University of Alabama in Huntsville - Notable Alumni and Faculty

Notable Alumni and Faculty

Name Class year Notability References
Jan Davis 1983, 1985 Astronaut (STS-47, STS-60, STS-85)
Toshawnka Levon Walker 2011 Nuclear Systems Engineer
John Hendricks 1974 Founder and chairman of Discovery Communications
Steve Hettinger 1974 Alabama State Representative (1982–1988), Mayor of Huntsville (1988–1996)
Jim Hudson Founder of Research Genetics, Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology
Scott Munroe 2006 Professional ice hockey player (New York Islanders system)
Toyin Odutola 2008 Artist
James Record Former chairman Madison County Commission and Alabama State Senator
Jared Ross 2005 Professional ice hockey player (Atlanta Thrashers)
Patricia A. Stephens PhD Biomedical Editor/Writer, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Travis S. Taylor Researcher & science fiction author
Stephen Zelnak Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Martin Marietta Materials

The current Prime Minister of Libya Dr. Mustafa Abushagur is a former professor at UAHuntsville.

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