Jonathan Pettus, who spent 27 years with NASA, will start his new role as executive director of Auburn's Applied Research Institute in Huntsville on Feb. 1.
January 28, 2025
Heather Alexander in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is an expert in fire ecology and flammability of forests, and she took time to answer questions for an installment of Expert Answers about the California wildfires and Alabama's preparedness level.
January 16, 2025
The Conversation
January 07, 2025
Professor Miranda Reed, a three-time Auburn graduate, is training the next generation of scientists within the Harrison College of Pharmacy and uncovering insights about Alzheimer's disease.
December 13, 2024
Auburn University, in collaboration with George Mason University and the Smithsonian Institution, has uncovered the genetic and evolutionary forces shaping bird plumage. The study examines how a single gene influences color variation and explores the trade-offs between vibrant yellow feathers favored by sexual selection and their reduced water resistance. This groundbreaking research highlights the intricate balance of natural and sexual selection in evolution.
December 06, 2024
Undergraduate students, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers in a multitude of disciplines are invited to participate through oral presentations, posters and creative scholarship displays.
November 25, 2024
Auburn researchers are developing ways to improve the infrastructure, specifically addressing the construction of roads, bridges and buildings, in Alabama and beyond.
November 20, 2024
As schools and statehouses grapple with cell phone use in the classroom, social work researchers in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University have evaluated a promising cell phone ban policy that benefits students and teachers alike.
November 20, 2024
In keeping with research goals of Auburn's recently announced 10-year strategic plan, future activities of the series will focus on giving researchers more opportunities to learn about the work their colleagues across the university are engaged in.
November 11, 2024
The Associated Press
November 07, 2024
From plasma fusion research aimed at harnessing and improving energy sources, to engineering exploits designed to reduce hazards, streamline processes and enhance efficiency, Auburn's talented researchers are making strides in the energy space.
November 01, 2024
Auburn graduates Dale and Angela Speetjens are looking to revolutionize and streamline food production in Alabama and beyond.
October 24, 2024
Politico
October 23, 2024
Christine Drew, an assistant professor in Auburn University's College of Education, offers self-care and independent living tips for parents who have children with intellectual disabilities in this edition of Expert Answers.
October 09, 2024
TIME magazine
September 30, 2024
From electronic devices we rely upon, vehicles we drive, food we consume, electric substations we use to life-changing decisions made in voting booths, Auburn researchers are on the front lines to prevent potential cyberattacks.
September 24, 2024
One Health is a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health; it is built on the premise that the health of all living things and our planet may be improved when experts across different fields work together to solve complex health problems.
September 20, 2024
As Falls Prevention Week approaches, Auburn University faculty Razan Al Fakir provides expertise about fall-related anxiety, which is pervasive among older adults.
September 20, 2024
Reduced-stature corn, also referred to as “short” corn, is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, and researchers at Auburn University are conducting trials to determine if there's a fit for it on Alabama farms.
September 13, 2024
The world's first field-installed, clinically approved 7T MRI scanner inside the Auburn University Neuroimaging Center takes researchers to places they've never been and provides them with detailed, ultra-high-resolution images they previously could not study.
September 12, 2024
Joseph Giambrone, professor emeritus in the Auburn University College of Agriculture's Department of Poultry Science with a joint appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Pathobiology, has penned this article about avian influenza being a potential pandemic for humans.
September 12, 2024
Mass timber is a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields, and the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative is becoming a leader in mass timber research, teaching and outreach in the Southeast.
September 05, 2024
