
Auburn challenged middle and high school students' perceptions of mathematics with a Mathematical Puzzle Challenge on Feb. 15.
February 27, 2025

High school robotics teams from 12 states competed in the SCORE Showdown at Beard-Eves Coliseum at the Auburn University campus.
February 27, 2025

Auburn researcher Jonathan Armbruster has officially named the Sicklefin Redhorse, a fish long known to the Cherokee people but only recognized by science in 1990. This milestone, led by Auburn’s College of Sciences and Mathematics, highlights the power of collaboration between scientists, indigenous communities and conservationists in protecting biodiversity.
February 19, 2025

Desert Lizards are facing a new challenge as the planet starts to heat up.
February 12, 2025

Alabama has seen temperature spikes as high as 14 to 17°F above historical norms for mid-November, and Lafayette County is taking action. Department of Geosciences staff from Auburn learned more on this issue at a recent city council meeting.
February 07, 2025

Asraf Uddin received the Climate, Earth, Heath, Environmental Sciences and Humanity (CEHESH) Trust of India award for his significant contributions to advancing the understanding of geological processes.
February 06, 2025

The 8th Annual Schneller Frontiers Lecture at Auburn University featured Dr. Yogesh Surendranath from MIT, who presented on electrochemistry’s role in sustainable thermochemical catalysis. Hosted by COSAM’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the event honored the legacy of Dr. Stewart Schneller while inspiring students and faculty to engage in cutting-edge scientific research.
February 04, 2025

Dr. Timothy Hawthorne, chair of Auburn’s Department of Geosciences, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Geographers, a prestigious honor recognizing his excellence in research, teaching, and service. Known for his leadership in community geography, he has pioneered initiatives like Citizen Science GIS and mobile science labs, expanding access to geographic education. Dr. Hawthorne credits his success to mentorship and collaboration, and he looks forward to advancing Auburn’s impact in geosciences as the department moves to the new STEM+Ag Complex in 2026.
February 04, 2025