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January



Biochemistry undergrad represents Auburn University at invitation-only ACS Leadership Institute

Victoria Cover

02/06/2024

Victoria Cover, a sophomore majoring in biochemistry, was one of only 18 students selected to attend this year’s American Chemistry Society (ACS) Leadership Institute from Jan. 26 through 28 in Atlanta. Cover was the only student from Auburn University invited. 

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COSAM’s Avila-Flores propels research with prestigious $630K NSF CAREER Award for more targetable and biodegradable tool for pest management

Adriana Avila-Flores

01/30/2024



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Chandana Mitra elected as first AAG Fellow in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn

Chandana Mitra

01/23/2024

Chandana Mitra, an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University, has been elected as an American Association of Geographers (AAG) Fellow. AAG is a nonprofit scientific and educational society that advances the understanding, study and importance of geography and related fields. 

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Bird enthusiasts can hear from an Auburn expert about bird migration on Jan. 25

Emma Rhodes

01/23/2024

More than three billion birds migrate across North America each year. Whether you are a seasoned watcher or you are just getting started and are looking for expert advice about what birds might be in your yard this spring, this is your opportunity to hear from Emma Rhodes at a Science Café on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Well Red.

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New assistant dean of biomedical sciences seeks to elevate the student experience

Beth Schwartz

01/16/2024

Elizabeth “Beth” Hiltbold Schwartz, a proud Auburn alum, is an associate professor at Auburn University in the Department of Biological Sciences and the department’s Undergraduate Program Officer since 2019. Now, her role will expand with a newly created position, assistant dean of biomedical sciences for the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM).

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Auburn postdoc uses James Webb Space Telescope to detect carbon dioxide for the first time in a Centaur

Olga

01/09/2024

Olga Harrington Pinto, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Physics, was granted access to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) where she calculated the CO2 detection for the first time from Centaur 39P/Oterma.

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