Of the more than 130 programs offered through Auburn Abroad, three — Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy, Business minor in Milan, Italy and Tropical Conservation and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica — also allow students to earn a complete minor in only seven or 13 weeks.
October 27, 2025
Supported by a new National Science Foundation award, Auburn mathematician Songling Shan uses hands-on graph theory activities to show middle school students the creative side of math.
October 27, 2025
Auburn doctoral student Alexandra Tsalickis is uncovering thousands of years of environmental change from the chemical layers preserved in bat guano found in caves across the Southeast. Her groundbreaking research reconstructs past climate, vegetation and fire patterns — earning her the 2025 American Geophysical Union Harry Elderfield Student Paper Award for innovation in paleoclimate science.
October 27, 2025
More than 120 educators and industry leaders from across the Southeast gathered at Auburn University for the 2025 Southern Educational Robotics Conference (SERC) to share best practices and explore emerging technologies in robotics education. The event featured cutting-edge sessions, a keynote on brainwave-controlled robotics, and recognition of outstanding educators shaping the future of STEM learning.
October 27, 2025
Eli Morrow, who is concurrently pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a doctorate in biomedical sciences, has been selected for an externship with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, a global leader in efforts to save imperiled wildlife species from extinction and train future conservationists.
October 23, 2025
The new graduate certificate in space systems, which began this fall, is aimed at providing working professionals with additional education to better understand the growing space industry.
October 20, 2025
More than 1,000 middle school students from 19 Alabama schools explored STEM fields at Auburn's sixth annual Destination STEM Expo. Hosted by COSAM Outreach, the event filled Neville Arena with 80 interactive exhibits led by 220 Auburn faculty, students and volunteers.
October 20, 2025
Auburn geoscientist Brian Boston helped uncover evidence that the Cascadia subduction zone off Vancouver Island is unraveling piece by piece.
October 07, 2025
Princeton chemist Paul Chirik presented sustainable approaches to chemical synthesis using Earth-abundant metals during the 2025 Schneller Frontiers Lecture at Auburn.
October 06, 2025
COSAM students explored new scientific frontiers this summer through Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, from marine labs in Georgia to cancer research in Colorado. Their hands-on projects not only deepened their knowledge but also broadened their career goals and personal growth.
October 03, 2025
Auburn University and Tuskegee University have secured a $2 million NSF Research Training Group grant to prepare students for the future of artificial intelligence through mathematics. The program will train undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs in areas such as generative AI, data analysis and machine learning with real-world applications
October 02, 2025
The College of Sciences and Mathematics' annual Gameday Physics brought science to life with fiery tubes, levitating magnets and liquid nitrogen ice cream before the homecoming game. More than 250 visitors explored interactive demonstrations that turned complex physics into fun, hands-on learning for all ages.
September 30, 2025
Auburn's iconic Toomer's Oaks symbolize more than game-day tradition — they anchor cutting-edge conservation and genomic research. From sequencing oak DNA to safeguarding rare Alabama species, Auburn scientists and students are leading efforts to preserve these ecological powerhouses for generations to come.
September 30, 2025
COSAM recognized students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their research achievements and perseverance at the annual Research and Innovation Celebration.
September 25, 2025
Middle school students in Bullock County swapped screens for streams during a hands-on biodiversity camp hosted by the Auburn University Museum of Natural History at the Wehle Nature Center. Guided by Auburn students and museum staff, campers explored Alabama's ecosystems through outdoor adventures and close encounters with native wildlife.
September 22, 2025
Earth System Science student Brandon Ryan is studying just how hot it gets for Tigers fans in the stands.
September 17, 2025
Auburn mathematician Zach Walsh has received a $284K NSF award to investigate the hidden mathematics of 'independence' in complex systems. His research on matroids—a structure that models independence in networks, vector spaces, and beyond—focuses on the understudied class of quadratically dense matroids, with applications in optimization and network theory.
September 16, 2025
Our researchers' findings on how Staphylococcus aureus latches onto human skin could lead to new treatments for people with eczema.
September 12, 2025
The Auburn University Summer STEM Institute (AUSSI) trains educators in evidence-based strategies to boost engagement, belonging, and learning. It builds a collaborative community focused on inclusive, student-centered classrooms in COSAM.
September 11, 2025
The College of Sciences and Mathematics, in partnership with UAB Heersink School of Medicine, celebrated its 20th Rural Medicine Program cohort during a white coat ceremony on Aug. 22. Eleven students received white coats, stethoscopes, and scholarships as they began training to serve as future physicians in rural Alabama communities.
September 10, 2025
Gov. Kay Ivey has reappointed Auburn University geology professor David King, Ph.D., to the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists through 2026, where he will continue serving as the academic representative.
September 09, 2025
Blue, an Eastern indigo snake, is Auburn's ambassador for one of Alabama's most endangered species. This Tiger Giving Day, the Auburn University Museum of Natural History is raising funds for a new habitat that will help Blue inspire visitors and share the story of conservation.
September 09, 2025
Many students in rural Alabama have limited opportunities to experience science in action. Through Destination STEM, Auburn's College of Sciences and Mathematics brings middle and high school students to campus for a day of discovery, sparking curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
September 09, 2025
Preparing for exams like the MCAT, DAT and GRE can be overwhelming and costly for Auburn's pre-health students. This Tiger Giving Day, COSAM is raising funds to provide essential test prep resources that help students feel confident and ready to pursue careers in medicine and other health professions.
September 09, 2025
Auburn University's Museum of Natural History hosted a new summer camp at the Wehle Nature Center, where middle schoolers explored Alabama's biodiversity through hands-on activities with insects, reptiles, plants, and fish.
September 08, 2025
