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<p>Yes, Huntsville, Alabama is known as: Rocket City. It’s the home of a very large number of rocket scientists.</p>

<p>It the home of Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the nation.</p>

<p>It’s also known as one of America’s Geekiest Cities. lol</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2011/08/02/geekville-usa-americas-20-geekiest-cities/[/url]”>http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2011/08/02/geekville-usa-americas-20-geekiest-cities/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>And many a kid went to Space Camp there!</p>

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<p>My son will graduate from UAH in December with an aerospace engineering degree. Hopefully he will find a job. He loves living in Huntsville!</p>